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{From the 2023 Christmas Newsprint Magazine}


New Years Fest WEEKEND begins with a Friday, December 29 late-night dance set by DJ Logic at Putnam Place. 

Saturday, December 30 kicks the Fest into high gear with a full concert by Woodstock's The Weight Band and special guests the Nth Power (soul-rock) at Universal Preservation Hall.

Sunday (New Year's Eve!) 

4 p.m. – The Gibson Brothers

5 p.m. - Block Party (alongside the City Center) featuring a free performance by the very popular Family Tree.

6 p.m. - That same street (Ellsworth Jones Place) converts to a viewing area for the massively popular FIREWORKS, once again launching from the top of the City Parking Garage
…and still free!

6:30 p.m. – Multiple Acts on Multiple Stages!

Headline Show (Joan Osborne and Robert Randolph with full bands) occurs in the City Center's Ball Room, two other rooms are hosting exciting performances in themed Country and Jam settings.

Monday (New Year's Day) will once again see the First Day 5K Road Run, (10 a.m.) sure to best last year's tally of 610 participants.

• Admission Badges are now on sale at an advance-discount rate at www.SaratogaNewYearsFest.com. Full fest info, schedule, bios and updates are also available on the website.

See you downtown!