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ALBANY – The City of Albany and SEFCU are proud to present Dad Fest, a free Father’s Day event at the Washington Park Parade Grounds, Sunday, June 17! Dad Fest will feature for the brand new Classic Car Show, live music from Grand Central Station, Hartley’s Encore and Sly Fox and The Hustlers, plus great food, vendors, free kids’ activities and more family fun on Sunday, June 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, Dad Fest will be held at the Corning Preserve boat launch.
Now in its fourth year, Dad Fest is the City of Albany’s celebration of all the fantastic fathers out there. It’s a chance for the whole family to kick back and enjoy an early summer afternoon at one of the Capital Region’s most picturesque parks, surrounded by good folks, good tunes and good times. Of course, you don’t have to be a dad to enjoy Dad Fest – this event offers a little fun for everyone.
For more information on Dad Fest and all of the City of Albany’s free, family-friendly events, visit www.albanyevents.org, 518.434.2032 or follow albanyNYevents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
1 to 6 p.m.
The first ever Dad Fest Classic Car show in partnership with Capital Car Shows will circle the inner roads of Washington Park with hundreds of cars to walk through and admire.
FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES
1 to 6 p.m.
Hop on the FREE Christ’s Church Love Albany Bounce House, enjoy FREE rock climbing all day with Climb Time, Afrims Sports will be running soccer workshops, join the Albany Tulip Queen and Court for face painting and much more.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
1 to 6 p.m.
Young up-and-coming musicians enrolled in the School of Rock program perform throughout the day.
MUSIC
1:30-2:30
SLY FOX AND THE HUSTLERS are “Heavy Voodoo Blues over Swampy Funky Grooves!” and “an exciting show not to be missed.” The band proves it every time it takes the stage; high energy live shows and songs performed with passion by its dynamic frontman Sly Fox have helped the band to build a buzz throughout the northeast.
3:00-4:00
HARTLEY’S ENCORE is a funk/soul band from Albany. Its mission: making music that’s equal parts soundtrack to your Saturday night and bacon for your Sunday brunch. Frequently FUNKY—and always soulful—H.E. is the house band at your dance party for the apocalypse. It has shared the stage with such greats as Eric Krasno (of Soulive/Lettuce), were selected as a “[Band] You Should Know,” by NYSMusic.com in its 2017 year-in-review, and on April 20, 2018, the band released its self-titled debut record (EP), recorded and mixed by iconic drummer/producer Alan Evans (of Soulive) at (his) Iron Wax Recording Studio. The record is now available on Spotify, iTunes, and all major digital platforms, as well as in CD format at the next Hartley’s Encore show near you.
4:30-6:00
GRAND CENTRAL STATION is celebrating 39 years in the entertainment business. The band has an excellent reputation as a great party band and the ability to make people dance. A six-piece group that has a Triple-A rating with the Better Business Bureau, its mission is to keep the dance floor packed. No smoke and mirrors – just great dance music.
Dad Fest is presented by generous event sponsors:
SEFCU
Price Chopper & Market 32
Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service
CDTA
Bath Fitter
Champion Windows
Monolith Solar
Hampton Inn and Suites
Capital Car Show
School of Rock
Afrims Sports
Love Albany Bounce House provided by Christ’s Church Albany
Media Partners:
Albany.com
The ALT
TheSpot518
Spiral Design Studio
OverIT
Rogue FX
NYS Music
Special ground rules in effect:
No glass containers.
No animals or pets.
No recording of performances.
All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-free.
