From Shania Twain lighting up the SPAC stage to Fire Fest’s farm-fresh bites, historic celebrations honoring the Battle of Saratoga, and unique carnival attractions like Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel — we cover the must-see happenings this summer. Get the scoop on the Saratoga County Fair’s demolition derby, the Kindness Carnival, Sip Savor & Swirl at Saratoga Winery with Nacre Dance Company, and the SPAC summer concert series. Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, or festival fanatic, this episode has all the local events and insider tips you need to make the most of your Saratoga summer. Tune in and start planning your next adventure! Sponsored By Julie & Co. Realty FEATURED MEMBERS: Discover Saratoga: https://www.discoversaratoga.org/  Saratoga Living: https://saratogaliving.com/  Bright Sighted Media: https://brightsighted.com/  Sashi’s Dispensary: https://www.sashiesdispensary.com/  Turning Point Parade and Festival: https://turningpointparade.com/   Saratoga Springs History Museum: https://www.saratogahistory.org/   Saratoga 250: https://saratoga250.com/  Saratoga Springs Visitors Center: https://www.discoversaratoga.org/saratoga-springs-visitor-center/  Saratoga Springs Battlefield: https://www.nps.gov/sara/index.htm  Kindness Carnival at Saratoga Winery: https://www.thesaratogawinery.com/events   Saratoga County Children's Committee: https://www.saratogachildrenscommittee.org/  Saratoga Summer Concert Series: https://www.discoversaratoga.org/events/summer-concert-series/  Fire Feast: https://www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org/fire-feast  Pitney Meadows Farm: https://www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org/  Echo Farm & Farmstead Catering: https://www.farmsteadcatering.com/echo-farm  SPAC: https://spac.org/  Ben and Jerry's: https://www.benjerry.com/saratoga    Live Nation Premium Experience: https://premium.livenation.com/experiences   Nacre Dance - Sip Savor Swirl: https://www.nacredance.org/sipsavorswirl   Universal Preservation Hall (UPH): https://atuph.org/  Saratoga County Fair: https://www.saratogacountyfair.org/  Demolition Derby: https://www.saratogacountyfair.org/fair-calendar/demolition-derby/  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Destination Saratoga Podcast 01:04 Upcoming Events in Saratoga County 05:08 Cultural Highlights and Community Engagement 08:40 Concerts and Performances at SPAC 11:09 Celebrity News and Philanthropy 12:02 Summer Food and Local Fairs 13:37 Reflections on Recent Losses in Entertainment 18:00 Sports and Local Teams Update Thank you to Julie & Co. for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices