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The summer is in full swing and so are many great sporting events in the area.

The summer season in the Albany area also means that it is fair season! Here’s our guide to all the great county fairs you can find in the Albany, NY area - whether you love the cotton candy, fried dough, the agriculture, the rides, the midway, or a little bit of it all, the county fair is always a summer tradition! ...

When that bugle blows at 1pm at Saratoga Race Course the gates will be ready open and the thunder will be ready to rumble as the best thoroughbred horse meet in America will officially get underway!

As tourists prepare to trek to Saratoga Springs, New York for the summer season, we've compiled a helfpul list of the Top 5 Saratoga Area attractions. Please add your Saratoga suggestions in the comment section below.

As we get set for the Saratoga Race Course to open we all have a great memory of a horse that won and we collected a decent amount of money on.

The Saratoga County Fair kicks off tomorrow and we are happy to be a part of the week. 1077 'GNA's Country night is this Thursday night the 19th.

Sunday, July 15, 2012 WGNA will help kick-off the annual summer tradition of thoroughbred horse racing at Saratoga Race Course with the 'Open House.'  The free summer event raises nearly $15,000 every year for local not-for-profit groups through the sale of food and beverages.

Lately I've had several opportunities to speak at local Rotary Clubs.  I've spoken at the Latham and Cohoes clubs, and met some very nice folks.  I thought I'd spread the word about some of the good things that they do in the area.  Let's give them some props, peeps.

It's close to that time of year when the county fairs start coming into town. I always enjoy the fairs for some great rides, games and all the great fair food. But what I think I enjoy the most is the great country  music you can enjoy whether it be local or national acts.

Countryfest 1999 was our sixth annual presentation of the biggest country music concert in Albany. Performing that year were Toby Keith,  Mark Chesnutt,  Montgomery Gentry and... a mystery artist. Can you remember who? Take a look at the poster and submit your guess below.

Everyone loves giveaway days at Saratoga Race Course. I know some people who have collected the hats every year. I do love them as well, I know I'm a fan of the blankets.

Last night was absolutely amazing at Vapor for the finals of the Country Idol Karaoke Contest. The place was packed as an estimated 1,000 people filled the nightclub cheering on their favorite singers.