The Memorial Day Parade is a longstanding tradition in Gloversville, and we are honored to carry the torch. The parade kicks off at 9:30am and travels down Kingsboro Avenue to Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the Wine and Food Festival is a great kickoff to the summer. This event takes place on our historic Main Street with wine, beer and cider tastings, along with many food and good vendors. The sound of music fills the streets with live performances in two separate […]

Railfest is a longstanding event in the City of Gloversville and takes place in Trail Station Park on the second Saturday of August. The Recreation Commission took over the organization of Railfest in 2019 and has helped it grow since that time. This is the city’s only daylong event, running from 10am until 8pm and […]

Held annually on the fourth Saturday of September at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, Bacon and Brew Fest is a fun evening out in the city. A beer garden hosts four different local vendors selling beer, wine and cider by the glass. And the main stage is set up with live bands providing entertainment for the […]

Held annually on the first Saturday of October in Trail Station Park, Fall Fest provides many free children’s activities to our community. Children can enjoy bounce houses, pumpkin paintings, and jumbo yard games at no cost. Many free contests are held, including potato sack races, three-legged race, and hula hoop contests, with prizes awarded. At […]

The Recreation Commission took over the Christmas Parade in 2021 and combined it with our annual tree lighting event. They are held annually on the first Saturday in December, with the parade kicking off at 5pm heading down North Main Street. Santa makes his appearance at the end of the parade where he heads over […]