About The Festival
The 35th annual Freihofer’s Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1, 2012 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY USA.
Tips for Festivalgoers
- Traditionally the gates open at 10am Saturday and 11am Sunday.
- Hotels in the area fill up early for the festival weekend!
- The closest airport with commercial service is Albany International Airport (ALB), about one half hour away from the festival by car.
- SPAC’s Ground Rules for the festival include:
- No pets, roller-blades, skateboards or bikes
- No video or recording equipment – still cameras OK
- No grills, hibachis or cooking equipment
- No glass of any kind
- No beer kegs or beer balls
- It is a VIOLATION of NYS Law to carry or possess any firearm, knife, weapon or fireworks on Park Property
Do you have a tip for fellow festival-goers? If so, feel free to leave a comment below to let them know!
Historical Lineups
For those who are extremely gifted at saving a few bucks by bringing their own favorite foods..go for it. However, over the years I have taken less and less as the eating options at SPAC have gotten better and better. Why haul garbage and gear when you have access to a full bar, craft brews, and food vendors ranging from greens and beans to jambalaya to even varied styles of BBQ? Yes, the beer may be pricey, but the food has been well worth waiting on line for over the last few fests. I recommend packing lightly to make arrival and departure a breeze.
Best of 2010 Fest = Mario Abney Sextet. Worst of 2010 Fest = Al Jarreau. He should be removed from the regular rotation. He doesn’t sing and that baby talking act is annoying.
Can you purchase tickets for the jazz festival at the festival instead of on line?