About The Festival
The 33nd annual Freihofer’s Jazz Festival took place on Saturday June 26 and Sunday June 27, 2010 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!
More Information
SaratogaJazz.net has additional information about the festival, including an extensive collection of past lineups.
Historical Lineups
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?