Saratoga Springs - The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, along with presenting sponsor NYRA, will host their annual Hats Off Festival on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Both nights of entertainment are free and open to the public; bands will perform from 7 to 11 both Friday and Saturday. The festival will feature five bands and entertainers at various locations. The performance schedule will be as follows: On Friday, July 24, performances will be held by ... The Legato Blues Band in front of Adirondack Trust - 7-8; 8:15-9:30; 10-11 Kings English in front of Ben and Jerry's - 7-8:30; 9:30-11 Erin Harkes on Caroline Street - 7-7:45; 8-8:45; 9-9:45; 10-10:45 Foldin' Money on Division Street - 7-8; 8:15-9:30; 10-11 Racing City Chorus in front of Saratoga Tea & Honey Co. - 7-7:45; 8-8:45; 9-9:45; 10-10:45 Tapsnap 1080 Photobooth outside of Druthers Magician Steve Brundage will perform in front of The Washington On Saturday, July 25, performances will be held by ... Fenimore Blues in front of Adirondack Trust - 7-8; 8:15-9:30; 10-11 Steve Candlen in front of Ben and Jerry's - 7-8:30; 9:30-11 The Hot Club of Saratoga Springs on Caroline Street - 7-7:45; 8-8:45; 9-9:45;10-10:45 Rick Rourke and Lost Wages on Division Street - 7-8; 8:15-9:30; 10-11 Racing City Chorus in front of Saratoga Tea & Honey Co. - 7-7:45; 8-8:45; 9-9:45; 10-10:45 Magician Steve Brundage will perform in front of The Washington

"The Hats Off Festival has been one of the longest running festivals in Downtown Saratoga Springs" said Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. "With live entertainment, along with various activities going on throughout the Downtown, the festival is geared toward all demographics to enjoy a night out after a day at the races". Sponsors include: Presenting sponsor, NYRA; Major sponsor, Druthers; Champion sponsors, DeCrescente Distributing, Saratoga Casino & Raceway and Saratoga Eagle; Supporting sponsors, Healthy Living Market and Café, Gaffney's, Ben & Jerry's of Saratoga; Contributing sponsors, Gideon Putnam, Hampton Inn & Suites, Harvey's, Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 1st National Bank of Scotia; and "Friends Of" sponsors, Circus Café and The Crown Grill, Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels, Hatsational by DEI, Cantina, The Inn at Saratoga, Crafters Gallery Impressions of Saratoga and Saratoga Arms. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization representing more than 2,200 businesses through Saratoga County and the Capital District. Committed to being visible and vocal in the community, the Chamber advocates, provides marketing opportunities, offering networking events and collaborates with other local companies to make Saratoga County the best place to live, work and play in.