Turning Point Parade & Festival

10/08/2026

This weekend! It's Victory Season! 🍂📜🦅Take a trip back in time on the shores of the Hudson River with Battles of Saratoga 250 while catapulting into the future with a QR Scavenger Hunt through Fort Hardy Park!

Saturday, October 10:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday, October 11:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Fort Hardy Park, 30 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, NY

At Fort Hardy Park, living historians will interpret military and civilian life at the time.

Scan your Turning Point Passport at the Gazebo as one of your stops for a chance at exclusive gifts and perks. Take it a step further with the Siege Weekend Passport - That's right! A 2nd Passport, once completed, that puts you on an exclusive list - entrance to the pre-release window of a once-in-a-generation October 2027 reenactment spectacular! 🔥🎆🎇🔥

Conquer all 11 Siege Weekend Destinations:

⭐1. Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center at the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center
Saturday, October 10, 11 a.m. local author Megin Potter will present “Dogs in the Revolution?” 🐾🐕At 3 pm, author Mike Bielkiewicz will present “Saratoga Trail Tales: The Evolution of an Old Trail.” 👣⏳
⭐2. American Artillery Cannons
⭐3. American Encampment
⭐4. British Encampment
⭐5. Blacksmith & Traveling Forge
⭐6. Toys & Games
⭐7. Medicine & Midwifery
⭐8. Bookbinding & Correspondence
⭐9. Sewing & Mending Clothes
⭐10. Preserving the Harvest
⭐11. Revolutionary Music

🍽 🍻Extend your stay in Schuylerville. Enjoy dinner, grab a drink, and gather more stamps on your Turning Point Passport at any of the 21 Participating Locations. https://saratogarevolutionaryexperience.com/passports/turning-point-week-passport-1

🎬🍿 On Saturday, October 10th, enjoy an outdoor screening of Hamilton at 6:30 pm at the Schuyler Estate. Saratoga National Historical Park and a weekend that you'll never forget

09/27/2026

This September and October 249th anniversaries of the Battles of Saratoga events are planned by the Saratoga National Historical Park.

09/04/2026

2027 is going to be one for the history books! 🇺🇸🎉

Thank you Saratoga 250 for putting together this wonderful video featuring moments from this year's Turning Point Parade, the history behind this longtime Schuylerville tradition, and a glimpse at what's ahead as we prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Victory at Saratoga!

We're already counting down. ❤️🤍💙

🎥 Video courtesy of Battles of Saratoga 250

This is "26_08 Turning Point Parade Recap CS" by 32 Mile Productions on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/22/2026

Have you ever visited the Saratoga Monument?

Standing 154½ feet above the Hudson Valley in Victory (near Schuylerville), the Saratoga Monument commemorates the American victory at the Battles of Saratoga—America's Turning Point in the Revolutionary War.

Designed by architect Jared C. Markham with striking Gothic and Egyptian influences, the monument's cornerstone was laid on October 17, 1877, exactly 100 years after General Burgoyne's surrender, and the monument was completed in 1883.

Check out breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley and experience one of the region's most iconic landmarks. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply exploring Saratoga County, the Saratoga Monument is a must-visit destination.

Plan your Revolutionary journey and discover more historic sites at SaratogaRevolutionaryExperience.com.

08/20/2026

🗺️ Follow the Road to America's Turning Point

Every campaign has a story—and every story has a path.

This map of the Saratoga Campaign traces the movements that led to one of the most consequential victories of the American Revolution. It highlights the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777, a critical American victory that weakened British General John Burgoyne's army by depriving it of much-needed troops and supplies.

The map also follows Brigadier General John Stark's march as he led his forces to join Major General Horatio Gates, just days before the Battle of Freeman's Farm. The arrival of these reinforcements strengthened the Continental Army at a pivotal moment in the campaign.

History isn't just about where battles were fought—it's about the roads traveled, the decisions made, and the people who changed the course of a nation.

📍 Explore the places where America's story unfolded and discover why the Saratoga Campaign became America's Turning Point.

Map courtesy of the U.S. Army Center of Military History. and Source: https://armyhistory.org/john-stark/

08/19/2026

🇺🇸 2027 is going to be BIG - and we need YOU! 🇺🇸

Help us create a once-in-a-generation celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga! ❤️🤍💙

👉 Check out our Events tab for upcoming volunteer meetings and come be part of history!

🇺🇸 HELP US MAKE 2027 ONE TO REMEMBER! 🇺🇸

Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, and planning is already beginning for a very special Turning Point Parade & Festival!

As a 100% volunteer-run organization, we need more hands, ideas and community members at the table to help us make it happen.

We’re especially looking for volunteers interested in:
• Event planning & organization
• Fundraising
• Sponsorship outreach
• Grant research & writing
• Community and business partnerships
• Parade & festival planning
• Helping wherever an extra set of hands is needed!

You don’t need event-planning experience—just a willingness to get involved and help us build something our community can be proud of.

Whether you can take on a project, help behind the scenes, or simply have a few hours to give, there’s a place for you on our team.

The 250th is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the history that happened right here in our community. Help us make it something special. ❤️🤍💙

Interested in joining us? Send us a message or come to a meeting to learn more!

08/19/2026

Well worth the read! 🇺🇸

Beautifully written by our local Town of Saratoga Historian, Saratoga County 250th Vice Chair, and Turning Point Parade & Festival Committee member Sean Kelleher, this piece connects the story of Bennington to the larger Saratoga Campaign - and to the roads, rivers, landscapes and communities that still surround us today.

A fascinating reminder that the history we commemorate here in Schuylerville is part of a much bigger, interconnected story. Take a few minutes to read and follow the journey south toward Saratoga!

For visitors exploring the Capital Region NY and Upstate New York, the road from Bennington to Saratoga offers more than a series of battlefields.

It reveals a campaign shaped by geography and human relationships.

Burgoyne’s American Indian and First Nation allies brought knowledge of the country that his European army needed. After Bennington, many departed.

The campaign continued, but Burgoyne’s understanding of the landscape had narrowed.

👉 Read the Substack article: https://tinyurl.com/yc2vxtut

08/17/2026

There’s a new way to explore the places where the American Revolution turned!

The Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Turning Point Passport is free and makes exploring local history, businesses, farms, museums, and more into an adventure.

📍 Visit a participating location
📱 Scan the QR code to check in
⭐ Visit 5 stops to earn Continental status
🏆 Visit all 8 to earn Victory status

Each tier earns you entries into prize drawings for Saratoga 250 merchandise, online store vouchers, and discounts from local businesses!

Current stops include Bound by Fate Brewing, Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center, Ferdle Turtle Brewing Company, New York State Military Museum, Saratoga Apple, Saratoga Springs History Museum, Schuyler Farms, and Schuylerville Pizza & Pasta.

There’s no cost and no schedule. Explore at your own pace and watch for more stops to be added!

Learn more and get started: https://saratogarevolutionaryexperience.com/passports/turning-point-week-passport-1

Image: The QR Code for the Turning Point Passport in a flyer holder on a desk.

08/17/2026

🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATES! 🇺🇸

2027 marks the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, and we're already planning a historic year in Schuylerville!

🎆 Turning Point Festival - August 7, 2027
🥁 Turning Point Parade - October 17, 2027

Two celebrations. One incredible milestone. We can't wait to celebrate with our community! ❤️🤍💙