Troy Riverfest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14 Riverfront Park in Troy. This festival encompasses everything an outdoor festival is supposed to be. The streets in the heart of downtown Troy shut down and are filled with music, art, performances, food and drink. This year organizers are striving to emphasize the art in Troy with live art demos, the annual sidewalk chalk drawing contest and more. Note: Performance times are subject to change. Main Stage at Monument Square
Troy Pig Out This Kansas City BBQ-sanctioned event is one of the most loved festivals in the Capital Region. Two days of competitors duke it out for best BBQ, music, fireworks and some of the area’s best food vendors. The event also benefits the Northeast Kidney Foundation. Visit downtowntroy.org for more information. Festival and barbecue competition Saturday, July 19, and Sunday July 20, at Riverfront Park in Troy.
11 a.m.: Maurizio 12:15 p.m.: Joe Nacco Band
July 19
1:45 p.m.: Funk Evolution
11 a.m.: Henry’s Rifle
3:30 p.m.: Grass Roots
1 p.m.: Chris Dukes Band
Local Stage at River and State streets
3 p.m.: The Getdown 5 p.m.: Joe Lowry & the Second Mile Blues Band
Winchester & Young
7:30 p.m.: Wild Adriatic
Kim Buckley
Followed by fireworks
Emma Torncello Vito 3 Kids Stage between Third and Second Streets Magician Man Pickle Pie Evil Dan and Queen Colleen Cavanaugh & Kavanaugh
July 20 11 a.m.: Dan Johnson 12:30 p.m.: Jimy Graham Band 2:30 p.m.: Chelsea Cavanaugh Band