GottaGetGon Folk Festival 2026
Schedule
Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Saratoga County Fairgrounds | Ballston Spa, NY
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The GottaGetGon is a family-friendly folk music festival put on by volunteers of the Pick-in' and Singin' Gatherin' every Memorial Day Weekend at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. It welcomes adults, teens, and children to enjoy a weekend sharing music and friendship. The festival runs from 9am Friday to 4pm Monday. Tickets are $80 for an all-weekend ticket, which includes camping ($100 at the gate), or $40 for a daily ticket ($50 at the gate). You can purchase discounted tickets in advance or full price at the gate. Student tickets are half-price, and kids under 18 are free with adult ticket purchase.
Buy tickets online at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gottagetgon--2026
Four headliners will offer formal concerts and workshops. Everyone participates in casual jamming around the campgrounds throughout the festival. All concerts and workshops are under cover in 4H buildings and pavilions so it’s on, rain or shine.
Our headliners are:
Lexi Ugelow:
Lexi is a vocalist, songwriter, expressive arts workshop and music education facilitator based in Cambridge, MA. She is a lifelong learner and lover of intergenerational community singing.
The Johnson Girls:
The Johnson Girls are an energetic all-woman a cappella ensemble, performing traditional and contemporary music with an emphasis on songs of the sea and shore. With a sound that has been called “exciting,” “haunting,” and “uplifting,” the Johnson Girls give powerhouse performances that bring audiences to their feet wherever they go.
Jenna Nicholls:
Accompanied by Jon LaDeau, Jenna is an accomplished vocalist and songwriter, with a particular flair for Tin Pan Alley / Great American Songbook classics.
After Jack:
After Jack hails from Ferrum, VA, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The female duo performs music from, and inspired by, the rich musical traditions of the region. Emily & Rachel Blankenship-Tucker perform traditional and original music with harmony vocals, fiddle, and banjo.
There will be a Potluck Dinner on Friday night, followed by a performance by local bluegrass quartet Stringy and the Beans. There will also be a Barn Dance on Saturday night. Join us for a Sunday Morning Gospel Sing, an a Capella Sing Sunday at dusk and our final event, a recitation session on Monday morning.
Camping is included and encouraged with your weekend fee. Please be sure to follow the State and Fairground regulations. Electric hookups are available. There is plenty of camping space - but not a lot of shade, so plan accordingly.
"Burgers around the World" food concession will provide an on-site dining option, but there are plenty of local establishments in Ballston Spa and environs.
State and Fairground Regulations:
Tent/Camper Placements:
New York health and fire codes require that:
- Tents must be 10 feet apart. Pace it out or use a length of string available at the gate.
- There are clear roadways among tents to allow for emergency service access. These are clearly marked. Do not place tents in marked roadways.
Save yourself the hassle of having to move to correct an error.
Dogs:
No dogs are allowed on the fairgrounds at any time with the exception of certified service dogs, and they must be leashed and have proof of current rabies vaccination.
COVID Policy:
Everyone makes their own decisions about masking, vaccination and distancing when they go food shopping, to church and so forth, and our festival is no different. We hope all festival-goers who can, are vaccinated and boosted. Wearing masks mitigates infection risk both to yourself and to others, as does distancing where possible. When making these choices, remember that some concert-goers have health conditions that increase their risks associated with COVID. Because of their careers, the performers are also particularly vulnerable. We ask that all attendees be respectful of each other's choices to mask up or maintain social distancing.
For more information on this event, visit our website at https://www.pickingandsinging.org/gottagetgon-2026
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Where is it happening?
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1354, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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