Drawing: Champagne on the Park 2017
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The annual Champagne on the Park event will be back in Albany's Washington Park May 11. The party -- which is set up near the tulips beds in the park -- includes live music, food from Lark Street-area businesses, drinks, and of course, champagne.
We have a pair of tickets to the event, and we're giving them away. Maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something of your local list of spring things to do?
Maybe it's getting ice cream from a seasonal stand. Maybe it's taking in the tulips. Maybe it's planting your community garden plot. Maybe it's whatever. We'll draw one winner at random and that person gets the pair of tickets.
Champagne on the Park 2017 is Thursday, May 11 starting at 6 pm. Early bird tickets are currently $70 per person and available online -- the price increases to $80 on May 4. The event is a fundraiser for the Lark Street BID.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: The winner of the drawing will also get a CDTA Navigator card pre-filled with $20. (That'll get you to and from the event with plenty leftover for a bunch of additional bus rides.)
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, April 27.
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Hike! The capital district and surrounding areas from Hoosick Falls to Lake George have beautiful trails, mountains, waterfalls etc. This spring I want to get out and explore outside as much as possible..then come back and eat ice cream.
... said Amy on Apr 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM | link
All the outdoor summer concerts. Best part of the summer.
... said gmm on Apr 24, 2017 at 11:31 AM | link
Jackburger from Jumpin' Jacks!
... said Laura on Apr 24, 2017 at 11:39 AM | link
Get bicycling and enjoy Jim's Tastee Freeze!
... said Graceful J on Apr 24, 2017 at 11:45 AM | link
A hike at Plotter Kill, Curry Freeze for some ice cream, and the tulips!
... said Megan on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:02 PM | link
Plotterkill
... said Ryan on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:04 PM | link
Baby animals at Indian Ladder Farm
... said Shawn on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:04 PM | link
Heading to Coleman's West Shaker Farm for annuals; hitting up the Snow Man in Troy for the first soft serve of the season; and enjoying the tulips that are everywhere!
... said Elisabeth on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:05 PM | link
Patio eating and drinking!
... said Lauren on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:12 PM | link
tulips blooming
... said JES on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:14 PM | link
thatcher Park!! We always hit it once in the Fall and Spring.
... said Ron on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:20 PM | link
Tastee Freeze and local hikes! Minus the ticks. Already filled the quota on that one this spring.
... said Elle on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:25 PM | link
Start planting in the garden far too early, wait in line for ice cream at the Snowman in 55 degree weather (doesn't matter- the sun is shining), celebrate the start of patio season
... said Cmaxby on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:32 PM | link
Bike to Troy's farmer's market once it's moved outside, enjoy some beer on the many patios and drink lots of cold brew!
... said Kerry on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:38 PM | link
Break out the kayak!
... said Chris on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:39 PM | link
Planting peas, lettuce and radishes and waiting for them to grow!
... said Kate on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:40 PM | link
Smell all of the lilacs around Washington Park.
... said espie on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:49 PM | link
It isn't really Spring till I've been out riding my bike along the Erie Canal trail. I'm a little late this year!
... said capgirl on Apr 24, 2017 at 12:53 PM | link
Hiking, Tulip Fest, patio lunches, and ice cream.
... said Kristin on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:01 PM | link
Doing more weekday hikes with my dogs
... said Allison on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:09 PM | link
Sitting outside for a beer at O'Slattery's in Delmar.
... said Dana on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:11 PM | link
Sausage sandwiches from Gus's in Watervliet!
... said Matt on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:12 PM | link
Ice cream stands, hikes, happy hour on a patio, extra long dog walks through the neighborhood.
... said Cass on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:12 PM | link
Snow Man ice cream and Rockin' on the River in Troy!
... said Eric Adams on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:27 PM | link
Bike to Troy
... said ab on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:29 PM | link
Gardening :)
... said Tam on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:32 PM | link
We just moved to the area and heard about the Secret Caverns in Howe's Cave, NY!
... said Geoff K on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:37 PM | link
Sit on ALL the porches.
... said Fran on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:38 PM | link
Hike hike hike!
... said Jordan on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:39 PM | link
It's finally getting warm enough to go paddling! I'm looking forward to kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lakes and rivers in the area.
... said Jen on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:44 PM | link
Take a nice long walk outside on a sunny day
... said SM on Apr 24, 2017 at 2:22 PM | link
Brunch at Iron Gate Cafe!
... said Shawn on Apr 24, 2017 at 2:35 PM | link
Hike in Thacher Park.
... said Evan on Apr 24, 2017 at 2:42 PM | link
slackline in the park!
... said wolliw on Apr 24, 2017 at 3:14 PM | link
Every spring and even early summer I go berry picking with my friends! We have come to love this tradition in getting dirty and choosing the food we'll then consume!
... said Jillian on Apr 24, 2017 at 3:43 PM | link
Bike to Troy via Corning Preserve Path
... said Julie on Apr 24, 2017 at 3:57 PM | link
fish stripers in the hudson
... said Ed on Apr 24, 2017 at 3:59 PM | link
My favorite spring activity - get out and hike and plan our first camping trip of the year!
... said Diana on Apr 24, 2017 at 4:12 PM | link
Patio beers and walking the dog to Stewarts for ice cream!
... said Katie on Apr 24, 2017 at 4:13 PM | link
Kayak up on Saratoga Lake!
... said Phan on Apr 24, 2017 at 4:27 PM | link
Bicycle the Hilltowns!
... said rob on Apr 24, 2017 at 4:43 PM | link
Patio drinks and evening walks!
... said K on Apr 24, 2017 at 4:46 PM | link
Going on nature walks!!
... said Anne on Apr 24, 2017 at 4:58 PM | link
Watching the ducks on Buckingham Pond.
... said Uncle Leo on Apr 24, 2017 at 5:22 PM | link
I have never been to tulip fest! Or the concerts that accompany the weekend.
... said Megan boyak on Apr 24, 2017 at 6:11 PM | link
Doing outdoorsy things, like visiting local farms
... said daf on Apr 24, 2017 at 7:08 PM | link
Bike camping in Schodack Island State Park.
... said ethan on Apr 24, 2017 at 7:14 PM | link
Tip tow through the tulips
... said Kevin K on Apr 24, 2017 at 7:39 PM | link
The Troy Farmers Market.
... said Jim on Apr 24, 2017 at 8:52 PM | link
Peonies
... said mg on Apr 24, 2017 at 8:58 PM | link
Sitting in the sun on my patio, watching the birds at the birdfeeder.
... said nan on Apr 24, 2017 at 10:27 PM | link
Finally being able to keep my windows open to get a breeze in the house, and enjoying cookouts with the family
... said Caroline on Apr 25, 2017 at 6:49 AM | link
Walking to Stewarts to get an ice cream cone, strolling through Washington Park, and going to restaurants with outdoor seating!
... said K on Apr 25, 2017 at 7:46 AM | link
Dandelion Wine or Rose Lemonade on the porch after a long day of work :)
... said Jennifer on Apr 25, 2017 at 8:32 AM | link
Local things I am looking forward to doing this spring are drinking at the Hill at Muza and the patio at City Beer Hall and eating Dutch Udder ice cream!
... said Tara on Apr 25, 2017 at 8:44 AM | link
Seeing which of the perennials in my garden succeeded in weathering the winter to return in the spring.
... said Marie on Apr 25, 2017 at 8:51 AM | link
My favorite spring thing is to pack up the dog and go hiking!
Then drinks on a patio, deck or roof.
... said Danny C on Apr 25, 2017 at 9:12 AM | link
I love walking through Washington Park and checking out all the beautiful tulips.
... said C on Apr 25, 2017 at 9:16 AM | link
Looking forward to after-dinner walks to Ben and Jerry's for dessert.
... said B on Apr 25, 2017 at 9:18 AM | link
Wilderness camping trip up in the Adirondacks
... said Sarah on Apr 25, 2017 at 9:42 AM | link
Rollerblade on the bike path
... said Su on Apr 25, 2017 at 9:54 AM | link
I'm excited for Tulip Fest, my favorite part of spring in Albany!
... said Wesley on Apr 25, 2017 at 10:05 AM | link
Tulips and outdoor concerts and grilling on my deck!
... said Jess on Apr 25, 2017 at 10:36 AM | link
Excited to go to the Troy Farmer's Market outside. Also the antique fair that happens in Troy along with the market.
... said Emmy on Apr 25, 2017 at 10:44 AM | link
Participate in I Love My Park Day.
... said Frank Lombardo on Apr 25, 2017 at 10:46 AM | link
Troyster Tuesday on the patio at Lucas Confectionary
... said Christine on Apr 25, 2017 at 11:07 AM | link
Sitting on my stoop with a cold, crisp beer, watching the world go by.
... said ACW on Apr 25, 2017 at 11:08 AM | link
Hike in the Catskills, bike the local rail trails, run the workforce challenge, and try all the local spring beer and cider!
... said Tiffany on Apr 25, 2017 at 11:11 AM | link
My favorite local "spring thing" is cooking and baking with all of the local spring produce I can find: peas, ramps, rhubarb -- get in my belly!
... said Nicole on Apr 25, 2017 at 11:36 AM | link
Troy Farmers Market outside and Scoops Ice Cream!
... said Jennifer on Apr 25, 2017 at 12:40 PM | link
Plant my veggie garden and get some ice cream sundaes at Snowman!
... said Amelia on Apr 25, 2017 at 12:55 PM | link
Farmers markets!
... said Cynthia Freedman on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:03 PM | link
Troyster Tuesday on the patio at Lucas Confectionary
... said Christine on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:04 PM | link
A hike in the Adirondacks!
... said RJM on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:22 PM | link
Put the sailboat back in the water.
... said Helderberg Complainer on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:31 PM | link
local hikes, indian ladder farms cidery and brewery
... said bee on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:48 PM | link
Walking around Lincoln Pond at the Huyck Preserve
... said ges on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:55 PM | link
Hiking at the Huyck Preserve! Ice cream at Tollhouse was always our treat afterwards until I recently learned they closed :(
... said Laura on Apr 25, 2017 at 2:02 PM | link
Taking nice long walks in my neighborhood, walking to Washington Park and getting Ben & Jerry's right after
... said Connie on Apr 25, 2017 at 3:10 PM | link
Going up to Saranac Lakes or Pharaoh Lakes, hanging my hammock between two sturdy trees, and reading a good book! Also foraging for fiddlehead ferns :)
... said Laura Cardwell on Apr 25, 2017 at 3:24 PM | link
I can't wait to sip mimosas on Iron Gate Cafe's patio!
... said Darby Buffum on Apr 25, 2017 at 4:05 PM | link
Tulips, patios, biking, hiking and soft serve ice cream.
... said Terry on Apr 25, 2017 at 4:19 PM | link
Patio drinking on Lark Street!
... said Amanda S. on Apr 25, 2017 at 4:33 PM | link
Easy peasy...patio drinking and dining, from Troy to Albany! Ayelada frozen yogurt, and getting a sandwich from Andy's Deli and enjoying Washington Park!
... said Ari on Apr 25, 2017 at 5:10 PM | link
Saturday mornings at the Troy Farmer's Market!
... said Meagan on Apr 25, 2017 at 5:56 PM | link
Cider donuts and a visit to the animals at Indian Ladder Farm. (maybe their biergarten too!)
... said Kay on Apr 25, 2017 at 6:16 PM | link
Hands down favorite spring event is Tulip Festival!
... said Gail Rochette on Apr 25, 2017 at 6:23 PM | link
Hike the Huyck Preserve then grab a cheese burger at Mardee Johns ice cream shop in Slingerlands
... said Carla C on Apr 25, 2017 at 7:17 PM | link
Going to tulip fest!
... said Kyle on Apr 25, 2017 at 7:19 PM | link
Definitely the tulips in Washington Park. Such great beauty!
... said Julia on Apr 25, 2017 at 7:29 PM | link
Walking my dog around the neighborhood, grilling and drinking on our patio, stopping to sniff ALL the lilacs in Albany.
... said PG on Apr 25, 2017 at 7:50 PM | link
Finally being able to eat outside on the padio!
... said JLD on Apr 25, 2017 at 8:12 PM | link
Stalk blooming lilac bushes around my neighborhood, then covertly and stealthily, under the dark mask of night, clip some to make beautiful & fragrant arrangements in my home.
... said kriskaten on Apr 26, 2017 at 12:48 PM | link
RUN to my community garden and watch the earthworms.
... said Melissa Dupin on May 2, 2017 at 3:38 PM | link