Drawing: Champagne on the Park 2018
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The annual Champagne on the Park event will be back in Albany's Washington Park May 10. The party -- which is set up near the tulips beds in the park -- includes live music, a vintage photo booth, 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. To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something around the Capital Region that you're looking forward to doing this summer?
Could be a place you want to go. Could be an activity. Could be ice cream from your favorite stand. Could be whatever. We'll draw one winner a random. That person will get the pair of tickets.
Champagne on the Park 2018 is Thursday, May 10 starting at 6 pm. This year's theme is "Pretty in Pink."
General admission tickets are currently $80 per person and available online. The event is a fundraiser for the Lark Street BID.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 4, 2018 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 Monday and must respond by noon on Tuesday, May 8.
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Comments
This summer, I am looking forward to hours of careless, shoeless outdoor reading, the sun warming my skin and hair, while cooling myself with a glass of pink summer wine and enjoying lazy, satisfying meals of sweet corn-on-the-cob and ice pops.
... said Nicole on May 3, 2018 at 11:10 AM | link
Outdoor dinner on the deck with friends and neighbors.
... said Abe on May 3, 2018 at 11:15 AM | link
Can't wait for Track season!
... said Mike D on May 3, 2018 at 11:19 AM | link
Margaritas on the El Mariachi patio
... said Lauren on May 3, 2018 at 11:21 AM | link
Yummy yummy produce from farm stands and being able to pick my own fresh berries.
... said Alex on May 3, 2018 at 11:22 AM | link
Our friend has a camp in Sacandaga Lake. We can't wait to sit outside on the dock at night, have some drinks, and watch the lights from the boats going by.
... said Radigan on May 3, 2018 at 11:24 AM | link
Concerts at SPAC.
... said kriskaten on May 3, 2018 at 11:24 AM | link
taking the bike path to troy for the farmers market!
... said AN on May 3, 2018 at 11:36 AM | link
Wandering the Troy Farmers' Market
... said Steve on May 3, 2018 at 11:44 AM | link
Strawberry picking!
... said Dan on May 3, 2018 at 11:53 AM | link
Friday happy hours on one of the many great patios around Lark/Broadway in Albany
... said jenn on May 3, 2018 at 11:57 AM | link
Picking fresh fruit at Samascott Orchards.
... said Jim on May 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM | link
Looking forward as always to grilling every night and strawberry picking!
... said Melanie M. on May 3, 2018 at 12:06 PM | link
The same thing I look forward to every summer, Pinky...getting to/from my favorite places via bicycle.
... said Ed on May 3, 2018 at 12:17 PM | link
Ice cream at emack!
... said ron on May 3, 2018 at 12:17 PM | link
I can't wait to check out the Grafton Peace Padoga!!!
... said Emily M. on May 3, 2018 at 12:18 PM | link
Patio living, checking out the outdoor spaces at the local breweries, berry picking at Indian Ladder Farms, and The Track.
... said Shawn on May 3, 2018 at 12:20 PM | link
Hiking around the Adirondacks!!
... said BT on May 3, 2018 at 12:22 PM | link
Just one thing??? How about the awesome list of shows this Summer starting with David Blaine at the Palace!
... said Ron on May 3, 2018 at 12:25 PM | link
The Tulip Festival!
... said Tam on May 3, 2018 at 12:28 PM | link
Eating fresh, homegrown tomatoes!
... said ACW on May 3, 2018 at 12:31 PM | link
Looking forward to hiking around the region and drinks after on patios!
... said Shannon on May 3, 2018 at 12:43 PM | link
Guptills!
... said Rob W on May 3, 2018 at 12:49 PM | link
Taking it all in on leisurely drives with the windows down throughout this beautiful region.
... said Uncle Leo on May 3, 2018 at 12:50 PM | link
The all day BBQ's that turn into bonfires in the evening. Always a great time with friends.
... said Nicod on May 3, 2018 at 12:57 PM | link
I can't wait for swim holes, waterfalls, and picnic lunches. We have the most wonderful location for mini hikes, and magical natural pool swims.
... said Jenna on May 3, 2018 at 12:59 PM | link
Kayaking on Saratoga Lake!
... said Ellie on May 3, 2018 at 1:02 PM | link
This summer I'm looking forward to strolling around the rose garden at Central Park once it's in bloom, going to fairs & flea markets and enjoying the many outdoor dining options around the capital district!
... said Danielle on May 3, 2018 at 1:15 PM | link
Like others, I'm most excited to enjoy some of the great patios of albany's restaurants!
... said Matt on May 3, 2018 at 1:52 PM | link
I'm looking forward to walking around Buckingham Pond then immediately following that up with a small sundae (Brew Ha Ha, rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream, and hot fudge) from Stewart's.
... said Caitlin on May 3, 2018 at 1:54 PM | link
Hiking in the Adirondacks
... said Jackers on May 3, 2018 at 2:08 PM | link
Definitely eating ice cream, outdoors, at one of the many ice cream stands in the capital region.
... said zas1214 on May 3, 2018 at 2:12 PM | link
Golfing!
... said Pat on May 3, 2018 at 2:14 PM | link
I’m really looking forward to taking my son to Huck Finn’s Playland for the first time!
... said Caroline on May 3, 2018 at 2:18 PM | link
Full moon runs through the Normanskill Farm and Albany Muni with my lunar b*tch running partners.
... said Silvia Lilly on May 3, 2018 at 2:18 PM | link
Picnics in the park!
... said Jackers on May 3, 2018 at 2:27 PM | link
Hiking! Catskills, ADK...
... said Adam on May 3, 2018 at 2:31 PM | link
Picnicking and watching the Park Playhouse series.
... said Jane on May 3, 2018 at 2:31 PM | link
Enjoying the Adirondacks, whether it be sitting our having beers by the lake, or hiking around. We are lucky to have them so close.
... said Doc on May 3, 2018 at 2:36 PM | link
Walking The Rail Train with the dog.
... said Danny C on May 3, 2018 at 2:41 PM | link
hiking my first high peak!
... said Daniel Demeree on May 3, 2018 at 2:53 PM | link
Stoop drinks!
... said Katherine on May 3, 2018 at 3:07 PM | link
Trying a new ice cream flavor at Flavors on Central Avenue. Maybe Grape Nut.
... said thischickwins on May 3, 2018 at 3:07 PM | link
Riding the tandem with my husband.
... said su on May 3, 2018 at 3:26 PM | link
I'm ready for happy hours on a patio!
... said Jenn on May 3, 2018 at 3:38 PM | link
Beverages on the stoop!
... said Ari S on May 3, 2018 at 4:21 PM | link
Driving all the back roads my S2000.
... said Curlymoe on May 3, 2018 at 5:45 PM | link
Music, music, and more music.
... said Chris on May 3, 2018 at 7:39 PM | link
Stoop gaherings
... said Tess on May 3, 2018 at 7:45 PM | link
Food and beer in the Albany Warehouse District
... said Dave on May 4, 2018 at 4:03 AM | link
I love all of the outdoor music events like Alive at Five and Rockin on the River!
... said Kim on May 4, 2018 at 7:51 AM | link
Patio dining, preferably on water :)
... said Kristin on May 4, 2018 at 8:39 AM | link
Patio drinks!
... said C on May 4, 2018 at 8:51 AM | link
Picnics in Washington Park!
... said BF on May 4, 2018 at 8:51 AM | link
This summer, I'm looking forward to walking around the Troy Farmers Market while eating some Dutch Udder ice cream.
... said Tara on May 4, 2018 at 9:15 AM | link
It's hard to choose just one, but those random mid-week days where you decide to take off of work and head up to one of the lakes for a day.
... said Natasha on May 4, 2018 at 9:16 AM | link
Taking a walk down to Collins park, then going to get ice cream at Jumping Jacks.
... said Danes on May 4, 2018 at 9:47 AM | link
Farmer's markets, hikes, Kendrick Lamar at SPAC.
... said Adam on May 4, 2018 at 10:48 AM | link
Kayaking on local lakes and rivers.
... said Debi on May 4, 2018 at 11:02 AM | link
Looking forward to great (free!) theater at Park Playhouse in Washington Park.
... said Ellen on May 4, 2018 at 11:03 AM | link
Looking forward to free outdoor music like Alive at Five
... said Graceful J on May 4, 2018 at 11:16 AM | link
Hanging out in the adirondacks
... said ab on May 4, 2018 at 11:18 AM | link
Heading to Samascott and picking fresh blueberries
... said Jordan on May 4, 2018 at 11:48 AM | link
Hiking in the Adirondacks
... said Ryan on May 4, 2018 at 12:41 PM | link
Taking my kids to Washington Park for picnics and to play on the playground. Walks down to Emack & Bolio's for ice cream and live music. And taking our first family trip up to the Adirondacks!
... said Jen on May 4, 2018 at 12:47 PM | link
Dining alfresco and porch drinks with the pup!
... said Michelle on May 4, 2018 at 1:41 PM | link
Porch drinks with Michelle and her pup!
... said Elisabeth on May 4, 2018 at 9:35 PM | link
Kayaking at the many wonderful lakes in the area
... said Megan m on May 4, 2018 at 9:54 PM | link