GottaGetGon 2025
The GottaGetGon is a family-friendly folk music festival put on by the 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 9 am Friday to 4 pm Monday.
Tickets are $80 all-weekend, includes camping ($100 at Gate), or Daily Ticket $40 ($45 at Gate) You can purchase discounted tickets in advance or full price at the gate. Purchase tickets online at this link GottaGetGon 2025 Tickets
If you prefer not to pay online, print this order form and mail it with your check (follow instructions on form).
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Four headliners will offer formal concerts and workshops. Everyone participates in casual jamming on the campgrounds throughout the festival. All concerts and workshops are under cover in 4H buildings and pavilions so it’s on, rain or shine.
The full schedule of Concerts and Workshops will be available soon.
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Our Headliners are:
Bobby Sweet:
Bobby Sweet is a folk-rock guitar player and singer songwriter from the Berkshire hills in Massachusetts. He stems from a family heritage of musicians, and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and musical history. Bobby's written songs for many TV programs, and played with artists as varied as Vince Gill and Arlo Guthrie. Storytelling and imagery play large roles in Sweet's songs, as he's traveled the world extensively. He's seen places as far away as the Andes Mountains and Africa, while still staying grounded enough to live and thrive in his small-town home. Bobby Sweet – Singer/Songwriter
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Scottish Fish
Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. After growing up steeped in the Boston Celtic music scene, these five young women began touring at an early age, quickly enchanting domestic and international audiences with their youthful enthusiasm, creative arrangements, and sensitive performances. As described by a concertgoer, "this powerhouse quintet wows listeners with a luscious and exciting sound, at times five instruments sharing one voice, and others a dynamic orchestra of harmony. Their years of friendship cultivate a truly unique musical bond. Their love for each other and the music they create is a gift they offer to anyone willing to listen." Scottish Fish Fiddle.com
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Reggie Harris:
A songwriter of great depth and passion, Reggie Harris writes from a personal sense of mission that merges a world wise point of view with a singularly hopeful stance that life, though often challenging, is filled with possibility and hope. His songs reveal thoughts about life and love and some of the deep aspects of the human experience and cover topics from his own personal journey to world issues and history.
Reggie is a very well-known performer in the Capital Region, and a familiar favorite at Old Songs. He performs folk standards and original songs and is a terrific singer and songwriter. Reggie Harris Music
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Hot Club of Saratoga
Hot Club of Saratoga, Upstate New York’s premier gypsy swing ensemble, specializes in the timeless sounds of Django Reinhardt and the vibrant atmosphere of 1930's Paris. Their music brings the magic of hot swing to life, and they are known for their captivating performances. Whether you're a fan of gypsy jazz or simply looking to experience something unique and delightful, the Hot Club of Saratoga is sure to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. Hot Club of Saratoga
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Making their debut this year will be the vocal group "In pieces Three", Maddy, Nola and Sam. They will kick off the Sunday night a cappella sing
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There will be a Potluck Dinner Friday evening, a Barn Dance Saturday night with live band. Join us for a Sunday Morning Gospel Sing and an a Capella Sing Sunday at dusk.
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. Food trucks will be available on site, and downtown Ballston Spa and environs have lots of dining options.
State and Fairground Regulations
Tent/Camper Placements.
New York health and fire codes require that:
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Tents must be 10 feet apart. Pace it out or use a length of string available at the gate.
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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
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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
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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.