Location
Albany, NY— This event may happen at various locations in the city.
About
2026 Dad Fest — Sunday, June 21, 2026
Dad Fest is the City of Albany’s celebration of all the fantastic fathers & father figures out there. Featuring a Classic Car Show with over 100+ cars, family friendly activities like rock climbing and bounce houses, great food and vendors! Dad Fest is a chance for the whole family to kick back and enjoy an early summer afternoon at one of the Capital Region’s most picturesque parks, Washington Park. Of course, you don’t have to be a dad to enjoy Dad Fest – this event offers a little fun for everyone.
Parking
Free Dadfest Parking Locations:
- Elk Street parking lot, located behind the State Education Building. The pick-up location will be Elk and Hawk at the stop sign.
- Eagle Street parking lot, located at the corner of Eagle Street and Madison Avenue
Paid Dadfest Parking Locations:
- Parking Lot 2: Located at 72 Central Ave. (between Central Ave & Western Ave)
- Parking Lot 3: Located at 327 Washington Avenue. (at Washington and Lexington Ave)
- Parking Lot 4: Located at 124 Central Ave. (between Central Ave & Bradford St)
Parking at these locations is subject to fees. For more information please visit: www.parkalbany.com/find-parking
This event is produced with the help of community volunteers. Interested in Volunteering? CLICK HERE!
Special ground rules in effect:
- No glass containers of any kind.
- No animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals).
- Recording of performances or presentations is prohibited without prior written consent.
- All City of Albany parks are tobacco-free.
- Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items.
- All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol.
Ground rules are subject to change without notice. Exceptions made for medical or child care reasons may be addressed individually.