What:             The New York State Food Festival begins with popular Empire State Plaza Farmers Market, plus 40 food vendors, and the best New York State craft beers, wines, and specialty foods. Entertainment begins at 11 a.m. on the Lunchtime at the Plaza Stage. Main stage entertainment kicks off at 5 p.m. and will feature a performance by Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot!

Where:          Empire State Plaza

When:            Wednesday, August 7

                        11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Free parking will be available after 2 p.m. in the Grand Street lot and after 4 p.m. in the East Garage on Philip Street off Madison Avenue. Paid parking is available in the visitor lot underneath the Empire State Plaza.

Performance schedule:

Lunchtime at the Plaza Stage (By State Agency Building 2)

Noon              The Troy Music Academy

East Patio (Near the main stage and Corning Tower)

4:30 p.m.      Dixieland Windjammers

6:15 p.m.      Dixieland Windjammers

7:00 p.m.      Dixieland Windjammers

Main Stage

5:00 p.m.       Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones

6:30 p.m.       The James Hunter Duo

7:30 p.m.       Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot!

For event updates, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov, @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, and @plazaevents on Twitter, or call (518) 474-4759.