PearlPalooza, Albany, NY’s annual day festival on Pearl Street is making its grand return for it’s 12th year on September 18th featuring live music, vendors and food. Last year, the beloved hometown get down went virtual being hosted at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen. This year the festival organizers are focused on supporting local bringing in some of the area’s best acts. This year’s PearlPalooza lineup features Slothrust, Jocelyn & Chris, Glass Pony and Timbre Coup. PearlPalooza wouldn’t be possible without all the hard work from th Downtown Albany BID and WEQX 102.7.

Yogapalooza will also be taking place at 12pm kicking off the festivities on Pearl Street. This will be the fifth year that Hot Yoga Spot will be involved with this healthy way to kick off the festival. There will be event parking available for $5 at Quackenbush Garage or the Riverfront Garage which are both just a few blocks from all the festivities. Festival organizers will be taking health protocols seriously and ask fans not to attend the event if you have tested positive or display any symptoms of COVID-19. Unfamiliar with this year’s musical acts? Check out some videos to get yourself ready below:

Glass Pony:

Timbre Coup:

Slothrust:

Jocelyn & Chris: