It is a Capital Region tradition for local craft beer lovers, and the Saratoga Beer Summit is back and better than ever.

It is one of our favorite days of the year. A day of music, dancing, and sampling of some of the finest craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and malt beverages from New York and beyond,

Grab your friends and join us Saturday, February 21st, at the Saratoga City Center to taste the best brews Saratoga has to offer while enjoying live music, great food, and local vendors.

There will once again be 2 General Admissions sampling sessions from 1 to 4 pm and 5 to 8 pm, and a special 4-hour VIP tasting session from Noon to 4 pm! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 25th, at the Saratoga Beer Summit website.

The Capital Region's 5 Best Dive Bars [RANKED]

Nothing beats a great beer with great friends at your favorite dive bar. These are the spots where the atmosphere is down and dirty, and the atmosphere is an absolute blast. You know, the local spots where it is simply about 'everyone knowing your name' and some succulent suds. These are the Capital Region's 5 best dive bars as voted by our listeners!

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff