A lot is happening at HeartFest ’26!

The Heart of Albany Festival will be an entertaining day for everyone at the 9th annual fall celebration of art and community on November 7, 2026!

In addition to professional and amateur chalk artists, visitors will get to see demonstrations by crowd favorites, like the Hot Glass Academy, painters Kern Cunningham and Joseph Bryant, and photographer James Malphrus.

On stage in the morning will be musician Isaac Evans. Also appearing (and, perhaps, disappearing!) will be magician Evan Dupree, who will also be on the grounds during the event.

In addition, Ballet Theatre South and Theatre Albany have been invited give festival-goers sneak-peek scenes from their December performances.

Bring your appetite and your Christmas list! The Vendor Village is back, and so is the delicious fare in the Food Truck Court.