For over 100 years, the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs has proudly served the community-supported nonprofit organizations through volunteering and through the local community giving program.
Founded in 1924, and one of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs worldwide, members live by the motto “Service Above Self.”
Saratoga Springs Rotary Club
In 1973, the club launched the Home & Lifestyle Show, a fundraiser that has supported countless initiatives for more than 50 years, including the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation. This year, the Show is Feb. 28 – March 1, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
All the net proceeds from the Home Show directly support local community giving programs, the major gift program, and support the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation scholarship program. Through this event and its volunteer service, the club has strengthened the community with projects ranging from fun runs and cleanups to construction and local support initiatives.
About the show
The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Home & Lifestyle Show takes place on the first weekend in March at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The show features a wide variety of exhibitors with expertise in numerous areas, from gardens and outdoor living to financial planning. Whether attendees own their own home or rent an apartment, they will find something at the show that interests them.
Those who attend the show can benefit from experts’ knowledge for those lifestyle and home improvement projects they’ve been dreaming about.
The Home & Lifestyle Show features 120+ exhibitors and a vibrant Artisan Showcase with woodworking, jewelry, paintings, and student art from Saratoga Springs High School. The “Best in Show” student earns a free membership at Saratoga Arts.
The show offers:
• Community Impact: Every dollar raised supports local giving.
• Family-Friendly: Crafts, performances, pet adoptions, and entertainment for all ages.
• Inspiration: Expert advice and fresh ideas for home projects, lifestyle upgrades, and design trends.
Admission to the Home show is free and open to all.
Community impact in 2025
Established in 1997, the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation is a tax-exempt organization that raises funds to support the post-secondary education and vocational training of graduates from public and private high schools in the greater Saratoga community. In 2025, the foundation announced three new scholarships – including the John V. O’Connell Memorial Scholarship and the Robert and Lisa Schermerhorn Scholarship.
Among many other initiatives, this year the Club donated to support the fifth Annual Michael J. Pitney Farm Run 5k and Youth Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 4. All proceeds from the races benefit Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s mission and programming.
It also supported the Prevention Council’s Dan’s Derby and Walk in 2025. Proceeds from the event benefited the Prevention Council of Saratoga County, including the Healing Springs Recovery Center.
Other organizations supported in 2025 included Friends of Music Saratoga Scholarships, Saratoga Children’s Literacy League, American Red Cross, Saratoga Regional YMCA, Beekman Street Arts District, Saratoga Springs Preservation Society, and many others.
Why be a Rotarian?
Being a Rotarian means more than volunteering—it’s about connection, leadership, and impact. Every Wednesday, members gather for lunch, conversation, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with fellow community leaders.
Membership offers leadership development, expanded professional networks, business visibility and the satisfaction of seeing your time and talents directly benefit local causes
Together, Rotarians create lasting positive change through fellowship, leadership, and service. To find out more about membership or to join a meeting, reach out to the membership committee through email: saratogarotarymembership@gmail.com
Saratoga Springs Rotary Home & Lifestyle Show takes place at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, annually on the first weekend of March.
As a vendor or a sponsor, many local organizations gain visibility to the large volume of show attendees through sponsorships. If you are interested in participating, visit saratogaspringsrotary.org.
The Rotary thanks the Adirondack Trust Company for again being the Platinum Sponsor.