There's a fun new twist to the latest Sip event in the Capital District. This time, you'll get to sip various beverages, try food, *and* participate in a scavenger hunt with a $250 prize. Sounds fun, right?

The Saratoga Sip and Scavenger event is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 2) in downtown Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $30 at the door or $20 when purchased on Facebook or through the website. And, as with prior events, a portion of proceeds will go to charity - Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center.

And I believe if you went to the last Sip event in Troy, you get half off your ticket this time around.

If you haven't been to one of the prior Sips, this is how it works: you buy your ticket (either online or at the door), they give you a map at the beginning business, and then you get to wander and explore the various participating businesses while trying food/drinks along the way.

And there is a $250 gift card reward for 1st place for answering the most clues on your scavenger hunt.

This all begins at The Paddock Lounge (6 Caroline St.) - where you can pick up your map/packet and enjoy some appetizers before making your way around town at your leisure.

Participating venues include some really fun places:

The Paddock Bar & Lounge
The Merry Monk
The Saratoga City Tavern
Impressions of Saratoga
Lillians
Druthers Brewing Co.
Kilwin's Chocolate
Parting Glass Pub
Henry Street Taproom
Izumi Sushi
The Ice House
Eugenio's Cafe/Gelato
Saratoga Salsa & Spice Co.
Saratoga Olive Oil Companny

The weather is looking great. Hope to see you there!