The 4th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival is bringing 25 wineries, 12 distilleries, five breweries, seven cideries and a meadery to the Lake George Festival Commons Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. Thirty artisan food vendors, selling cheeses, chocolates, sauces, olive oils and more, will be offering free samples. Ten food trucks will be on site for attendees seeking a full meal. Specialty vendors, selling crafts and gifts, round out the vendor list.
“Our ticket sales are on fire,” says Sasha Pardy, Festival founder and co-owner and President of Adirondack Winery. The event draws foodies and craft beverage enthusiasts from across the Northeast and Canada. Last year’s Festival broke previous attendance records and had an economic impact on the Lake George area of more than $1 million as attendees filled hotel rooms and restaurant tables. The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival is a farmers market “try before you buy” event. A tasting ticket includes a souvenir wine glass, which visitors use to sample locally produced beverages.
New for 2018
Celebrity Chef William Cornelius will prepare recipes using his own sauces, local foods and craft beverages. Marcella’s Appliance Center will be demonstrating their Big Green Egg grill by smoking meats in the adjacent culinary tent and offering tastes. Local bartenders will demonstrate their mixology skills creating drinks with wines and liquors available at the festival.
The Festival has added a new class of tickets. VIP ticket holders will enjoy these perks:
- 1/2 hour early entry
- Exclusive check-in area
- 6 Bottle reusable Wine Tote
- Wine Glass Holder Necklace
- Wine Glass VinoHug
- Voucher to enjoy one Featured Item at participating Food Trucks ($4 value)
- Lake George Coupon Booklet
- Bottle of Lake George Premium Brand Water
Kids are welcome
While adult beverages are the focus, this is a kid-friendly event. A special Kid Activity Tent offers arts and craft projects and games for children. Children may also play at the Festival Commons Children’s Adventure Playground. Admission to the festival is free for ages 15 and younger.
Tickets to the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival are available online.
Prices:
- One-day standard tasting ticket – $27 advanced $35 at the gate
- Two-day standard tasting ticket (pre-sale only) – $47
- VIP one-day tasting ticket (pre-sale only) – $50
- VIP two-day tasting ticket (pre-sale only) – $70
- One-day designated driver/underage ticket – $15 (advanced and at the gate)
A portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks.
Visit the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival website for a complete vendor lineup. The Lake George Festival Commons are on West Brook Road in the Village of Lake George. Saturday’s hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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