New York craft beverages producers are gathering in Lake George to unveil their limited edition, barrel-aged beverages at the 13th Annual Adirondack Brewery Barrel Fest. The outdoor event will be held at the breweries event space adjacent to the brew pub, 33 Canada Street, on Saturday, March 1, 3-6 p.m. The Barrel Fest features unique, barrel-aged beers, wines, ciders and more with many offerings created specifically for the festival.
“Years ago,” says Adirondack Pub & Brewery owner John Carr, “we decided to feature our limited-edition barrel-aged beers at a festival, and the idea took off. New York brewers produce some of the best beers and they’re all in this region in this amazing beer world that we live in. More and more incredible beverage producers joined and now Barrel Fest is one of the most unique beverage festivals out there.”
The festival includes live music by Saratoga-based funk band Tops of Trees, a large bonfire, fireworks, a ‘burning man’ and free snacks.
Adirondack Brewery Barrel Fest 2025 guest producers include:
- Adirondack Winery
- Extreme Heights Cidery
- Bolton Landing Brewing Company
- Chatham Brewing
- Common Roots Brewing
- Fidens Brewing
- Greenport Harbor Brewing
- Harvest Spirits
- Mean Max Brew Works
- Northway Brewing
- Paradox Brewery
- Speckled Pig Brewing Co.
- Slyboro Cider House
- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
- The Bull and Bee Meadery
- Tree Hugger Hard Cider LLC
- War Cannon Spirits
- Additional Vendors:
- Cigar Nowhere
- Backyard Wood-Fired Pizza
- Palatable Pepper Products
The Adirondack Pub & Brewery will be offering its traditional Kegs & Eggs Brunch at the pub the morning of the festival from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch is $15/free for Barrel Fest VIP ticket holders.
Three ticket options are available — Standard ticket, VIP, and Designated Driver. All tickets include free snacks at the snack station. Standard ticket holders may enjoy three hours of sampling barrel-aged beverages with the included souvenir tasting glass, music, dancing and fireworks. VIP tickets add free brunch, a 22 oz. bottle of limited-edition barrel-aged beer and a Barrel Fest Coolie (a koozie with a neck strap.)
New for Barrel Fest 2025 is a 4-ticket Pizza Pack option. Buy four tickets and receive a free Backyard Wood Fired Pizza. Tickets are available online at barrelfestlg.com. This is a 21+, rain, snow, mud, or shine event. Attendees should plan to dress for the weather. Free parking is available in the High Peaks Distilling parking lot at 1 Canada Street.
Barrel Fest traditionally serves high ABV beers and attendees are encouraged to plan for transportation.
Three local hotels, each less than one-half mile from the festival, are offering discounts for Barrel Fest:
Fort William Henry Promo Code: “Barrel Fest”
Holiday Inn Promo Code: “BAR”(online) or “AdkBarrel” (by phone )
Super 8 Promo Code: “AdkBarrel”
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