The fall foliage is nearing peak colors in Lake George just in time for the Adirondack Brewery’s annual Oktoberfests. The 13th Annual Village of Lake George Oktoberfest will be held Oct. 11-13, Columbus Day Weekend, on Canada Street. This is a free, family-friendly event.
The 18th Annual Oktoberfest Charity Block Party will be held outside the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, 33 Canada Street, on Saturday, Oct. 19. This is a ticketed event for adults of legal drinking age. A portion of proceeds from the 2024 Oktoberfest Charity Block Party will benefit the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund.
“Our Oktoberfest events are inspired by the traditions of Bavaria, but we really like to add a local emphasis to the event,” says brewery owner John Carr. “These Oktoberfests benefit a non-profit every year that assists the community.”
The Village Oktoberfest is held on Canada Street in front of Shepard Park. Traffic will be diverted from the road between Montcalm and Amherst Streets. A large tent is set up in front of the park to accommodate a bier garden and stage with a dance floor where polka bands will perform. More than 40 artisan vendors will be set up outside the tent and attendees can participate in games and contests held in the park. There will be carnival rides, yard games and bounce houses in the street.
The Village of Lake George Oktoberfest hours are Friday, Oct. 11, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, noon-10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13, noon-5 p.m.
2024 Entertainment Schedule Village of Lake George Oktoberfest
Friday (5-10 p.m.) Get your free Oktoberfest hat!
- 6 to 10 p.m. — Fritz’s Polka Band at the Bier Tent Stage
Saturday (noon to 10 p.m.)
- 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (TBD) at the Bier Tent Stage
- 1 p.m. Stein Hoisting ‘MASSKRUGSTEMMEN’
- 2:30 p.m. Keg Toss
- 3 – 6 p.m. (TBD) at Bier Tent Stage
- 5:30 p.m. ROLL OUT THE BARREL – ‘O’zapft is! – “It’s tapped!”
- 6 – 10 p.m. Tonys Polka Band at the Bier Tent Stage
Sunday (noon to 5 p.m.)
- 12 – 5 p.m. (TBD) at the Bier Tent Stage
- Ed Schank – Traveling Accordion
Adirondack Pub & Brewery Bier Garden Menu 2024
Food
- Giant Pretzel
- Weiner Schnitzel – (with Sauerkraut and Mushroom Gravy)
- Smoked Giant Turkey Leg
- German Potato Salad
- Bavarian Sausage & Roll – (Bratwurst, Knackwurst, or Weisswurst)
- Bavarian Sausage Sampler – (All 3 types. Served with German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, and Potato Pancakes)
Beer
- NYS Oktoberfest, 6.2% ABV, 20 IBU
- Bobcat Pilsner, 4.0% ABV, 15 IBU
- Lake George’s IPA Wave 12, 6.8% ABV, 60 IBU
- Lake George Cider Project, 5.8% ABV
- ADK Original Hard Lemonade, 6.0% ABV
- Bear Wizz Root Beer, (non-alcoholic)
Note that all food and beer in the bier garden is cash only. Some vendors may accept credit cards; however, organizers recommend attendees bring cash. Well-behaved, leased dogs are welcome. This is a rain-or-shine event. Free parking is available in the Biscotti Brothers/High Peaks Distilling lot at 1 Canada Street (a half mile south of Shepard Park.) Additional parking can be found on the side streets surrounding Canada Street.
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The following Saturday, Oct. 19, The Adirondack Brewery’s Oktoberfest Charity Block Party kicks off at noon. Sewell Street will be closed to traffic to make room for a large stage. Tickets are $55 in advance, $60 the day of the party, and $10 for designated drivers. Tickets may be purchased online at Eventbrite. Tickets include admission to the Oktoberfest, a traditional Oktoberfest dinner, a 5-ounce sample stein, unlimited sampling of Adirondack Brewery’s craft beers and ciders and samples of wine, beer and ciders from guest breweries and wineries. Come dressed in traditional Bavarian costume to enter the costume contest. Games and contests will be held throughout the day. The party is rain or shine. Parking is free.
The Oktoberfest Charity Block Party 2024 beneficiary is the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, which supports children with various needs. It was founded in memory of Lake George graduate Ben Osborn. Osborn died in June 2010 while serving his country with the U.S. Army during Operation Enduring Freedom.