Lake George ushers in spring with Sham ‘Rock’ the Block street party
The crowd was elbow-to-elbow with the wait staff at Duffy’s Tavern weaving through the crowd with platters of corned beef and cabbage this Saturday for … Read more
Concerts & Festivals
Wunderbar! Oktoberfest brings Bavarian celebration to Lake George streets
Polkas, spinning teacups, craft vendors and a bier garden erected in the center of Canada Street diverted traffic through the Village of Lake George this … Read more
‘The Voice’ packs the park at the American Music Fest in Lake George
Sawyer Fredericks’ powerful voice wowed the fans at the American Music Festival this weekend where an estimated 2,200 gathered to hear the winner of last … Read more
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys bring Cajun music and culture to Lake George
Hailing from Mamou, Louisiana, the “Cajun Music Capital of the World,” Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys introduced fiddle- and accordion-driven Cajun dance music to … Read more
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2015 entertains hundreds with tribute bands
Was that Van Morrison in Lake George this Independence Day? For the crowd doing a little “Moondance” at the Adirondack Independence Music Festival, performer Lenny … Read more
C.J. Chenier brings crowd to their feet at Lake George, N.Y. show
C.J. Chenier and his Red Hot Louisiana Band lifted the audience from the tiered seats of the Shepard Park amphitheatre and onto the dance patio … Read more
Adirondack Wine and Food Festival debut draws large crowd to Lake George
Foodies, wine connoisseurs and people just seeking to try something new flooded the grounds of Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George yesterday for … Read more
Revelers celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Sham ‘Rock’ the Block in Lake George
The grass in Lake George Village is still buried under winter’s snow, but there was plenty of green to be seen this past weekend, March … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival 2015 wraps up with 4×4 truck races and chicken wings
The final weekend of the 54th Lake George Winter Carnival opened today with brilliant, sunny skies and moderate air temperatures, a respite from the record-breaking … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival opens with outhouses, chili, paratroopers and parade
Opening day of the 2015 Lake George Winter Carnival brought several hundred to the frozen southern end of Lake George yesterday afternoon. Opening ceremonies began … Read more
Lake George Music Festival presents its first winter concert series
The Lake George Music Festival, Lake George’s premier classical music festival, is entering its fifth year with the addition of two winter concerts. The free … Read more
Oktoberfest, sutler faire and brilliant foliage draw crowds to Lake George
Mild weather, autumn leaves and a full slate of activities brought thousands to the shores of Lake George this Columbus Day weekend. The Village of … Read more
Wood Festival Commons opens with the Lake George American Music Festival for the Lake
The two-day American Music Festival for the Lake, held this past weekend, Sept. 20 and 21, in Lake George drew an estimated 1,500 for Saturday’s … Read more
Eric Lindell brings his Big Easy soul to Shepard Park
New Orleans-based musician Eric Lindell performed last night on the Shepard Park stage in Lake George to an enthusiastic crowd of more than 200. The … Read more
Art, crafts, food and music draw crowd to Lake George Summer Festival
Local artisans offered a wide array of handmade jewelry, home décor items, toys, clothing and furniture. Shoppers had the opportunity to try an assortment of … Read more
Lake George Oktoberfest 2013: Beer, brats and music in the street
The third annual Lake George Oktoberfest and Fall Festival took over Canada Street in front of Shepard Park this weekend. A giant “oompah,” erected on … Read more
Lake George weekend hums with Puccini, pizza and performance racing
A visitor to Lake George, unaware of this weekend’s events, might pause at the deep rumbling sound filling the air, and look overhead for a … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival 2013 draws hundreds for final weekend
By noon Saturday, Feb. 23, a line of more than 100 people had formed along the Lake Front Walkway at Shepard Park, all waiting to … Read more