April 30 – May 1
Lake George Community Garage Sale
Follow the garage sale map to find bargains throughout the Village and Town of Lake George. Lake George merchants will be holding sidewalk sales this weekend as well.
For more information contact Carollee Labruzzo,(518)588-4840
May 21-22
Tails & Ales
1 Canada Street (behind High Peaks Distilling)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
For those who love dogs and craft beverages. All well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome. Dozens of food and merchandise vendors, live music, craft brews and local wines. Activities for Children and dogs. $5 minimum donation to attend. Proceeds benefit Warren County SPCA and Woofs for Warriors. Visit The Dog Cabin Facebook page for more information.
May 25
Grand Opening Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Interpretive Center
75 Fort George Road
Work is completed on the new building and The DEC and Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance are inviting the public to join in a grand opening celebration. The VIC will feature artifacts and exhibits, art and video highlighting the park’s history.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Welcoming remarks from representatives of DEC, Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, and Lake George Park Commission, followed by an official ribbon cutting.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Open House
Light refreshments will be served
May 28
Memorial Day parade and ceremony
Hosted by the Lake George American Legion Post 374. The parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. from West Brook road and travels along Beach Road and up Canada Street to Shepard Park. A Ceremony will follow in the park.
May 28-29, Memorial Day Weekend
LGD/50 Concert Series Memorial Meltdown
Lake George Dave is bringing back the Memorial Meltdown to the Festival Commons in Charles R. Wood Park. Visit the AIM Fest website for details and tickets.
June 3-5
E.S.T.R.A. Tow Truck Show
The Empire State Towing & Recovery Association, Inc. is holding its 38th Annual Tow Show in Charles R. Wood Park. Visit the ESTRA website for more information.
June 7-11
Americade Motorcycle Rally
Americade has grown to be the largest multi-brand touring motorcycle rally in the world. The week features demos, vendors, clinics, shows and guided tours through the Adirondacks. Visit the Americade website for more information and registration.
June 17-19
LEO Weekend
Law Enforcement Officers Weekend offers active and retired officers including (but not limited to) Police, Deputy Sheriffs, Federal Agents, Corrections, Probation, Parole, Peace Officers, Prosecutor/District Attorney’s Office, etc. a weekend of seminars, relaxation and camaraderie at the Fort William Henry Hotel and venues throughout Lake George. Visit the LEO Weekend website for more information and registration.
June 18
Box off for the ADK Region I Championship
Adirondack Association of USA Boxing
Charles R. Wood Park Festival Commons
17 West Brook Road
Lake George, NY
Live music, food vendors, beverage tent
General Admission $20
Ringside $30
Gates open at 1 p.m. Fights start at 4 p.m.
Purchase tickets at Bebob’s Backstreet BBQ, 75 Dieskau Street, Lake George, (518)685-5027
June 24 – 26
LG Volunteer Fire Department Summerfest
Artisans and crafters from all over the New York region fill Shepard Park for this festival hosted by the Lake George Volunteer Fire Department. Food and Children’s activities.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
June 25-26
Adirondack Wine & Food Festival
Each year, thousands of visitors from around the Northeast and Canada come to Lake George for the Wine & Food Festival. Admission includes a wine glass to sample wines, craft beers, spirits and ciders from dozens of local producers. Enjoy free samples of artisan foods. The festival includes cooking demonstrations, activities for children and food trucks. The Festival is held on the Festival Commons in Wood Park. Visit the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival website for a list of vendors and tickets.
July 16
Lake George Community Band Festival
The Lake George Community Band hosts a gathering of community bands from around the region for a day of free performances on the stage in Shepard Park, noon – 7:30p.m. Band lineup for the 2022 festival TBA. Visit the LGCB website for more information.
July 16
Taste of Diamond Point
Diamond Point Community Church
3699 Lake Shore Drive
Diamond Point, NY
12 – 2 p.m.
This annual fundraiser allows you to sample the specialties of restaurants and delicatessens along Lake Shore Drive for $1-$2 a taste. Past offerings have included Lobster mac ‘n cheese, penne Bolognese, chili garlic mussels, decadent desserts and a make-your-own sundae station. The event includes raffles and live music.
July 22
Rock the Dock Music Festival
The Lake George Steamboat Company hosts this festival on the Steel Pier by their iconic ships. The 2022 Festival lineup includes Raisinhead, Glass Pony, O-Man & The Nite Trippers, Chestnut Grove, and Galatic. Several food and artist vendors will be on site. Visit the Rock the Dock website for tickets.
July 29-31
Lake George Art and Craft Festival
More than 125 artists and artisans will set up shop on the Festival Commons the last weekend in July. The Festival includes live music, food and beverages, children’s activities. Visit the Lake George Art and Craft Festival website for a list of vendors and tickets.
Adirondack Winery is holding weekly events this August at their new Queensbury Tasting Room, 395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury (just off of I-87, Exit 18.)
Vino & Vinyasa (Sundays at 10 a.m.): Adirondack Winery is offering a free 1-hour yoga class in their private event space. Book the yoga and brunch experience and join them in the Tasting Room afterward for brunch boards, mimosas, and Bloody Marys! Visit adkwinery.com/vinoandvinyasa to learn more.
Wine Wisdom With Eldon (Fridays at 6:30 p.m.): Transform from a wine learner to a wine lover with Wine Wisdom With Eldon every Friday night! As one of the winery’s most popular associates, Eldon has created a fun experience that is perfect for date night or a night out with friends. Visit adkwinery.com/winewisdom to learn more.
Uncork & Crafts (Sundays at 2pm): Enjoy an afternoon of wine and crafts with Adirondack Winery’s Uncork & Craft classes every Sunday at 2pm. Buy tickets for the following classes at adkwinery.com/uncorkandcraft
July 31: Paint a 16×20 Canvas with an Adirondack theme
August 7: Make 1 Adirondack Winery Wine Bottle Candle
August 14: Make 2 Large Wine Glass Terrariums
August 21: Paint 2 Large Wine Glasses
August 28: Make 2 Large Wine Glass Candles
August 4
North Country Jazz Project
The Glens Falls-based Big Band will be performing in Shepard Park. Visit the North Country Jazz Project Facebook page for more information.
August 5-7
Rockin’ With Ronald
Live music in Shepard Park all weekend to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Krantz Cottage. Food and Beverages, children’s activities.
August 10 – 18
Lake George Music Festival
The Carriage House at Fort William Henry
48 Canada Street
World-class musicians and composers gather in Lake George for this classical music artist retreat. Visit the LGMF website for tickets and performance schedules. The Festival opens on August 10, 7:30 p.m., with a free performance by Time For Three at the Shepard Park Amphitheater.
August 13
Rock the Lake 80s Tribute Fest
E1 Entertainment is bringing tribute bands to the Festival Commons for a day of live music.
Main Stage Line Up
12:30- 2 p.m.: Broken Hearted – Tom Petty / Stevie Nicks Tribute
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Proudest Monkey’s – Dave Matthews Tribute
4 – 5 p.m.: Ultimate Journey Experience By Legend
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: The Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience
7pm – 8:15pm: KISStory – The One And Only Kiss Replica
Small Stage Line Up
TBA
Bounce house village for the kids. BBQ and merchandise vendors. Beer tent for the 21+ crowd.
General Admission: $29, VIP Tickets: $49, children 12 and younger free’ Visit the E1 website for tickets and more information
August 19-21
Lake George BBQ & Music Festival
On the Festival Commons in Wood Park
Enjoy some of the best BBQ in the country along with craft brews, a vendor marketplace, live music and children’s activities.
Friday 3 – 9 p.m.
Saturday Noon – 9 p.m.
Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.
Visit the LGBBQ website for more information and tickets.
August 19 – 21
Lake George Volunteer Fire Department Family Fest
Arts and crafts, food and beverages, children’s activities, all in Shepard Park. Free admission.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
August 25
Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
Free concert in Shepard Park presented by the Lake George Arts Project, 7 – 9 p.m. Fireworks follow the show.
August 26 – 27
Lake George Rendezvous Boat Show
The Adirondack Chapter of The Antique and Classic Boat Society brings the 48th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous to the Village docks on Beach Road. More than 50 boats on display both in and out of the water. Fly-by parade on the Lake at 3 p.m. Saturday.
September 2 – 4 (Labor Day Weekend)
Adirondack Independence Music Festival
Billed as Lake George’s biggest party of the year with reason. This three-day festival features non-stop music from premier touring bands. The festival is held on the Festival Commons in Wood Park. Follow the AIM Festival Facebook page for lineup announcements and ticket information.
September 8 – 11
Adirondack Nationals Car Show
Brought to Lake George each year by Albany Rods & Kustoms, the Adirondack Nationals Car Show features 1,500+ lovingly restored vintage autos, muscle cars and other pre-1972 vehicles. The car show is held on the grounds of the Fort William Henry Hotel and the Festival Commons in Wood Park. A highlight of the show is the Friday and Saturday night Car Crusin’ when owners of registered vehicles drive a continuous loop through Lake George Village to a cheering crowd. Visit the Adirondack Nationals website for more information.
September 17-18
Lake George Arts Project Jazz at the Lake
A celebration of jazz in the up-close setting of the Shepard Park Amphitheatre. The critically acclaimed festival is now in its 39th year. Free admission. Jazz at the Lake 2022 lineup:
Friday, September 16
6 p.m. – Chembo Corniel QuintetEvening – regional jazz favorites performing around town
Saturday, September 17
1 p.m. – Jane Ira Bloom Quartet • Wild Lines– Improvising Emily Dickinson
3 p.m. – Samara Joy
5 p.m. – Ike Sturm + HEART featuring Donny McCaslin
7 p.m.– Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet
Sunday, September 18
1 p.m. – Zach Brock Quartet
3 p.m. – Vanderlei Pereira & Blindfold Test
5 p.m. – Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators
Visit the Lake George Arts Project website for more information.
October 7 – 9 (Columbus Day Weekend
Lake George Oktoberfest
Polka bands, Bavarian food, rides and games, merchandise vendors and a beer garden are set up under a giant tent on Canada Street in front of Shepard Park.
November 26
Lite Up The Village
The Village of Lake George ushers in the holiday season with a holiday sing-along, a lighted fire truck parade, fireworks, and the lighting of thousands of colorful holiday lights in Shepard Park and Blais Park. The festivities begin in Shepard Park and move to the Lake George Firehouse on Ottawa Street for visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a concert of holiday music by the Lake George Community Band.