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Calendar of Events for Lake George, NY
Summer at Econo Lodge Lake George Downtown
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May 2008
| May 3-4, 2008 |
51st Annual White Water Derby |
North Creek/North River at the headwaters of the Hudson River ~ Novice Slalom, Giant Slalom, fireworks, more ~ 11 AM |
| May 17-18, 2008 |
St. James Garage Sale |
Lake George Village wide event including arts, crafts, food & more |
| May 18-24, 2008 |
Canadian Friendship Week |
Special events throughout Lake George ~ contact the Lake George Reg. Chamber of Commerce for more information |
| May 24, 2008 |
Memorial Day Parade |
Lake George Village ~ Beach Road to Shepard Park |
| May 26, 2008 |
Memorial Day Parade |
Bolton Landing |
| May 30-June 1, 2008 |
ESTRA Tow Show |
Fort William Henry Resort, Canada St., Lake George Village ~ Tow Truck Show featuring vendors & seminars, contests, children's activities |
| May 29-June 1, 2008 |
5th Annual Elvis Festival |
"Aloha from Lake George" ~ Lake George Village, various venues ~ includes competitions, memorabilia, concerts, vendors, fireworks, luncheon & Gospel service |
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Hudson River Whitewater Derby
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June 2008
| June 1, 2008 |
ESTRA Tow Show |
Fort William Henry Resort, Canada St., Lake George Village ~ Tow Truck Show featuring vendors & seminars, contests, children's activities |
| June 1, 2008 |
5th Annual Elvis Festival |
"Aloha from Lake George" ~ Lake George Village, various venues ~ includes competitions, memorabilia, concerts, vendors, fireworks, luncheon & Gospel service |
| June 2-7, 2008 |
2008 Americade Touring Rally |
40,000-50,000 touring motorcycles visit Lake George with various activities |
| June 12-14, 2008 |
NYS Association of Fire Chiefs Convention |
Lake George Region ~ Fire Industry, Rescue & EMS Expo ~ Demonstrations, equipment, seminars, vendors, entertainment, food |
| June 14-15, 2008 |
37th Annual LARAC Arts & Crafts Festival |
City Park, Glens Falls ~ 200+ booths plus continuous live performances, food by local non-profit groups |
| June 21-22, 2008 |
Lake George Open Water Swim |
Lake George Village, Bolton Landing, Hague ~ Commemoration of 1927 Lake George Marathon ~ 40K marathon swim from Shepard Park in Lake George Village to Hague ~ Races for all ages held in Lake George Village, Bolton Landing & Hague |
| June 27-29, 2008 |
Grand Encampment of the French & Indian War |
Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga ~ Battle at 2 PM each day ~ Reenactors depicting French, Canadian, British, Provincial & Native American forces come together in this colorful re-creation of the struggle for empire in mid-18th century America |
| June 27-29, 2008 |
Summerfest |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ Music and Arts & Crafts Festival |
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Lake George Elvis Festival
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July 2008
| July/August |
Free Community Concerts |
Lake Luzerne Pavilion, Lake Luzerne ~ Tuesday nights 7 PM |
| July/August |
Street Dance at Bandstand |
Warrensburg ~ Wednesday nights, 7-9 PM |
| July/August |
Street Entertainment in Blais Park |
Blais Park, Beach Rd., Lake George Village ~ Thursday-Sunday nights |
| July/August |
Free Band Concerts |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ Wednesday nights 8 PM |
| July/August |
Fireworks |
Lake George Village ~ Thursday nights ~ 9:30 PM |
| July/August |
Magical Musical Mondays |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ Every Monday Night ~ 7-9:30 PM ~ Live music, magicians, children's entertainment, jugglers, clowns, Bounce Houses(nominal fee), face painters, balloon art, etc. |
| July 4-6, 2008 |
Emergency Squad Arts & Crafts Festival |
Town Hall, Bolton Landing ~ 10 AM-4 PM |
| July 4, 2008 |
Fourth of July Celebration |
Bolton Landing ~ Fireworks, Professional DJ, balloon twister, raffle baskets ~ starting at 7 PM |
| July 4, 2008 |
July 4th Fireworks |
Lake George Village ~ 9:30 PM |
| July 5, 2008 |
Adirondack Distance Run |
10 mile championship race on scenic Lake Shore Dr. ~ begins at Lake George High School and ends at Veteran's Memorial Park in Bolton Landing ~ 7:30 AM |
| July 12-13, 2008 |
Arts & Crafts Festival |
Town Hall, Warrensburg ~ Adirondack decorations, candles, jewelry, folk art ~ 9 AM-5 PM |
| July 18-20, 2008 |
Lake George Community Band Festival |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ Community bands from the northeastern states perform individually and together ~ fireworks on Saturday night ~ Fri. 7 PM; Sat. & Sun. 11 AM |
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July / August Lake George Village Fireworks - Every Thursday Night
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August 2008
| August 9-10, 2008 |
Bolton Landing Emergency Squad Arts & Crafts Festival |
Town Hall, Bolton Landing ~ 10 AM-4 PM |
| August 9-10, 2008 |
Lakefront Walkway Art Show |
Lake George Village |
| August 12-17, 2008 |
34th Annual Lake George Family Festival |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ Sponsored by the Lake George Vol. Fire Department ~ Games, Music, Arts & Crafts ~ 6 PM |
| August. 15-17, 2008 |
Lake George Village Arts & Crafts Show |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ 9 AM-6 PM |
| August 15-17, 2008 |
Adirondack Living Show |
Lake George Forum, Rt. 9, Lake George ~ Celebration of camps, Adirondack Art & rustic living |
| August 30-31, 2008 |
Bolton Landing Emergency Squad Arts & Crafts Festival |
Town Hall, Bolton Landing ~ 10 AM-4 PM |
| August 30-31, 2008 |
1000 Acres Ranch Resort Labor Day Rodeo |
1000 Acres Ranch Resort, Stony Creek |
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September 2008
| September 5-7, 2008 |
Adirondack Nationals Car Show |
Fort William Henry Resort grounds, Lake George Village ~ Sponsored by the Albany Rods & Kustoms Car Club ~ Fri. & Sat. 7AM-5 PM; Sun. 7 AM-12 PM |
| September 5-7, 2008 |
Adirondack Vette Fest |
Roaring Brook Ranch Resort, Rt. 9N South, Lake George ~ Cars of all kinds ~ Open to the public ~ 10 AM-4 PM |
| September 6-7, 2008 |
Revolutionary War Encampment |
Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga ~ Battle 2 PM each day ~ Re-enactors protraying British, German, Continental & Native American forces, depict the war for (and against) American independence. |
| September 6, 2008 |
Fireworks |
Lake George Village - 10 PM - Sponsored by the Albany Rods & Kustoms Car Club |
| September 8-13, 2008 |
Lake George Area Restaurant Week |
Area participating restaurants offering three-course selection menus for a fixed price |
| September 13-14, 2008 |
Lake George Jazz Festival |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ 1 PM-6 PM |
| September 18-21, 2008 |
36th Annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival |
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury ~ 4-day event featuring hundreds of hot air balloons |
| September 18-21, 2008 |
Model A Ford Car Club of America Conference |
Roaring Brook Ranch Resort, Rt. 9N South, Lake George |
| September 20-21, 2008 |
Lakeside Craft Festival |
Beach Road, Lake George Village |
| September 20, 2008 |
"Moonglow" |
Beach Road, Lake George Village ~ Tethered Hot Air Balloons by night ~ Fireworks 8:30 PM |
| September 28-29, 2008 |
International Antique & Classic Boat Show |
Village Docks, Beach Road, Lake George Village |
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Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival
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October 2008
| October 4-5, 2008 |
Lake George Blues Blast |
Shepard Park, Lake George Village |
| October 4-5, 2008 |
World's Largest Garage Sale |
Townwide, Warrensburg |
| October 11-12, 2008 |
Johnson's Log Home & Timber Frame Experience |
Lake George Forum, State Rt. 9, Lake George |
| October 11-12, 2008 |
10th Annual Townwide Garage Sale |
Bolton Landing |
| October 19, 2008 |
Grand Wedding Showcase Bridal Show |
Lake George Forum, State Rt. 9, Lake George ~ Over 70 exhibitors |
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