Celebrate the unofficial last days of summer with entertainment all weekend long in the Lake George Area, leading up to Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. Kick back and take in some summer melodies at a free concert, grab a bite to eat from local food truck vendors, and round out the weekend with an impressive fireworks show. All classic ways to end another great season in the Adirondacks! 

Friday, September 4

Adirondack Independence Music Festival 

You’re invited to Lake George’s biggest party of the year! The Adirondack Independence Music Festival is a three-day, multi-band event from Sept. 4 - 6 at the Festival Commons. Rock out to tunes from premier touring bands currently hot on the circuit. Once gates open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, music will be playing all day and night long from two side-by-side stages until 11 p.m. Enjoy a full bar, great beer and wine selection, food, and merchandise vendors.

*General Admission and a limited number of VIP tickets are on sale now!

2026 Lineup: 

  • Assembly of Dust 
  • BALTHVS 
  • Capital Zen 
  • Chestnut Grove 
  • Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country 
  • Dogs In A Pile (2 Sets) 
  • Eggy 
  • Funky Dawgz Brass Band 
  • Grateful Dub 
  • Gubbulidis 
  • Hayley Jane Band 
  • Hilltop 
  • Hogslop String Band 
  • Hunter Root 
  • Jimkata 
  • Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe 
  • moe. (2 nights, 2 sets each)
  • Night Zero 
  • Pink Talking Fish 
  • TAUK 
  • The Floozies 
The Marvelous Wonderettes 

Be transported back to the Doo-Wop era, and pay homage to the 50s and 60s with The Marvelous Wonderettes. Reserve your table for a lunch or dinner show on Sept. 4 & 5, to hear chart-topping hits from iconic artists of that time, like Elvis and The Beatles. 

Saturday, September 5

Lake George Triathlon Festival 

Are you up for the challenge? Enjoy some friendly competition while you swim, bike, and run on the shores of Lake George. The Lake George Triathlon Festival is taking place this weekend – Saturday and Sunday at Battlefield Park and Lake George Beach (Million Dollar). Beach. For registration details and to view the triathlon schedule, click here. 

Comedy Night at the Carol Theatre 

Labor Day Weekend should be full of laughs! Head to Comedy Night at the Carol Theatre for a hilarious lineup of stand-up comedians from New York City to Saratoga. The first act takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. 

Shane T Alden presents Hacksaw Homecoming: Wrestling in Glens Falls 

Local legend Hacksaw Jim Duggan returns to his hometown during Labor Day Weekend for one night in the ring! Spectators at this Hacksaw Homecoming can expect live wrestling, meet & greet, autographs, and photo ops! 

Sunday, September 6

Bolton Landing Labor Day Celebration

Stop by Roger’s Memorial Park for an “end of the summer” and Labor Day extravaganza. Enjoy music on the pier starting at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. just before fireworks go off! Bring a blanket or chair and join in on all the fun!

*Originally published on August 11, 2023.