August Events

A premier music arts festival for classical and new music - surrounded by the beautiful Adirondack Mountains Take the time to visit and enjoy the professional music performed at the Lake George Music Festival!

The Lake George Volunteer Fire Department is proud to host the Family Festival and Craft Show annually for over 40 years in the beautiful Village of Lake George. The festival features local and regional artisans and crafters as well as from New England and Pennsylvania. Featured are handmade items and crafts for everyone for all occasions.

 The Ultimate Cycling Vacation! This is a High-End Experience you will not soon forget ~ and when it's over you will be planning for next year and another cycling adventure. Our new host communities and route for 2019 is being planned - please check back for details.

It's a day to enjoy the Queen of the American Lakes! Swimmers take to the beautiful water of Lake George in the Southern Adirondacks of Upstate New York. The start is in-water and follows a course of out-and-back style loop.

This race originally began in the 1970s and was run by local community volunteers. We areexcited to continue the tradition in 2019. Paddlers will begin at the north end of the lake and paddle 5.5-miles into the outlet, finishing just above the Mill Pond dam in the Hamlet of Horicon.

You haven’t experienced anything like it! A 10k Bike - 5k Run.  Choose to Run It - Ride It or do the Combo! The Duathlon ~ bike / run ~ can be done as an individual or as a team.

Join us for interpretative walks in Lake George Battlefield Park. Highlighting events that occurred during colonial times, and archaeological features in the park. This is the site of the Battle of Lake George, 1755. Historical features from the French and Indian War still visible in the Park.

Join award-winning outdoor photographer Carl Heilman as he shares his knowledge of photography. You will discover the magic of the late afternoon, sunset, evening light and the wonder and beauty of the night sky in the Southern Adirondacks. You will travel to nearby destinations along roadways, lakes and waterways. After the sun sets you'll photograph in the twilight as the stars come out.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, maybe a picnic basket and enjoy a great night of music on a beautiful Southern Adirondack evening. It's a family-friendly ~ dog-friendly time. Come early or stay after the show, stroll along Main Street and have a pleasant meal at an area restaurant.  

Love to bicycle and Love the Lake ~ this is a fun, healthy and leisurely way to spend a summer day on the Queen of the American Lakes! Two options to choose from ~ bicycle from the Village of Lake George north along Lake Shore Drive - State Route 9N to Steamboat Landing - Baldwin Dock near the Town of Ticonderoga ~ there board the MV Mohican and enjoy the Southern Adirondack

The Lake George Volunteer Fire Department is proud to host the Family Festival and Craft Show annually for over 40 years in the beautiful Village of Lake George. The festival features local and regional artisans and crafters as well as from New England and Pennsylvania. Featured are handmade items and crafts for everyone for all occasions.

Be thoroughly entertained as Lake George Music Festival pianists perform music for 0 - yes! zero hands - all the way up to 8 hands. Music of Clara Schumann, Frederic Chopin, Franz Liszt, Alexande Scriabin,, Wolfgang A. Mozart, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Albert Lavignac.

Remember Sunday afternoons at Grandma's? That was the best day of the week. The table was set with a beautiful table cloth, the best dishes and silverware were used and you and your family enjoyed each others company - laughing, sharing memories and stories, the radio was playing, but best of all was Grandma's cooking.

Enjoy a free summer concert every Monday evening in Thurman! This summer concert series is held at Veteran's Memorial Field in Thurman. These shindigs star musicians and bands who play unique music from diverse genres such as country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, and rockabilly.

The Aurora Games are a first-of-its-kind competition which features world-class athletes from teams representing North and South America against competitors from the rest of the world. Athletes from two teams will be practicing at 10am on Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.

Join Wendy Hall from the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge. This program is about rehabbing wildlife in the Adirondacks - including wolves, foxes and bears, coyotes, bobcats, a porcupine, opossum, owls, hawks, peregrine falcon, ravens, and a turkey vulture.

Listen to free live music at the Warrensburg bandstand all summer long! The Warrensburg Summer Concert Series takes place every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Some of the area's best country, rock, bluegrass, and folk bands will play their best tunes. These concerts are absolutely free and family-friendly! Enjoy find food from the food trucks.

Sing, dance, and flat-out enjoy some tunes in Shepard Park every Wednesday July through August with the Lake George Arts Project Summer Concert Series! The Lake George Arts Project presents high-quality, and diverse mix of performers. You will be entertained by all genres - Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Zydeco - and everything in between.

Wednesday evenings in Shepard Park the Lake George Arts Project presents diverse, dynamic performers to entertain you. Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound is a Milwaukee-based band takes their cue from dance bands of western Louisiana, New Orleans soul, funk and blues.

A weekly farmers market with food trucks in downtown Glens Falls! The Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral is a combination farmers market, flea market, and craft market at the Shirt Factory in downtown Glens Falls. Foodies, crafters, deal-hunters, and more will love this cherished event in the city.

The Aurora Games are a first-of-its-kind competition which features world-class athletes from teams representing North and South America against competitors from the rest of the world. Athletes from two teams will be practicing at 10am on Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.

Summertime in Lake George brings spectacular fireworks over the Lake! Arrive early, bring your picnic basket or grab a bite and claim your spot for viewing. Bring a blanket or a chair, kick back and enjoy. For a truly special experience, watch the show from one of Lake George's several cruise ships offering fireworks dinner cruises!

Summer is for celebrating! Visit us every summer Friday for some delectable selections and goodies by a variety of food truck vendors.

Live music on the shores of Lake George! Fridays in Shepard Park concert-goers can enjoy beer, wine, and light food. Fridays at the Lake is both kid-friendly and pet-friendly ~ the evenings features children's activities including a bounce house, a face painter, and an air brush artist.

You don't want to miss one minute of the action at East Field as your 2019 Glens Falls Greenjackets play on their home turf! East Field bates open at 6pm for all games with Kickoff at 7pm. Veterans and Active Duty Military are free when you present your military I.D.

Take part in the 10th annual CCE Golf Tournament.  This is a 4-person scramble; individual players are welcome and will be placed within a team. The round includes

Join us for interpretative walks in Lake George Battlefield Park. Highlighting events that occurred during colonial times, and archaeological features in the park. This is the site of the Battle of Lake George, 1755. Historical features from the French and Indian War still visible in the Park.

Take a scenic ride to Brant Lake for some summertime fun! Horicon Day, sponsored by the Horicon Fire Department, is a summer event perfect for the entire family. There will be a ton to do, such as children's activities, a bounce house, and games. The Horicon Fire Department will be serving food and other treats, and the Stony Creek Band will provide live entertainment.

The Lake George Association is honored to present swimmer, and Board Trustee member Louise Rourke. With the introduction by Gwenne Rippon, daughter of Diane Struble. Ms. Rourke will present a program about her experience swimming the length of Lake George and the impact of polio on her life as well as others in our area.

Listen to free live music at the Warrensburg bandstand all summer long! The Warrensburg Summer Concert Series takes place every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Some of the area's best country, rock, bluegrass, and folk bands will play their best tunes. These concerts are absolutely free and family-friendly! Enjoy find food from the food trucks.

Sing, dance, and flat-out enjoy some tunes in Shepard Park every Wednesday July through August with the Lake George Arts Project Summer Concert Series! The Lake George Arts Project presents high-quality, and diverse mix of performers. You will be entertained by all genres - Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Zydeco - and everything in between.

Wednesday evenings in Shepard Park the Lake George Arts Project presents diverse, dynamic performers to entertain you. Big Medicine ~ one of the regions faves ~ presents a beautiful sound ~ amazing vocals, R & B, rock, folk, swing and standards, country, and oldies.

A weekly farmers market with food trucks in downtown Glens Falls! The Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral is a combination farmers market, flea market, and craft market at the Shirt Factory in downtown Glens Falls. Foodies, crafters, deal-hunters, and more will love this cherished event in the city.

Summertime in Lake George brings spectacular fireworks over the Lake! Arrive early, bring your picnic basket or grab a bite and claim your spot for viewing. Bring a blanket or a chair, kick back and enjoy. For a truly special experience, watch the show from one of Lake George's several cruise ships offering fireworks dinner cruises!

Summer is for celebrating! Visit us every summer Friday for some delectable selections and goodies by a variety of food truck vendors.

Live music on the shores of Lake George! Fridays in Shepard Park concert-goers can enjoy beer, wine, and light food. Fridays at the Lake is both kid-friendly and pet-friendly ~ the evenings features children's activities including a bounce house, a face painter, and an air brush artist.

This year's festival has already passed, but here's some details on last year's event! Check back for information on next year's Adirondack Independence Music Festival! This awesome and growing festival is Lake George's biggest party of the year! It features several of the premiere touring bands currently hot on the festival circuit, including jam-band superstars Twiddle.

Swim, bike, and run on the shores of beautiful Lake George! Are you up for the challenge? The Lake George Triathlon Festival is a fun and competitive weekend on the shores of Lake George. Competitors can compete in the Olympic Distance Race, the Big George Half-Iron Distance Race, and the King George Olympic and Half-Iron Race.

Join us for interpretative walks in Lake George Battlefield Park. Highlighting events that occurred during colonial times, and archaeological features in the park. This is the site of the Battle of Lake George, 1755. Historical features from the French and Indian War still visible in the Park.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, maybe a picnic basket and enjoy a great night of music on a beautiful Southern Adirondack evening. It's a family-friendly ~ dog-friendly time. Come early or stay after the show, stroll along Main Street and have a pleasant meal at an area restaurant.  

The 2019 Gala features internationally renowned soprano Deborah Voigt. Ms. Voigt, a two-time Grammy award recipient, has received accolades for her performances in the operas of Strauss, Verdi, Wagner and others as well as performing Broadway standards and popular songs. She appears as both a performer and host in the Metropolitan Opera's The Met: Live in HD series transmitted live to movie theaters around the world.

A cross-cultural journey in Classical Music ~ Trio Casals perform from their vast repertoire of classical music. The program includes Mendelssohn, Piazolla, Elgar, Bach, Marinescu. The internationally known trio is comprised of Ovidiu Marinescu, cello, Sylvia Ahramjian, violin, and Anna Kislitsyna, piano.

You won’t get any closer to the excitement if you are aboard one of the three ships of the Lake George Steamboat Co. Enjoy the fireworks which are shot off a barge from the center of the southern bay! Cocktails are available on each boat, a small snack bar is available on the SS Minne Ha Ha and full snack bars are available on the MV Mohican and the Lac du Saint Sacrement.