15th Annual Lake George Village Oktoberfest & Fall Festival

About this event

Raise a stein and celebrate the arrival of fall in the Adirondacks as the heart of Lake George Village transforms into a Bavarian-style street fair for Columbus Day Weekend. Canada Street, across from Shepard Park, will be blocked off and filled with festival tents for a weekend of food, music, and celebration, rain or shine.

New for 2026, Lake George Village Oktoberfest has been extended to include Friday! The festival will also feature even more vendors, and they will be using the Village's New Stage and sound system for German dancers and to pipe German music throughout Shepard Park.

Lake George Village Oktoberfest: Quick Info

• Dates: Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
• Hours: Friday and Saturday, 12pm-10pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm
• Location: Canada Street, Lake George, NY (across from Shepard Park)
• Admission: Free entry

Festival Activities

Thousands of annual festival-goers gather for a weekend of Bavarian-style celebration, featuring:

• Nonstop German and polka music with traditional dancers
• Adirondack Brewery Beer Garden
• Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst, and potato pancakes
• Keg tossing and stein hoisting
• Local artisan vendors and crafts (from woodcarvers to jewelry makers to hot cider donuts)
• Carnival rides
• Chicken Dance with the Dancing Chicken
• Local wine sampling

Costumes are encouraged for festival goers!

Family-Friendly Fun

The Lake George Village Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event, with children's activities available throughout the weekend, including crafts, games, and carnival rides.

Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at this outdoor event. Owners are asked to clean up after their pets and bring water or other supplies their dog may need during the day.

Full Schedule

FRIDAY – 10/9/26

• 12:00 PM – Beer Trailer & Craft Vendors (Bier Tent & Throughout Block)

• 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM – FREE Park Games: Cornhole, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Giant Chicken Toss (Shepard Park)

• 1:00 PM – Mittagessen ("Lunch") Sausages (Bier Tent)

• 5:00 PM – Serving Authentic German Food (Bier Tent)

• 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – FREE Pumpkin Painting for the Kids (Next to/under Bier Tent)

• 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – LIVE MUSIC: "Fritz's Polka Band" (Bier Tent Stage)

SATURDAY – 10/10/26

• 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – LIVE MUSIC: "Alpengluhen" / Alpenglow (Bier Tent Stage)

• 12:00 PM – Beer Trailer & Craft Vendors (Bier Tent & Throughout Block)

• 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM – FREE Park Games: Cornhole, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Giant Chicken Toss (Shepard Park)

• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Competition Games Sign-up: Stein Hoist & Keg Toss (Games Table at Shepard Park)

• 12:00 PM – FREE Pumpkin Painting for the Kids, while supply lasts (Next to/under Bier Tent)

• 2:00 PM – Competition Games BEGIN: Stein Hoist & Keg Toss (Shepard Park)

• 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – LIVE MUSIC: "Mountain Top" German music (Bier Tent Stage)

• 4:30 PM – ROLL OUT THE BARREL ("O'zapft is!") (Bier Tent)

• 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – LIVE MUSIC: "Tony's Polka Band" (Bier Tent Stage)

SUNDAY – 10/11/26

• 12:00 PM – Beer Trailer, Bier Tent & Craft Vendors (Bier Tent & Throughout Block)

• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – FREE Park Games: Cornhole, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Giant Chicken Toss (Shepard Park)

• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – LIVE MUSIC: "Inseldudler" (Bier Tent Stage)

• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Authentic Bavarian Dancers: "Edelweiss Schuhplatters" of the Utica Maennerchor Shoe Slapping (Bier Tent Stage)