15th Annual Lake George Village Oktoberfest & Fall Festival
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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.
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
- Carnival rides
- Chicken Dance with the Dancing Chicken
- Local wine sampling
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.
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