Visit Shepard Park All Summer Long for Free Music & Fireworks!
Shepard Park on Canada Street in Lake George Village is a hotspot for free concerts, family-friendly events, and fireworks.
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Fireworks are weather dependent and run by the Village of Lake George, who can be reached at 518.668.5771.
2023 Thursday Fireworks
Summer fireworks in Lake George start on July 4, and then follow every Thursday through August 31. The first Thursday night fireworks for 2023 will be on July 13.
Visit the Village of Lake George's Facebook page for updates and cancellations, or give them a call at 518.668.5771 to make sure the show's a go. Fireworks are weather dependent, and rain dates are Fridays.
2023 Fridays at the Lake Concert Series
Here's the lineup for music on Fridays:
- Soul Session With Yellow Dog: July 7
- New York Players With Bluz House Rockers: July 14
- Vivid With Dirt Cheap: July 21
- Aquanett With Flannel Kings: July 28
- Skeeter Creek With The Newells: August 4
- Cryin Out Loud With Super 400: August 11
- The Refrigerators With A Blast: August 25
- Ten Most Wanted With The Schmooze: September 1
2023 Musical Mondays
Here's the lineup for music on Mondays:
- Matt Plays Music: July 10
- Matt Plays Music: July 17
- Matt Plays Music: July 24
- Rich Ortiz: July 31
- Rich Ortiz: August 7
- Rich Ortiz: August 14
- Rich Ortiz: August 21
2023 Tribute Tuesdays
Tribute Tuesdays will take place July 11, 18, and 25; and August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 with Jonathan Newell. He'll lead this concert series into paying tribute to different bands and musical styles at Shepard Park.
2023 Lake George Art Project's Concert Series Wednesdays
The Lake George Art Project sponsors a Wednesday evening concert series, and this year there are also two special Thursday performances:
- July 5: Annie & The Hedonists
- July 12: Kyshona
- July 19: Guy Davis
- July 26: The Clements Brothers
- August 2: Three Quarter North
- August 9: ARKAI
- August 16: Zikina
- August 23: The Ill Funk Ensemble
- August 24: The Switch & The Stony Creek Band
- August 30: Sirsy
2023 Special Events
Community Band Festival
July 15, 2023
The Lake George Community Band Festival in Shepard Park typically features performances by concert bands from the northeastern United States and Canada. Admission to the performances is free, and attendees get to hear a variety of musical styles.
Lake George Music Festival
August 6 - 17, 2023
Experience thrilling performances by world class musicians at Lake George's premier music and arts festival! Lake George Music Festival features nine days of open rehearsals, live concerts, interactive workshops, and outreach events.
Lake George Jazz Weekend
September 15 - 17, 2023
Enjoy two days of entertainment by the lake during Lake George's Jazz Weekend in Shepard Park! The weekend features a talented lineup of jazz musicians and groups. All concerts are free, but attendees should plan to bring their own chairs and blankets.
For more information on Lake George summer events, contact the Village of Lake George at (518) 668-5771.