Fall foliage is approaching peak color in Lake George just in time for the Adirondack Brewery’s annual Oktoberfests. The 13th Annual Lake George Village Oktoberfest will be held Oct. 11-13, Columbus Day weekend, on Canada Street. This is a free, family-friendly event.
The 18th Annual Oktoberfest Charity Gala will be held outside the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, 33 Canada Street, on Saturday, October 19. This is a ticketed event for adults of legal drinking age. A portion of the proceeds from the 2024 Oktoberfest Charity Block Party will benefit the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund.
“Our Oktoberfest events are inspired by Bavarian traditions, but we really wanted to add a local focus to the event,” says John Carr, brewery owner. “These Oktoberfests benefit a non-profit organization each year that helps the community.”
The Village Oktoberfest is held on Canada Street in front of Shepherd Park. Traffic will be diverted from the road between Montcalm and Amherst streets. A large tent has been erected in front of the garden to accommodate the casket garden and a stage with a dance floor where polka bands will perform. More than 40 craft vendors will be set up outside the tent and attendees can participate in games and contests held in the park. There will be carnival rides, yard games and bounce houses down the street.
Village of Lake George Oktoberfest hours are Friday, October 11, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, October 12, noon-10 p.m., and Sunday, October 13, noon-5 p.m.
2024 Recreation Schedule for Lake George Village October
Friday (5-10pm) Get your free Oktoberfest hat!
From 6 to 10 pm – Fritz Polka Band in the Beer Tent Theater
Saturday (noon to 10 p.m.)
11:30am – 3pm (TBD) at the Bier Tent Stage 1pm Stein Hoisting ‘MASSKRUGSTEMMEN’ 2:30pm Keg Toss 3 – 6pm (TBD) at the Bier Tent Stage 5:30pm Rolling the Keg – ‘ O “Zaft ho!” – “She’s been taken advantage of!” 6 – 10 pm Tony Polka Band on the beer tent stage
Sunday (noon to 5 p.m.)
12 – 5pm (TBD) at Bier Tent Stage Ed Shank – Traveling Accordion Adirondack Pub & Brewery Bier Garden 2024 Menu
food
Giant Pretzel Wiener Schnitzel – (with sauerkraut and mushroom gravy) Giant Smoked Turkey Leg German Potato Salad Bavarian Sausage & Rolls – (Bratwurst, Knackwurst, or Weisswort) Bavarian Sausage Sampler – (All 3 types. Served with German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, And potato pancakes)
beer
NYS Oktoberfest, 6.2% ABV, 20 IBU Bobcat Pilsner, 4.0% ABV, 15 IBU Lake George’s IPA Wave 12, 6.8% ABV, 60 IBU Lake George Cider Project, 5.8% ABV ADK Original Hard Lemonade, 6.0% ABV Bear Wizz Root Beer (alcohol free)
Note that all food and beer at Casket Garden is cash only. Some vendors may accept credit cards; However, organizers recommend that attendees bring cash. Well-behaved rental dogs are welcome. This is a rain or shine event. Free parking is available at Biscotti Brothers/High Peaks Distilling at 1 Canada Street (one-half mile south of Shepherd Park.) Additional parking can be found on side streets surrounding Canada Street.
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The following Saturday, October 19, the Adirondack Brewery’s Oktoberfest Charity Block Party will begin at noon. Sewell Street will be closed to traffic to make way for a large theater. Tickets are $55 in advance, $60 on the day of the concert, and $10 for designated drivers. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite. Tickets include admission to Oktoberfest, a traditional Oktoberfest dinner, a 5-ounce wine sampler, unlimited samples of Adirondack Brewery’s craft beer and ciders and samples of wine, beer and ciders from breweries and wineries for guests. Come dressed in traditional Bavarian costume to enter the costume contest. Games and competitions will be held throughout the day. The party is rain or shine. Parking is free.
The beneficiary of the 2024 Oktoberfest Charity Gala is the Ben Osborne Memorial Fund, which supports children with different needs. Established in memory of Lake George graduate Ben Osborne. Osborne died in June 2010 while serving his country with the US Army during Operation Enduring Freedom.
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