Overview

ESTRA Tow Show

Trucks take center stage at the 41st ESTRA Tow Show in Lake George. See demos, explore new equipment, and catch the Tow Truck Beauty Contest. Vendors, training sessions, and meetups run June 6–8. Free to attend, but registration is required.

 

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival

Sample the best of New York’s wineries, breweries, and artisan foods. This two-day festival, from June 28–29, which includes tastings, demos, and food trucks. Bring the family, kids’ activities and live music are part of the fun. Tickets required for entry; under 15 get in free.

 

Adirondack Independence Music Festival

Lake George’s biggest music party returns August 29–31. Three days of nonstop live music on two stages with top touring bands. Food, drinks, and merch vendors on site, no outside food allowed. VIP and general admission tickets available now.

 

Soul Bloom Music and Wellness Festival

Celebrate wellness and music at the Soul Bloom Festival in Lake George. Enjoy yoga, live music, food trucks, wellness vendors, and more. The event runs September 12–14, with free entry for all.

 

 

ESTRA Tow Show

• Location: The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park
• June 6, 2025 – June 8, 2025

Check out these awesome trucks at the 41st annual ESTRA Tow Show!

The ESTRA Tow Show brings the Empire State Towing and Recovery Association (ESTRA) to The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George Village to display the newest equipment and accessories in the truck world. The Tow Show is all about truck demonstrations. The Tow Truck Beauty Contest will give awards to 1st and 2nd place. The trucks on exhibit will enter to qualify for the Grand Champion – Most Unique Paint and Most Detailed Engine. Come and see if your favorite was in the finishing. Free Admission. Registration Required. Registration is now open!

Friday, June 6

• 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Cargo Awareness Training
• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Show Setup
• 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Food and Beverages are available.
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Vendor Setup
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Attendee Registration Booth open
• 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Show Time – Exhibits and Vendors open
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: NYS Ins Fund Safety Group #589 Meeting at the Holiday Inn.
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Demonstrations, which will be announced throughout the day.
• 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Meet and Greet Dinner at the Holiday Inn
• 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Live Auction at the Holiday Inn

Saturday, June 7

• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Attendee Registration Booth open
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Show Time – Exhibits and Vendors open
  • Truck Beauty Contest & Light Show Registration
  • Tow Truck Beauty Contest Judging
• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Demonstrations will be announced throughout the day.
• 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Food and Beverages are available.
• 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Celebration in the Park
  • Cigars at 9:00 PM 
• 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Tow Truck Light Contest

Sunday, June 8

• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Attendee Registration Booth open
• 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Show Time – Exhibits and Vendors open
• 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Tow Truck Beauty Contest Award Presentation

 

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival

• • Location: The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park
  • June 28, 2025 – June 29, 2025

Take Your Taste Buds on an Unforgettable Journey!

The 9th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival will showcase over 120 of New York’s best wineries, breweries, distilleries, artisan food vendors, crafts, and food trucks the region has to offer, with the beauty of Lake George as its backdrop!

2025 Event Times:

• June 28, 2025 11 AM – 6 PM
• June 29, 2025 11 AM – 5 PM

Tickets can be purchased online here.

Who Will Be There:

New York State craft wines and beverages are the centerpiece of the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. Some of the fine businesses on hand at the festival include Adirondack Winery, Adirondack Brewery, Mean Max Brew Works, Extreme Heights Cidery, Freddy’s Rockin’ Lemonade (non-alcoholic), Bull & Bee Meadery and so much more! The tastings don’t stop at wine, liquor, and beer. At this try-before-you-buy, farmers market-style event, sample chocolate, cheese, maple products, ice cream, hot sauce, slushies, jerky, olive oil, mustard, rubs, fudge, cookies, crackers, and more. Full list of vendors can be found here.

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival Activities

Samples & Tastings

You’ll receive a commemorative wine glass to be used throughout the event to sample craft beverages! As a designated NY Farmer’s Market, the Festival offers the perfect opportunity to try before you buy. Each of our craft beverage and artisan food makers will offer complimentary samples of their products. So whether it’s your new-found favorite bottle of chardonnay, cheddar cheese, or chocolate fudge, each vendor will have their products available for you to purchase and take home with you — made even easier if you utilize our popular Purchase Drop-Off/Pick-Up service!

Culinary and Cocktail Demonstrations

The Culinary Tent features cooking and cocktail demonstrations from local chefs and bartenders for your enjoyment! Plus, the Biergarten Tent will be back and operated by Adirondack Brewery featuring Mean Max Brew Works, where attendees can enjoy full glasses of their beer selection as well as full glasses of a selection of Adirondack Winery Wines. Iron Chef and Cocktail Competitions will be on site as well for onlookers. This is FREE to the public but to get into the festival grounds you must have a ticket!

Food Truck Alley

15 different local food trucks will be on site for those looking to grab a hearty bite to eat.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere

The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival is family friendly. The festival will have a Kids Activity Tent, a state-of-the-art natural playground, and a skateboard park located just outside the Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park grounds. The festival is free for ages 15 and under to attend; designated driver and underage tickets are available. Big Brothers Big Sisters and Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks will join as official festival beneficiaries. Their volunteers are on hand helping to run the festival smoothly, including roaming the grounds providing ample bottles of water to keep everyone hydrated, offering festival swag, and running raffles to raise money.

Entertainment

Wandering performers will traverse the festival, including aerialist Jessica Black and street magician TJ Clancy. Two stages of live music will take place both days!

2025 Music Schedule: 

• Saturday, June 28th: Faith Anne and Ben Zoleski from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Donna Britton and Chris Sanders from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, June 29th: Brandon Newell and Rob Forman from 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM. Greg Auffredou and the Northern Borne Duo from 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM.

 

Adirondack Independence Music Festival

• Location: The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park
• August 29, 2025 – August 31, 2025

This three-day, multi-band festival is Lake George’s biggest party of the year!

Photo credit: Frank Cavone, Mirth Films

Music lovers won’t want to miss this annual music festival held at The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park!  This years festival has attracted several premiere touring bands currently hot on the festival circuit.

The music plays continuously on two side-by-side stages until closing on each night. General admission to the festival is for all ages, and on sale now! A limited number of VIP weekend tickets are also on sale.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

One unopened bottle of water is allowed into the festival per person. The Adirondack Independence Music Festival will have a great beer and wine selection, a full bar, food, and merchandise vendors. Find a full list of festival rules on the official Adirondack Independence Music Festival website.

Below is the 2024 music lineup. Check back soon for info on the 2025 music lineup!

Friday, August 30th, 2024 (12:00pm – 11:00pm)

• Melvin Seals & JGB (2 Sets): Melvin Seals is known for playing the Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards for the Jerry Garcia Band, doing so for 18 years. Melvin and JGB use blues, funk, rock, jazz, r&b, and gospel to create a superb concert going experience that anyone can enjoy.

• Mihali (live band): Led by Twiddle’s frontman Mihali Savoulidis, this band delivers a mix of reggae, rock, and jam band grooves with a strong emphasis on live improvisation.

• Lespecial: A genre-defying trio that blends elements of metal, electronic, and progressive rock, known for their dark and heavy performances.

• Cool Cool Cool: A new funk band formed by former members of Turkuaz, delivering tight grooves and vibrant performances.

• Lucid: A jam band known for their eclectric blend of rock, funk, reggae, and bluegrass, hailing from the Adirondacks.

• Bella’s Bartok: A band that fuses Eastern European folk, punk, and Americana into theatrical live performances.

• One Time Weekend: A jam band known for their fusion of rock, funk, and jazz, with an emphasis on improvisation and tight musicianship.

Saturday, August 31st, 2024 (11:00am – 11:00pm) 

• moe. (2 sets): A band known for thoughtful and smart song writing and a crafty resourcefulness. This band uses guitars, bass, vocals, and drums to create an incredible atmosphere for concert goers.

• Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime; A tribute band that faithfully recreates the music and energy of the iconic ska-punk band.

• Pink Talking Fish: A hybrid tribute band that fuses the music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish into seamless live performances.
• Moon Hooch: A trio famous for their energetic, saxophone-driven dance music, often described as “cave music” for its raw and primal sound.
• RAQ: A jam band with a high-energy live show, mixing progressive rock, funk, and improvisation.
• The Frank White Experience: Tribute to the Notorious B.I.G; A tribute band that pays homage to the music of The Notorious B.I.G., blending live instrumentation with hip-hop.
• Strange Machines: A band that combines jam rock, funk, and electronic music, known for their high-energy live shows.
• Crooked Coast: A rock band with reggae influences, known for their catchy melodies and high-energy performances.

Sunday, September 1st, 2024 (11:00am – 11:00pm)

• moe. (2 sets): A band known for thoughtful and smart song writing and a crafty resourcefulness. This band uses guitars, bass, vocals, and drums to create an incredible atmosphere for concert goers. 

• Yonder Mountain String Band: A progressive bluegrass group known for blending traditional bluegrass with elements of rock, creating a unique “jam grass” style.

• Spafford: A jam band known for their improvisational prowess, blending rock, funk, and electronic music into their live shows.
• Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country: A band that combines traditional country music with psychedelic rock influences, creating a “cosmic country” sound.
• Wild Adriatic: A rock band with a soulful edge, influenced by classic rock, delivering powerful live performances.
• Hayley Jane: A singer-songwriter known for her dynamic stage presence and eclectic mix of folk, rock, and soul.
• Yam Yam: A groove-oriented band blending funk, jazz, and R&B, known for their tight musicianship and infectious energy.
• Kendall Street Company: A Charlottesville-based band that blends rock, folk, and jazz into a jam-oriented live experience.

 

Soul Bloom Music and Wellness Festival

• Location: The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park
• September 12, 2025 – September 14, 2025

Let your soul bloom at the Soul Bloom Festival!

Bring your friends and family to a weekend filled with yoga, art, music and much more! Enjoy the relaxation from chiropractors or acupuncture or a nice massage. Check out the craft and wellness vendors along with the food trucks and a full bar. The Soul Bloom Festival celebrates local indigenous cultures through yoga, dance, sound baths, workshops, and touring musical artists/bands.

Below is the music lineup for 2024. Check back soon for info on the 2025 music lineup!

• Rising Appalachia
• The Human Experience
• Ryan Montbleau
• Brandon “Taz” Niederauer
• ElephantProof
• Annie in the Water Acoustic
• MoonDrop
• Anyma
• Johnny Buffalo
• Rich Ortiz
• Muudita
• The Middle Ages
• Evolving Stardust
• Red Nations Rising

The Grateful Yoga Experience will feature Kate and Mik from the Garcia Project as well as international yoga instructor John Smrtic.