Host a Multitude of Functions…
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park, located at the southern end of historic Lake George, is an ideal location for your next event. With panoramic views of “The Queen of American Lakes,” event-goers can also take advantage of all that Lake George has to offer in terms of activities and sight-seeing, all within a very short walk from the grounds. The beauty and proximity of The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George offers something unique for each season and every occasion.
Warren County and the Village of Lake George, New York elected to designate 2.5 acres of the West Brook Conservation Initiative Project to a “Festival Space,” which would service as an economic engine for the park, as well as the Region. This centrally located space within the park has been designed to be flexible to host a variety of fee and non-fee based events. Whether it be large or small, this multi-purpose, modern event facility in Lake George, NY can host a multitude of functions, including: Theatre, Dance, Live Music, Re-enactments, Craft Fairs, Flea Markets, and Farmers Markets; Car Shows, Boat Shows, Motorcycle Shows, Holiday Festivals, Fundraisers, Corporate Functions, Press Events, and much more!
Event Services
Event
Registration Support
Contacts
& Referrals
Marketing
Promotions Assistance
Hotel/Housing
Assistance
Transportation
Assistance
On-Site Staff Support &
Property Management
Professional
Catering Services
High Speed WiFi
Internet Access
Venue Features
Other attractions in the park such as a skateboard park, kids park and nature trails make this event venue unique. The nature trails are part of an environmental park (the West Brook Conservation Initiative) that filters storm-water before it current to the lake. The Festival Commons, is an ideal location for your next event.
- 2.5 Acres
- Four Season Accessibility
- Portable Staging Area
- Handicap Accessibility
- Lighting
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Security
- High Speed Wi-Fi Internet Access
- High Capacity Electrical Services
- Adjacent Environmental Park
- Skate Park & Playground
- Vast Local Attractions & Activities
Venue Features
Other attractions in the park such as a skateboard park, kids park and nature trails make this event venue unique. The nature trails are part of an environmental park (the West Brook Conservation Initiative) that filters storm-water before it current to the lake. The Festival Commons, is an ideal location for your next event.
- 2.5 Acres
- Four Season Accessibility
- Portable Staging Area
- Handicap Accessibility
- Lighting
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Security
- High Speed Wi-Fi Internet Access
- High Capacity Electrical Services
- Adjacent Environmental Park
- Skate Park & Playground
- Vast Local Attractions & Activities
Permitting Requirements
Event Manager and vendors are responsible for all permitting and associated fees, to ensure full compliance to use Charles R. Wood Festival Space, and must comply with all permit conditions.
- Event manager is responsible for securing insurance for the entire event and is responsible for ensuring that all vendors, subcontractors, agents, performer and contractors provide proof of the pre-requisite insurance as well.
- The limits of liability for use of the property for permitted activities shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate combined single limits for all damages arising out of bodily injury, including death/property damage.
- Warren County and the Village of Lake George will each be named as additional insured, on a primary basis. The following verbiage will be used on the certificate of insurance: Warren County and the Village of Lake George, their Boards, Officers and Employees are named as additional insureds on a primary, noncontributing basis.
- All insurance companies must be licensed or admitted carriers in New York State.
- Vendors must provide liability insurance proof to the Event Manager & it must be kept on file. Vendors must also list Warren County and the Village of Lake George as additional insured.
- Please refer to Application/Use Permit to Use Charles R. Wood Park Festival Space, Section 1 for insurance requirements.
- Event manager must receive permission from Village of Lake George to sell/serve liquor on Charles R. Wood Festival Space grounds.
- https://www.sla.ny.gov/online-permit-applications – Must apply for a SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT (application is in the link above)
- Event manager must provide a copy of current liquor license and insurance certificate of insurance, specifically including coverage for liquor law liability in an amount of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), as well as a copy of the State Liquor Authority Permit.
- Vendors subcontracted by the event manager, must provide proof of NYS liquor license and liability insurance, in the amount listed above.
- Event manager is responsible for ensuring vendors obtain permit from Department of Health to prepare/serve food at the event.
https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/nycrr/title_10/part_14/subpart_14-2.htm
https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/nycrr/title_10/part_14/subpart_14-4.htm
- The adjacent parking lot is available through a separate permit & fee. Please contact Kevin Hajos at 518-761-6556, [email protected] for more information.
Event Manager is responsible for ensuring that ALL PERMITS are provided and should be kept on file.
Upcoming Events
ABOUT THE EVENT /
ESTRA’s 39th Tow Show
The Empire State Towing and Recovery Association, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2023 ESTRA Tow Show. Please join us for our 39th Tow Show at the Charles R. Wood Park located in the Village of Lake George on Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Attendance is free. Registration is required.
WHEN:
JUNE 9th – 11th
WHERE:
Charles R. Wood Park
17 West Brook Road | Lake George, NY
SCHEDULE:
Additional events will be added. Please check back.
Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Show Setup
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Food & Beverages
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Vendor Setup
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Attendee Registration Booth Open
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibits and Vendors Open
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Meeting Meet & Greet Dinner – Ticket Required
Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Attendee Registration Booth Open
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibits and Vendors Open
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tow Truck Beauty Contest & Light Show Registration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tow Truck Beauty Contest Judging
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Food & Beverages
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tow Truck Light Contest
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Cigar & Bourbon Reception
Sunday
9:00 am – 11:00 am Attendee Registration Booth Open
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Exhibits and Vendors Open
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tow Truck Beauty Contest Award Presentation
We are a local NY-based company focused on promoting festivals and markets only in lake George.
Lake George Country Living festival will be held at – Center Of Village
Shepard Park, Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845
Saturday & Sunday, June 10th & 11th
Event Hours Are Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm & Sunday Hours are 10 am to 6 pm
The hours on Saturday are 11 am to capture the day trip folks who come down for the day, locals, and folks that are looking for a day event. We are going until 10 pm for all the folks that are out on the lake and doing lake things, folks that are wanting the cooler time to get out. They are still at work and then caption them for an evening event, to come to eat dinner, walk around and enjoy something to do after dinner. We believe events that end between 4 and 6 have a decreased amount of attendance.
Free Admission for attendees, In today’s new economic environment we have to take a different approach in the promotions of our events to maximize attendance; First and foremost, we realized that charging to enter an event restricts attendance, so we do not charge to enter our events, admission is free to all. Secondly, we are working on marketing campaigns that will increase attendance, we created a free raffle pool to award a tier of 3 prizes with a raffle to the attendees. and a surprise gift to all that enter.
Vendors will have a country booth feel, items will include things generally found in the country; crafts, yarn, wool products, clothing made from natural fiber, cowboy boots, leather products, pet essentials, take-home items that can be eaten at home, jams, sauces, baked goods, art, etc. If you have a question about your products please email us at [email protected]
We will utilize radio, tv, social media, print, local guidebooks, posters, magazines, street banners, and any other effective media advertising campaigns. We will be utilizing a public relations firm to assist in our media reach besides local and vacationers that are present. We want to drive new traffic for our events, which will effectively be implemented in, NY, NJ, PA, NH, MA, VT, and Canada, within a greater reach of 100 miles plus of events. In our vendor portal, we will post our advertising “if you would like to post to your social media”.
Please fill out the application and send it to our office to be put on our list. No deposits at this point are needed, once you are approved to be a part of our show, we will send you payment information.
All our events will have great food attractions, with exciting food tents, vendors, and entertainment while they eat. We will emphasize food, chef demonstrations, and tasting, as we are serious about food promotions, which attract people.
Our sponsors and entertainment will be updated weekly!
Lake George Festivals, Mountain Farmers Markets & Food Festivals, Turmeric Store, Cenzo, Bambaz Foods, Vincent & Steph, Brandon, Hannah & Kyle, and any of our Staff or companies are not affiliated with any other organizations other than our own brands. We do not operate with any other affiliates or any companies out of New York State.
As with any event, you will need a Lake George Village Vendor Permit which is good for the year and any event in the village. So if you’re doing all our shows, weekly market and festivals, or any other event other than ours the permit is good for them all. You only need one, it’s yearly. If you do not have one you can download the form and mail it to our office with a check made out to – Lake George Village for $50 – if you have one please send us proof, a copy is fine (a screenshot, etc).
Garlic & Pepper Festival
Lake George Garlic & Pepper festival will be held at
Charles R. Wood Festival Park, Lake George, NY
Saturday & Sunday, June 17th & 18th
Event Hours Are Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
The hours on Saturday are 11 am to capture the day trip folks who come down for the day, locals, and folks that are looking for a day event. We are going until 10 pm for all the folks that are out on the lake and doing lake things, folks that are wanting the cooler time to get out. They are still at work and then caption them for an evening event, to come to eat dinner, walk around and enjoy something to do after dinner. We believe events that end between 4 and 6 on Saturdays have a decreased amount of attendance.
Free Admission for attendees, in today’s new economic environment we must take a different approach in the promotions of our events to maximize attendance; First and foremost, we realized that charging to enter an event restricts attendance, so we do not charge to enter our events, admission is free to all. Secondly, we are working on marketing campaigns that will increase attendance, we created a free raffle pool to award a tier of 3 prizes with a raffle to the attendees. and a surprise gift to all that enter.
Vendors will have a garlic and pepper theme decorated booth; some of your products are garlic and pepper related. Take-home items that can be eaten at home such as jams, hot sauces, baked goods, garlic art, crafts that have garlic and pepper in design, garlic farmers, etc. If you have a question about your products email us at [email protected]
We will utilize radio, tv, social media, print, local guidebooks, posters, magazines, street banners, and any other effective media advertising campaigns. We will be utilizing a public relations firm to assist in our media reach besides local and vacationers that are present. We want to drive new traffic for our events, which will effectively be implemented in, NY, NJ, PA, NH, MA, VT, and Canada, within a greater reach of 100 miles plus of events. In our vendor portal, we will post our advertising “if you would like to post to your social media”.
Please fill out the application and send it to our office to be put on our list. No deposits at this point are needed, once you are approved to be a part of our show, we will send you payment information.
All our events will have great food attractions, with exciting food tents, vendors, and entertainment while they eat. We will emphasize food, chef demonstrations, and tasting, as we are serious about food promotions, which attract people.
Our sponsors and entertainment will be updated weekly!
Lake George Festivals, Mountain Farmers Markets & Food Festivals, Turmeric Store, Cenzo, Bambaz Foods, Vincent & Steph, Brandon, Hannah & Kyle; and any of our other Staff or companies are not affiliated with any other organizations other than our own brands. We do not operate with any other affiliates or any companies out of New York State.
As with any event, you will need a Lake George Village Vendor Permit which is good for the year and any event in the village. So, if you’re doing all our shows, weekly market and festivals, or any other event other than ours the permit are good for them all. You only need one, it’s yearly. If you do not have one you can download the form and mail it to our office with a check made out to – Lake George Village for $50 – if you have one, please send us proof, a copy is fine (a screenshot, etc).