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!
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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
2024 Memorial Meltdown
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in beautiful Lake George, NY at the 2024 Memorial Meltdown. This year’s event will feature headlining sets by Dispatch and The Revivalists, as well as performances by Twiddle’s Mihali (Live Band), Ryan Montbleau Band, The Samples, The Mallett Brothers, Annie in the Water and Rob Beaulieu Band.
Saturday, May 25:
- The Revivalists
- Ryan Montbleau Band
- The Mallett Brothers Band
- Rob Beaulieu Band
Sunday, May 26:
- Dispatch
- Mihali (Live Band)
- The Samples
- Annie in the Water
Gates open at 2:30pm each day, with music starting at 3:30pm.
There will also be a variety of food and craft vendors and children 12 and under are free (GA).
Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/Meltdown24.
Visit http://memorialmeltdown.com for more info.
Adirondack Wine & Food Festival 2024: A Culinary Adventure Awaits! 
Saturday, June 29th (11 AM – 6 PM) Sunday, June 30th (11 AM – 5 PM)
Charles R Wood Festival Commons, 17 W Brook Rd, Lake George, NYPartner: Warren County Tourism http://bit.ly/VisitLGcom
Beneficiary: Big Brothers Big Sisters South Adirondacks http://bit.ly/AdkWineFestBigBrothersBigSisters
ROCK THE LAKE – 3rd Annual 80’s Rock Fest
Join us at Charlie Woods Festival Commons in beautiful Lake George NY for 3 days of live music, entertainment, drinks and fun. E1Presents is hosting its 3rd annual Rock The Lake – 80’s music fest !
Friday, Aug 9th: 3:30-9:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 10th: 12-10pm
Sunday, Aug. 11th: 12-5pm
This year we will be hosting a Friday – Saturday – Sunday event with a full line up of music. Friday we will have an unbelievable line up of some of your favorite bands like Run Rabbit Run ( The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute), Kisstory- USA’s best KISS Tribute, along with many others to be announced. Saturday features national act names names like TRIXTER, Anthony Corder (Voice of TORA TORA), And Ted Poley ( Lead Singer of DANGER DANGER) And Bad Marriage, we will also have Back In Black- The TRUE AC/DC Experience again ( America’s Favorite AC/DC Tribute!). Sunday we are featuring all your favorite local musicians like Harmony Rocks, South Bound Renegade, and Across the Pond, featuring music of the Beatles and some Stones !
A large tent will be onsite with tables and chairs for everyone’s use, Just in case of need for shade and any weather conditions that may happen, so we have you COVERED! This is a rain or shine event.
A large VIP tent will be available for VIP Ticket holders only, with tables and chairs, access to a private bar for quick drinks, and front of stage access ( in front of barricades) for that up close and personal view, along with a meet and greets with the bands. Saturday’s VIP tent will host Anthony Corder (Voice of Tora Tora) Acoustic solo performance between sets. This is for the VIP ticket holders ONLY.
Family friendly and close to the beach! Everyone will be wristbanded at entry so you may come and go at your leisure.
Come spend the weekend in beautiful Lake George and
ROCK WITH US ALL WEEKEND! – E1PRESENTS
We would like to thank all our sponsors!
If you would like to be a sponsor please visit us at www.e1presents.com