Events

Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main StLake Luzerne, NY 12846 Price: $80 - $95 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn how to make bloomy rind cheeses! Taught by Sheila Flanagan and Sal Speights, both internationally awarded cheesemakers known for creative semi-aged cheeses, this course focuses on all the simplest aspects of cheesemaking and the vast variety […]

The Adirondack Balloon Festival is not only one of the largest ballooning events in the nation, it is the largest ballooning event in the nation that is organized strictly by volunteers, and has been since its origin. The Festival is a not for profit corporation and is designated as a 501(C)(6) by the IRS. The […]

It’s a Pug Party! – September 20, 2026 Grab your leash and your sense of humor — the beloved Pug Party returns on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Benjamin C. Butler Pavilion Park in Lake Luzerne, outside of Lake George Village. Formerly known as Pugs and Pumpkins, this gathering has become one of the quirkiest and most heartwarming fall traditions in […]

Town of Chester, 6307 Rt 9, Chestertown, NY 12817 [email protected] (518) 249-6706 Price: 5K: $28.74; 10K: $39.44; Kid's FUN RUN: $12.69 Time: 9:30 AM Break a sweat racing across the Adirondacks in the 30th Annual Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival! Enjoy a great autumn weekend for getting outdoors by participating in 5K and 10K races hosted by the Adirondack Marathon […]

World’s Largest Garage Sale • October 2–4, 2026 • Warrensburg, New York Each fall, the Village of Warrensburg becomes home to one of the largest garage sale events in the country. For three days, Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods are transformed into a walkable marketplace filled with antiques, collectibles, resale treasures, handmade goods, and food […]

Canada StreetLake George, NY 12845 Price: Free entry Time: 12:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday A 15th Annual Fall Tradition in Lake George Village Lake George Oktoberfest returns to Canada Street for its 15th year on October 9–11, 2026, timed to Columbus Day Weekend. For three days, the heart of Lake George […]

Warrensburg Recreation Field, 45 Library Avenue, Warrensburg, NY 12885 Price: Free admission Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Celebrate the harvest season at the 17th Annual Garlic Festival! Browse more varieties than ever of certified organic and naturally grown garlic at the Warrensburg Recreation Field. Garlic will be sampled, and sold, for planting and consumption! […]

What to Expect at the Thurman Fall Festival The Thurman Fall Festival brings visitors to the town of Thurman, NY each October for a day of farm-fresh food, handmade crafts, and small-town charm in the Lake George Area. On October 10–11, 2026, the 2nd Annual Thurman Fall Festival returns to Thurman Town Hall and the […]

Celebrate fall in the Adirondacks at the Annual Gore Mountain Harvest Fest! Taking place in North Creek, New York, this two-day Gore Mountain festival highlights the very best of the season—brilliant foliage, local artisans, family-friendly activities, hearty autumn foods, and unforgettable mountain views. Whether you’re traveling from the Lake George Area to Gore Mountain for […]