Lake George Village Oktoberfest & Fall Festival 2026.
Three-day fall festival on Canada Street and Shepard Park: nonstop German and polka music, traditional dancers, the Adirondack Brewery beer garden, stein-hoist and keg-toss competitions, local artisan vendors, carnival rides, and family activities. Free entry.
What’s happening.
The venue, surveyed.
Before & after.
Make a weekend of it. Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Lake George Olive Oil Co.0.1 mi
Lake George Olive Oil Co. is a family-owned business offering a wide selection of fresh extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and gourmet foods. Visitors can sample from over 50 varieties at their Lake George and Glens Falls loc…
- Lighthouse Grill0.3 mi
The Lighthouse Grill is a renovated waterfront restaurant in Lake George, offering American, seafood, and plant-based cuisine with artisan drinks and freshest ingredients. It serves breakfast at the marina and is open Friday, Saturday, and…
- The Olde Log Inn1.2 mi
American classics served in a log cabin with a stone fireplace & stuffed grizzly bear, plus a patio.
- Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House3.0 mi
Hearty plates of traditional daytime fare round out the menu at this seasonal, rustic establishment.
Sweet.
4- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor434 ft
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Lake George Baking Company0.1 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Martha's Dandee Creme5.6 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
- Cate's Creamery9.4 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
Drink.
4- Lake George Beach Club0.2 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery0.6 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
- Diamond Point Grille3.9 mi
Diamond Point Grille is a casual family restaurant located in Diamond Point, NY, on Lake George. It specializes as a fish and burger joint, serving simple comfort food made with local, affordable ingredients in a relaxed setting.
- Ridge Terrace Restaurant-Cocktail Lounge4.3 mi
The Ridge Terrace is a chef-owned and operated restaurant in Lake George, NY, celebrating its 60th season. They offer a diverse menu, including a children's menu, and can accommodate special dietary requests.
Stay.
4- Marine Village Resort140 ft
A Lake George Village beachfront resort on Canada Street with a private beach, heated pool, Aqua Trike rentals, and a mix of guest rooms and suites.
- Courtyard by Marriott Lake George268 ft
A Courtyard by Marriott on Canada Street in Lake George Village, with standard rooms and suites, an indoor pool, fitness center, and Charlie's Bar and Kitchen on site.
- Park Lane Motel389 ft
A lakefront motel on Canada Street in Lake George Village with a private sand beach, guest dock slips, a fleet of free paddle craft, and a family-side pool. Walk to everything on the strip.
- Georgian Lakeside Resort0.1 mi
A Lake George Village resort offering 158 rooms and suites, a private beach, heated pool, and two dining options along 350 feet of shoreline.
See.
4- Lake George Historical Association0.1 mi
The Lake George Historical Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of the Lake George region. Located in an 1845 courthouse at 290 Canada Street, it offers free admission to explore centuries of local histor…
- Shepard Park0.2 mi
Small, centrally located park features a beach, playground & amphitheater for summer concerts.
- House of Frankenstein Wax Museum0.2 mi
The House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George New York
- Lake George Steamboat Company0.5 mi
Lake George cruises on the Mohican (over a century old) and the larger Lac du Saint Sacrement out of Steel Pier in Lake George Village. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, and themed cruises, plus the 2026 Rails to Sails package combining train and boat.
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