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Fairs & Festivals Guide for the Adirondacks NY 2022

Find all of your local fun events in just one place!

By Andrea Kelley July 26, 2022

There is so much to do here near Lake George, and sometimes it's hard to find out about all of the great festivals, and fairs that the locals put on. That's where we come in! Instead of searching different websites, hoping someone will post it on Google, or Facebook, or relying on word-of-mouth, use this fool proof guide to hear about this year's late summer   & fall festivals!   

**We will continue to add festivals and fairs to this list as we hear about them, or as community members submit them to us, so keep checking back!




Lake George Arts and Crafts Festival
Friday, July 29th-Sunday, July 31st,
10am-5pm

Over 125 Artists selling their handmade creations, Live music from local musicians, and delicious food & beverages! Kids Activities available as well, making it fun for the whole family!

Location:
Charles R. Wood Park
17 W Brook Rd, Lake George NY 12845

Tickets: $7 a day for adults, $10 for a weekend pass. Kids 14 and under FREE. Tickets purchasable online or at the gate.

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Smokeaters Jamboree Festival
Friday, July 29th & Saturday, July 30th
Starts at 6:00pm Friday, and 5:00pm Saturday

Brought to you by the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company, there will be carnival rides, chance games, an auction, fireworks, delicious foods, live music, magic shows, and more!

Location: Warrensburg Recreation Field
Field Library Avenue,
Warrensburg NY 12885

Tickets: $3 entrance donation on Friday, $5 entrance donation on Saturday

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Warren County Youth Fair

Sat, Aug 6th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

4H & Homesteading, and many other activities for all ages!


Location:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Warren County
377 Schroon River Rd, Warrensburg, NY

Homesteading, and many other activities for all ages!

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Shriner Summer Festival
Saturday, Aug 6
11:00am-5:00pm

Live music, Cars, Kid's Activities, and more! Fun for the whole community.

Location:
Crandall Park
Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801

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Rockin' for Ronald Festival
August 5th-7th
12:00pm-9:00pm Fri & Sat, 12:00pm-6:00pm Sun

Enjoy a Craft Show, kid's face painting & bouncehouses, ar n, beer, and delicious foods and live music!
Kid & Pet Friendly :)

Location:
Shepard Park
Canada St, Lake George, NY  12845

Free admission but donations much appreciated

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Stony Creek Mountain Days Festival
Sunday, August 7th 12:00pm-4:00pm

The Main event will be the Lumberjack Competition! There will also be crafts, delicious foods, Childrens activities, and more!

Location: Green Mountain Recreation Field
Harrisburg and Lanfear Roads, Stony Creek, NY 12878

Free Admission

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Bolton Arts & Crafts Festival
(multiple weekends)
Sat & Sun - Aug 6th & 7th, Sept 3rd & 4th, Oct 7th & 8th
10:00am - 5:00pm

Over 20 different Artisans & Craft Vendors!
Takes place over multiple weekends.

Location:
Bolton Landing Farmer's Market
5 Cross St, Bolton Landing, NY 12814

Free Admission

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Rock the Lake 2022
August 13th
12:00pm-8:30pm

Held at the festival commons in the heart of Lake George, a Rockin' journey back in time with tribute covers to classic hits from the Tom Petty Stevie Nicks tribute, KISS, Journey and even some Dave Matthews band, this concert is great for 90's music lovers!

This is a family friendly event and kids under 12 are Free, families are encouraged to bring everyone who want to rock, enjoy craft beverages, good food and FUN  atmosphere.


Location:
Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park
Westbrook Rd., Lake George, NY  12845

$29 General Admission Tickets - $49 VIP Admission Tickets 


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2022 Lake George Volunteer Fire Department Family Fun Craft Show

Friday, Aug 19th- Sun Aug 21st
10:00am -6:00pm

Enjoy artisans and crafters from all over the New York region and as far away as Maine, Vermont and Pennsylvania.
Find unique crafts and handmade items, for all ages and occasions!


Location:

Shepard Park, Centennial Fountain
Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845

Free Admission

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Lake George BBQ and Music Festival
August 19th- 21st
Friday from 3pm-9pm | Saturday from 12pm-9pm | Sunday from 12pm-5pm

This event got off to a great start in 2021. We plan to build on that success in 2022. In a very busy Lake George in the prime of summer, we expect this show to be very well attended. It will feature a small marketplace perfect for wine, spirits, specialty food, and handmade products.


Location:
Charles R Wood Park
17 West Brook Rd. Lake George, NY. 12845

Single Day Adult Tickets $7. Weekend Pass Adults $10. Kids 14 and under Free!

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The Washington County Fair
August 22nd-28th
HOURS:

Monday, 5 pm to 10 pm, Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am to 10 pm, Sunday, 9 am to 9 pm

 Carnival ride hours:

Monday, 5 pm to 11 pm, Tuesday - Saturday, 12 pm to 11 pm, Sunday, 12 pm to 9 pm


Farm animals, shows, crafts, carnival rides, games, delicious fair foods, and more!


Location:
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuylerville Rd, Greenwich, NY 12834


Tickets:
Adults-$15
Kids 13 and under- FREE
Week Pass: $45.00 (buy before August 01, 2022 - $42.00)
RIDES- 20 Tickets for $10

Parking is FREE

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Adirondack Independence Music Festival
September 2nd- 4th
Gates open at 12:00pm on Friday and 11:00am on Saturday & Sunday

This three day, multi-band event will feature several touring bands that are currently on the festival circuit. This festival prides itself on high-quality production and an amazing atmosphere that is suitable for all ages.  Music at the Festival Commons will start at 1pm on Friday and 12pm on Saturday and Sunday, with music running continuously across two side-by-side stages until 11pm each night.  We will also have an incredible beer and wine selection, a full bar and the circuit’s finest food and merchandise vendors.

Location: 
Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park 
17-18 Westbrook Rd., Lake George, NY  12845


Tickets range from $175-325$

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Fall Festival Craft Fair
September 10
9:00am-4:00pm

The Hartford Yoked Parish women are planning a fall festival and vendor fair. Saturday, September 10, South Hartford Congregational Church. 9-4. Outside, bring your own table and tent. Donation for a space is $25. We are also having a basket raffle if you'd like to donate an item. Becky Arlen, text, message or 518-6325711

Location:
South Hartford Cogregational Church
South Hartford, NY

Free

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The Adirondack Balloon Festival

Thurs. September 22nd- Sun. 25th
Times Currently Unknown

Vendors throughout the park, Hot air balloons, music, and more!



Location:
Crandall Park
Glens Falls, NY 12801

Free

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Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest
September 24th
11:00am-6:00pm
 
Over 50 Vendors. Over 10 Bigfoot presentations with experts and research, Live Music, Beer Garden, Bounce House and Face Painting for the kids! Bigfoot Calling contest, delicious food, Bigfoot statue Raffle. Fun for all, rain or shine.


Location: 
Skenesborough Park
Skenesborough Drive Whitehall, NY 12887

Free Admission

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Zonta Fall Craft Show

Fri, Sep 23 – Sun, Sep 25
Fri 3:30pm‑8pm, Sat 4:30am‑9pm, Sun 4:30am‑11am

Held by the Zonta Club of Glens Falls, Lots of hand made crafts from multiple vendors! Also lots of delicious food from food trucks, kites, kids' activities, art show, hot air balloons, and more!

Location:
The Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL)
443 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY

Free

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The Autumn Leaves Craft Show
September 25th
9:00am-3:00pm

This is an annual event that has been a car show for years. Last year in 2021 they also added a craft fair to this event and it became a huge deal!
We’ve had over 900 people come through the gates to see the cars, craft vendors and enjoy some tasty foods from the food trucks. Lots of things for everyone's interests!


Location: 
Granville Little League Complex
2 Prospect St, Granville, NY 12832

Free admission

Learn More: Contact Teresa Loomis at 518-955-0613



Walker's Annual Fall Festival!

Sat, Oct 1st
10:00am-4:00pm

Over 60 Vendors! Arts, crafts, gifts, soaps, wood products, jewelry, kids activities, food & more!

Location:
Walker's Farm, Home & Tack
5565 US-4, Fort Ann, NY

Free

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