The 2nd Annual Adirondack Christkindlmarkt opens Friday, Dec. 6 and will run through Sunday, Dec. 8 on the Festival Commons at Wood Park in Lake George. The European-style holiday market, to be held in large, heated tents, will feature more than 40 food and artisan vendors, live music, dancing, children’s activities and horse-drawn carriage rides.
“We have an incredible line-up of live entertainment again this year,” says co-chair Amanda Copeland, “and are happy to welcome back the Enzien Bavarian Dance Troupe, Tim Ortiz, Frank Palangi and PJ Duo, as well as new acts such as Hot Club of Saratoga, LeBet, Golfstrom and the Edelweiss Schuhplattler dance troupe of Utica. Our larger food/entertainment tent will be able to accommodate many more people and allow them to enjoy the music and dancing.”
New for the 2019 Christkindlmarkt is a partnership with Lake George Steamboat Company to offer Boat Rides with Santa. The Mohican will embark from the Steel Pier (a short walk from the Festival Commons) Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Adult fare is $20.00, children ages 4-11 are $10.00 and 3 and younger will be free.
The Adirondack Christkindlmarkt will be open Friday, Dec. 6, 3 to 9 p.m., Sat. Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge for admission. The Festival Commons are on West Brook Road in Lake George. Free parking is available on surrounding streets and in nearby public parking lots. The Adirondack Christkindlmarkt is presented by members of the Lake George Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Adirondack Folk School, Grassland Bird Trust and the Lake George Steamboat Company.
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Adirondack Christkindlmarkt 2019 Entertainment and Activity Schedule
Friday, Dec. 6
4:15 p.m. Corry Loveday
5:15 p.m. TnT Acoustic Duo
6:15 p.m. Kid’s Dance Party
7:15 p.m. Adirondack Dance Artistry
8:15p.m. Hot Club of Saratoga
For the children:
5 – 7 p.m. Ornament making with Grassland Bird Trust
Saturday, Dec. 7
11:15 a.m. Golfstrom
12:15 p.m. Enzian Bavarian Dancers
1:15 p.m. Matthew Gregory
2:15 p.m. Mikki Bakken
3:15 p.m. Enzian Bavarian Dancers
4:15 p.m. Le Bet
5:15 p.m. Adirondack Ballet Theatre
6:15 p.m. Enzian Bavarian Dancers
7:15 p.m. Tim Ortiz
8:15 p.m. Skidmore Bandsnatchers
For the Children:
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Card-making with the World Children’s Museum
1– 3 p.m. Face painting with Jen McVay
1 p.m. Reading of Lucky’s Adventure by children’s author Elizabeth Macy
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Appearances by Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Spruce the Moose
Sunday, Dec. 8
10:15 a.m. Jay Lawson
11:15 a.m. Edelweiss Schuhplattlers
12:15 p.m. Jim Robinson
1:15 p.m. PJ Duo
2:15 p.m. Frank Palangi
3:15 p.m. Edelweiss Schuhplattlers
For the Children:
1– 3 p.m. Face painting with Jen McVay
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Appearances by Snoopy and Charlie Brown
12 p.m. Gracie’s Dance
I’m thinking I should move to Lake George! This event sounds wonderful