The Adirondack Pub & Brewery’s Pumpkin Chunkin’ fall festival returns to Lake George on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. The free event takes place in the brewery’s event field behind the High Peaks Distilling parking lot at 1 Canada Street, Lake George. This is an outdoor, rain-or-shine, family-friendly festival.
The Annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ began in 2016 as a pumpkin catapult competition using Halloween Jack-o’-lanterns, and flinging pumpkins through the air continues to be an event highlight, along with apple slingshots and a giant pumpkin drop.
The event has grown to become a unique fall festival that includes a medieval village with a blacksmith forge, battle demonstrations, dancing witches, carnival rides and inflatables, live music, and a Potions Bar offering handcrafted drinks, both with and without alcohol. This year’s Pumpkin Chunkin’ will include a Viking encampment.
More than three dozen vendors and entertainers will be on the grounds, including food trucks, artisan food vendors, and arts and crafts. Attendees are encouraged to bring their Halloween Jack-O’-lanterns to add to The Great Pumpkin Drop, the Pumpkin Chunkin’ Grand Finale.
“Where else can you make your own magic wand, visit a Viking Village, watch a medieval battle, try a magic potion, shop unique vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of free live entertainment — plus send off your Halloween pumpkins in style?” asks John Carr, owner of Adirondack Pub & Brewery.
2026 Pumpkin Chunkin’ vendors and entertainment
- Aasguard Enterprises – Medieval entertainment, sharp & pointy flying things (axes, archery, etc)
- Adirondack Dream Catcher Farms – Pony rides & petting zoo
- Arepa Hut LLC – Venezuelan arepas filled with meats, beans, cheese & more
- Book Boyfriend Club Co. – Book-themed gifts, bookmarks, stickers, mugs, keychains & reader accessories
- Cohn’s Candle Bar – Hand-poured, cocktail-inspired candles
- DJ Chuck – Live DJ music
- Earthquake Spices – Hot sauces & BBQ seasonings
- Farache – Handmade wool sweaters, ponchos, blankets & toys
- Fries Before Guys LLC – Fresh-cut fries with cheese, gravy, bacon & specialty toppings
- Froggi Beads – Handmade beaded jewelry
- Gem Radio Theatre Dancing Witches – Dancing witches performance
- Golden Spark Jewelry Co. – Permanent jewelry
- Green Mountain Amusements – Carnival rides, games, inflatables & concessions
- Grondahl’s Wizard Workshop – Interactive wand-making experience & magical creations
- Hickory Floral and Robin’s Crocheted Crafts – Crocheted items, floral wreaths & fun signs
- In The Pines Fashion Boutique – Handmade jewelry, glow-in-the-dark accessories & mystery grab bags
- Kara’s Shop of Pretty Things – Handmade earrings, accessories, embroidery & painting kits
- LG Popcorn – Fresh popcorn, saltwater taffy & interactive popcorn activities
- LuiAnn Olive Oils – Olive oil, vinegar, oregano, olives, mountain tea, honey & spices
- Magician Ryan Bliss – Live magic performances
- Mary’s Kitchen – Grilled chicken, sausage, cheeseburgers, fried rice & tacos
- Mlockardart – Handmade ceramics & artwork
- Mosall’s Grove – Cider donuts, mini hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, fries & corn on the cob
- Muddy Trail Jerky Co. – Jerky, snack sticks, pickled goods, mixes, seasonings, dried fruit & gift packs
- Nature’s Images by Brad Wanik – Wildlife & landscape photography
- Polish Korner Inc. – Kielbasa & pierogi
- Psycho Signs and Crafts – Hand-painted wood signs, resin art, 3D prints & handmade jewelry
- SDRM Services – Custom blacksmithing, knives, cutlery, books & jewelry
- Shire of Glenn Linn – Medieval battle reenactments
- Sunny Sips – Fresh-squeezed lemonade
- Sweet Spot Bakery – Cookies, brownies & Rice Krispie treats
- T&T Designs Papercrafting and Gifts LLC – Wood and clay home décor
- The Mac Factor – Gourmet macaroni & cheese
- Travelin’ Tom’s of Clifton Park – Gourmet coffee, lattes, frappes, teas, refreshers, waffles & pastries
- Viking Encampment – Viking reenactors & encampment demonstrations
- Wandering Monsters – Live music & comedy
- Wax ‘n Wix – Make-your-own candle experience
- Worthington Artisans – Unique wood crafts, scroll saw art & maple syrup
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