The Lake George Arts Project is holding its annual Bands-n-Beans fundraiser Sunday, March 29, 2 to 7 p.m., at the Fort William Henry Hotel Conference Center, 48 Canada Street, Lake George. This is the 32nd year for the event, which raises funds for the organization’s programs, including the free Summer Concert Series in Shepard Park, the renowned Jazz at the Lake Festival, held each September, and the year-round exhibitions at the Courthouse gallery.
This year, nine local bands, in genres ranging from rockabilly and funk to acoustic sets, will perform across two stages. Twenty-five local restaurants will bring their best chili to compete for the People’s Choice Award.
Bands-n-Beans 2026 music lineup
The Ballroom Stage
- 2 p.m. – The Stony Creek Band
- 3 p.m. – Big Fez & The Surfmatics
- 4 p.m. – E.B. Jeb
- 5 p.m. – The Ill Funk Ensemble
- 6 p.m. – Harmony Rocks
The Acoustic Room
- 1:30 p.m. – Northern Borne
- 2:30 p.m. – Mark & Jill
- 3:30 p.m. – Shine On
- 4:30 p.m. – Dirt Cheap
Advanced tickets are $30 and available online at https://lakegeorgearts.org/bands-n-beans/. Tickets will also be available at the door for $35. A ticket purchase includes admission, five hours of music, dancing, and chili tasting. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
The Lake George Arts Project was founded in 1977 with a mission to provide exposure and income potential for emerging and established artists. Last year, the Arts Project presented 38 concerts, more than 40 partnership programs and special events, and brought 18 exhibitions to Lake George. The Project’s 2025 programs drew 50,000 people, making the organization one of the most active not-for-profits in the area. The Lake George Arts Project’s gallery is in the heart of Lake George next to Shepard Park at the Old County Courthouse, 1 Amherst Street.
Featured image: The Cookers perform at the Lake George Arts Project’s 2017 Jazz at the Lake Festival in Shepard Park.
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