The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce and CVB has added a new event to the Lake George March calendar. On Saturday, March 17, vendors will display their wares at a St. Patrick’s Day vendors fair to be held at the Lake George Holiday Inn Resort on Canada Street. “It’ll be the perfect complement to the weekend’s events to entice visitors to stay overnight in Lake George and do some shopping at the vendor fair on Saturday between festivities,” says Chamber Executive Director Gina Mintzer in a press release.
Lake George has been a popular St. Patrick’s Day spot since the 2011 launch of Sham “Rock” the Block, an Irish celebration hosted by Duffy’s Tavern that includes Celtic music and dance, games, pints of beer, platters of corned beef and cabbage and a parade with pipe bands and floats. Many local businesses offer special deals over the Shamrock weekend.
The new event is part of the Lake George Chamber’s 365 effort to promote Lake George as a year-round destination. The Chamber notes that its members operate more than 20 restaurants, nearly 40 lodging options and two dozen attractions that remain open during the winter months.
The vendor fair will be open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with spaces for 30 vendors. Admission is free and open to the public. Interested vendors must register by Wednesday, Feb. 28. Registration may be completed online at www.lakegeorgechamber.com/vendor-fair or by calling the Lake George Chamber of Commerce at (518)668-5755. The cost is $25 for Chamber members/$75 for non-members.
Other events scheduled for March in Lake George include the Adirondack Pub & Brewery’s 7th Annual Festival of Barrels on March 10, the Fort William Henry Museum’s Vaudreuil’s Raid reenactment, Sutlers Fair and NYS Craft Beverage fair March 23 & 24, and several special events at the Adirondack Winery’s Canada Street tasting room.