Traffic passing through Lake George this Columbus Day Weekend will be detoured to side streets as the two blocks of Canada Street in front of Shepard Park will be blocked by the Village Oktoberfest Beer Garden. The annual street party kicks off Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. and continues through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 with polka bands, Bavarian food, craft beers and wines, contests, carnival rides, games and merchandise vendors.
Inside the tent, Adirondack Pub & Brewery is serving up German-style food and their own craft beers and hard cider. Live entertainment is scheduled throughout the three-day event.
Lake George Oktoberfest 2019
Beer Garden Menu (Cash Only)
Food:
Giant Pretzel – $3.00
Potato Pancakes – $6.00
Spätzle – $4.00
German Potato Salad with Bacon – $3.00
Bavarian Sausage & Roll – $5.00 (Bratwurst, Knackwurst, or -Weisswurst)
Bavarian Sausage Sampler – $1.00 (All 3 types. Served with German Potato Salad)
Jäger Schnitzel – $15.00
Beer & Cider ($5 a glass):
NYS Oktoberfest
Bobcat Pilsner
Lake George’s IPA Wave
Bavarian Wheat Ale
Lake George Cider Project
Entertainment Schedule:
Friday, Oct. 11, 6 – 10 p.m. Jude’s Polka Band
Saturday, Oct. 12, noon – 4 p.m. Herbs Accord-A-Tones
Saturday, Oct. 12, 6 – 10 p.m. Tony’s Polka Band
Sunday, Oct. 13, 12 – 4 p.m. Inseldudler German Band of Vermont
Outside the tent, two dozen food and merchandise vendors will be selling their wares. Visitors to the Lake George Oktoberfest may browse a variety of products including jewelry, clothing, CBD products, chainsaw carvings, candles and other crafts. Food vendors for the 2019 Oktoberfest include Kris Kringle Kettle Korn, Muddy Trail Jerky Company, The Mac Factor (gourmet macaroni and cheese) and Sammy’s Country Wagon (wraps, sandwiches, tenders, fries, soup and dessert.)
Admission to the Lake George Oktoberfest is free. The party goes on rain or shine. Well-behaved, leased dogs are allowed and this is a kid-friendly event with pony rides, crafts and other activities geared towards children. Parking is available in public parking lots and on Village streets. According to an Oct. 7 Village of Lake George press release, parking will be free of charge. Visitors do not need to feed the parking meters.
I enjoyed the Octoberfest with my husband. We were very disappointed that a vendor was selling Trump memorabilia. We didn’t need that and we weren’t there to see that display. You should have reviewed your vendors beforehand because this was not a political event.