Traffic will be diverted from Canada Street this Columbus Day Weekend to make room for music, dancing and a beer garden. The 10th Annual Lake George Village Oktoberfest kicks off Friday, Oct. 8 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 10. Oktoberfest 2021 will feature continuous polka and German music, traditional dancers, Bavarian-style food, carnival rides, pony rides, children’s crafts, games and plenty of cold beer. Oktoberfest is held under a large tent on the street in front of Shepard Park between Montcalm and Amherst Streets.
Adirondack Pub & Brewery will be dishing up food and serving their craft beer and cider under the big tent. Additional food, soft drinks, artisan crafts and merchandise vendors will line the sidewalk. While some vendors do accept credit cards, organizers advise attendees to bring cash for beer garden purchases.
Oktoberfest 2021 Hours
Friday, Oct. 8: 5-10 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9: 12-10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 10: 12-5 p.m.
Beer Garden Menu for 2021: (Cash only)
- Giant Pretzel
- Potato Pancakes
- Jäger Schnitzel
- Spätzle
- German Potato Salad with Bacon
- Bavarian Sausage & Roll – (Bratwurst, Knackwurst, or Weisswurst)
- Bavarian Sausage Sampler – (All 3 types. Served with German Potato Salad)
- NYS Oktoberfest, 6.2% ABV, 20 IBU
- Bobcat Pilsner, 4.0% ABV, 15 IBU
- Lake George’s IPA Wave 12, 6.8% ABV, 60 IBU
- Lake George Cider Project, 5.8% ABV
Sign-up sheets for the competitions such as the Keg Toss and Stein Hoisting may be found at the Adirondack Brewery beer trailer. Games will be held in Shepard Park. This is a family-friendly, rain or shine event. Oktoberfest is handicap accessible. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. There is no charge for admission. Coolers and lawn chairs are not allowed.
Metered parking is available on nearby streets and in public and private parking lots. Free parking is available in the Biscotti Brothers/High Peaks Distilling lot at 1 Canada Street.