Everybody is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day and, in Lake George, Irish-themed celebrations span the weekend. As winter moves out and the ice on Lake George begins to melt, revelers will fill the local taverns and Village streets to celebrate the patron saint of The Emerald Isle. Here is a roundup of St. Patrick’s Day 2019 events in Lake George.
The Lake George St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off from West Brook Road Sunday, March 17 at noon and travels up Canada Street to Amherst.
Saturday, March 16, the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding its second annual Sham “Rock” the Block Vendor Fair at the Holiday Inn, 2223 Canada Street, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fair is free to attend an offers shoppers the opportunity to purchase goods from local vendors.
Participating vendors include:
- Above and Beyond Compassionate Care
- Adirondack Cotton Boutique(Clothing and accessories)
- Caldwell Country Store (fudge, glazed nuts and other products)
- Good Day Honey (honey and honey products)
- Hempworx CBD Oil (CBD oils, creams, and dog treats)
- Lone Birch Creative (forged and wire woven jewelry)
- Love is on Lake George (Metal decore)
- Premier Plus Travel (Travel/Vacations, Transportation and Tours)
- Taste NY Adirondacks Welcome Center (variety of local products)
- Nettle Meadow (Bloomy rind cheese, fresh cheeses, harder washed rind cheeses)
- Norwex with Ilona Reilly (eco-friendly products)
- Seeds of Wisdom by Sheila (Salves, Native American craftwork
and Teas - Sharp Presents
- Stony Creek Candle Co. (candles, natural home and beauty products)
- Thirty-One Gifts with Rhonda Sullivan
- Young Living Essential Oils with Lori Higley
Friday through Sunday, March 15 – 17. Duffy’s Tavern is bringing back their Sham “Rock” the Block party with live music, games, activities for the kids and a pub crawl. Raise a pint indoors or outside by a fire pit.
Lake George Beach Club on Lower Montcalm Street is celebrating Friday, Saturday and Sunday with $3 Guinness and live music all weekend beginning 5 p.m. March 15. Doors open at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Lake George Beach Club website for a schedule of live performances.
Adirondack Winery is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Pot of Gold Weekend at the 285 Canada Street tasting room. Visitors may stop in for a free sample of Shamrock Sangria and a chance to win prizes by selecting from the Pot of Gold. More than $700 in prizes will be awarded, including discount coupons, event tickets and wine. Wax ‘n’ Wix will be in the tasting room Saturday, 12 – 4 p.m. for those who wish to try their hand at candle making.
Where to find St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinners
Lake George American Legion Post 374
3932 State Route 9L (E. Shore Drive)
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)409-7113
Sunday, March 17, Cocktails served 2 – 3:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. Corned beef dinners include rolls and dessert. Price is $12.
Ham will also be available.
TR’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn
2223 Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)668-5781
Saturday, March 16, 5 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 5 – 9 p.m. Tradition corned beef dinner with cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Diners are offered a choice of soup or salad. Cost is $15.
Duffy’s Tavern
20 Amherst Street
Lake George, NY 12885
(518)668-5323
Friday through Sunday, March 15 – 17
Tavern opens at 11 a.m. each day. Corned beef dinners served until they run out. Cost is $12.95.
Backstreet BBQ and Taproom
75 Dieskau Street
Lake George, NY 12845
Sunday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day party begins at 2 p.m. Free corned beef dinner until it’s gone. Live music by Danny Merchant starts at 6 p.m.
Also serving turkey shillelagh, a brined turkey leg slow smoke roasted. Limited quantities.