There’s always something happening in the Lake George Area. Plan your vacation around one of our annual Lake George fall festivals and celebrate the season’s magic with gorgeous fall foliage, live music, and family-friendly activities. Kick off the season at the car show and see a stunning collection of classic cars, take your family to Fright Fest at The Great Escape for a day of Halloween fun, or see hot air balloons soaring high at the Adirondack Balloon Festival. No matter your interests, Surfside on the Lake provides the perfect base camp for fall adventures around the Lake George Area.
Adirondack Nationals Car Show
If you are a classic car enthusiast, mark your calendars for the Adirondack Nationals Car Show in September. See over 1500 classic cars and shop from 230 vendors on the Fort William Henry Hotel grounds.
Lake George Jazz Weekend
Plan your vacation around Lake George Jazz Weekend, one of the premier jazz festivals in the Northeast. This free event will offer 17 performances in a wide variety of jazz styles over three days. Head to Shepard Park for a weekend of free music this fall!
Adirondack Balloon Festival
The Adirondack Balloon Festival has been a fall tradition for over 50 years. Join the tradition and witness hundreds of hot air balloons take flight against the scenic backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains.
World’s Largest Garage Sale
Make the short drive to Warrensburg and find unique treasures at the World’s Largest Garage Sale. Stroll the streets of Warrensburg and find a unique treasure at over 100 residential yard sales and vendors. When you have worked up an appetite from shopping, enjoy delicious food from the food trucks and vendors.
Lake George Oktoberfest
Every fall, Lake George is transformed into a Bavarian-style street fair for our annual Oktoberfest celebrations. This free Lake George festival offers nonstop German music, traditional dancers, local artisans, carnival rides, German food, keg tossing, and stein hoisting. The following weekend, you can attend the Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest Block Party for even more fall fun.
Fall Festivals at The Great Escape
Visit The Great Escape in Queensbury for several fall festivals this season. Kick off the season with Oktoberfest and enjoy seasonal brews, German food, and live music. Or take the kiddos to Boo Fest for some family-friendly trick-or-treating, fall festivities, and character photo ops. And if you are looking to explore some haunted attractions, we recommend visiting during Fright Fest.
Stay on the Shores of Lake George this Fall
Book your getaway with Surfside on the Lake and stay close to the Lake George fall festivals. Take advantage of our waterfront location and enjoy beach amenities through mid-October. Rent our paddle boats or kayaks and see the beautiful fall foliage of the Adirondacks from the water. Browse our Lake George hotel rooms and find the perfect accommodations for your fall getaway!