Visit Shepard Park in Lake George for Free Concerts & Fireworks!
Shepard Park on Canada Street in Lake George Village is a hotspot for free concerts, family-friendly events, and fireworks.
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Editor's note 07/29/24: While the bandstand at Shepard Park has burned down, after using a tent, a temporary stage has now been built. A more permanent structure is in the works. The shows will go on!
Thursday night fireworks, Fridays at the Lake, the Community Band Festival, and many other events are free. Some do have a fee, or the fee varies by event, as with the Lake George Music Festival.
Fireworks are weather dependent and run by the Village of Lake George, who can be reached at 518.668.5771.
2024 Thursday Fireworks
Summer fireworks in Lake George start on July 4, and then follow every Thursday at 9:30pm starting July 11 and ending August 29, 2024.
Visit the Village of Lake George's Facebook page for updates and cancellations, or give them a call at 518.668.5771 to make sure the show's a go. Fireworks are weather dependent, and rain dates are Fridays.
2024 Community Band Thursdays
The Lake George Community Band performs on the following Thursdays:
2024 Fridays at the Lake
Fridays at the Lake will take place July 5 through August 30. Here's the lineup:
- July 5: The Ultimates & the New York Players
- July 12: Yellow Dog & Soul Session
- July 19: Dirt Cheap & EB Jeb
- July 26: The Schmooze & Vivid (from Connecticut)
- August 2: American Cafe & Skeeter Creek
- August 9: Sirsy & TS Ensemble (cancelled due to weather)
- August 23: US Navy Band & The Accents
- August 30: Super 400 & Ten Most Wanted
2024 Sunday Show
There will be a Sunday performance with Will Kempe's Players at August 25.
2024 Musical Mondays
Musical Mondays will take place with Susie Q and Matt Donnelly on the following dates:
Rich Ortiz will also perform on certain Mondays:
2024 Tribute Tuesdays
Tribute Tuesdays are back with Jonathan Newell performing on the following dates:
2024 Lake George Art Project's Concert Series Wednesdays
The Lake George Art Project sponsors a Wednesday evening concert series. These events will take place for 2024 on Thursdays in July and August, plus a special Saturday show on June 29.
Here's the lineup:
- June 29: Sons of Mystro
- July 3: Eventually Epic
- July 10: Cassandra Kubinksi (cancelled because of weather)
- July 17: Pine Leaf Boys
- July 24: The E-Block
- July 31: Big Medicine
- August 7: Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly
- August 14: Matt Schofield
- August 21: Angelina Valente
- August 28: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
2024 Special Events
Community Band Festival
July 13, 2024
The Lake George Community Band Festival in Shepard Park features performances by concert bands from the northeastern United States and Canada. Admission to the performances is free, and attendees get to hear a variety of musical styles.
Rockin' With Ronald Festival
August 1 - 3, 2024
Rockin' With Ronald is a benefit for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Krantz Vacation Cottage, and includes a full lineup of live music, a craft show, a food and wine tent, and fun for kids with bounce houses.
Rock the Lake (rescheduled)
September 14 & 15, 2024
Please note, this event has been rescheduled from August 9 - 11 to September 14 & 15.
Rock the Lake will be rocking with Monsters of Rock, Kisstory, Run Rabbit Run, The Desperados, the Broken Hearted, and much more!
Lake George Music Festival
August 11 - 22, 2024
Experience thrilling performances by world class musicians at Lake George's premier music and arts festival! Lake George Music Festival features nine days of open rehearsals, live concerts, interactive workshops, and outreach events.
Adirondack Independence Music Festival
August 30 - September 1, 2024
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival will welcome top notch acts like MOE., Wild Adriatic, Badfish, and many other bands.
Lake George Jazz Weekend
September 13 - 15, 2024
Enjoy two days of entertainment by the lake during Lake George's Jazz Weekend in Shepard Park! This is the 40th year for the annual event that features a talented lineup of jazz musicians and groups. All concerts are free, but attendees should plan to bring their own chairs and blankets.
For more information on Lake George summer events, contact the Village of Lake George at (518) 668-5771.