Oct 18, 2024
Oktoberfest Charity Block Party Adds Extra Hour, Announces Vendors
After a successful three-day Lake George Village Oktoberfest, Adirondack Brewery is continuing Oktoberfest season with the block party of the year located on Sewell Street in Lake George. Organizers added an extra hour to this year’s Adirondack Oktoberfest Charity Block Party and have doubled the vendors from last year.
Over Columbus Day Weekend, Adirondack Brewery began raising money for the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund in the first phase of an Oktoberfest fundraising campaign that continues with the Oktoberfest Charity Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 19. It’s estimated that more than 10,000 people attended the Lake George Village Oktoberfest, keeping the village bustling and offering entertainment over the long weekend despite Sunday’s rain. This year set an attendance record and was up from last year’s estimated 4,000 people.
18th Annual Oktoberfest Charity Block Party
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 12-5 p.m. (Extra hour! Past years have been 1-5 p.m.)
Location: Adirondack Brewery, 33 Canada Street, Lake George – Block Party on Sewell Street
Ticket Details: $55 in advance online and $60 at the door. Tickets include entry, unlimited beverage samples, a sampler stein, and an Oktoberfest meal. This event is for ages 21+
For this ticketed event, Sewell Street is blocked off and a large stage will be constructed in the middle of the street. There will be a big tent, and the event is rain or shine. Tickets include free parking, a traditional Oktoberfest meal, a complimentary 5-ounce sampler stein, unlimited sampling of a variety of Adirondack Brewery beers and ciders as well as guest breweries, wineries, and cideries, and entry into the many games and contests held throughout the day. Dressing in the tradition of Oktoberfest is strongly encouraged! There’s even a costume contest.
“It’s not just about beer. We invite other breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries. There are options for all. Tickets also include a traditional Oktoberfest dinner. We wanted the Oktoberfest Charity Block Party to have broad appeal,” said Adirondack Brewery Owner John Carr.
List of Vendors:
Craft Beverage Producers
Adirondack Brewery
Artisanal Brewing
Battle Hill Brewing
Brown's Brewing Company
Chatham Brewing
Common Roots Brewing Co.
High Peaks Distilling
Ledge Rock Winery
Mean Max Brew Works
Northway Brewing
Paradox Brewery
SingleCut/Sarene
Slyboro Cider House
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
The Bull and Bee Meadery
War Cannon Spirits, LLC
Additional Vendors
Adirondack Axe Throwing
Cohn’s Candle Bar
Green Mt. Amusements
Lake George Popcorn Company
Mosall’s Grove
Nature’s Images by Brad Wanik
Palatable Pepper Products
T&T Designs
This year’s beneficiary, the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, will be presented a check at the event. The money raised will be added to the total raised at the Village Oktoberfest over Columbus Day Weekend.
“Our Oktoberfest is inspired by the traditions of Bavaria, but we really like to add a local emphasis to the event. This Oktoberfest benefits a non-profit every year that makes a difference in the lives of people in our community,” Carr said.
In 2023, the Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest raised more than $10,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. Over the years Oktoberfest has raised more than $135,000 for charities.
More information about both events can be found at lakegeorgeoktoberfest.com.
About Adirondack Brewery:
Adirondack Pub & Brewery is a microbrewery located in the heart of Lake George at 33 Canada Street serving up fresh craft beverages and tasty, all-American comfort food. Established in 1999, Adirondack Brewery continues to brew fresh craft beverages including ales and lagers, hard cider, seltzers, lemonades and teas, and its non alcoholic offering, Bear Wizz Root Beer. Adirondack Brewery strives to use the finest local ingredients. To read the full story please visit adkbrewery.com/story. Follow the Brewery on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund:
The Benjamin D. Osborn Memorial Fund, Inc. was founded to support youth with "NEED". This fund was created in loving memory of CPL Benjamin D. Osborn who was killed in Afghanistan, June 15, 2010, while serving in the United States Army during Operation Enduring Freedom. The positive impact that Ben made in life continues in death through this fund. The fund is aimed at helping children in need, age through 18.