For Immediate Release: May 28, 2025
Media Contact: Devin Kennedy | Adkwinefest@adirondackwinery.com | Mobile: (518) 207-4944
PRESS RELEASE
The Lake George Region’s Choice for Best Annual Event Returns June 28 & 29
(LAKE GEORGE, N.Y.) The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival returns to Lake George on Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29. Recently named the #1 annual event by LakeGeorge.com voters, the Festival will feature 120+ of New York’s best wineries, distilleries, breweries, cideries, artisan food producers, food trucks, crafters, and more at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George Village.
“I am honored to say that the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival has been voted as the region’s #1 Annual Event. It has become the official kickoff to Summer in Lake George, drawing new and repeat attendees from near and far to experience the incredible culinary and craft beverage products of small family-owned business from all over New York State, significantly boosting tourism and creating a vital economic impact for our area,” said Festival Founder and Adirondack Winery President, Sasha Pardy.
The family-friendly event is one of the most celebrated wine and food events in the Northeast, drawing visitors from 36 states. Now in its 9th year, the Festival anticipates 6,000+ young, affluent attendees this year – an important demographic for the region. According to post-fest surveys, 90% of attendees plan their Lake George stay specifically to attend the festival, generating over 8,400 room nights and $3.4M+ in economic impact for the region. For discerning Festival go-ers, VIP tickets are back with an impressive VIP goodie bag, front-row seats at the Culinary Tent, a VIP Hangout area bigger than ever before, and exclusive access to brand new VIP restrooms.
The Festival welcomes back a great lineup of local solo acoustic musicians organized by 518 Rock; as well as the impressive Street Magic of TJ Clancy, the jaw-dropping stilt walking, and aerial work from Jessica Black, and a 360-degree live photo booth from SNA 360 Media.
The “Biergarten” tent managed by Adirondack Brewery is also returning to the festival. Attendees can purchase full glasses of Adirondack Brewery and Mean Max Beers, or Adirondack Winery wines, and sit back and relax in the shade while they chill with their friends.
Throughout the weekend, attendees will enjoy Culinary and Cocktail demonstrations and competitions under the exciting Culinary & Cocktail Tent. These segments feature local chefs and mixologists as they prepare food and drinks made with ingredients supplied by Festival vendors. Plus, there will be two “Iron Chef”-style cooking competitions on Saturday, with the winners from each segment going head-to-head on Sunday; as well as a mixology competition on Sunday.
“We encourage attendees to come with families, and especially locals, to attend on Sunday when there is more room to roam and a more laid-back atmosphere. Designated Drivers get in for only $20 and Kids 15 and under get in free; and will enjoy access to a kids activity tent, food trucks, samples from artisan food vendors and non-alcoholic beverage vendors, and there is a natural playground and skatepark right outside our gates,” said Festival Manager, Brad Willett.
This year’s festival beneficiaries are Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks (BBBS, returning for the 7th year, with nearly $100K in fundraising under their belt through the fest) and Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks (SIA). BBBS operates the Drop-Off / Pick-Up Tent, where guests can “check” the beverages and foods they purchase at the festival until they are ready to leave. They’ll also sell raffle tickets for amazing gift baskets filled with goodies from Festival vendors. “We have developed a great partnership with the Festival team as their beneficiary. Their investment in our agency year after year ignites the potential of our local youth!” CEO/Executive Director Bill Moon states.
“Soroptimist of the Adirondacks, a not-for-profit women’s service organization, is thrilled to participate in this year’s Festival,” says Wanda Smith, Treasurer. “This event brings people together to celebrate not only great wine, but also the spirit of community involvement. Soroptimist members look forward to sharing our mission, fundraising and connecting with the community, in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.” Soroptimist will be providing supplemental volunteer support for a variety of festival needs.
“It takes an army of dedicated volunteers, Adirondack Winery staff members and customers, friends and family, filling over 100 shifts throughout the weekend to pull off this event, and we are so grateful for their support,” added Pardy.
Attendees will have the opportunity to “try before they buy” from an incredible list of over 120 vendors, both new and returning, including Presenting Sponsor Adirondack Winery & Extreme Heights Cidery, as well as our 2024 People’s Choice Vote Winners, including Cooperstown Distillery, Bombshell Hard Cider, Adirondack Brewery, The Bull & Bee Meadery, Caribbean Hibiscus, Cheese Filled Company, and The Mac Factor. A full vendor list is provided below.
As the official Transportation Sponsor, a dedicated CDTA shuttle will transport attendees to and from the festival via parking lots at the Lake George Elementary School and Lake George Village Hall.
Festival Details:
When: Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(VIP Ticket Holder Entry starts at 10 am each day)
Where: Charles R. Wood Festival Commons | 17 West Brook Road, Lake George, NY 12845.
Tickets will be available at the door; however, Saturday GA and VIP Tickets often sell out; so advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Ticket prices increase incrementally until the fest hits.
Media Pitch & Availability:
Interviews and demonstrations of vendor products are available with owner Sasha Pardy leading up to the festival by request. Please reach out if there is interest in the coming weeks.
About Adirondack Festivals LLC:
Founded in 2014, Adirondack Festivals LLC is based out of Queensbury, N.Y., and owned by Sasha Pardy, who is also the co-owner and president of Adirondack Winery, the presenting sponsor of the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. The festival is held annually, the last weekend of June, at the Lake George Festival Commons in Lake George, N.Y. It is generously supported by Warren County Tourism and many local and corporate sponsors.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks:
Since 1975, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks has changed the lives of children by matching them with caring adults who guide them on a path to success throughout Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
About Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks:
Soroptimist was founded in 1921, created to support women in California. Since 1991, Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks has been part of the North Atlantic Region of the organization, working to celebrate women and girls in the community every year. SIA emphasizes volunteerism, community connection, and education. They also honor individual’s achievements through awards such as the Live Your Dream Award, the Violet Richardson Award and the Ruby Award.
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Vendors:
A&S Spice on Wheels – Amsterdam | Lovely Essentials – Utica |
Abba’s Acres – Cobleskill | LRC Artistry – Hudson Valley |
Adirondack Harvest – Lake George | M&M Pickles – Williamsville |
Albany Distilling Co. – Albany | Main Street Winery – Arcade |
All Fired Up – Fort Edward | Mean Max Brew Works – Glens Falls |
Ashley Lynn Winery – Waterloo | Merikan Stronghold Meadery |
Awestruck Hard Cider – Sidney | Merritt Estate Winery – Forestville |
Barrelhouse 6 Distillery – Hammondsport | Mick’s Kettle Popped |
Black Tie Cocktail Syrups – Watertown | Montezuma Winery – Seneca Falls |
Brew’d Coffee – Fort Ann | Muddy Mary’s Bloody Mary Mud – Norwood, MA |
Caribbean Hibiscus – Middle Village | Northern Routes – Queensbury |
Cheeky Monkey Foods – East Syracuse | Nothing Bundt Cakes – Clifton Park |
Cheese Filled Company – Baldwinsville | Pail Shop Vineyards – Fly Creek |
Cooper’s Daughter Spirits – Claverack | Pale Moonlight Wine – North Baldwin |
Cooperstown Distillery – Cooperstown | Pam the Baker |
Cutco – Olean | Renaissance Pesto – Westerlo |
Dark Mountain Arts – Gansevoort | Saint Lawrence Spirits – Clayton |
Divinely Aligned | Saratoga Crackers – Saratoga Springs |
Do Good Spirits – Roscoe | Screaming Eagle Concessions – Schuylerville |
East Hill Creamery – Perry | SD Sauce – Valley Stream |
Elysian Jewels – Carmel | Sherri’s Crab Cakes |
Ferreira Carpenter Estates Winery – Warwick | Shulze Vineyards – Burt |
Flavors of Lebanon – Schenectady | Simply Garlic – Clemons |
Four Fights Distilling – Corning | Smokin’ Tails Distillery – Phelps |
Freddy’s Rockin’ Lemonade – Sharon Springs | Sprauge Vineyards – Perrysburg |
Freefall Sangria – Walkill | Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery – Fort Annn |
Grindstone Island Winery – Clayton | Taconic Distillery – Stanfordville |
Grove Gourmet – Mexico, NY | Teaday Tea – Kingston |
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards – Hector | The Bull & Bee Meadery – Albany |
Helderberg Meadworks – Esperance | The Honey Howes |
Hidden Hollow Maple Farm – Warrensburg | The Mac Factor – Mayfield |
House of Cork | Thousand Island Winery – Alexandria Bay |
Idol Ridge Winery – Lodi | Three Brothers Winery – Geneva |
Jerky Hut – Albany | True Honey Teas – Virginia |
Lakeland Winery – Syracuse | Union Grove Distillery – Arkville |
Ledge Rock Hill Winery – Lake George | Victorianbourg Wine Estate – Wilson |
Leidenfrost Vineyards – Hector | War Cannon Spirits – Crown Point |
Liquid Fables – Beacon | Weis Vineyards – Hammondsport |
Little Bitta Wicks | Wine Slushie Guy – West Newton, MA |
Lobster Rolls & More – Lafayette Hill, PA | Witches Brew (Dark Hollow Productions) – Syracuse |
Lock 1 Distilling Co. – Pheonix, NY | Worldling’s Pleasure |