Frequently Asked Questions
- Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but are transferrable
- Tickets are Valid for 1-Day (Saturday or Sunday) admission only, unless you purchase a 2-day ticket
- The Festival will be held RAIN OR SHINE
- Anyone who purchases a General Admission or VIP Tasting Ticket MUST be 21+ and show a valid Photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, or Military ID) to enter the event
- Re-Entry with Wristband ONLY IS Allowed
- Anyone under the age of 21 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian, kids 15 & under enter free
- Those who purchase a “Designated Driver” Ticket will not be permitted to sample any alcoholic beverages
- Pets are NOT permitted on the Festival grounds
- Smoking, Vaping, and Drug Use are NOT permitted on the Festival grounds
- No coolers will be permitted on the Festival grounds
- Weapons of Any Kind are NOT permitted on Festival Grounds
Tell Me More, Please!
Our festival is a licensed New York State Farmer’s Market. At entry, with a tasting ticket, you receive a 21+ wristband and souvenir wine glass that you will use throughout the festival for sampling. Our craft beverage and artisan food producers will offer small samples of their products, with the hope that you will find some new favorite products to purchase and bring home with you!
To make this Try-Before-You-Buy experience even easier, we provide a Purchase Drop-Off / Pick-Up service located on the festival grounds so that you may drop your purchases off for pick up on your way out of the festival – no carrying around heavy bags!
If you’re feeling hungry and would like to purchase more substantial food items, several food trucks will be on hand offering menu items to purchase ala carte.
The festival is located at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons (17 West Brook Road, Lake George, NY 12845). It is located just off of Route 9/Canada Steet in Lake George.
When do the doors open?
The doors open at 11am for General Admission and 10am for VIP ticket holders.
VIP, 2-Day and Saturday tickets are in high demand and have sold out in the past before the festival even begins; so we encourage you to take advantage of pre-sale offers! If tickets are still available, they will be available for sale at the gate – we accept cash and credit cards only.
Yes! You may leave and return as often as you like once you receive your wristband.
Are tickets refundable?
- Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but are transferrable
Yes! Please watch the weather forecast and plan accordingly. In the past, our attendees have had some of the best times in the rain! In inclement weather, fewer people attend and that means you are more likely to have shorter lines and more time to talk with the vendors and experience their products. Bring a poncho, umbrella, and galoshes and you are golden. Each vendor booth is under a tent, as is the Culinary and Cocktail Demonstration area. Purchase our VIP two-day tickets for an exclusive Private Cabana to help you escape the rain (EXTREMELY limited availability).
Thunderstorm Policy In the event of inclement weather that poses a safety concern, Festival Management, at its discretion, may require the grounds to be evacuated by all attendees, vendors, and staff. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to evacuate the festival grounds, Management will start to make announcements 1 hour in advance that there may be inclement weather approaching, as well as 30 mins if it’s still a threat. When it is safe to return to the grounds, we will make an announcement via Facebook and Instagram as well as on our website. Please do not return to the grounds until the announcement is made. Festival Management will make every attempt to resume the festival as soon as the safety concern has passed – however if there are less than 2 hours remaining of the festival, the festival will remain closed for the day and no refunds will be granted. Pick/up and drop off tent will close prior to the inclement weather and items will be available for pickup after Festival Management determines it’s safe to return.
Absolutely! Our vendors will be offering artisan foods for both sampling and purchase (such as crackers, cheese, jerky, kettle corn, ice cream, and everything in between!), food trucks, wine-themed crafts, and more. There will be cooking and cocktail demonstrations and competitions all weekend long. Some vendors offer Soda and water will be available by the bottle as well. You can also expect roaming entertainers and some music!
Designated Drivers tickets are available for only $20, which still includes food sampling, a free souvenir glass and a bottle of water! Designated Drivers are so important to the festival!
As Lake George is known countrywide as a popular family vacation destination, the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival is proudly family-friendly. Children 15 years old and under receive free admission, and those between the age of 16-20 years old receive a discounted admission at our Designated Driver price of $20.
With adult supervision, children may sample from all of our artisan food vendors. The Festival Commons Grounds is a large, flat grassy area with crushed gravel walking paths. It may be considered stroller-friendly.
We have a Kids Activity tent featuring children’s activities like lawn games, bubbles, coloring and more; and there is a fantastic state-of-the-art Natural Children’s Playground and Skateboard Park located just outside the festival grounds (yes re-entry is allowed with wristbands, no problem).
With the exception of registered Service Dogs, pets are NOT allowed on Festival Grounds. We follow the rules of the US Dept of Justice and ADA for Service Dogs, which states service dogs are allowed to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the festival grounds. Such service dogs must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered at all times.
Festival Staff may ask Service Dog owners two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
The festival grounds are a non-smoking and drug-free area, including cigarettes, vaping, and electronic cigarettes. Please step outside festival grounds to smoke.
This NEW feature of the festival will showcase a lineup of local food trucks right outside the festival ground on West Brook Road. This is FREE to the public, but you MUST have a ticket to access the festival grounds.
Strollers, bags, water bottles & empty wagons are allowed.
No lawn chairs, coolers, store-bought alcoholic drinks, or outside food. In addition to samples from our artisan food vendors, we have more than 10 food trucks on the premises. This festival is all about supporting the small family-owned businesses our vendors represent! Non-Alcoholic drinks and water will also be available for sale throughout the festival.
No cigarettes, vaping, electronic cigarettes, or drug use of any kind.
There is seating throughout the festival grounds as well as Private Cabanas for VIP ticket holders.
Lawn chairs from home are not allowed as our space is limited.
The Festival space is a flat, grassy, oval-shaped field that includes a crushed gravel path. There are well-manicured sidewalks just outside the festival grounds.
There is VERY limited handicap parking available on Westbrook Road (excluding closed off areas) that is metered and first-come, first serve.
There are bathrooms for attendees readily available on the festival grounds.
The festival does not have a designated parking lot, but there is metered parking available through the village of Lake George. There are also several public parking lots available for a nominal daily rate.
There are free transportation options to and from the festival, including the Red Trolly throughout Lake George. Click here to read more about these options.
Most vendors have the ability to process credit cards and there is an ATM machine on-premises.
There will not be an ATM at the venue but there is an ATM at the Glens Fall National Bank down the road!
Not at all! We offer a Drop-off / pick-up service run by our non-profit partner Big Brothers Big Sisters. You can drop your purchases off at the Purchase Drop-Off Tent, and then pick them up when you’re ready to leave; it’s like a coat check for your goodies!
We also cone off a few spots at the festival entrance specifically for you to run in to pick up your purchases quickly.
Our festival is also a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks! Each year, we are able to raise thousands of dollars for this incredible organization that provides youth in our area with support services, tutoring, mentorship and so much more! A portion of every ticket sold is donated to BBBS. If you are unable to make it to the festival this year, but you are able to donate, you can click here to make a donation. Thank you so much for helping an incredible group!
We will make every effort to return any lost or left behind belongings at the festival. If you do lose something, please email us.
There will be free tap water in igloo containers. Our festival beneficiary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks are also selling water bottles to raise money.
Many of the vendors will have some vegan and vegetarian options. Check back as the festival gets closer for the complete vendor list/options.
Yes, there are security and medical services available upon emergency.
Yes! We do offer discounted rates for groups/bus tours of ten or more people (plus taxes and fees). Email us with some information about your group and our festival manager will get back to you.
We will be monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely leading up to the festival and making the best decisions for everyone’s safety before the festival takes place. Should the event(s) be canceled due to any unforeseen circumstances, including pandemics, Adirondack Wine and Food Festival (ADKWFF) will offer a range of options, including ticket exchanges or future credits.
How do I become a vendor?
Email us for more information.
A valid government-issued photo identification (ID) includes a driver’s license, a state-issued photo ID, or a passport. We do not accept expired identification.
Code of Conduct
All attendees (including ticket holders, sponsors, speakers, media, exhibitors, and other participants) must always abide by the Festival’s Code of Conduct. Anyone found to be in violation of any of such terms will be asked to immediately leave the Event.
Purpose
We believe that the Festival should be enjoyed by all attendees. As such, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. We invite all sponsors, speakers, attendees, media, exhibitors, and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive event experience for everyone.
Expected Behavior
Please be courteous and respectful to those around you and refrain from behavior that interferes with others’ ability to enjoy the Event. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech. Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert event organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress. Attendees shall comply with all requests from Festival staff regarding operational and emergency procedures. Wear your wristband, if one is provided to you, always while at the event or event venues.
Unacceptable Behavior
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated whether by an attendee, media, speaker, volunteer, organizer, venue staff, partner, sponsor, or exhibitor. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to immediately comply. If anyone is found to be engaging in unacceptable behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the event without warning or refund and if appropriate, involvement of local law enforcement. Unacceptable behaviors include:
- Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning conduct by any attendee of the event or related event activities. Many event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.
- Physical or verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, annoyance, harassment, stalking, pushing, shoving or use of any physical force whatsoever against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, or creates apprehension in a person, as determined by the Festival and its event management, in their sole discretion.
- Possession of a weapon or any item that can be used as a weapon, which may be used to threaten or cause injury to others if used in a certain manner.
- Any destruction or vandalizing of personal property or event site or materials.
- Any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behavior or language, using sexually explicit or offensive language or conduct, profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious, or ethnic slurs.
- Possessing any open can, bottle or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverages, except in areas specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol or being intoxicated, as determined by the Festival, in any event, venue, or function. Please drink responsibly.
- Possessing any illegal substance, including but not limited to narcotics, marijuana, or other illegal drugs. The Festival does not tolerate the use or abuse of illegal substances anywhere in the event venues.
- Smoking and/or vaping is not permitted, other than in designated areas, located outside of the festival grounds.
- Assembling for the purpose of, or resulting in, disturbing the peace, or committing any unlawful act or engaging in any offensive behavior.
- Any other illegal activity not already covered above.
- Failure to obey any of the rules or regulations of the event venues or instructions of the event staff.
Terms & Conditions
The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival presented by Adirondack Winery (“Festival”) is hosted by Adirondack Festivals LLC (“Festival Organizer”). The amount of any tax-deductible donation associated with this Purchase, along with 5.5% of ticket sales, will be provided upon request at a later date in accordance with applicable law and shall benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks in support of its mentoring, tutoring and support service’s needs. Any purchase or possession of tickets (including wristbands and credentials, collectively, the “Ticket(s)”) for the Festival constitutes the irrevocable acceptance of, and the agreement to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained herein, by ticketholder as either the purchaser, custodian or bearer of the Ticket(s) (hereinafter referred to as “Holder”, and/or “You”). Holder further acknowledges and agrees that the Festival may, from time to time, modify, add, remove, supplement, amend, update or otherwise revise any or all of the terms and conditions contained herein, without advanced, direct or individual notice to you and such revisions shall, at the sole and absolute option of the Festival, relate back to the date of purchase. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DO NOT PURCHASE AND/OR USE TICKET(S).
ALL SALES FINAL; NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO REPLACEMENTS; NO RESALE
All events, prices, personalities, performances, venues, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. All sales are final. This ticket is non-refundable and will not be replaced or exchanged for any reason whatsoever. Terms & Conditions apply. No resale may occur without the prior written consent of the Festival Organizers.
ASSUMPTION OF ALL RISKS
Each ticket holder (“Holder”) voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued (“Event”), whether occurring prior to, during or after the Event. Holder hereby agrees to release Adirondack Festivals LLC, Adirondack Winery LLC, Warren County, Village of Lake George, Town of Lake George., and all these separate legal entities’ respective officers, directors, owners, affiliates, employees, and agents (collectively, “Organizer Representatives”) acting by and through them, from any claim arising from or relating to the Event. Holder expressly agrees to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Festival, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, actions, and costs which might arise out of Holder’s participation in the Festival, even though such claims, demands, actions, and costs may have been caused by the negligence of the Festival, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives. Festival Organizers are not responsible for lost or stolen articles at the Event.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All attendees purchasing General Admission or VIP tickets must be 21 years of age and present valid photo identification at the gate.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK POLICY
For the benefit of our local sponsors and vendors, Attendees will not be permitted to bring non-approved outside food or drink into Festival Events under any circumstances.
NO SMOKING POLICY
The festival grounds are a non-smoking and drug-free area, including cigarettes, vaping, and electronic cigarettes. Please step outside festival grounds to smoke. Re-entry with a wristband is permitted.
WEAPONS-FREE POLICY
Possession of any dangerous article, including but not limited to, firearms, destructive devices, explosives, slingshots, weapons, tear gas guns, electric weapons or devices, and fireworks, are expressly prohibited at the Festival. Holder agrees that this policy is in force, and agrees to comply with the policy, regardless of whether signs prohibiting weapons are posted on the premises of any official Festival Event.
NO PETS ALLOWED. ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS PERMITTED
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. For more information, please refer to the U.S. Department of Justice.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/ EVENT CHANGES/FORCE MAJEURE
Festival Organizers shall have no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for Event cancellation, delay, or interruption due to inclement weather, if the Festival or any of its Event(s) is postponed or canceled by the Festival Organizers due to public health and/or safety concerns, or other acts beyond its control, and will not refund Holder in such situations. Festival Organizers are not responsible for lost or stolen articles at the Event. Organizers in their sole and absolute discretion as provided herein. Upon the occurrence of the Event and/or Festival cancellation due to reasons outlined herein, including but not limited to, events outside the Festival’s reasonable control, acts of God, public health emergencies (including, but not limited to, as a result of epidemics and pandemics); riots, wars, insurrection of military power, civil rebellion, production delays, strikes, hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes, floods, natural disasters or inclement weather (regardless of severity), any federal, state or local government law, order, or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, Festival Organizers shall, at their sole and absolute discretion (a) have the right, but not the obligation, to issue a refund to Holders, OR shall at its sole and absolute discretion, (b) elect to postpone the Event and/or the Festival OR (c) cancel the Event and/or the Festival without further legal or financial obligation or liability to Holder, including the obligation to issue a refund or to reschedule the Event and/or the Festival. Purchasing Tickets pursuant to these terms and conditions subjects Holder to a high degree of risk relative to possible the Event and/or Festival’s cancellations. If the Festival Organizers elect to issue a refund, an amount equivalent to the face value of Ticket(s) only shall be refunded to the payment method by which the purchase was originally made. Under no circumstances shall Holder be entitled to a refund of any shipping, handling, or other processing fees.
RIGHT TO USE YOUR NAME, VOICE, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS
By using this ticket, Holder hereby grants Festival Organizers and their affiliates and licensees the irrevocable, transferable, perpetual right and license to record (by photograph, film, tape, aural devices, and any other method or device) the Holder’s name, voice, image, and likeness while at the Festival (the Recordings”) and publish, print, display, or use such Recordings for any and all purposes, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised.
DRINKING POLICY As responsible members of the community, Festival Organizers recognize the concern about drinking and driving, and its policy is to encourage responsible consumption of products at the Festival. Attendees who consume alcoholic beverages must do so in a responsible manner. If Holder believes that his/her driving ability may be impaired or that Holder cannot safely operate a motor vehicle, please speak with a Festival representative who will assist in securing transportation (at Holder’s cost) to Holder’s destination point. Due to the sheer number of Event attendees, neither the Festival Organizers nor the representatives of any Event venue can ensure that all attendees who intend to drive are capable of driving. Accordingly, Holder agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless Organizer Representatives and the Event venue, as appropriate, from any liability related thereto.
ALL PRESENT AT THE FESTIVAL AR EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY OUR CODE OF CONDUCT.
ACCOMMODATIONS If you have a disability and need accommodation in order to participate in the Event, please contact the Festival at (518) 668-9463 x15 or email us>> at least three (3) days prior to the event. TTY users, please call 711 (NY Relay Service) or visit https://nyrelay.com/relay-services/ for a list of dedicated toll-free numbers for each call-type that you can utilize to connect to us via phone. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
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