Getting to the Fest
Charles R. Wood Festival Commons
17 West Brook Rd., Lake George, NY 12845
Festival Commons is conveniently located in Lake George; just off Route 9/Canada Street. Its a short distance from two I-87 Highway exits, as well as Lake George hotels, shops, restaurants, attractions and more!
There are SO many EASY Ways to Get to the Festival!
The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival takes place at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George Village. The Festival Commons sits on the former 2.5 acre home of Lake George’s historic “Gaslight Village”, conveniently located off route 9 and a short distance from exits 21 and 22 of I-87. The Festival grounds, completed in 2016, features nice, flat grass and just outside the gate is a park with public bathrooms, a natural children’s playground, seating areas, and a skateboard park!
The venue is a short walk away from Million Dollar Beach and the always popular attractions, shops, restaurants and attractions of Canada Street and Beach Road, making it easy for you to make the most of your visit to Lake George when you attend the Adirondack Wine & Food
PARKING
FREE PARKING LOTS WITH TRANSPORTATION:
The Village & Town of Lake George Parking Lot (20 Old Post Road, Lake George) & Lake George Elementary (69 Sun Valley Dr) – FREE parking lot with ample space. There will be FREE transportation courtesy of Tech Valley Shuttle from this lot to the festival grounds on a bus route with pick-ups and drop-offs between the Lake George Village Lot, Lake George Elementary School and the Festival Grounds every 15-20 minutes.
PAID PARKING LOTS located within walking distance of the festival grounds:
Park at the Outlets & Take the Trolley!
The CDTA Trolley is Reliable & Inexpensive
The CDTA provides service along Route 9 between Beach Road in Lake George and downtown Glens Falls and runs daily from the last Saturday in June through Labor Day. We recommend parking for FREE at the Outlets of Lake George (maybe do some shopping before or after!) and catch the Trolley to the festival! For reference, if you are looking at the Shopping Center from across the street, this portion of the lot is to the front right of Timberland.
The most convenient stop closest to Festival Commons on Westbrook Road is right by the Lake George Steamboat Company Pier on Beach Road.
CLICK HERE for the Trolley Schedule
Tech Valley Shuttle
Tech Valley Shuttle, our Exclusive Transportation Sponsor, will be providing transportation to and from the festival at various pick-up/drop-off locations. Tech Valley Shuttle’s mission is to combat poverty through expanded transportation solutions and options for the underserved. Their services go beyond the road in supporting the communities they travel through. Tech Valley Shuttle provides a comprehensive suite of transportation services that covers a wide range of their client’s needs. From shuttles to and from countless destinations, as well as delivery services to underserved locations, they truly dedicate themselves to providing a safe and reliable ride no matter where you’re going. They also provide rides for several community-related initiatives.
Southern Adirondack Independent Living
SAIL will be providing accessibility equipment during the festival weekend.
Boating to the Fest
One of the best ways to enjoy Lake George is by boat!
Whether you own your own boat, have friends that do, or feel like renting a boat for the day, the Public Boat Docks of Lake George Village are only a short distance from the Festival grounds! The docks are metered with a maximum 22 hour stay.
Boats by George!
Show up to the festival in style and stop at Boats by George on the Lake! Boats by George offers a private launch, parking, gas, complete service, dock space rentals, and a pump-out station. They offer a selection of quality boats that their knowledge staff will assist in helping you find the one the best fits YOU!
You can also shop around their ship store which showcases lakeside living apparel, boating accessories, and supplies. You can also try out a stand-up paddleboard rental!
Biking to the Fest
Are you a cyclist or enjoy bike rides with the family?
Warren County offers an amazing, well-manicured and picturesque bike path that starts in Glens Falls and ends at Lake George Battlefield Park, which is right across the street from the Festival Commons. Ample bicycle racks are available to secure your bike nearby.
Walking or Taxi / Uber more your Style?
Lake George Festival Commons, is located within easy walking distance to so many local hotels, restaurants, attractions, shops and outdoor activities. Whether you are staying at a nearby hotel or campground, or parking for the day to make the most of your time at the Queen of the American Lakes, walking is a realistic option.
Prefer to Uber or Hail a Cab?
Uber and a number of taxi companies service the Lake George area; so drive safe and get dropped off and picked up right in front of the festival grounds! Find taxis on LakeGeorge.com>>