FETE ADK '26: The Lake George DJ Takeover Returns Memorial Day Weekend

Lake George might be best known for steamboat cruises and lakeside dinners, but Memorial Day weekend brings a very different kind of energy: bass-heavy, late-night, and unapologetically loud. FETE ADK '26 (pronounced "fate") — also known as The Lake George DJ Takeover — returns May 22–24, 2026, transforming the Fort William Henry Conference Center into a multi-room electronic music festival.

The Format

This isn't a one-stage festival. FETE ADK runs main and auxiliary stages, both indoors and outdoors, across three days. Expect house, techno, trance, drum & bass, and crossover sets — plus vendors, food, drinks, and after-parties that keep going well into the night.

It's produced by Mark Brenneisen and the team at All We Do Is Epic, the same crew behind Lake George's Imagi-NATION festival. They've built a reputation for turning unexpected venues into immersive experiences, and the Conference Center's mix of grand ballrooms and outdoor terraces gives them a lot to work with.

Who's Coming

FETE ADK draws a regional and national DJ lineup with curated headliners, plus support sets from up-and-coming artists. Check allwedoisepic.com for the current 2026 roster — they typically announce in waves leading up to the festival.

Where to Stay

Fort William Henry has on-site lodging that books fast for festival weekends. If it's full, look at properties along Canada Street within walking distance — the festival's location at 48 Canada Street puts you in the middle of the Village, which means food, drinks, and post-festival options are all steps away.

Pro Tips

• Pace yourself. Three nights is a lot — eat real food and hydrate between sets.

• Bring layers. The outdoor stages can get cool after sundown in late May.

• Check the lineup by stage so you don't miss the sets you came for.

• Use rideshare or have a designated driver — Canada Street gets busy after midnight.

FETE ADK is one of those festivals that surprises people. You don't expect to find a serious dance music event in the Adirondacks — and then you're there, with the lake at your back and the bass in your chest, and it just makes sense.