Your Lake George Weekend Guide: Festivals, Strawberries, and Live Music (June 12-14, 2026)

The Lake George area is wide awake this weekend, and there is something for just about everyone. From a 55-year-old arts festival in Glens Falls to a strawberry celebration in Warrensburg, a fresh round of Restaurant Week menus, and live music echoing off the lake, June 12 through 14 is shaping up to be one of those perfect early-summer weekends in the southern Adirondacks. Here is your guide to what is happening and where to be.

The Big One: LARAC June Arts Festival

The headliner this weekend is the 55th annual LARAC June Arts Festival, taking over Glens Falls City Park on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. This beloved tradition fills the park with juried artists and makers, food vendors, and live performances, and it is free to wander.

It is the kind of event that pulls in the whole region, so come early for parking, bring a tote for whatever handmade treasures you find, and plan to spend a few hours strolling between booths. Rain or shine, it is a wonderful way to kick off the summer arts season.

Berries on the River: Warrensburg Strawberry Festival

On Friday, June 12, the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers' Market hosts its Fourth Annual Strawberry Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. Expect fresh local berries at their peak, free samplers of strawberry recipes, and a spread of locally produced baked goods and jams.

It is a sweet, family-friendly way to start the weekend right on the river. Bring cash, bring an appetite, and support the growers who make this corner of Warren County so delicious.

Live Music All Weekend

Music lovers are spoiled this weekend. On Friday night, the Strand Theatre hosts Fortunate Sons, a tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival, at 8 p.m. On Saturday night, the Strand keeps the energy going with Aquanett at 8 p.m.

For a more laid-back afternoon, head to Adirondack Winery on Saturday for live music with Dan Webster from 4 to 7 p.m., glass of local wine in hand. Around the village, keep an ear out for live tunes drifting across the lakefront all weekend long.

Get Moving and Give Back: RMHC 5K

Early risers can lace up Saturday, June 13 for the 4th Annual RMHC 5K Family Fun Run at 8 a.m. It is a feel-good morning that benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities, with a family-friendly route and a community crowd cheering everyone across the line.

Whether you are racing for a personal best or walking it with the kids, it is a great way to start a summer Saturday with purpose.

History and Community Around the Region

There is even more woven through the weekend. Fort Ticonderoga hosts a living history event, Scots Day, on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., complete with the sights and sounds of the fort's Scottish heritage. Down on Beach Road, the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firefighters' Association is marking its 137th Annual Convention, with a Friday-evening block party and a festive Mardi Gras parade.

The Lower Adirondack Pride Gayla brings the community together Friday at 6 p.m. And on Saturday morning there is a practical bonus: a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event from 8 a.m. to noon, a handy chance to clear out leftover paints and chemicals responsibly.

Starting Sunday: Spring Restaurant Week

Hungry for more? The Lake George Region Spring Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday, June 14 and runs through Saturday, June 20. This season's theme is "Tropical Fruits," and area chefs are weaving bright, colorful flavors into special prix-fixe menus. It is the perfect excuse to finally try a restaurant you have been meaning to visit.

Quick Facts

• LARAC June Arts Festival: 55th annual, Glens Falls City Park, Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14, free admission.

• Warrensburgh Strawberry Festival: Friday June 12, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Riverfront Farmers' Market.

• Strand Theatre: Fortunate Sons (CCR / John Fogerty tribute) Friday at 8 p.m.; Aquanett Saturday at 8 p.m.

• RMHC 5K Family Fun Run: Saturday June 13, 8 a.m., benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities.

• Adirondack Winery live music: Dan Webster, Saturday 4 to 7 p.m.

• Fort Ticonderoga Scots Day: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Spring Restaurant Week: Sunday June 14 through Saturday June 20, themed "Tropical Fruits."

Make a Weekend of It

However you spend it, this is a classic Lake George weekend: art and music, local food and history, and the lake sparkling through it all. Pick an event or two, leave room for an ice cream stop, and enjoy the early-summer sunshine while it lasts.

See you around the lake,

Greetings From Lake George