Smooth jazz and local history in Lake George

LAKE GEORGE, NY (NEWS10) – There’s music and history in Lake George this weekend, with jazz in Shepard Park and reenactments of the French and Indian War just down the lake in Battlefield Park .
It’s a partly cloudy weekend in the 70s this weekend, with a high of 79 Saturdays for the weekend.
Lake George Jazz Weekend
- What: Free Jazz Festival on Lake George, hosted by the Lake George Arts Project. Musicians include Blind Visionaries, Helen Sung Quartet, Dayna Stephens Quartet, Aaron Parks Little Big, Yosvany Terry Quintet, Stephanie Chou, Ingrid Jensen Band and the Black Art Jazz Collective.
- When: Friday September 17 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
French and Indian war encampment and reconstruction
- What: Re-enactment area open to the public. Military exercises and tactical presentations, daytime skirmishes, overview of 18e the camp life of the century and period merchandise for sale.
- When: Friday September 17 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Lake George Battlefield Park, 34 Fort George Road, Lake George
Edward M. Bartholomew Jr. Fund Disc Golf Tournament
- What: Disc golf tournament to benefit the Edward M. Bartholomew Jr. Fund, which helps Warren County EDC create local employment and internship opportunities.
- When: 11 am learning to play; registration of players at noon; 1:00 p.m. start of matches, Friday September 17
- Or: Crandall Park, Fire Road, Glens Falls
Warrensburg Riverfront Farmer’s Market Apple Festival
- What: Apple themed festival at the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market with a long list of vendors. Apple recipes and growing tips, apple dessert contest, children’s craft workshop, face painting, live music, free local coffee and a chance to win $ 20 in farmer’s market credit.
- When: 3 pm-6pm Friday September 17th
- Or: 176 River Street, Warrensburg
Live at Argyle Brewing Depot: Caity & The Gallaghers
- What: Music at the Argyle Brewing Depot. Admission $ 15, limited seating.
- When: 7:30 p.m. Friday September 17
- Or: Argyle Brewing at Depot, 6 Broad St., Cambridge

Lake George Jazz Weekend
- What: Free Jazz Festival on Lake George, hosted by the Lake George Arts Project. Musicians include Blind Visionaries, Helen Sung Quartet, Dayna Stephens Quartet, Aaron Parks Little Big, Yosvany Terry Quintet, Stephanie Chou, Ingrid Jensen Band and the Black Art Jazz Collective.
- When: Friday September 17 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
French and Indian war encampment and reconstruction
- What: Re-enactment area open to the public. Military exercises and tactical presentations, daytime skirmishes, overview of 18e the camp life of the century and period merchandise for sale.
- When: Friday September 17 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Lake George Battlefield Park, 34 Fort George Road, Lake George
ADK 5K
- What: Closed 5 km race, starting and ending at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery. Timed race across Lake George. Includes personalized drink, food and music, and a post-race party with lawn games, music, and food trucks.
- When: Saturday September 18
- Or: Adirondack Brewery, 33 Canada Street, Lake George
2021 Freedom Machines Golf Fundraiser
- What: $ 400 per foursome of participants, with money raised for the Freedom Machines bike charity. Price for 1st, 2sd and 3rd place, as well as the closest to the pin and the most honest. Online registration. Includes buffet lunch and dinner.
- When: 8 a.m. – noon with a start time of 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 18
- Or: Kingsbury National Golf Club, 111 County Route 41, Hudson Falls
8e Harry Elkes Annual Walk
- What: Annual hike organized by Adirondack Cycling Advocates in Brant Lake. Choice of three rides; 15, 32 or 50 miles. Entrance cost of $ 25 with free t-shirt. Maps and route information will be available on arrival.
- When: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. with 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. departure on Saturday, September 18.
- Or: The Hub, 27 Market Street, Brant Lake

15e Annual Fall Moms Festival
- What: Over 7,000 garden mums available, grown locally at Binley Florist. Also includes pumpkins, corn stalks, and other seasonal decorations. Warren County K-9 Officer will show off his skills with his dog. Children’s zoo, pony rides and face painting included. Free entry.
- When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 18
- Or: Binley Florist, 773 Quaker Road, Queensbury
6e Boating for Babies Annual Fundraiser by Yankee Boating Center
- What: Annual fundraiser for Glens Falls Hospital and local charities. 50% off boat rentals, with weekend rentals starting at $ 120 for 2 hours or more.
- When: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday September 18 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Yankee Boating Center, 3910 Lakeshore Drive, Lake George
Thistle day parade
- What: Argyle Thistle Day Parade, celebrating the Scottish heritage of Argyle.
- When: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday September 18
- Or: Argyle
Living in Hicks Orchard: Whiskey River
- What: Local honkey tonk dance group, featuring craft cider, local beer and food.
- When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday September 18
- Or: Orchard Hicks, 18 Hicks Road, Granville

Lake George Jazz Weekend
- What: Free Jazz Festival on Lake George, hosted by the Lake George Arts Project. Musicians include Blind Visionaries, Helen Sung Quartet, Dayna Stephens Quartet, Aaron Parks Little Big, Yosvany Terry Quintet, Stephanie Chou, Ingrid Jensen Band and the Black Art Jazz Collective.
- When: Friday September 17 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
French and Indian war encampment and reconstruction
- What: Re-enactment area open to the public. Military exercises and tactical presentations, daytime skirmishes, overview of 18e the camp life of the century and period merchandise for sale.
- When: Friday September 17 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Lake George Battlefield Park, 34 Fort George Road, Lake George
6e Boating for Babies Annual Fundraiser by Yankee Boating Center
- What: Annual fundraiser for Glens Falls Hospital and local charities. 50% off boat rentals, with weekend rentals starting at $ 120 for 2 hours or more.
- When: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday September 18 – Sunday September 19
- Or: Yankee Boating Center, 3910 Lakeshore Drive, Lake George
International Day of Peace Assembly
- What: Local celebration of the International Day of Peace. Gathering on the lawn with prayer, meditation and song of peace.
- When: 11:30 a.m. – noon Sunday, September 19
- Or: Adirondack Friends Meeting House, 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls