Savor Fall This Weekend in the Adirondacks
The forecast is for brilliant sunshine and blue skies this weekend in the Adirondacks. We bring you all the great things to do to make it spectacular.
We are entering peak leaf-peeping season, making it one of the best times to visit the Adirondacks. Check out our weekly report on where the leaves are changing. And while you’re out gazing at the magnificent fall foliage, there are plenty of activities to enjoy along the way.
Here is this week’s hand-picked list of fantastic events to enjoy now.
Find your way through Fort Ticonderoga’s magnificent corn maze. People flock to Fort Ticonderoga every fall to explore this fun and unique puzzle on Lake Champlain's shores.
Each year, the maze takes shape in a new, unique design, and guests return faithfully to get lost in this lifesize riddle that includes history clues among towering stalks of corn.
102 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 (map)
Warrensburg's annual “World’s Largest Garage Sale” is a lively combination of a flea market, craft fair, food fest, and bargain seekers’ scavenger hunt. Visitors head to the Adirondack town of Warrensburg every autumn to find that "must-have item."
World's Largest Garage Sale | Warrensburg, NY (map)
Join the 7th Annual Amy’s Adventure Race in Bolton Landing, NY. Enjoy the challenge of rugged Adirondack terrain while raising money for the Lake George Land Conservancy.
Amy's Park 887 Padanarum RoadBolton, NY, 12814 (map)
Join in on the fun at Fort Ticonderoga during their annual autumn festival. Discover the historical importance of horses and other working animals in the Adirondacks during exciting demonstrations. Meet Fort Ti’s friendly oxen duo, stroll through Fort Ticonderoga’s farmers’ market featuring local food, beverages, and crafts
Fort Ticonderoga 102 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 (map)
Have a monster of a good time at Whitehall’s Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest. With its long history of respected Big Foot sightings, Whitehall is the perfect place to honor the giant beast.
Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest Skenesborough Drive Whitehall, NY, 12887 (map)
Each fall, we dust off our lederhosen and dirndls, tee up the Oompah band playlist on Spotify and head to Whiteface Mountain for the annual Oktoberfest.
Complete with live music, dancing, food, and beer, Whiteface Mountain’s Oktoberfest is a long-standing tradition welcoming fall visitors to the Adirondacks in authentic Alpine style.
Whiteface Mountain 5021 New York 86 Wilmington, NY, 12997 (map)
Oak Mountain in Speculator is your destination for Oktoberfest fun. This free, fun-filled event is a great time for the whole family.
Oak Mountain Oaktoberfest 141 Novosel Way Speculator, NY, 12164 (map)
Join the Ticonderoga community for a celebration featuring fall-themed events and activities for all ages, including live music, carnival games, a bounce house, food trucks, a beer garden, face painting, fireworks and more.
Ticonderoga FallFest Montcalm Street Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 (map)
Celebrate autumn with traditional pastimes such as apple pressing, crafting, and fiber arts at the ADKX FallFest. The event features music, demonstrations, and games for the whole family.
Adirondack Experience 9097 New York 30 Indian Lake, NY, 12812 (map)
Mark your calendar for these fantastic upcoming autumn events in the Adirondacks.
Experienced travelers know the fall is one of the best times to visit the Adirondacks. Thank your lucky stars; ADK Taste is here to help you suss out the best places and festivities to make your visit perfect.
We help you find excellent places to eat, shop, stay and other things to do during your visit. Here’s a preview of upcoming events.
Lake George Village Oktoberfest — Canada Street in the heart of Lake George Village is transformed into a Bavarian-style street fair to celebrate Oktoberfest all weekend long from Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8 .
Flaming Leaves Festival — Built around one of the premier ski jumping events of the season, this event in Lake Placid features live music, great food, beer and activities for the whole family.
14th Annual Garlic Festival in Warrensburgh — Head to the Riverfront Farmers’ Market for the annual celebration of all things garlic and garlicky.
Raquette River Brewing Oktoberfest — Don’t miss Raquette River Brewing’s weekend-long Oktoberfest. Events and activities include new beer releases, live music, yummy local food vendors, family fun and more in Tupper Lake.
Thurman’s Fall Farm Tour — One of our favorite events of the year, visit some of the ADK’s finest farms.
And more. Visit our Events page to learn about all the exciting celebrations in the Adirondacks this fall.
These are just a few of the things to look forward to in the Adirondacks this fall. To stay in the know, subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
