The Lake George Village Oktoberfest returns for the 13th annual event on the 2nd weekend of October on Canada Street, across from Shepard Park. The heart of Lake George is transformed into a Bavarian-style street fair as we celebrate the arrival of Fall in the Adirondacks.

For menu, entertainment schedule, and FAQs, visit the event website.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

Enjoy the best views of the fall foliage in the area with scenic skyrides, live music all weekend, a large craft show featuring local artists & makers, entertainment for the whole family, and lots of fun!

For full details and activity tickets please visit the event webpage.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

Enjoy the best views of the fall foliage in the area with scenic skyrides, live music all weekend, a large craft show featuring local artists & makers, entertainment for the whole family, and lots of fun!

For full details and activity tickets please visit the event webpage.

Soul Bloom Festival is…

A woman-led initiative that seeks to create a space for inclusivity, wellness, and cultural honoring. Our event combines the expertise of seasoned festival producers and retreat leaders to offer a holistic experience that blends music, wellness workshops, and cultural storytelling. Other key highlights include:

Inclusivity and Wellness:

We prioritize inclusivity, with a particular focus on BIPOC and indigenous representation. Our festival features workshops, yoga sessions, and wellness activities designed to cater to all attendees, creating a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and promotes holistic health.

KID’S ACTIVITIES:

We also recognize the importance and value of making our event accessible to families with children. To this end, we are putting together an interactive Kid’s Zone so that your young ones can partake in the experience in a special way.

Healthy Food and Drink Options:

Our food and drink vendors will provide a variety of healthy options, ensuring that all dietary preferences and needs are met. This aligns with our commitment to wellness and sustainability.

Cultural Storytelling and Land Honoring:

We will pay tribute to the ancestral lands of Lake George by honoring the history, spirit, and resilience of Indigenous peoples through storytelling, ceremonies, and cultural sharing. By weaving the rich heritage and energy into our event, we aim to create a meaningful and authentic experience that celebrates the land’s storied past and fosters a deeper connection with the natural world.

Vendor Diversity:

We will host a variety of vendors offering wellness modalities, artisanal crafts, and more, enhancing the festival’s atmosphere and providing attendees with diverse experiences.

Art Integration:

Art will play a significant role in our festival, with installations and live art performances that complement the musical acts and wellness activities, creating a vibrant and inspiring environment.

Soul Bloom Festival is…

A woman-led initiative that seeks to create a space for inclusivity, wellness, and cultural honoring. Our event combines the expertise of seasoned festival producers and retreat leaders to offer a holistic experience that blends music, wellness workshops, and cultural storytelling. Other key highlights include:

Inclusivity and Wellness:

We prioritize inclusivity, with a particular focus on BIPOC and indigenous representation. Our festival features workshops, yoga sessions, and wellness activities designed to cater to all attendees, creating a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and promotes holistic health.

KID’S ACTIVITIES:

We also recognize the importance and value of making our event accessible to families with children. To this end, we are putting together an interactive Kid’s Zone so that your young ones can partake in the experience in a special way.

Healthy Food and Drink Options:

Our food and drink vendors will provide a variety of healthy options, ensuring that all dietary preferences and needs are met. This aligns with our commitment to wellness and sustainability.

Cultural Storytelling and Land Honoring:

We will pay tribute to the ancestral lands of Lake George by honoring the history, spirit, and resilience of Indigenous peoples through storytelling, ceremonies, and cultural sharing. By weaving the rich heritage and energy into our event, we aim to create a meaningful and authentic experience that celebrates the land’s storied past and fosters a deeper connection with the natural world.

Vendor Diversity:

We will host a variety of vendors offering wellness modalities, artisanal crafts, and more, enhancing the festival’s atmosphere and providing attendees with diverse experiences.

Art Integration:

Art will play a significant role in our festival, with installations and live art performances that complement the musical acts and wellness activities, creating a vibrant and inspiring environment.

Soul Bloom Festival is…

A woman-led initiative that seeks to create a space for inclusivity, wellness, and cultural honoring. Our event combines the expertise of seasoned festival producers and retreat leaders to offer a holistic experience that blends music, wellness workshops, and cultural storytelling. Other key highlights include:

Inclusivity and Wellness:

We prioritize inclusivity, with a particular focus on BIPOC and indigenous representation. Our festival features workshops, yoga sessions, and wellness activities designed to cater to all attendees, creating a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and promotes holistic health.

KID’S ACTIVITIES:

We also recognize the importance and value of making our event accessible to families with children. To this end, we are putting together an interactive Kid’s Zone so that your young ones can partake in the experience in a special way.

Healthy Food and Drink Options:

Our food and drink vendors will provide a variety of healthy options, ensuring that all dietary preferences and needs are met. This aligns with our commitment to wellness and sustainability.

Cultural Storytelling and Land Honoring:

We will pay tribute to the ancestral lands of Lake George by honoring the history, spirit, and resilience of Indigenous peoples through storytelling, ceremonies, and cultural sharing. By weaving the rich heritage and energy into our event, we aim to create a meaningful and authentic experience that celebrates the land’s storied past and fosters a deeper connection with the natural world.

Vendor Diversity:

We will host a variety of vendors offering wellness modalities, artisanal crafts, and more, enhancing the festival’s atmosphere and providing attendees with diverse experiences.

Art Integration:

Art will play a significant role in our festival, with installations and live art performances that complement the musical acts and wellness activities, creating a vibrant and inspiring environment.

Join Early EQX’s Jeff for the final of three back to back live broadcasts from various Alpin Haus locations for Ski-Toberfest 2024. Huge discounts, live music, free food and drinks, games, and giveaways on scene.

For full details, visit the event website.

Join Early EQX’s Jeff for the second of three back to back live broadcasts from various Alpin Haus locations for Ski-Toberfest 2024. Huge discounts, live music, free food and drinks, games, and giveaways on scene.

For full details, visit the event website.

Join Early EQX’s Jeff for the first of three back to back live broadcasts from various Alpin Haus locations for Ski-Toberfest 2024. Huge discounts, live music, free food and drinks, games, and giveaways on scene.

For full details, visit the event website.

The final of 5 nights of The Capital Region’s Funniest Comic Competition. The last of 48 comedians compete with stand up sets for the final evening at The Van Dyck in downtown Schenectady, New York, on Saturday, October 26th.

Night 4 of 5 of The Capital Region’s Funniest Comic Competition. 48 local comedians, separated into four groups of 12, compete with stand up sets over four consecutive Wednesdays at The Van Dyck in downtown Schenectady, New York, with the finals coming in late October.

Night 3 of 5 of The Capital Region’s Funniest Comic Competition. 48 local comedians, separated into four groups of 12, compete with stand up sets over four consecutive Wednesdays at The Van Dyck in downtown Schenectady, New York, with the finals coming in late October.

Night 2 of 5 of The Capital Region’s Funniest Comic Competition. 48 local comedians, separated into four groups of 12, compete with stand up sets over four consecutive Wednesdays at The Van Dyck in downtown Schenectady, New York, with the finals coming in late October.

National Drive Electric Week
NY Capital District Drive Electric Week & Sustainability Fair
Schenectady, NY
Oct 06, 2024

Day:Time:Location:

RSVP

Register to attend.

Participate

Share your experience and/or show your EV.

Volunteer

Help organizers plan the event.

Contact

Contact the event organizers.

New York Capital District’s Drive Electric Week 

& Sustainability Fair

Sunday, October 6th

10 AM – 2:00 PM

Schenectady City Hall – 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

HOSTED BY:

Want to see what fun is in store?  Check out the Mach-e Vlog’s Coverage of the 2023 Event!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS, VENDORS, and TEAM!  

Sponsor and vendor opportunities are Closed for #NDEW2024. 

We encourage companies to display their EV Fleet Vehicles as part of the FREE showcase.   Register today!  

The goal of National Drive Electric Week is to help raise awareness of the many benefits
of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Drive Electric Week adds specialty vendors that highlight e-mobility and sustainability throughout NYS and beyond.

•  Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tables, and chairs, and for cleaning up their area. If vendors are using pop-up tents, they must make sure the tents are weighted.
• Trash removal will be handled by the event organizers; however participants are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their booths at all times. Vendors are strongly encouraged to recycle items whenever possible.
• Vendors are responsible for supplying their own power if needed.  Generators that use fossil fuels are strictly prohibited, and not allowed in the event area.  
• Vendors are expected to attend their space at all times and should not move from their assigned location during the event.
• Vendors are not permitted to sell items during this event.
• Vendors should notify event coordinators if they decide to cancel, even if it is as late as the day of the event.
• Vendors should have booth set-up complete by 9:30 am. Breakdown is no earlier than 2:00 pm.
• Vendors are solely liable for equipment (installation, operation, and teardown), and any other personal property at the event. They should carry insurance coverage for said items to cover loss due to vandalism, theft, or any other casualty. Loss due to fire, theft, damage, or injury is the sole responsibility of the vendor. Vendors understand and agree that the City of Schenectady, the Greenmarket and the Capital Region Drive Electric Week Committee and their employees and agents shall be held harmless for any claim of theft, vandalism, casualty, or loss. Vendors are responsible for operating within any local, state, or federal guidelines or laws and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Schenectady, the Greenmarket and the Capital Region Drive Electric Week Committee and their employees and agents, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of, or in consequence of, any negligent or intentional act or omission of the Vendor and/or the Vendor’s employees or agents, to the extent of the responsibility of the Vendor and/or the Vendor’s employees or against for such claims, damages, losses, and expenses.

Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform a totally improvised version of the award-winning podcast!

Emmy winner Scott Aukerman is a true multi-hyphenate and a top creator, director, producer, host, and writer in the world of comedy. In spring of 2023, he released COMEDY BANG BANG: THE PODCAST: THE BOOK. The book is based on his long-running podcast COMEDY BANG BANG, which is celebrating its 14th year. The podcast has over 50 million downloads and features comedians and actors in an open conversation about odd topics. Scott also co-hosts several other podcasts including THREEDOM with Paul F. Tompkins and Lauren Lapkus, U SPRINGIN’ SPRINGSTEEN ON MY BEAN alongside Adam Scott and SCOTT HASN’T SEEN which is available on the CBB World Network, which he founded in 2022 and offers an expansion of the CBB universe for its subscribers.

Scott’s directorial debut, BETWEEN TWO FERNS: THE MOVIE is streaming now on Netflix. The film, which is based on the popular Funny or Die web series, stars Zach Galifianakis in a reprisal of his infamous role. The faux talk show, co-created by Aukerman, has featured Emmy- winning interviews with A-list guests including former President Barack Obama, Cardi B and Brad Pitt.

Previously, Aukerman was the creator, host, writer, and producer of the parody talk show COMEDY BANG! BANG!, which aired on IFC for five seasons. The show welcomed guests such as Zoe Saldana, Jon Hamm, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Kaley Cuoco, Kevin Bacon and many others.

Aukerman has helped pen everything from the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and the 76th Golden Globe Awards, to the Academy Award nominated DreamWorks picture SHARK TALE, the comedy RUN RONNIE RUN, and W/ BOB AND DAVID as well as the cult classic original MR. SHOW WITH BOB AND DAVID, for which he garnered an Emmy nomination. Additionally, Aukerman has added comic books to his ever-growing resume having written comics such as DEADPOOL and SECRET WARS JOURNAL #3 for Marvel.

Join Doug at the NYS Museum for a live broadcast from Drink Albany 2024 on Friday, October 18th.

Join Joy and The Tall Mutha Shucka at Indian Ladder Farms for Oysterfest October 26th-27th

Get your Hawaiian shirts and leis and join Luke for a few hours at Hawaiian Oktoberfest, which runs in full from October 12th-13th,11am-6pm at Indian Ladder Farms.

Join EQX’s Keller in celebration of New York’s hop growers at The Wet Hop Festival happening October 5th from 11am-7pm at Indian Ladder Farms.

Head to CurATE Café at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont on Sunday, September 22nd for an evening of food, drink, and discussion with Jonathan Goldsmith aka The World’s Most Interesting Man.
Ticket includes 3 drinks, a 3 course dinner, and a signed copy of Goldsmith’s book, “Stay Interesting”