Special Events

Welcome to our Special Events Page!

Interested in hosting an event in the Village of Lake George? Whether you’re thinking of hosting a music festival, a craft show, a parade, or other special gatherings, you may need to submit a special events application to our office. This page provides all the necessary information and resources to help all event organizers and vendors obtain their required permits.

For special event inquiries, please contact our Special Events Clerk at:
Address: 26 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY 12845
Phone: 518-668-5771, Ext. 30
Email: planning@lakegeorgevillage.gov

We look forward to helping you bring exciting events to our village!

Documents:

Lake George Vendor Application

The “Lake George Vendor Application” is used for the following:

    • To apply for a Lake George Village vendor’s permit for the current calendar year.
    • The craft, food, and/or public outreach vendor must be accepted by an event sponsor before applying for this permit.
    • If the vendor secures both the Village permit and event sponsor approval, this does not grant the vendor permission to walk the Village streets selling their items. The vendor must be tied to a special event and must stay on the special event grounds.

    Lake George Special Event Application

    The “Lake George Special Event Application” is used for the following:

      • Asking to use land, such as Village parks, docks, and fields for your event.
      • Asking to use / close Beach Road Parking Lot for your event.
      • Asking to close specific roads for your event.
      • Asking to host parades on Village / State / County roads.
      • Asking to “reserve” meters for your event.
      • Asking to use the Village Hall meeting room during Village Hall hours.
      • Asking to use the Village’s mobile stage for your event at Charles R. Wood Park.
      • Asking to use Village items such as tents, detour signage,  etc.
      • Asking to use the Firehouse Meeting Room for events such as birthdays, trainings, etc.
      • Application must be submitted and approved by the Village Board before the event starts. Application submission deadline is the Wednesday before the monthly Village Board meeting.  

    Charles R. Wood Park Special Event Application

    The “Charles R. Wood Park Special Event Application” is used for the following:

      • Asking to use the Charles R. Wood Park festival space for your event.
      • Asking to use the Charles R. Wood Park skatepark for your event.
      • Application must be submitted and approved by the Village Board (and the Park O&M Board if applicable) before the event start date. Application submission deadline is the Wednesday before the monthly Village Board meeting. If Park O&M review is needed, please submit application by the beginning of the second week of each month to ensure it’s received by their deadline.

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