Waterhole Announces October Lineup Featuring Rocktober Fest

The Waterhole of Saranac Lake has announced its full October schedule, which will include the conclusion of this season’s “Party on the Patio,” the debut of Rocktober Fest, and a Halloween Bash/Costume Contest to close out the month.

October lineup the Waterhole
Raisinhead on the patio

Kicking off the month on Thursday, Oct. 3, Mal Maiz will blend traditional cumbia with psychedelic grooves, Latin, reggae, and Afro-Caribbean sounds. Based out of Burlington, VT, Costa Rican Brujo, Maiz Vargas Sandoval and his Afro-Latino Orchestra are an East Coast dance band with both traditional and modern flair.

The next day, on Oct. 4, a new annual event called Rocktoberfest will debut. Super 400, a Troy, NY-based band that closed out the 2023 party season with a high-energy rock performance, will play on the patio, with food provided by Kate Mountain Farm and Oktoberfest beer from Zero Gravity.

On Oct. 10, Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse will make their Waterhole debut. The Wheelhouse is an amalgamation of some of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Together, Drew and the band contribute to heartfelt songwriting showcasing their signature southern soul n’ roll sound.

Raisinhead will play the Season Finale Party on the Patio on Oct. 17. The band has built a strong following in Upstate New York, promising audiences an interactive evening of sound, energy, and pure fun. Help us bid farewell to our beloved concert series.

The annual Halloween Bash and costume contest on Oct. 26 will feature Underground System, a band that has captivated Saranac Lakers with their hypnotic, infectious grooves. This six-piece band from NYC blends dance club vibes with Afrobeat, Latin rhythms, and musical influences from around the world. Special guests New Planets will open the night, blending diverse sonic narratives and performing dance music that defies borders and genres.

Full Waterhole October 2024 Schedule:

Thursday, Oct. 3 – Mal Maiz (Party on the Patio, 6-10 PM)

Friday, Oct. 4 – Super 400 (Rocktoberfest on the Patio 6-10 PM)

Thursday, Oct. 10 – Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse (Party on the Patio, 6-10 PM)

Thursday, Oct. 17 – Raisinhead (Party on the Patio, 6-10PM)

Saturday, Oct. 26 – Underground System wsg. New Planets (Halloween Bash, 7 PM-1 AM, $15 Admission)

The Waterhole in Saranac Lake is a 21+ venue. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Concert tickets are available for purchase on the Waterhole website.

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