Adirondack Independence Music Festival to Return to Lake George

The Adirondack Independence Music Festival (a.k.a. ADK Fest) will return to Lake George for its 11^th year this Labor Day weekend. 

Three days of live music will be hosted at Charles R. Wood Park from September 4 to September 6. The festival will continue its tradition of bringing nationally acclaimed artists and rising stars together in one of the Northeast’s most scenic destinations. 

Headlining the 2026 festival are fan favorites moe., who will perform four sets, and Dogs in a Pile, performing two sets. 

Additional highlights of this year’s lineup include roots-rock favorites Deer Tick, electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Gubbulidis, featuring Mihali Savoulidis and Zdenek Gubb of Twiddle. Legendary saxophonist Karl Denson, who also tours with The Rolling Stones, will make his Adirondack Independence Music Festival debut with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, while jam scene favorites Eggy return for their first festival appearance since 2023. Pink Talking Fish will also return, bringing their signature fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish. 

The Adirondack Independence Music Festival features two side-by-side stages with no overlapping performances, allowing attendees to experience every artist throughout the weekend. In addition to outstanding live music, attendees can enjoy a wide variety of food and craft vendors, as well as a view of the Lake George fireworks display on Saturday evening. 

Performances begin at 1:00 p.m. on September 4 and 12:00 p.m. on September 5 and 6, continuing until 11:00 p.m. each night. The festival is open to all ages, and children ages 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. 

Three-day general admission tickets are on sale now. VIP packages are also available and include admission for all three days, a daily meal voucher, complimentary snacks, discounted adult beverages, $2 water and soft drinks, a private viewing area, exclusive access to the VIP hospitality tent with seating and a private bar and private restroom facilities. 

For tickets and additional festival information, visit www.adkmusicfest.com.