Bands N’ Beans | Lake George Village | April 14, 2024
- Fort William Henry Conference Center 48 Canada Street Lake George, NY, 12845 United States (map)
30th Annual Bands N’ Beans in Lake George Village
Spice up mud season with delicious food and great music.
Get ready to spice up your April with a heaping helping of fun at Bands N' Beans – allegedly the biggest party in the North Country.
Serving up award-winning chili with great music.
Get ready for a sizzling showdown as over twenty local restaurants bring their best chili recipes to the table, vying for the coveted People's Choice Award.
Nine of the area's favorite bands will take the stage to keep the heat rising, delivering non-stop entertainment across two vibrant venues throughout the day. Get ready to indulge in mouthwatering chili creations and soak up the electrifying atmosphere with incredible live music – all in one thrilling event!
Supporting the arts in the Adirondacks.
This event isn't just a ton of fun; the proceeds from Bands N' Beans benefit the Lake George Arts Project's free and open-to-all music and art programs, such as the year-round Courthouse Gallery exhibitions, Summer Concert Series, and the fan-favorite Jazz at the Lake, three-day festival.
A stellar line-up of local musical talent.
The current roster of musical acts for Bands N’ Beans includes some of the most popular acts in the Lake George, Saratoga, and Capital District regions. They include:
The Switch
Stony Creek Band
Dirt Cheap
ILL Funk Ensemble
Ten Most Wanted
Seth Warden
Keanen Stark and Orion Kribs
Steve Candlin
Little Medicine with Rick Bolton, Pat Perkinson, Tim Wechgelaer, & Jeff Walton
Get your tickets online now.
Tickets are available online now. Purchase online by April 12 and get the Early Bird rate ($25), or purchase day of the event at the door for $30.
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