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Bolton Landing Labor Day Celebration | September 6, 2024

  • Rogers Park 4922 Lake Shore Drive Bolton Landing, New York, 12814 United States (map)

Labor Day Fireworks Light Up Bolton Landing

Fireworks over Lake George at Bolton Landing.

Fireworks in Bolton Landing.

Bolton Landing will send summer off in suitably sparkling fashion when the Bolton Landing Labor Day Celebration returns to Rogers Park Pier on Sunday, September 6.

This free Lake George event pairs three hours of live music with an 8 pm fireworks display over the lake—an easygoing finale to Labor Day weekend in the southern Adirondacks.

The celebration runs from 5 – 8:30 pm, with live music from 5 – 8 pm. Then attention shifts from the stage to the sky as fireworks burst above Lake George, with the water providing its own shimmering encore.

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Labor Day weekend in Bolton Landing.

Bolton Landing knows how to make the most of late summer. Rogers Park sits directly along the Lake George shoreline, just steps from the restaurants, shops and galleries of the village, making the celebration easy to build into a full afternoon or evening.

Visitors can arrive early, browse downtown, grab dinner or something portable from a local restaurant, then wander toward the waterfront as the music begins. The celebration lists no official food component, so the village supplies the menu—from casual bites and ice cream to cocktails and dinner with a little more ceremony.

That combination is part of the event's appeal. No complicated schedules to master and no tickets to remember. Just music, a lakefront park and fireworks after sunset.

Live music at Rogers Park Pier.

Live music begins at 5 pm and continues until 8 pm, giving visitors three hours to settle in and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere.

Rogers Park is particularly well suited to this sort of Adirondack gathering. Boats move across the lake, the mountains rise beyond the shoreline, and September's slightly earlier sunset provides a reminder that summer is beginning to loosen its grip.

Families can make an evening of it, couples can pair the celebration with dinner in Bolton Landing, and weekend visitors staying elsewhere around Lake George have an excellent excuse for a scenic drive north.

Fireworks over Lake George.

At 8 pm, the evening's main event takes the sky.

Fireworks over Lake George have an advantage that inland displays can’t replicate: reflection. Bursts of color flash across the sky and shimmer across the dark water below, with the surrounding mountains creating a distinctly Adirondack backdrop.

It is a fitting finale for one of the last big weekends of summer—and considerably more memorable than sitting in Labor Day traffic wondering where August went.

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The fireworks are the headliner, but the hour before sunset may be the sweetest part of the evening. Arriving early gives you time to enjoy the music, watch the changing light over Lake George, and claim a comfortable viewing spot before the crowd builds.

ADK Taste recommendation.

Parking in central Bolton Landing can get tight during popular events. Visitors should arrive well before the 8 pm fireworks, park once and explore the village on foot. Bringing a blanket or portable chair will make the wait considerably more comfortable.

Labor Day Celebration details.

Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026

Time: 5 – 8:30 pm

Live music: 5 – 8 pm

Fireworks: 8 pm

Location: Rogers Park Pier, Bolton Landing, NY

Cost: Free

Organizer: Bolton Chamber of Commerce‍ ‍

Phone: 518-644-3831

Visitors should check the Bolton Chamber of Commerce's official website or Facebook page before heading out for any last-minute schedule, weather or event updates.

For travelers spending Labor Day weekend in Lake George, Bolton Landing or elsewhere in the southern Adirondacks, the celebration offers one more reason not to rush summer out the door.

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Rogers memorial park in Bolton Landing where Labor Day fireworks will take place.

Rogers Memorial Park.

FAQ.

When is the Bolton Landing Labor Day Celebration in 2026?‍ ‍

The celebration takes place Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 5 – 8:30 pm.

Where are the Bolton Landing Labor Day fireworks?‍ ‍

The celebration is held at Rogers Park Pier in Bolton Landing on Lake George.

What time are the fireworks in Bolton Landing?‍ ‍

Fireworks are scheduled for 8 pm.

Is the Bolton Landing Labor Day Celebration free?‍ ‍

Yes. Admission to the celebration is free.

Will there be live music?‍ ‍

Yes. Live music is scheduled from 5 – 8 pm.

What should visitors bring?‍ ‍

A blanket or portable chair is a good idea for enjoying the music and fireworks. Arriving early is also recommended because parking and prime viewing spots may fill as fireworks time approaches.


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