NEWSLETTER
Lake George, NY –The most anticipated winter tradition in Upstate New York is back for its 32nd year. Bands & Beans, the legendary day-long festival of live music and chili-tasting excellence, returns to heat up the season on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center.
The Bands: Two Stages, Nine Bands
This year’s event features a continuous, high-energy lineup of the region’s premier musical acts. From rockabilly and funk to soulful acoustic sets, nine bands will be performing on two stages and will keep the dance floor packed for five straight hours.
The Ballroom Stage
2:00 PM – The Stony Creek Band
3:00 PM – Big Fez & The Surfmatics
4:00 PM – E.B. Jeb
5:00 PM – The Ill Funk Ensemble
6:00 PM – Harmony Rocks
The Acoustic Room
1:30 PM – Northern Borne
2:30 PM – Mark & Jill
3:30 PM – Shine On
4:30 PM – Dirt Cheap
The Beans: 25 of Your Favorites
The heart of Bands & Beans is the fierce (but friendly) chili cook-off, where 25 of your favorite local restaurants go head-to-head for the coveted People’s Choice Award. This year’s chili lineup includes Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Bandstand Brew Works, Bean's Country Store, Caffe Vero, Charlie's Bar & Grill, Double H Ranch, Downtown City Tavern, Fort William Henry, George Henry's, Jamo's Pub, Lake George Beach Club, Mama Riso's, RockHill Bakehouse, Sans Souci, SouthPaw Bistro, The Barnsider, The Erlowest, The Lagoon, The Lakeside, The Log Jam, The Score, Timber & Thyme, TR's at Holiday Inn, Tres Mijas, Uncle Mario's Garage, and Vested Veteran Grill.
Details
Where: Fort William Henry Hotel Conference Center, Lake George, NY
When: Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)
Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. Discounted advance ticket sales end at midnight on Saturday, March 28. Your ticket unlocks five hours of live music from 9 bands and chili from 25 local restaurants. It’s the best deal in town! For tickets and more information, visit the Lake George Arts Project website: www. lakegeorgearts.org
The 32nd Annual Bands & Beans is sponsored by Rock Hill Bakehouse, Cottrell and McCullough Dental, Better Than New Painting, High Peaks Event Production, and Fort William Henry Hotel. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Lake George Arts Project, supporting their year-round fine-art exhibitions, the Summer Concert Series in Shepard Park, and the world-renowned Jazz at the Lake festival.
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