Bands 'n Beans

2012 Bands 'n Beans In Lake George NY

It's time for the 21st annual Bands 'n Beans at Roaring Brook Ranch in Lake George, NY on Sunday, March 4, 2012 from 2 pm to 7 pm!

Over 40 restaurants and individuals will compete in a chili cooking contest. Each of the 1000 or so expected attendees is able to vote for their favorite chili in both the restaurant and individual categories.

Bands 'n Beans has become the biggest party of the year in the north country, a sign of winter's end and the beginning of spring. With continuous music on two stages and tastes of the top local restaurants, it's no wonder this event can't be beat!

2012 Music Lineup Includes:

• Rich Ortiz & Friends
• Stony Creek Band
• Dirt Cheap
• Groove Therapy
• Chris Ballini
• Phil Camp
• Chris Carey 
• Tim Wechgelaer
• and more!

2012 Participating Restaurants:

• Basil & Wick's
• Barnsider
• Bean's Country Store
• Bella's Deli
• Bentley's
• Black Watch Steakhouse
• Blue Moose Tavern
• Caffe Vero
• Center Plate @ Gore Mt.
• Duffy's Tavern
• Dunham’s Bay Lodge
• The Garrison
• The Georgian
• Holiday Inn of Lake George
• Log Jam Restaurant
• Longhorn Restaurant
• Melba Mae's Riverview Inn
• Olde Log Inn
• Olde Post Grille
• Orange Cat Café
• O'Toole's Restaurant
• Pablo's Burrito Cantina
• Pete’s-ahh
• Pub on 9
• Raintree Restaurant
• Ranchero's Steakhouse and Cantina
• Samantha's Cafe
• T-Ray's Barbeque
• Vic's Tavern

See What To Expect Here!

Bands 'n Beans is a fun event for all. It represents the end of the long Lake George winter, and the beginning of spring in the North Country. Bands 'n Beans is a benefit for the Lake George Arts Project.