06/19/2026
Announcing this year's schedule of incredible talent under the Taste NY Culinary & Cocktail Tent!
Chefs & mixologists will put on exciting demonstrations and competitions with the help of products donated from our generous vendors ✨
Chefs Journey, Kathleen, & Carl will go head-to-head in Iron Chef-style competitions. Local foodies and social media influencers will judge the dishes and ultimately choose a winner to be awarded on Sunday. Plus, catch mixologists Kelli, Emily, & James compete on Sunday.
During the weekend, attendees will also enjoy demonstrations from Chef Sakari Smithwick, Chef Jonathan Bardzik, Chef Amy Riolo, & Mixaritas! Chef Vincent Tropepe from the Hospitality Mental Wellness Initiative USA will be a guest speaker on Saturday afternoon.
Mixaritas - Mobile Bartending Services
Chef Jonathan Bardzik
Chef Journey Kerchner (Downtown Social)
Kathleen Pigliavento (dannypigs, Capital Sweat Productions)
Chef Sakari Smithwick
Chef Amy Riolo
Chef Vincent Tropepe
Chef Carl Weiner of Sans Souci of Cleverdale
James Humphreys of The Bourbon Room & Everett Bar Solutions
Visit adkwinefest.com/about/culinary to learn more about the tent and its happenings!
The festival is generously presented by Adirondack Winery in partnership with Lake George Area, Town of Lake George Municipal, & Village of Lake George