New Shepard Park Amphitheater Opens in Lake George

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the rebuilt Shepard Park Amphitheater in Lake George. The historic venue was destroyed by fire in 2024. The $5.4 million replacement was funded with $2.5 million from the state Downtown Revitalization Initiative and $2.9 million secured by the state Assembly. The venue will host concerts and community events.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the rebuilt Shepard Park Amphitheater in Lake George. The historic venue was destroyed by fire in 2024. The $5.4 million replacement was funded with $2.5 million from the state Downtown Revitalization Initiative and $2.9 million secured by the state Assembly. The venue will host concerts and community events.

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