1of100Buy PhotoJeff Nellis of Cohoes arrives to participate in his 15th Americade, the annual motorcycle rally that draws thousands of riders to the village surrounding Adirondack Mountains, on Monday, June 3, 2019, in Lake George, N.Y. The annual event runs through Saturday. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less2of100Buy PhotoBikers assemble in Lake George Village for the start of Americade, the annual motorcycle rally that draws thousands of riders to the village surrounding Adirondack Mountains, on Monday, June 3, 2019, on in Lake George, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less3of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles are parked in the registration area for Americade, the annual motorcycle rally that draws thousands of riders to the village surrounding Adirondack Mountains, on Monday, June 3, 2019, at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in Lake George, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less4of100
Were you Seen at Americade in Lake George on June 7, 2018?
Hannah Lux PhotographyShow MoreShow Less5of100Buy PhotoTake a look back at Americade at Lake George over the years by clicking through the photos in this slideshow.Tom Brenner/Times UnionShow MoreShow Less6of100Times Union staff photo by John Carl D’Annibale
Conrad Marzano of Orange, NJ, looks over a Depression Era Harley Davidson “knuckle head” parked on Canada St., as motorcyclists pour into Lake George Village Thursday afternoon June 8, 2006, for annual Americade weekend.
John Carl D’Annibale/DGShow MoreShow Less7of100Paul Teutul Sr., left, and his son Paul, Jr. right, of the “American Chopper” television show pose for pictures and sign autographs at the Bolton Landing Veterans Memorial Park in Bolton Landing, NY Thursday June 10, 2004. PHILIP KAMRASSS/DGShow MoreShow Less8of100Ethan Beebe of North Granville, 3, gets an autograph from Paul Teutul Sr., left, and his son Paul, Jr. right, of the “American Chopper” television show at the Bolton Landing Veterans Memorial Park in Bolton Landing, NY Thursday June 10, 2004. PHILIP KAMRASSS/DGShow MoreShow Less9of100A motorcycle built to honor the NYFD firefighters who died on September 11, 2001,is on display along with other bikes built on the “American Chopper” television show, at the Bolton Landing Veterans Memorial Park in Bolton Landing, NY Thursday June 10, 2004. PHILIP KAMRASSS/DGShow MoreShow Less10of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y.Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less11of100A motorcycle built to honor the NYFD firefighters who died on September 11, 2001 is on display along with other custom bikes built on the “American Chopper” television show, at the Bolton Landing Veterans Memorial Park in Bolton Landing, NY Thursday June 10, 2004. PHILIP KAMRASSS/DGShow MoreShow Less12of100Times Union staff photo by John Carl D’Annibale: A motorcyclist rides along Canada Street in Lake George Village, Thursday during the 25th annual Americade Rally morning June 7, 2007. Hodges has been riding for 12 years and this is her 6 time at Americade. John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less13of100The flash of chrome and the roar of engines mark the return of the annual Americade on June 5, 2008, as thousands of motorcyclists, including this group heading up Canada Street, pour into Lake George Village. John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less14of100Times Union staff photo by John Carl D’Annibale
A Warren County Sheriff’s car shares Canada Street with motorcyclists in Lake George Village Thursday afternoon June 8, 2006, for annual Americade weekend.
John Carl D’Annibale/DGShow MoreShow Less15of100Bikers from the Finger Lakes region watch the bikes roll in on Canada street Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in Lake George, NY. From left are Marvin McIntosh, Lawrence Bailey, Volker Schmitt, Dan Buczek, and Rod Golding.KATE PENN/DGShow MoreShow Less16of100Buy PhotoA motorcyclist gives the thumbs up while riding along Canada Street Friday, June 6, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y., during the Americade motorcycle rally. Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less17of100Nick Ivanoff, at right, of Seymour,Conn., receives a ticket for loud exhaust pipes on his Harley Davidson Sportster from Warren Co. Sheriff’s deputy Pete DiFiore on Canada Street as the annual Americade brings thousands of motorcyclists into Lake George Village Thursday June 5, 2008. DiFiore was also riding a Harley Davidson.John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less18of100Biker Larry Megan of Poestenkill rides past the “Minne-ha-ha” on Beach Road in Lake George during the annual Americade rally Tuesday June 7, 2011. John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less19of100Motorcyclists crowd a Beach Road parking lot in Lake George during the annual Americade rally Tuesday June 7, 2011.John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less20of100Bikers turn onto Canada Street at the start of the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. Philip KamrassShow MoreShow Less21of100Buy PhotoBikers cruise Canada Street in Lake George Village for the annual Americade Tuesday June 8, 2010. Show MoreShow Less22of100Buy PhotoAmericade riders make their way through Lake George on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. Americade is the worldaTMs largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally. Show MoreShow Less23of100Buy PhotoBobbi and David Reeves of Peru, NY walk past motorcycles parked in Lake George Battlefield State Park for the start of the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. The parking donations for the parking lot were to benefit the Prospect Child and Family Center, of Queensbury. Show MoreShow Less24of100Buy PhotoThe Circus Una all women’s group performs their motorcycle tightrope act during the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less25of100Buy PhotoThe Circus Una all women’s group performs their motorcycle tightrope act during the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less26of100Buy PhotoThe Circus Una all women’s group performs their motorcycle tightrope act during the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less27of100Buy PhotoBikers make their way along Canada Street as they arrive in the village for the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. Show MoreShow Less28of100Buy PhotoMotorcyclist Michelle Gonsalves of South Paris, Maine fill tucks her 6-month-old puppy “Sacha” into a pet carrier on back of her Harley Davidson on Beach Road in Lake George during the annual Americade rally Tuesday June 7, 2011. Show MoreShow Less29of100Buy PhotoFrank “Rowdy” Shaw and his wife Barbara Shaw of Crown Point aboard Frank’s 1971 Harley Davidson FLH on Canada Street in Lake George Village during the annual Americade Tuesday June 8, 2010. Show MoreShow Less30of100Buy PhotoDarrel Palmer,left, rides passenger on his daughter’s, Kathy Paradise’s, Valkyrie motorcycle as they cruise along Canada Street during Americade weekend in Lake George Friday morning June 5, 2009. Show MoreShow Less31of100Buy PhotoKen Cross of Baltimore, Md., who’s been coming to Americade for 10 years, is reflected in his BMW side mirror as he goes for a ride during Americade on Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Lake George Village, N.Y. Show MoreShow Less32of100Buy PhotoPoochie, a teacup Yorkshire terrier, is ready to ride with owner Irving “Blaze” DeShields of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. during Americade on Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Lake George Village, N.Y. Show MoreShow Less33of100Buy PhotoA detail view of a Harley Davidson owned by Bob Fuller of Auburn, Mass. Saturday, June 7, 2003, during Americade in Lake George Village, N.Y. Show MoreShow Less34of100Buy PhotoClive Williams from North Virgina wears a helmet with a mic for comunication with passengeers on his motorcycle during Americade 2001 in Lake George , N.Y. Wednesday June 6, 2001.Show MoreShow Less35of100Buy PhotoMike Oxenhorn, of Middleboro, MA, seen here in the Village of Lake George on Sunday June 3, 2001, has been coming to Lake George for the past 16 years for the Americade Motorcycle Rally. Show MoreShow Less36of100Buy PhotoOver 50,000 people were in attendance for the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Show MoreShow Less37of100Buy PhotoPatch McGillicutty rides his motorcycle in the Wall of Death stunt ring at the Americade motorcycle rally Friday, June 6, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. Americade draws over 100,000 people to the area annually. Show MoreShow Less38of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y.Show MoreShow Less39of100Buy PhotoRonald and Lynne Colby of East Hampton, Mass. watch the passing traffic as motorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y. Show MoreShow Less40of100Buy PhotoAmericade riders, Jeannette Pittsley, 77, from East Freetown, MA, looks over a brochure for Lake George attractions as her husband, Louis Pittsley, 83, sits on a bench along Canada St. on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. The two have been coming to Americade for 27 years. Americade is the worldOs largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally.Show MoreShow Less41of100Buy PhotoThe tour boat Mohican heads out into Lake George as an Americade rider goes by on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y.Show MoreShow Less42of100Buy PhotoOver 50,000 people were in attendance for the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014.Tom Brenner/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less43of100Motorcyclists taking part in Americade.courtesy Visitlakegeorge.comShow MoreShow Less44of100Buy PhotoOver 50,000 people were in attendance for the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014.Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less45of100Buy PhotoOver 50,000 people were in attendance for the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014.Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less46of100Buy PhotoOver 50,000 people were in attendance for the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less47of100Buy PhotoA couple takes a nap on a bench after a long day during the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less48of100Buy PhotoAmy Grant test rides a new Harley Davidson motorcycle on a dynamometer platform outside the Harley Davidson tent during the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014.Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less49of100Buy PhotoPhil Berg rides with his dog, Beef, along Canada Street during the Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George, N.Y. on Friday, June 6, 2014.Tom BrennerShow MoreShow Less50of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y. Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less51of100Buy PhotoThe tour boat Mohican heads out into Lake George as an Americade rider goes by on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. Paul BuckowskiShow MoreShow Less52of100Buy
PhotoRonald and Lynne Colby of East Hampton, Massachusetts watch the passing traffic as motorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y.Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less53of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y.Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less54of100Buy PhotoAmericade riders, Jeannette Pittsley, 77, from East Freetown, Mass, looks over a brochure for Lake George attractions as her husband, Louis Pittsley, 83, sits on a bench along Canada St. on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. Paul BuckowskiShow MoreShow Less55of100Buy PhotoVendors begin the process of setting up for the start of Americade on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. Americade is the worldas largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)Paul BuckowskiShow MoreShow Less56of100Buy PhotoAmericade rider, Alan Sawn of Queensbury, sits on the edge of Lake George as he took in some sun on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. Paul BuckowskiShow MoreShow Less57of100Buy PhotoBikes are lined up along Beach Road as attendees start to arrive for the start of Americade on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y.Paul BuckowskiShow MoreShow Less58of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y.Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less59of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Am
ericade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y.Michael P. Farrell/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less60of100Buy PhotoMotorcycles fill the streets for the 2014 Americade on Thursday June 5, 2014 in Lake George, N.Y.Michael P. Farrell/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less61of100Motorcyclists pass each other on Beach Road, as bikers arrive in the village for the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. Philip KamrassShow MoreShow Less62of100Bikers make their way along Canada Street as they arrive in the village for the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. Philip KamrassShow MoreShow Less63of100Kevin Nash of New Paltz prepares to start riding his Harley Davidson Ultra Glide, from his parking spot on Beach Road, as bikers arrive in the village for the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY.Philip KamrassShow MoreShow Less64of100A helmet awaits its rider on Beach Road, as bikers arrive in the village for the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. Philip KamrassShow MoreShow Less65of100Motorcycles line up on Beach Road, as bikers arrive in the village for the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. Philip KamrassShow MoreShow Less66of100A motorcyclist and a biker makes their way along Canada Street as bikers arrive in the village for the annual Americade, on Tuesday June 5, 2012 in Lake George, NY. Philip KamrassShow MoreShow Less67of100Motorcycles fill Canada Street in Lake George for the annual Americade rally Tuesday June 7, 2011. John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less68of100Motorcycles fill Canada Street in Lake George for the annual Americade rally Tuesday June 7, 2011. John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less69of100Motorcycles fill Canada Street in Lake George for the annual Americade rally Tuesday June 7, 2011.John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less70of100Motorcycles fill Canada Street in Lake George for the annual Americade rally Tuesday June 7, 2011. John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less71of100Motorcycles cruise along Beach Road below Fort William Henry on Lake George during the annual Americade Tuesday June 8, 2010. John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less72of100Bikers cruise Canada Street in Lake George Village for the annual Americade on June 8, 2010. John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less73of100Americade in Lake George. Skip DicksteinShow MoreShow Less74of100Don Wilcox of Troy, left, and Steve Ray of Argyle enjoy some of the hardware June 10 at Americade in Lake George. Skip DicksteinShow MoreShow Less75of100Americade under way in Lake George. Skip DicksteinShow MoreShow Less76of100Victor John, right, of Lake George Hardware helps New Jersey bikers Gilly Six, left, and Bob Estelle work on Estelle’s chopper June 8 in Lake George Village during the annual Americade. (John Carl D’Annibale / Times Union)John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less77of100Bikers along Canada Street in Lake George Village on June 8 for the annual Americade. (John Carl D’Annibale / Times Union)John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less78of100Motorcycles crowd a parking lot June 8 along Beach Road on Lake George for the annual Americade. (John Carl D’Annibale / Times Union)John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less79of100Motorcycles crowd a parking lot June 8 along Beach Road on Lake George for the annual Americade.John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less80of100Jeannette Bittsley, left, and husband Louis Bittsley of Freetown, Mass., enjoy front-row seats to Americade from a sidewalk bench June 5, 2009, on Canada Street in Lake George. The Bittsleys rode into town on their Vulcan motorcycle. John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less81of100Motorcyclist Mike Blout of Bristol, NY, rides his much-modified 1999 Harley Police Special up Canada Street in Lake George Village during the annual Americade Tuesday June 8, 2010. John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less82of100Joe Ramirez, left, and his wife, Alex Leshkevich, of Kingston don’t mind the roar of motorcycles as they look out over Lake George Tuesday June 8, 2010. This is the second time the pair is celebrating their anniversary at Americade.John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less83of100Motorcycles cruise along Beach Road below Fort William Henry on Lake George during the annual Americade Tuesday June 8, 2010.John Carl D’AnnibaleShow MoreShow Less84of100Even in a town filled with custom choppers and high tech cafe racers, NYS Trooper Art Pittman’s Harley Davidson Police Special draws onlookers along Canada Street during Americade weekend in Lake George Friday morning June 5, 2009.John Carl D’Annibale/Times UnionShow MoreShow Less85of100Darrel Palmer,left, rides passenger on his daughter’s, Kathy Paradise’s, Valkyrie motorcycle as they cruise along Canada Street during Americade weekend in Lake George Friday morning June 5, 2009.John Carl D’Annibale/Times UnionShow MoreShow Less86of100The flash of chrome and the roar of engines mark the return of the annual Americade as thousands of motorcyclists, including this group heading up Canada Street, pour into Lake George Village Thursday June 5, 2008.John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less87of100The flash of chrome and the roar of engines mark the return of the annual Americade as thousands of motorcyclists, including this group heading up Canada Street, pour into Lake George Village Thursday June 5, 2008. John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less88of100Nate Baldwin of Rindge, N.H., photographs custom artwork on a three-wheeled motorcycle on Canada Street as the annual Americade brings thousands of motorcyclists into Lake George Village Thursday June 5, 2008. John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less89of10062-year-old Betsy McDermott, of Roanoke, VA, crosses Canada Street in front of a line of motorcycles as the annual Americade brings thousands of motorcyclists into Lake george Village Thursday June 5, 2008. An avid motorcyclist herself, McDermott arrived on the back of her husband’s Honda Goldwing and describes Americade as the “most amazing peaple experience ever.” John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less90of100Motorcyclists crowd Canada Street in Lake George Village, Thursday during the 25th annual Americade Rally morning June 7, 2007. John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less91of100Jo-Anne Hodges of St. Zotiqu, Quebec rides her 1450cc Harley Road King along Canada Street in Lake George Village, Thursday during the 25th annual Americade Rally morning June 7, 2007. Hodges has been riding for 12 years and this is her 6 time at Americade. John Carl D’Annibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less92of100
Motorcyclists cruise the shoreline of Lake George during Americade 2007 on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, in Lake George, N.Y.
CINDY SCHULTZ/DGShow MoreShow Less93of100A motorcyclists makes his way through the sea of parked bikes during Americade 2007 on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, in Lake George, N.Y. CINDY SCHULTZ/DGShow MoreShow Less94of100A Warren County Sheriff’s car shares Canada Street with motorcyclists in Lake George Village Thursday afternoon June 8, 2006, for annual Americade weekend.John Carl D’Annibale/DGShow MoreShow Less95of100Motorcyclists pour into Lake George Village Thursday afternoon June 8, 2006, for annual Americade weekend. John Carl D’Annibale/DGShow MoreShow Less96of100Motorcyclists drive in the pouring rain as they depart from the Lake George Forum during Americade on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in Lake George, N.Y. CINDY SCHULTZ/DGShow MoreShow Less97of100Mike Riley of Baker Built Air Wings installs air wings on a Honda Valkyrie during Americade on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in Lake George, N.Y.CINDY SCHULTZ/DGShow MoreShow Less98of100Greg and Nona Lavorgna of Roscoe, N.Y. ride their Harley Davidson into a demo area during Americade on Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Lake George Village, N.Y.CINDY SCHULTZ/DGShow MoreShow Less99of100Pedestrians cross Canada Street in Lake George, NY between motorcycle riding attendees of Americade Monday June 7, 2004.PHILIP KAMRASSS/DGShow MoreShow Less100of100Paul Epting of Colonie reclines on his 2001 Honda Shadow parked along Canada Street as he watches other attendees of Americade in Lake George, NY Monday June 7, 2004.PHILIP KAMRASSS/DGShow MoreShow Less
LAKE GEORGE — Americade, a weeklong motorcycle rally that has brought tens of thousands of enthusiasts to the village in June since 1983, will be held in late September this year in a nod to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Officially called the Americade Motorcycle Touring Rally, it is scheduled for Sept. 21 to 25, according to Christian Dutcher, Americade’s director.
“We want to make 100 percent sure that a 2021 Americade will happen, but we’re not confident an event of this size will be permissible in June,” Dutcher said in a statement. “Moving it to September gives us a very high likelihood of it happening.”
Finding an alternate date to Americade 2021 was challenging because it requires multiple venues to be available, and the event should not conflict another national motorcycle event, Dutcher said. The September dates were the only time that would allow for an Americade 2021, he said.
“I feared we may have had to cancel until Americade 2022, but miraculously we are able to slide it into September,” he said, adding, “A September date will allow participants to see the beauty of the Adirondacks at the peak of fall foliage and not overlap with annual family vacations that dominate Lake George from late June through Labor Day.”
Last’s year’s Americade was postponed to July before being canceled.
