{"id":1235,"date":"2023-07-14T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2023\/2023\/07\/14\/wild-in-the-trees-music-and-skate-festival-in-lake-george-announces-initial-lineup\/"},"modified":"2023-07-14T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T16:30:00","slug":"wild-in-the-trees-music-and-skate-festival-in-lake-george-announces-initial-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2023\/2023\/07\/14\/wild-in-the-trees-music-and-skate-festival-in-lake-george-announces-initial-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival in Lake George Announces Initial Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The initial lineup for the 2023 Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival in Lake George has been announced by Mirth Films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking place October 7-8 at the Lake George Skate Plaza, this year’s lineup is set to feature Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band, FUNGKSHUI, Candy Ambulance, Victory Soul Orchestra, Hilltop<\/a>, Shu, Fine Grain, The Skunches and many more. The multi-talented Connor Dunn will also be hanging out for the weekend as the Artist at Large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first ever Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival took place October 1-2, 2022 hosting local acts and also included five different skateboarding events. On the grounds of the festival you can find some of the area’s best food and craft beer along with over 20 craft vendors located at the space. Wild in the Trees pays homage to efforts made in 2008 to raise money to build the Lake George Skate Plaza while embracing all the incredible musical talent regionally and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back in 2008, local skateboarders in Lake George, NY brought to the towns attention about the need to have a skate park. Through various town board meetings and the creation of a skateboarding committee put together by skaters, family members and community leaders, it was time to raise money to make the dream come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the early 2010\u2019s, local skateboarders held various fundraisers over the years including spaghetti dinners, coin drops, benefit concerts and much more. Between all the efforts locally along with a few grants, the skateboarders were able to raise nearly $100,000. By 2014, the park was designed with oversight from the local skaters. In 2015, ground was broken at the newly created Charles R. Wood Park and the dream was realized. The Lake George Skate Plaza attracts skateboarders from all across the Northeast and beyond each year giving kids a safe place to skateboard without getting in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wild in the Trees will also feature two days of skateboarding contests including\u00a0Best Trick, Spot-Based Jam, Game of Skate, High Ollie and much more. Skaters will have the chance of winning prizes from Seasons Skateshop and Corners Skateshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you thought Reubens were good, just wait until this year’s Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival!<\/p>\nFrank Cavone, owner of Mirth Films stated<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The headliner to this year’s Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival will be announced on August 15th. This year will also feature an official after party with Two Planets Away at The Lagoon in the heart of Lake George on October 7th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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