Adirondack Mountains New York
Lake George 2007 Regional Events

JUNE

June 16
Bass Season Opens
Bass season runs through Nov. 30. Verify regulations on ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams. 518-897-1200  More info

June 23-24
Summer Fest
Music, food, crafts, boats and more. Shepard Park
Canada St, Lake George Village (518) 668-2688 Free Admission

Free Fishing Days - throughout New York State
Anyone can fish in New York waters, no license required. Verify regulations on ponds, lake, streams & rivers NYSDEC

June 24
X-TERRA Triathlon - Off-Road
Enjoy a great course with spectacular scenery. Great prizes. Post race BBQ with complimentary beer included with entry. (518) 251-2150 10:30 am, Garnet Hill Lodge, North River

June 29- Sept 1
Painted Pony Ranch Championship Rodeo June 29th: Regular season starts. BBQ 6-8, Rodeo 8pm. Wed, Fri, Sat nights until Sept. 1 2007. As the sun begins to set behind the Adirondack Mountains, that's when things heat up at the Painted Pony Rodeo. Your evening begins at 6:00 P.M. with the Painted Pony's world famous Texas Style BBQ. After the BBQ, mosey on over to the oldest continuous weekly rodeo started in 1953 by Don "Wild Horse" Baxter. In the rodeo arena, capture the excitement of bareback, saddle bronc, and bull riding. Hold on to your cowboy hats during the team roping, calf roping, and steer wrestling, and as the ladies race against the clock in the barrel racing contest. Call (518) 696-2421 for more info or press link Painted Pony

June 30- July 1
Grand Encampment of the French and Indian War 800 re-enactors depicting French, Canadian, British, Provincial, and Native American forces come together on the site of the Battle of Carillon. Military camps, drills, special programs, civilian life, sutlers (vendors), demonstrations. Battles each day at 2:00 PM. (Included with regular admission to Fort Ticonderoga $12 adults, $10.80 seniors, $6 children ages 7-12, children under 7 free.)
Fort Ticonderoga, 30 Fort Rd, PO Box 390, Ticonderoga, 12883
www.fort-ticonderoga.org; (518) 585-2821 For more about this year's events, go to French and Indian War Commemoration

Marathon Swim on Lake George - A 41k Open Water Swim Marathon will begin at Shepard's Park in Lake George Village and Hague. World-class professional international swimmers will compete for cash prizes. Age group (amateur) swimmers will also be invited to compete in various mini-marathons in Lake George Village, Bolton Landing and Hague. The distances for these shorter races will range from 1/2k to 6k.
Click for information!

Throughout July and August

Fireworks - Every Thursday night starting July 12th 9:30 pm Lake George Village.

Magical Musical Mondays - Every Monday Night-7-9:30 PM-Live music, intermission acts, Bounce Houses (nominal fee), face painters, balloon art - Lake George Village, Shepard Park

Third Thursday Downtown Glens Falls Art Walk - Artist receptions are held at various locations in downtown Glens Falls on the third Thursday of each month, 5-8 PM ~ check out some local art & meet the artists who create it ~ for more info, go to www.third-thursday.org

Lake Talks - Every Tuesday night - 7:30 PM - Lake George Association, Rt. 9N, Lake George

Street Entertainment in Blais Park - Beach Rd., Lake George Village - Thursday thru Sunday.

Street Dance at the Bandstand - Warrensburg. Every Wednesday night - 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Call Town Hall for performers. (518) 623-4561

Bolton Landing Roger's Rock Memorial Park Concerts:
July 10 - Stony Creek Band (country, rock & blues) - bring your blanket or chair! - 7:15 PM - Free
July 17 - Bobby Dick & The Sundowners - bring your blanket & chair! - 7:15 PM - Free
July 24 - TBA - bring your blanket & chair! - 7:15 PM - Free
July 31 - Matt Finley & Rio Jazz Concert - bring your blanket & chair! - 7:15 PM - Free

Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum Bolton Landing. Click for information!

Free Community Concerts - Every Tuesday night - 7 PM - Lake Luzerne Pavilion, Lake Luzerne

Lake George Band Concerts - Various bands and music - Every Wednesday night - 8 PM - Shepard Park, Lake George Village

Glens Falls City Band Concerts - Every Tuesday night - 7:30 PM - Shepard Park, Lake George Village

Farmer's Markets:
July 2,9,16,23&30 - Elks Lodge #81, Cronin Rd., Queensbury ~ 3-6 PM
July 3,10,17,24&31 - Glens Falls Civic Center, Glen St., Glens Falls ~ 11 AM-2 PM
June - October - Every Friday. Warrensburg Mills Historic District, Warrensburg ~ 3-6 PM
July 7,14,21&28 - South Street Pavilion, Glens Falls ~ 8 AM-12 PM
July 7,14,21&28 - Diamond Point Community Church, Lake Shore Dr., Diamond Point ~ 10 AM-4 PM

"Moonlight Tubing"-Guided Adventure - Tubby Tubes Co., Lake Luzerne - Including shuttle & instructions - 7:30 PM - Reservations (518) 696-5454 July 7, 14, 21 & 28

JULY

July 1
Adirondack Distance Run Ten mile run from downtown Bolton Landing. Sponsored by Adirondack Runners Club.
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First Day of Ice at the Lake George Forum - Summer skating season and bumper cars on ice begins

Independence Day Celebrations

July 3
Summer Jam 2007 - Food, bands, fireworks! At East Field Ball Park, 175 Dix Ave., Glens Falls. ~ Under 12 MUST be accompanied by parent or guardian ~ 6:30 PM, gates open at 4 PM Click for information!

Stony Creek Music in the Park - Recreation Field, Stony Creek Town Park. Music by Randy Rollman. 7:00 pm

July 4
Battle At West Mountain - 5 bands- Hytyde, Joemama, Byrds of Prey, The Beds & Cloning Cooper. Compete to see who opens for AprilWine, Sept 2nd in Bloomingdale N.Y. Kids Inflatable Village, fireworks, vendors, BBQ, special guest for the kids YOGI BEAR. $10 general admission. Children 16 and under admitted FREE. Rain or Shine! West Mountain Ski Center. For more info log onto www.events-sound.com

Fort Ticonderoga - Celebrate Independence Day at the site of America's first victory of the American Revolution. Readings of the Declaration of Independence throughout the day. Click for information!

Bolton Landing - Roger's Memorial Park Fireworks, professional DJ, balloon twister, raffle baskets (2-$1000.00 baskets). Glow Jewelry available to help support the Fireworks Fund.

Queensbury - Olde Time Picnic at the Warren County Historical Society, 195 Sunnyside Rd., Queensbury. Join in an old-times Independence Day picnic buffet. Re-enactors, music and children's activities. 12:00 pm

Lake George - Enjoy a concert in Shepard Park at 8:00 pm and fireworks over-the-lake at 9:30 pm. Click for information!

Glens Falls - Summer Pops Concert. Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra performing light classics & popular music for all ages.

July 7 & 8
24th Annual Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Festival
Main St., Warrensburg. 9 AM-5 PM Free Admission. Handmade items by local & regional crafters & artisans. Includes Adirondack-style items.  Refreshments.  (518) 623-2161

Bolton Landing Emergency Squad Arts & Crafts Festival - Town Hall, Main St., Bolton Landing - 10 AM-4 PM

July 12
Summer Pops Concert & Fireworks - Shepard Park, Lake George Village ~ Glens Falls Symphony light classical with fireworks ~ 8 PM ~ FREE

July 14-15
Lake George Wakeboard Expo - Beach Rd., Lake George Village ~ Hang out & learn! - www.lcbr.com

July 19
Third Thursday Downtown Glens Falls Art Walk - Artist receptions are held at various locations in downtown Glens Falls on the third Thursday of each month, 5-8 PM ~ check out some local art & meet the artists who create it ~ for more info, go to www.third-thursday.org

July 21
Riverview Arts & Crafts Festival - Park Pavilion, Rt. 9N, Lake Luzerne 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Handmade items by local & regional crafters & artisans, book sale, refreshments. admission is FREE

July 20-22
Lake George Community Band Festival - Shepard Park, Lake George Village - 15 Community bands from the northeastern states perform individually & together - fireworks Sat. night - Fri. 7 PM; Sat. & Sun. 11 AM

Gigantic Book Sale - Bolton Free Library, Bolton Landing - Help support our library! Fri. & Sat. 9 AM-8 PM; Sun. 9 AM-3 PM

July 25
Harp & Hammered Dulcimer Concert - Hillview Free Library, Diamond Point ~ Martha Gallagher & Sue Grimm ~ 8 PM ~ Free

July 27-28
Smokeaters Jamboree - Recreation Field, Warrensburg - To benefit Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company. Rides, games of chance - Auction Fri. 6 PM; Sat. 5 PM BBQ, Burners UK; Fireworks Sat. at dusk (518) 623-9598

AUGUST

August 2
Ft. William Henry Conference Center, Canada St., Lake George ~ 7 PM ~ Red Hawk (Wes Dikeman) is a member of the Abenaki Tribe, interpreter at Fort William Henry and an historian specializing in Native American involvement in 18th Century America.

August 3-5
Stony Creek Mountain Festival - Green Mountain Recreational Park, Stony Creek - Square dance, town-wide garage sale, scavenger hunt, crafters, car show, street hop with the Lustre Kings, music, food, games - Fri. 6:30 pm; Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.

August 4-5
4 on 4 - Annual Beach Volleyball Challenge - Benefits 'Prospect Child & Family Center', Queensbury. Lots of fun in the sun. Women's, men's and co-ed divisions for all levels of play. Prizes; registration fee required (8 AM). Million Dollar Beach, Lake George. Call Development Dept. (518) 798-0170. Volleyball Registration Form

35th Annual Hague Arts Fair - Community Center, Route 8, Hague ~ Handcrafted items ~ Sat. 10 AM-4 PM; Sun. 10 AM-3 PM ~ FREE.  For more information call Hague/Ticonderoga Community Center 518-543-8841

Fife & Drum Corps Muster - Fort Ticonderoga - The forts Fife & Drum Corps hosts this annual muster featuring corps from around the northeast.

Aug 16-21
32nd Annual Lake George Family Festival & Lake George Village Arts & Crafts Festival including games, music and food. Sponsored by Lake George Vol. Fire Dept. Shepard Park, Lake George 668-5083

August 19-21
Adirondack Living Show - Lake George Forum, 2200 Route 9, Lake George Celebration of camps, Adirondack art and rustic living. 668-2200 www.lakegeorgeforum.com

August 21-28
Washington County Fair - Rte 29, Greenwich 692-2464 More info

August 27
Travers Race - Saratoga Raceway More info

32nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Beach Road Village Docks-Lake George Village

SEPTEMBER

September 1-2
Arts & Crafts Show - Bolton Landing

September 1-3
1000 Acres Ranch Resort Labor Day Rodeo - 1000 Acres Ranch Resort, Rt. 418, Stony Creek - World class roping events including calf roping, team roping & barrel racing - 10 AM

September 5
Saratoga Race Track-Last Day-Saratoga Springs

September 7-9
Adirondack Nationals Car Show - Fort William Henry, 48 Canada St, Lake George, Fri & Sat 7am-5pm; Sun 7-12pm, 392-9011. All kinds of cars! Fireworks Sat. night 10 PM

Adirondack Vette Fest - Roaring Brook Ranch Resort, Rt. 9N South, Lake George - Cars of all kinds - 10 AM-4 PM - The show is open for viewing by the public & all corvette owners are welcome. Link

September 10-11
Revolutionary War Encampment - Reenactors portraying British, German, Continental & Native American forces, depict the war for (and against) independence - Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga

September 10
Fireworks - Lake George Village - 10 PM - Sponsored by Albany Rods & Kustoms Car Club

September 10-15
Lake George Area Restaurant Week- Area participating restaurants offering three-course selection menus for fixed price $17.57 to commemorate anniversary year (1757) of Siege of Fort William Henry.

September 14-16
250th Anniversary of the French & Indian War Commemoration - Battlefield Park, Beach Rd., Lake George - Includes re-enactors, time period settlers will sell wears, demonstrations of camp life & events that happened will be going on all day.

September 15-16
Lake George Jazz Weekend - Shepard Park, Lake George Village - 1 PM-6 PM - Sat.-Adela Dalto, Rashied Ali Quintet, Dave Samuels & Caribbean Jazz Project; Sun.-Bob Devos & Eric Alexander, Dafnis Prieto, Oliver Lake Ensemble

September 20-23
35th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival - Hundreds of balloons, family fun, entertainment, food, music, Moonglow and more. Different locations for events including Crandall Park-Glens Falls, Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport-Queensbury and Battlefield Park-Lake George 761-6366 More info

September 22
Moonglow - Tethered hot air balloon light show set to music followed by fireworks over Lake George. Dusk-Battlefield Park 761-6366

Colors of Fall Craft & Food Festival - Crandall Park, Glens Falls - 10 AM-4 PM

September 22-23
Lakeside Craft Festival - Beach Rd., Lake George Village

September 28-29
International Antique & Classic Boat Show - Village Docks, Beach Rd., Lake George Village

September 29-30
5th Annual Lake George Blues Blast - Shepard Park --Rain-Site: Simple Simon's at Shepard's Cove-, Lake George Village - 12 PM - Appearing: Ernie Williams Band, Deja Vue, The Maynard Brothers, Phil Petroff & the Natural Fact, The George Boone Band, The Foy Brothers, The Gary Brooks Band & others

World's Largest Garage Sale in Warrensburg - Over 200 dealers. Antiques, arts & crafts, new goods and tons of bargains! From hats to hula hoops, you'll find it here. Individual tag sales on lawns and garages town-wide and beyond. Food, music and fun! Free admission. More info

OCTOBER

October 6-7
10th Annual Townwide Garage Sale - Bolton Landing

October 6-28
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival - Townwide, Warrensburg - Special events held each weekend throughout the month, including graveyard walks, parade & more.

October 12-13
Lake George Brewers Oktoberfest - Lake George

NOVEMBER

November 9-10
17th Annual Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo - Glens Falls Civic Center 798-0366 More Info & Ticketmaster

November 23-25
North Country Festival of Trees - Theme Oriented Christmas Tree Displays, Entertainment, Children's Wonderland, Crafts, Holiday Boutique - Six Flags Great Escape Lodge, Queensbury

November 24
"Light Up the Village" - Watch the Village come to life with the lights of the season - Caroling and a visit from Santa - Shepard Park, Lake George Village - 5 PM

DECEMBER

December 1-2
Christmas in Warrensburg - Downtown, Warrensburg - Candlelight House Tour, caroling, storytelling, tree lighting, craft fair & demonstrations, church bazaars, luncheons, concerts

"A Holiday Weekend in Bolton Landing" - Holiday shoppers will be able to shop, dine & stroll the Town of Bolton Landing, during this special weekend. There will be restaurant specials, shops will be serving holiday refreshments, hayrides, entertainment and more - www.boltonchamber.com

December 31
New Year's Eve Dinner & Party Cruise - Lac du St. Sacrement, Lake George Steamboat Co., Beach Road, Lake George - 518-668-5777 for reservations

YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

MUSEUMS
Round The Bend
and Adirondack Museum
HISTORIC SITES
Historic Lakes
Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center
Year-round, interactive environmental facility. Contact them at Up Yonda Farm

To see all the Warren County Adirondack Region Events & Activities or to order a brochure, go to Visit Lake George

For more Seasonal Events and Activities, go to
The Lake George Area
For information about Vermont attractions, go to
Vermont Attractions Assoc.

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE:
LAKE GEORGE (518) 668-5755; LAKE PLACID VISITORS CENTER (800) 447-5224; GORE MTN. AREA (518) 251-2612; WARRENSBURG (518) 623-2161; BOLTON LANDING (518) 644-3831
 

DISTANCE from Green Mansions

Warrensburg - 10 minutes
Lake George Village - 15 minutes
Brant Lake - 15 minutes
North Creek - 20 minutes
Bolton Landing - 20 minutes
Glens Falls - 30 minutes
Lake Placid & Saranac Lake, NY - 60-90 minutes
Old Forge, NY - 120 minutes
Beyond - a little more time