Raquette Lake Winter Carnival

The Raquette Lake Winter Carnival will kick on Saturday, February 17th with youth activities start at 11am. Games will include a sack race, sledding, tire obstacle, balloon chase, and tug-of-war.  At noon there will be a Ladies Frying Pan Toss with cash prizes of $75, $50, $25. The Team Ice Golf Competition will be held throughout the day for teams with cash prizes of $75, $50, $25.

Registration for events will take place at the Raquette Lake Library. Round out the day by warming up at the bonfire and the annual tug-o-war.

At 2 p.m., Magician Chris and Pete of Chris and Pete Amusements will perform in the Raquette Lake Library. The show is free.

Fireworks are slated for 7 p.m. Showcase will be weather dependent. Check www.facebook.com/raquettelake for schedule updates or last minute cancelations.

On Sunday, February 18th, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the Raquette Lake Ladies Auxiliary sponsor a $10 all you can eat Pancake Breakfast at the Raquette Lake Fire Hall.  

At noon on Sunday the Cross-Cut / Chainsaw competition will be held on the Raquette Lake Village Green. This long standing tradition is a not to be missed event featuring timed men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. 

Cookie donations are requested for Saturday, February 18th. Please drop off at the Raquette Lake Library.  As in years past, the Raquette Lake Library will be open for hot chocolate, cookies, and warmth all day on Saturday. Raquette Lake Events Coordinator Kat Forsell will be coordinating the events of the weekend.