Did you know there’s a summer jamboree, two festivals, and much more going on in the Adirondacks this weekend?
1. Annual CAN-AM International Rugby Tournament
Friday, July 29 – Sunday, July 31
Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
The annual CAN-AM International Rugby Tournament is the largest of its kind in North America. Come watch as teams from all over descend on Lake Placid and Saranac Lake for three days of exciting and competitive rugby action.
Friday, July 29 – Saturday, July 30
Warrensburg
At the Warrensburg Recreation Field, the Smoke Eaters Jamboree is a two-day family friendly event featuring live music, clowns, carnival rides, and a fireworks display on Saturday night.
Saturday, July 30
Ticonderoga
The 8th annual StreetFest is taking place on July 30 in Historic Downtown Ticonderoga. The festival will include farmers markets and vendors, live entertainment, and kids activities. Best of all, it’s free!
4. 34th Annual Folk Craft Fair
Saturday, July 30
Willsboro
This year’s annual craft fair in Willsboro is expected to feature nearly 50 exhibitors selling locally made handcrafted items and other new products.
5. The Great Adirondack BBQ Festival
Saturday, July 30
Old Forge
If you like barbecues, then head over to Old Forge this Saturday for the Great Adirondack BBQ Festival! Cooks from all over are set to participate in the festival, and you get to spend the afternoon tasting great BBQ.
6. Adirondack Museum Benefit Gala
Saturday, July 30
Blue Mountain Lake
The Adirondack Museum’s Benefit Gala is one of the highlights of its summer season. The annual gala is designed to appeal to those who share the museum’s love for the Adirondacks, and it includes an elegant dinner, music, and auctions.
Sunday, July 31
Wilmington
The Ausable River Association will host this year’s Ride for the River cycling event in the Town of Wilmington. The scenic bike ride is also a fundraiser to help restore damaged portions of the Ausable River.
8. ADK presents: ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour 2016
Sunday, July 31
North Creek
The challenging ididaride! is a beautiful bike tour through the Adirondacks along a 75-mile loop. The ididaride! begins and ends at the Ski Bowl Park Pavilion in North Creek, where there will be an after party barbecue for the cyclists.
