Are you ready for another weekend of fun and entertainment in the Adirondack Park? This coming weekend is going to be jam packed with festive events, from Durant Days in Raquette Lake to the Ticonderoga Area Car Show. Find some that appeal to you, and plan your trip!
Attend an Adirondack Festival or Show
20th Annual Raquette Lake Durant Days & Boat Parade Weekend – Friday, August 3 – Sunday, August 5
It’s time for the annual Raquette Lake Durant Days and Boat Parade Weekend in the Western Adirondacks! This weekend of events will celebrate William West Durant, the inventor of the Great Camps style of architecture.
15th Annual Stony Creek Mountain Days Festival – Friday, August 3 – Sunday, August 5
The Stony Creek Mountain Days Festival is a three-day extravaganza in the community of Stony Creek. Stop by for live music at the town park, weekend vendors and displays, a scavenger hunt, lumberjack competitions, and more.
Wayne Stock XI – Friday, August 3 & Saturday, August 4
Join the North Country Hardship Fund as they host the annual Wayne Stock at the North Creek Ski Bowl! Bands and local musicians will perform at the venue on Friday from 6:00pm-11:00pm and Saturday from 12:00pm-11:00pm.
39th Annual Essex Day – Saturday, August 4
Get ready for the 39th Annual Essex Day on Saturday in downtown Essex. This town-wide celebration will feature a wide variety of events, such as exhibitors and shop displays, food, face painting, live music, and more.
2018 Adirondack Craft Beverage Festival – Saturday, August 4
Take a trip to Elfs Farm Winery & Cider House in Plattsburgh for the 2018 Adirondack Craft Beverage Festival! The gates will open at 1:00pm for VIP and 2:00pm for general admission.
26th Annual Ticonderoga Area Car Show – Sunday, August 5
Visit Ticonderoga’s Bicentennial Park on Sunday and check out the annual car show from 9:00am-4:00pm. The Ticonderoga Area Car Show will include food, vendors, music, raffles, and more activities. Admission is free for spectators.
Enjoy Fun Community Events
Annual Ice Cream Social – Friday, August 3
Do you love ice cream? If so, then head to Point Park in Old Forge for View Arts Center’s annual Ice Cream Social. Purchase a ceramic bowl and fill it up with tasty ice cream! This event will benefit the Rintrona Ceramics Studio.
Minerva Goes to the Dogs – Saturday, August 4
Bring your furry friend to Minerva for a dog-themed event on Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm. There will be canine demonstrations, contests, raffles, food, hikes/runs, and more at Minerva Beach.
“Heart of the Park” Craft Fair – Sunday, August 5
Explore an amazing craft fair this Sunday at the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion in Long Lake. The annual “Heart of the Park” Craft Fair will feature all kinds of products, artworks, special novelties, and more. Admission is $1.
