What’s happening in the Adirondacks this weekend? Winter festivals, art and history happenings, and some seriously sweet maple events.
Make the Most of the End of Winter
Friday, March 6 to Saturday, March 7
Snowmobilers will want to head to Old Forge this weekend to be the first in line to preview the next year’s lines of snowmobiles, sleds, and gear.
Read more on snowmobiling in the Adirondacks (including guided tours) >>
Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Saturday, March 7 to Sunday, March 8
This is the 28th year of this ice fishing derby on Schroon Lake. This year they’ve added a fish and fry dinner on Saturday evening.
Sunday, March 8
Check out the USASA Rail Jam at Gore Mountain for an action-packed day of competition.
Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival
Saturday, March 7
Celebrate winter coming to an end in Ticonderoga with a variety of events happening all day Saturday.
Explore Local History & Art
Fort Fever Series: Discovering Women
Sunday, March 8
Fort Ticonderoga shines the spotlight on women at this event on Sunday, where they’ll be looking at objects owned and used by famous and unknown women.
Friday, March 6 to Saturday, March 7
Enjoy live music, a film screening, workshops, and more at the ADK Global Arts Festival at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts.
NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery Presents Rachel Lamb’s Revealing Visions
Friday, March 6
NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery in Saranac Lake hosts woodcarver Rachel Lamb for a guest show and artist’s reception.
Find Flavorful Food & Maple Events
Maple Festival & Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 8
Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing hosts this maple festival with fresh flapjacks, a tour of the sugarhouse, and samples to take home.
Maple Weekends at Valley Road Maple Farm
Saturday, March 7 to Sunday, March 8
Maple Weekends and Thurman Maple Days are starting! Check out a pancake breakfast and more at Valley Road Maple Farm in Thurman.
Sunday, March 8
Garnet Hill Lodge in North River is getting in on the maple fun starting this Sunday. If you want to combine skiing with your maple adventures, this is the event for you!
Saturday, March 7
Three local restaurant chefs will be at the Plattsburgh City Gym with delicious samples, recipe ideas, CSA signups, and more.
Find out more about Thurman maple days >>
Discover more about maple sugaring and events in the Adirondacks >>
Looking ahead to next week:
St. Patrick’s Day in Old Forge
Friday, March 13
St. Patrick’s Day fun is just around the corner! Break out the corned beef and cabbage recipes and plan to attend area events.
