Celebrate the Holiday Weekend With These 10 Fun Events in the 'Dacks

Check out festivals, music, and more as you celebrate Labor Day weekend in the Adirondacks!

two men eating meat at the bbq festival

I Love BBQ and Music Festival 2022

September 2-4

Calling all BBQ lovers: the I Love Barbecue & Music Festival will return to the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid this weekend! The festival includes over 40 professional barbecue teams competing for the title of ‘Grand Champion,’ food demonstrations and tastings, live music, activities for children, and professional wrestling and BMX shows.

5th Annual Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival

September 2-4

Camp, ride, and celebrate alongside other mountain biking fanatics at the 5th annual Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival. This 3-day celebration features on-site camping, live music, local food & beer, group rides for all abilities, shuttles, a kids MTB race, and 25+ miles of beautiful Adirondack-style single track riding.

The event is a major fundraiser for the Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA) and proceeds support the trails!

Labor Day Celebration in Port Henry

September 3-5

The 133rd annual Labor Day celebration in Port Henry will feature two parades, fireworks on Saturday and Sunday, a Maker’s Market with vendors, artists, and creators, and more! Celebrate the end of summer in style during this fun festival.

3rd Annual Meat. Beer. Music.

September 3

This weekend event marks the third end of summer blowout at the Long View Lodge in Long Lake! Beer, bands, and BBQ will be available all day during this family-friendly event. Don’t forget your blanket or lawn chair! Meat. Beer. Music. will take place rain or shine.

40th Annual Olympic Car Show

September 4

car show at the lake placid oval — Photo Credit: Lake Placid Ski Club

From 12-4 PM, check out the Olympic Car Show at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval in Lake Placid. Awards will be announced at 4 PM! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to see some rare vehicles.