The Holidays May be Over But Festive & Fun Events are Not!
Get Ready for 2020 Winter Carnivals & Festivals in the Adirondacks
Winter is a magical time in the Adirondacks when communities come together to celebrate all that the region has to offer! Below, you'll find a list of the many winter carnivals and festivals that take place each winter. Most include competitions, games, food, fireworks, and family-friendly fun!
Be sure to double-check with each event's organizers before attending, as some of the happenings are weather-dependent.
Stay tuned for 2020 information as it becomes available! For an idea of what to expect, check out the 2019 data:
Long Lake Winter Carnival
When: Saturday, January 19, 2019
Where: Mt. Sabattis, Geiger Arena, Long Lake
Highlights: Cardboard box sled racing, snowmobile parade, ice sculptures
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
When: Friday, February 1 - Sunday, February 10, 2019
Where: Saranac Lake
Highlights: Ice Palace, traditional winter sports, gala parade, non-traditional activities
Old Forge Winter Carnival
When: Friday, February 8 - Sunday, February 10, 2019
Where: McCauley Mountain, Old Forge
Highlights: Daredevil jumpers, torchlight skiing, parade, coronation of King & Queen, fireworks
Lake George Winter Carnival
When: Weekends in February 2019
Where: Lake George Village
Highlights: Parade, outhouse races, ATV races, fireworks
SnoCade at Indian Lake
When: Friday, February 15 - Saturday, February 23, 2019
Where: Indian Lake
Highlights: Snowmobile tours and races, torch run, activities, fireworks
Krazy Downhill Derby
When: Saturday, February 23, 2019
Where: Dynamite Hill, Chestertown
Highlights: Prizes awarded for the fastest, most creative, and funniest sleds
Raquette Lake Winter Carnival
When: Saturday, February 16 & Sunday, February 17, 2019
Where: Raquette Lake
Highlights: Ladies frying pan toss, ice golf, bonfire
Adirondack White Out Weekend
When: Friday, February 15 to Monday, February 18, 2019
Where: Clifton-Fine Region
Highlights: Mini Olympic events, live music, snow croquet and snow labyrinth, snowshoeing, and more
Brant Lake Winter Carnival
When: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Where: Ice in front of Jimbo's Club at the Point, NY-8, Brant Lake
Highlights: Hockey shootout, human foosball, curling, sledding, and more
Frozen Fire & Lights / Cardboard Sled Race
When: Saturday, February 23, 2019
Where: Inlet, NY
Highlights: Cardboard sled race, snowmobile races for kids, activities, fireworks display
Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival
When: March 2, 2019
Where: Ticonderoga Armory, Ticonderoga, NY
Highlights: Snowmobile rides, mini-golf, broom ball, big screen Wii & DDR, magic show, and carnival games
Lake Placid Loppet
When: March 16, 2019
Where: Lake Placid
Highlights: Skiing and racing, celebration BBQ and awards
*Note: There is no Winterfest in the Heart of the Park this year.
