Friday, February 6, 2009

Lake George NY Winter Carnival Every Weekend in February


WINTER CARNIVAL ARRIVES IN LAKE GEORGE, NY!

Mother Nature has been more than kind to the Lake George, NY Region so far this winter. With multiple snowfalls of the beautiful "white stuff" and plenty of thick ice on the lakes---the region is a winter adventurer's paradise. In fact, I was enjoying lunch with a collegue today and could not help but notice the parking lot was equally shared by patrons who drove in to the establishment in cars and those who came via their snowmobiles! Check out www.LakeGeorgeChamber.com for events happening all over the region!

Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend, Feb 7th & 8th and will continue for every weekend in February. Volunteers and business people from throughout the area have worked very hard to bring a well rounded and event-filled weekend for all ages. Here is the schedule for this weekend:




Saturday, February 7th


12 Noon- Opening Ceremonies at Shepard Park Beach


12:30 PM- Outhouse Races on Lake George. Yup...that's right--Outhouses. You gotta see it!


12-2 PM- A Children's Petting Zoo in Shepard Park as well as a small historical encampment


12-2 PM- Chicken Wing Cook Off in Shepard Park


Giant Ice Slide in Shepard Park




Sunday, February 8th


11-2-- Chilly Willy Winter Activity Day in Battlefield Park (various childrens activities)


12-8 PM Lake George Blues Blast Benefit at Duffy's Tavern ($)


12-3 PM- Corinth Snowshoe Club Demonstrations in Shepard Park




Looking ahead to next weekend....




  • AMA Sanctioned Motorcycle Races on frozen Lake George


  • Snowmobie Poker Run (time TBA)


  • Fireworks on the Ice


and lots more....


Watch our blog every week for coming schedules for Winter Carnival!


Many of the Shops and Restaurants in Lake George Village will be open weekends for Winter Carnival. Thank you in advance for coming to visit us during Winter Carnival Time in the Lake George Region....and THANK YOU MOTHER NATURE!

(photo by L. Duffy)