Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

This past Saturday a small but mighty team from the chamber dove into 47 degree water in Lake George for the annual Polar Plunge to support NYS Special Olympics. Congrats to Janice, Michael and Christine for "freezin' for a reason"!! also thanks to Roberta who made the plunge again this year for her Fort Wm Henry team!! Thanks guys!!

a good time was had by all. Most of the shops and restaurants are always open during any special weekend events off season...so please visit us!

Worlds Largest Garage Sale in LG Region this Weekend

For anyone who loves the "prospects of the hunt" for trash and treasures....Warrensburg NY, just minutes northwest of Lake George holds the golden key this weekend. Oct 2-3 are the dates of the "World's Largest Garage Sale" which amounts to hundreds and hundreds of vendors, local homeowners and antique shops putting their wares out for sale at great prices! Every main street, side street, lane and front yard is covered with stuff!!!!!

Warrensburg is a wonderful place to go antique hunting anytime of year...ask me...i am a regular--since they have several really good shops on their main street. but during garage sale weekend the whole town really comes alive. There are antique and flea market vendors from all over the country and esp. the north east. Now not all is antique or collectibles...there is some second hand junk (but you know the saying--one person's trash is another's treasure!), some flea market stuff and also some farmer market and (really good) food vendors too. So in essence, there is something for everyone.

Its a very popular event, rain or shine...people come by busloads. They do have shuttle parking and its well marked off exit 23. My suggestion... you gotta experience it...at least once! For more info call our chamber at 518-668-5755.

So much going on this weekend in the Lake George Region!

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, the Lake George Region is the place to find something for everyone of all ages. There is the Stony Creek Mountain Festival, a traditional North Country favorite which brings the pages of Adirondack life "to life" and there is the debut of "The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama" which is being presented in the courtyard of the Fort William Henry Museum on Canada Street. To find out more visit: http://www.lastofthemohicans.org/ for all the details. Looks like opening night is going to be a sold out event but tickets are still available for the rest of the show nights. The performances run through Tuesday, August 10. This historical drama is set to begin running every summer in Lake George, but seeing it for its very first run is a real special treat for the whole family!

Other great activities include:

Hague Arts Fair in beautiful lakeside Hague on Lake George

Fife & Drum Muster at Fort Ticonderoga

4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament at Million Dollar Beach

So please come up to "THE LAKE" and experience a wonderful summer getaway! For info on these or any future events, please call the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce at 668-5755 or visit our website at www.LakeGeorgeChamber.com

Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama's Debut in Lake George, NY

The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama will be hosting its Second Annual Fundraiser Cruise on Monday, July 12 aboard the MOHICAN cruise boat on beautiful Lake George. The event will feature some of the performing cast who will do vignettes from the play as well as some period singers and other special features.

The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama, Inc. is a local, non-profit organization who has as its mission to bring historical entertainment and education regarding the significance of the Lake George region during the founding of our country and specifically during the French & Indian War period. The play is an original production written by Michael Dufault who used James Fenimore Cooper's classic novel to allow the story pages to come to life in this outdoor historical drama.

Full productions will be performed evenings on August 5th through August 10th. For more information and to purchase tickets for the Cruise or performances, please visit: http://www.lastofthemohicans.org/ or call 518-257-6659

ADIRONDACK WINERY’S “HONOR YOUR DAD” FREE WINE TASTING EVENT
When: Sat. 6/19 11a-7p AND Sun. 6/20 11a–6p
Details: Adirondack Winery is honoring Dads with a FREE wine tasting session on Father's Day Weekend! In addition to FREE wine, we’ll have fine foods, cheese & chocolate out, too! To treat your Dad, bring him with you to the winery; or Dads -- bring a picture of your kid(s) to the winery.
Where: Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, 285 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845

For more info: (518) 668-9463 or http://www.adirondackwinery.com/
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Welcome Americaders

June in the Adirondacks is filled with sunlit skies, clear air and clean water, budding flowers....and the wonderful din of Rock n' Roll (The annual Elvis Festival last weekend) and now this week we roll out the red carpet to over 35,000 touring motorcyclists from all over the country...and the world! ( I met someone from Israel and the UK two years ago!)

In heading back from a family gather in NJ last weekend it was wonderful to see bikes from North Carolina, Michigan, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia and more rolling up the ribbon of highways ultimately landing in our beautiful Lake George.

For their part, the organizers and staff at Americade "Central" have been at work for the past year to ensure that once again this event happens and happens with the gusto and panache that has been its annual trademark. They should be applauded for their outstanding work.

This event is a wonderful one that allows our area to showcase itself to Americade registrants and onlookers. Many visitors during this week come back to spend their family vacation here with us at other times of the year. Its economic impact has been logged in at $46Million per year to the local economy. Certainly, without this infusion of commerce, our local taxpaying residents would feel the bite into their pocketbooks in the form of increased taxes. As it stands, thanks to Americade and its visitors....we can tolerate a little motorcycle hum and traffic...and say...hey thanks Americaders!! We love seeing you!!

Queen's Great Boating Weekend-May 21-23

Join us in Lake George as we kick off the summer boating season with the new "Queen's Great Boating Weekend." Scheduled activities include:

A high performance boat parade on Canada Street, Friday night followed by a welcoming reception and party at the Fort William Henry.

The 4th Annual Milford Lester Memorial Cup Rowing Race at Million Dollar Beach on Saturday at 9 AM.

An Offshore Demonstration "Race" featuring high performance boats from the Lake George Village docks, Saturday at Noon.

An outdoor boat show in the Beach Road Parking Area throughout the weekend.

Live music, fireworks, and a celebration at King Neptune's Pub throughout the day and into the evening on Saturday.

For more information visit www.QueensGreatBoatingWeekend.com or email info@QueensGreatBoatingWeekend.com