Enjoy a variety of area 2013 Lake George craft shows, antiques shows, garage sales, fall festivals, craft fairs, lawn sales, art workshops, art demonstrations, art classes, arts & crafts projects, and art activities – found all over the Lake George/Adirondack region including Warren, Essex, and Saratoga Counties. Below, find a mixture of on-going antique art events, special antique & art events, as well as bazaars, craft shows & sales, gift fairs, specialty holiday shops, and more!
Looking to shop for unique gift?
If you searching for one-of-a-kind gift items including original Lake George & Adirondack inspired art pieces, made by regional & local artists and artisans, try shopping at these regional craft shows, art shows, craft festivals, bazaars & art centers for truly unique gifts. Find them below at the following events. Also, please check out the Events Page for a list of what else is happening throughout the towns of villages of the Lake George Region – shop their local merchants!
Organizations, Associations & Businesses Hosting or Sponsoring Antique & Art Events:
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
- Adirondack Folk School
- Adirondack Museum
- Antiques Market Place
- Art in the Public Eye
- Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association
- Chapman Historical Museum
- Crandall Public Library
- Glens Falls Third Thursday Art Walk
- Glenwood Manor Antiques Center
- The Hyde Collection
- Lake George Craft Shows
- Lake George Land Conservancy
- Lake Luzerne Chamber
- LARAC (Lower Adirondack Regional Council)
- Old Fort House Museum
- North Country Arts Center
- North Creek Depot Museum
- Salem Art Works
- The Shirt Factory
- Saratoga Art District
- Tannery Pond Community Center
- The Town of Chester Library
- TREES Adirondack Gifts & Books
- Town of Thurman
- Warrensburg Chamber
- Wiawaka Holiday House
- Zonta Club of Glens Falls
Year-Round Ongoing Antique & Art Events & Programs:
Ongoing Arts, Crafts & Culture of the Adirondacks
Learn more about the Adirondack way of life through a variety of classes, workshops, demonstrations, programs, storytelling & performances/ Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. adirondackfolkschool.org
Ongoing North Country Arts Center Shows
Various art shows throughout regional locations including Chestertown Gallery in Chestertown, City Hall Gallery in Glens Falls & Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek. Visit North Country Arts Center’s website for more info and schedule. northcountryartscenter.org
Ongoing The Shirt Factory Art Community
Visit The Shirt Factory year-round, “a huge old factory given new life as an arts and healing center brimming with artists’ studios, art galleries, art supplies, art workshops, classes and a healing arts community.” Shop local at the The Shirt Factory Gallery that represents the tenants of the Shirt Factory featuring unique handmade works including fine sculptures, drawings, photography, pottery, rustic furniture, paintings & more. Now showing: “Tenant’s Show” – a showcase of works made by the artists of The Shirt Factory (displaying April 13 – June 15, 2013). The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls. (518) 90-SHIRT. shirtfactorygf.com
Seasonal Ongoing Antique & Art Events:
Look for these during this 2013 season!
Ongoing Art Cart (Mobile Art Center): Children’s Art Workshop Series
Professional working artists and museum educators provide lessons to children ages 3 – 7 (with a parent) during a six week series including: storytelling & book arts, art history, architectural sculpture, children’s day celebration, improv theater and sun prints & printmaking techniques/ July 2013 (check back for detailed dates & times); an art in the public eye event. East Field Warming Hut alongside East Field Pond, Glens Falls. artinthepubliceye.com
Ongoing ARTfull Afternoons
Visit the museum’s galleries and museum, followed by a themed art activity for kids ages 5-14 years old/ drop in between 1:30-4:30PM. Wednesdays (thru August 28, 2013). The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls. (518) 792-1761. hydecollection.org
Ongoing Art Talk Series
Lake George Land Conservancy’s weekly talks that relate to Lake George and Adirondack inspired art; presenters and topics change each week/ 7-8PM Wednesdays (July 10 – August 28, 2013). LGLC’s Macionis Family Center for Conservation, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-9673. lglc.org
Ongoing Ballston Spa’s First Friday
Downtown shops, restaurants, and galleries in Ballston Spa have “special happenings,” as well as live music, art displays, demonstrations, and more/ First Friday of every month 6-9PM (May thru November). Downtown Ballston Spa. ballston.org
Ongoing Fabric Art Workshops
Take a variety of fabric art workshops with artist Kris Gregson Moss including: “Squiggles” – learn reverse applique technique & discuss quilting techniques, “Colorflow” – make fabric more interesting using free-form rotary cutting & piecing, “Painting with (Not On) Fabric” – using pieces of fabric like pieces of paint, “Pile it Up” – quilt pieces & form shapes before assembling the quilt, and “Fabulous Fabric Sculpture” – build 3D quilt-covered foamcore forms/ Check website for schedule. Kris Gregson Moss & Friends Studio at The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls. (518) 321-6599. krisgregsonmoss.com
Ongoing First Friday Beekman Street Art Walk
Local artists create & showcase their talented work on the sidewalks in front of various studios, restaurants and residences of Beekman Street Art District (a three block stretch of period homes & buildings)/ First Friday of each month 5-8PM (May – October). Historic Arts District of Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs. Find on Facebook. (352) 266-2449. saratogaartdistrict.com
Ongoing Glens Falls Art Walk
Artists’ receptions and art displays at various locations. Enjoy lectures, artist demonstrations, and theatrical performances from visual artists, writers, musicians and filmmakers/ Third Thursday of the month 5-8PM (May thru October). Various locations in Downtown Glens Falls. artinthepubliceye.com/third-thursday
Ongoing Harmon House Artist Program
Each week, enjoy watching the process of local Adirondack artists creating & exhibiting fine art pieces. All local artists are also invited to work on their own art in the beautiful outdoors with Hudson River views from the decks and grounds of the Harmon House; each show features one artist/ 12-5PM Saturdays and Sundays (June 8 – September 29, 2013); sponsored by Town of Lake Luzerne and Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 654-2519. Open to all area artists – artists are required to pre-register (518) 696-6122. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
Ongoing Jewelry Making Workshops
Judy Brown, owner of J&J Brown Garnet Studio, hosts workshops on making your own jewelry (including gemstone earrings); for groups of 5 or more only. Garnet Studio, North River. (518) 251-3368.
Ongoing Market & Concerts in the Park
During Thurman’s summer concerts in the park, enjoy shopping from local artisans, vendors and gardeners at the Market/ 7-9PM Mondays (July 1 – August 26, 2013). Veterans’ Memorial Field, Athol. (518) 623-9649. thurmannyevents.com
Ongoing North Creek Art Walks
The community celebrating art; participating business host artist receptions for all art forms including photography, quilts, pottery, sculptures and jewelry/ 5-7PM Third Thursday of each month (May thru Sept.) down Main Street, North Creek. Find on Facebook. gorechamber.com
Ongoing Photography Workshops
A five-part series photography workshop with professional photographer, Tom Dwyer; register for one, some, or all 2013 workshops/ June 14-16, July 19-21, August 23-25, September 20-22, October 18-20. Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake. (518) 352-7311. adkmusuem.org
Ongoing Pottery Classes
Take an adult wheel throwing class with artist Dolores Thomson – includes demos and individual teaching, working & practicing your pottery skills (June 10 – July 18, 2013); private classes also available/ Thomson Gallery – Clay Concepts Pottery Studio and Gallery at The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls. (518) 744-2002. clayconceptspottery.com shirtfactorygf.com
Ongoing Preschool Art Time
Kids ages 3-5 can participate in this children’s art program/ 11-11:30AM Tuesdays & Wednesdays (May thru June 18, 2013.). Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls. (518) 792-5408. crandalllibrary.org
Ongoing Quilting Classes
Classes for those who enjoy sewing and quilting. “Beginning Quilting” – learn the basics of quilting (1:30-3:30PM May 28, June 4, 2013). “Hand Work Club” – combination of the Embroidery Club & Applique Cafe into a new stitching class (10AM-1PM June 5, 2013). “Free Motion Club” – learn new quilting & sewing techniques (1-4PM 2nd Wednesday of each month)/ Adirondack Quilts in The Shirt Factory, 21 Cooper Street, Glens Falls. (518) 615-0134. adirondackquilts.com
Ongoing Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market
Shop for one-of-a-kind gift items made by local artists & crafters including: prints, jewelry, sculptures, woodworkings & woodcarvings, fabric arts, and more/ 1-7PM Fridays (June 21 thru August 30, 2013). High Rock Pavilions, High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs. (518) 461-4893. Facebook.com/SaratogaArtisansAndCraftersMarket
Ongoing Traditional Paddle Making Workshop
Craftsman Caleb Davis will teach a one-day workshop for making your own traditional cherry paddle/ Select Dates (July 5, 7, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013). Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake. (518) 352-7311. adkmuseum.org
Calendar List of 2013 Antique & Art Events:
May 3, 2013 SUNY Adirondack Expo
Student Art exposition and silent auction featuring local artisans, area businesses, and Adirondack Community College memorabilia/ 5:30-7:30PM. SUNY Adirondack, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury. (518) 743-2243. sunyacc.edu
May 4, 2013 Spring Open House at the Shirt Factory
Resident & guest artists, artisans & craftsmen display their original & handcrafted items; also enjoy demonstrations/ 10AM-5PM. The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls. (518) 907-4478. shirtfactorygf.com
May 4-5, 2013 Lake George Village-Wide Garage Sale
9AM-5PM. Village & Town-wide in Lake George. (518) 668-5771, (518) 668-5755. lakegeorgechamber.com
May 5, 2013 Kids Create Stepping Stones
Kids can create their own unique stepping stone to bring home; registration required/ 1-3PM. Horicon Community Center, Horicon. (518) 494-3357. northwarren.com
May 8, 2013 Open Forge Night
Learn about blacksmithing, watch demos by a professional blacksmith, and try it yourself/ 6:30-8:30PM. Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. adirondackfolkschool.org
May 10 – June 1, 2013 Youth Visions Artists show
See the works of area students/ North county Arts Center Gallery, State Route 9, Chestertown. (518) 494-4034. northcountryartscenter.org
May 15, 2013 Open Spinning Night
Beginner & experience spinners welcomed/ 7-8:30PM. Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. adirondackfolkschool.org
May 15, 2013 Not For Kids Craft Club: Scrapbooking
Learn about the fundamentals of scrapbooking and start your own 2 page layout; bring 8-12 of your photos, other materials are included in cost/ 6-8PM. Chapman Historical Museum, Glens Falls. (518) 793-2826. chapmanmuseum.org
May 16, 2013 Felting, Quilting & Weaving Demonstration
During North Creek’s 3rd Thursday Art Walk, stop by the Tannery Pond Community Center for a demonstration of felting, quilting and weaving; coinciding with the “Coalescence V: Fiber Art Works” Exhibit that is taking place/ 5-7PM demonstration. Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek. (518) 251-2505. tpcca.org
May 16, 2013 Glens Falls Third Thursday Art Walk
First art walk of the 2013 season; enjoy artist’s receptions at various locations; also every third Thursday of the month/ 5-8PM. Glens Falls. artinthepubliceye.com
May 16, 2013 North Creek Third Thursday Art Walk
First art walk of the 2013 season; walk around Main Street and check out works of local artists, art demonstrations (at Tannery Pond Community Center), area businesses, farmers’ markets & car show/ Main Street, North Creek. gorechamber.com
May 17-19, 2013 Thurman Townwide Sale
Annual town-wide event featuring nearly 100 old-fashioned yard sales; rain or shine; maps available near edges of town & online/ 9AM-4PM. Town of Thurman. (518) 623-9305. thurmannyevents.com
May 18, 2013 Greatest Glens Falls Garage Sale
City wide garage sales, fun activities & more/ 8AM-4PM. Sagamore Street Park, Sagamore Street, Glens Falls. (518) 232-1290. cityofglensfalls.com
May 18-19, 2013 1st Annual Italian Festival & Craft Show
Enjoy the many Italian Festivities (catered foods, wine tasting, sweets, music, children’s activities & games, dunking booth, etc.) and the Arts & Craft Show featuring the very finest arts & crafts vendors/ 9AM-6PM craft show. Shepard Park & on Canada Street in front of the park, Lake George Village. (518) 668-5771. lgcraftshows.vpweb.com
May 18-19, 2013 Greenwich Town Wide Garage Sales
Take a self-guided tour around town to look for treasures/ 9AM. Village & Town-wide, Greenwich. (518) 692-7979. greenwichchamber.org
May 24, 2013 LARAC Members Show Opening
Be the first to view the eclectic artwork of LARAC members displaying in Lapham Gallery thru June 28th/ LARAC (Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council), 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls. (518) 798-1144. larac.org
May 24-26, 2013 Annual Flea Market & Collectibles Sale
Find an assortment of unique treasures, and come early for the fabulous $5.00 breakfast/ 5-9PM (Fri.), 9AM-5PM (Sat.), & 10AM-3PM (Sun.). Lake George Forum, Route 9, Lake George. (518) 668-2200. lakegeorgeforum.net
May 24-27, 2013 Community Garage Sale
Find collectibles, vintage, antiques, books, household items, furniture, clothes, and more; part of Schroon Lake’s “Opening Weekend” celebration/ Town-wide, Schroon Lake. (518) 532-7675. schroonlakechamber.org
May 25, 2013 Art At The Strand
Local artists of all mediums will be exhibiting their artwork for the public to view; part of Schroon Lake’s “Opening Weekend” celebration/ 1-5PM. The Strand Theater, Schroon Lake. (518) 532-7675. schroonlakechamber.org
May 25, 2013 Chrissy’s Chair Preview
Preview 25 different Adirondack chairs uniquely designed by local artists; they will be auctioned off to raise money for the Christine Nicole Perry Memorial Trust fund/ 5-7PM. Sweet Pea Farm, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-3020. chrissysfund.com
May 25, 2013 Garage, Book, Estate & Plant Sale
Choose from an assortment of merchandise/ 9AM-4PM. Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Fort Edward. (518) 747-9600. oldforthousemuseum.com
May 25, 2013 Plein Aire Art Session
Capture inspiring views in paint, pencils & pastels/ 9:30AM-4PM. Battlefield at Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater. (518) 664-9821 nps.gov/sara
May 25-26, 2013 Bolton Landing Emergency Squad Arts & Crafts Festival
Find unique & hand made gifts from 30-40 arts & crafts vendors at this annual event/ 10AM-4PM. Rogers Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-3831. boltonchamber.com
May 25-26, 2013 Union Church Museum Garage Sale
Help supports the Adirondack Union Church, an extension of the Horicon Historical Society’s Museum/ 9AM-4PM each day. Union Church, 21 Church Street, Adirondack. (518) 494-2270. northwarren.com
May 25-27, 2013 Glenwood Manor Antiques Center’s Memorial Weekend Show & Sale
Annual event featuring 10+ dealers in tents on front lawn; enjoy sales, special discounts, door prizes inside, and food provided by Thyme Cafe/ 9AM-5PM. Glenwood Manor Antiques Center, 60 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury. (518) 798-4747.
JUNE 2013
June 1, 2013 Moreau Community Center Garage Sale
Annual garage sale, rain or shine/ 9AM-3PM. Moreau Community Center, South Glens Falls. (518) 792-6007. moreaucommunitycenter.org
June 1, 2013 Saratoga Antique Bottle Show & Sale
Benefit event for the National Bottle Museum featuring antique glass bottles, pottery, stoneware and more/ 9:30AM-3PM. Ballston Spa High School, Ballston. (518) 885-7589. ballston.org
June 1-2, 2013 St. James Episcopal Church Spring Fair
Choose from a variety of collectibles crafts, & food/ 9AM-4PM. St. James Episcopal Church, Lake George. (518) 668-2001.
June 1-2, 2013 Wings Falls Quilters Guild Show
Traditional and art quilts on display, demonstrations, vendors, hooked rug exhibit, and more/ 10AM-5PM (Sat.) and 10AM-4PM (Sun.). Adirondack Sports Complex (The Dome), Queensbury. (518) 792-7578. wingsfallsquilters.org
June 6-9, 2013 SartogaArtsFest
Celebrate the arts during this 4 day annual event featuring art in its many forms: visual art, music, dance, literary art, film, and theatre/ City-Wide, Saratoga Springs. (518) 580-8010. saratogaartsfest.org
June 7, 2013 First Fridays in Ballston Spa
Enjoy art displays & demonstrations, downtown shops, galleries, and live music each week/ 6-9PM. Downtown Ballston Spa. ballston.org
June 7-8, 2013 Bolton Bikes & Bands
Enjoy arts & crafts, as well as live music and motorcycle raffle/ 10AM-5PM. Rogers Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-3831. boltonchamber.com
June 8, 2013 Church Flea Markets during Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival
St. Luke’s Parish House’s Flea Market (8AM – 3PM) at 4 St. Luke’s Place; and Cambridge United Presbyterian Church Flea Market with Food Vendors (10AM-4PM) on Main & Park Streets; many other fun-filled weekend events happening during the Annual Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival, Cambridge. (518) 677-0887. balloonfest.wordpress.com
June 8, 2013 Gallery Reception: Dolores Thomson
Meet artists Dolores Thomson and view her “Ceramics” exhibit/ 5-7PM. Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek. (518) 251-2505. tpcca.org
June 8, 2013 Harmon House Artist Program: Karen Clothier
At this Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, Adirondack artist, Karen Clothier, will be exhibiting her fine art animals (mounted and framed)/ 12-5PM. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
June 8-9, 2013 Ballston Spa Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend
Annual garage sale of neighborhoods in and around the Ballston Spa community/ 12Noon. Ballston Spa Village area. ballston.org
June 9, 2013 Harmon House Artist Program: Tony Lubus
At this Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, master acrylic artist, Tony Lubus, will be exhibiting his work/ 12-5PM. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
June 15, 2013 Artisan’s Market at Whipple City Festival
Local hand crafters (jewelers, quilters, potters, paper makers, painters, photographers, stone carvers, leather workers) will be selling their works during the annual Whipple City Festival weekend celebration (June 14 & 15) which includes exhibits, 5K run, parade, live music, food, carnival games & much more/ Artisan Market on Saturday 9AM-6PM. Mowry Park, Greenwich. (518) 692-7979. greenwichchamber.org
June 15, 2013 World’s Second Largest Garage Sale
Find a variety of items/ First Presbyterian Church, Glen Street, Gens Falls. (518) 793-2521. fpcgf.org
June 15-16, 2013 Harmon House Artist Program: Diana Spencer
At this Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, Adirondack artist, Diana Spencer, will be exhibiting several pieces of her art works for two days/ 12-5PM. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
June 15-16, 2013 LARAC’s June Art Festival
42nd annual juried art and craft show that draws more than 20,000 each year; also enjoy family activities & food concessions by local non-profit groups/ 10AM-5PM rain or shine. City Park, Glens Falls. (518) 798-1144. larac.org
June 15-16, 2013 Zonta Country Faire
Craft vendors & artists selling unique handmade items/ 10AM-5PM (Sat.) and 10AM-4PM (Sun.). 333 Glen Street Parking Lot, Glens Falls. (518) 743-1844. zontadistrict2.org/glensfalls
June 19, 2013 Not For Kids Craft Club: Fabric Covered Journal
Kids can create their own individual fabric covered journal; also enjoy a short program on local diaries from the late 1800′s and early 1900′s/ 6-8PM. Chapman Historical Museum, Glens Falls. (518) 793-2826. chapmanmuseum.org
June 20, 2013 Gallery Reception and Program: Curtiss Austin
Meet artist Curtiss Austin and view his “Photos of Wildflowers of the Adirondacks” exhibit/ 5-7PM. Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek. (518) 251-2505. tpcca.org
June 20, 2013 Glens Falls Art Walk
Enjoy artist’s receptions held at traditional & non-traditional Downtown Glens Falls gallery spaces/ 5-8PM. Sponsored by Art in the Public Eye, Glens Falls. artinthepubliceye.com
June 20, 2013 North Creek Art Walk
Local & regional artists display their work; meet and view their work/ 5-7PM. Main Street, North Creek. (518) 251-2612. gorechamber.com
June 21-23, 2013 Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show
Over one hundred artists, artisans, and skilled craftsmen selling their unique work; also family activities, children’s play land, and musical entertainment/ 9AM-6PM. Shepard Park, Lake George Village. (518) 744-3418. lgcraftshows.vpweb.com
June 22, 2013 Harmon House Artist Program: Chris Knite
At this Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, Adirondack artist, Chris Knite, will be exhibiting his hand crafted wood carved boxes & wall mounts/ 12-5PM. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
June 22-23, 2013 Round Lake Antiques Festival
Search for antiques, vintage, and collectible items at this 41st annual event including furniture, glassware, china, rugs, jewelry, toys, iron, stoneware, garden pieces, and architectural pieces; also enjoy food & music/ 9AM-5PM. Throughout parks & green areas in Round Lake, off Exit 11 of Adirondack Northway I-87. saratoga.org
June 23, 2013 Harmon House Artist Program: Tony Lubus
At this Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, Adirondack artist, Tony Lubus, will be exhibiting his Adirondack landscape collection in acrylic medium/ 12-5PM. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
June 29, 2013 Garage, Book, Estate & Plant Sale
Choose from an assortment of merchandise/ 9AM-4PM. Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Fort Edward. (518) 747-9600. oldforthousemuseum.com
July 2013
July 6, 2013 Harmon House Artist Program: Tim LaFave
At this Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, Adirondack artist, Time LaFave, will be exhibiting his multi-medium works on mostly local landscapes made from oils, watercolors & acrylics/ 12-5PM. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
July 6, 2013 Self Guided Salem Art Works Studio Tour
Take a look at artists’ studios and workspaces, and meet & talk with current resident artists/ 4:30-6:30PM. Salem Art Works, Salem. (518) 854-7674. salemartworks.com
July 6, 2013 Strawberry Festival & Craft Show
Shop for crafts and enjoy shortcake & ice cream/ 9AM-3PM. Community Methodist Church, Church Street, Chestertown. (518) 494-3374.
July 6, 2013 Warren County Bicentennial July 4th Celebration
Crafts, vendors, games, activities & food/ 11AM (fireworks at dusk). Main Street & North Creek Ski Bowl, North Creek. (518) 251-3974. gorechamber.com
July 6-7, 2013 Bolton Landing Emergency Squad Arts & Crafts Festival
30-40 arts & craft vendors displaying their handmade items/ 10AM-4PM. Rogers Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-3831. boltonchamber.com
July 7, 2013 Harmon House Artist Program: Karen Clothier
At this Lake Luzerne Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, Adirondack artist, Karen Clothier, will be exhibiting her wool felting and fabric art works of landscapes & animal pieces/ 12-5PM. Harmon House, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org townoflakeluzerne.com
* Please check back soon for continued 2013 summer antique & art Calendar events. This page is updated regularly.
* For other events happening now, please visit the Events 2013 page.
* Click here to view past Antique & Art events or also see below!
2012 Holiday Antique and Art Events
Nov. 3 Black Velvet Art Party
Celebration of black velvet art featuring donated original works of art by area artists for the silent auction, art & fashion awards, live music, dancing & more; benefit event for the Lake George Arts Project/ Aboard Lake George Steamboat Co.’s Lac Du Saint Sacrement, Lake George. (518) 668-2616. lakegeorgearts.org
Nov. 3-4 LARAC Fall Arts Festival
Huge annual event featuring fine arts, crafts & handcrafted items including 80-100 exhibitors; also specialty foods/ 10AM-5PM (Sat.) & 10AM-4PM (Sun.). The Dome (Adirondack Sports Complex), Sherman Ave. in Queensbury. (518) 798-1144. larac.org
Nov. 10 Craft Fair & Holiday Cafe
Annual event featuring handcrafted products, live music, bake sale, lunches, snacks & more/ 9AM-3PM. Ballston Sap United Methodist Church, Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. ballston.org
Nov. 10 Greenwich Elks Craft Fair
Country craft fair sponsored by Elks Auxiliary/ 9AM-2PM. Elks Lodge Route 40S, Greenwich. (518) 692-2347. greenwichchamber.org
Nov. 17 Holiday Gifts and Craft Festival
Local artists & artisans display their original arts and crafts; local performers will also perform/ 10AM-4PM. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Queensbury. (518) 793-1468. glensfallsuu.com
Nov. 17-18 Antiques Market Place Holiday Open House
Special open house event featuring a large variety of vintage gifts for sale. Also refreshments and drawings for $100 gift certificates. Perfect for holiday shopping!/ 9AM-5:30PM. Antiques Market Place, Queensbury. (518) 798-0010. Please visit Antiques Market Place page for more info on their Holiday Open House.
Nov. 18 Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar & Tea
Crafts, books, puzzles, White Elephant & gift items/ 10AM-2PM. Adirondack Tri-County NRC Activity Room ski Bowl Rd., North Creek. (518) 251-3350.
Nov. 23-24 St. Mary’s Craft Fair
23rd annual event/ 10AM-4PM (Sat.), 9AM-2PM (Sun.). St. Mary’s School, Ticonderoga. ticonderogany.com
Nov. 23-25 North County Festival of Trees
Arts & crafts, handmade items, decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, as well as kids activities, Santa & more/ 11AM-6PM (Fri. & Sat.) & 11AM-4PM (Sun.). The Queensbury Hotel, Ridge Street in Glens Falls. (518) 798-0170. (518) 623-9718. prospectcenter.com
Nov. 23-25, Dec. 8-9 The Shirt Factory Holiday Open House
10AM-5PM each day. The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls. (518) 90-SHIRT. shirtfactorygf.com
Nov. 24 Saratoga Holiday Craft Fair
37th annual event to help fund the Saratoga Center for the Family battle against child abuse and neglect/ 10AM-4:30PM. Saratoga City Center, Saratoga Springs. saratoga.org
Nov. 24 Thurman Country Christmas Bazaar
Local artisans showcase their hand-crafted items for early Christmas shopping; proceeds benefit Thurman Christmas Basket fund. Find amazing holiday gifts including: hand painted Adirondack items, nature paintings, miniature Adirondack rustic furniture, glassware, decorative items, stained glass stepping stones, knitted mittens, socks, fleece blankets, baked goods, jewelry made from handmade and dyed paper beads, Thurman maple products, and more./ 9AM-3PM. Thurman Town Hall, Athol. (518) 623-9961. persisgranger.com/ChristmasBazaar11.htm thurman-ny.com
Nov. 24-25 Christmas Open House at Glenwood Manor Antiques Center
Beautifully Holiday decorated 34 room center filled with antiques & unique holiday gift items; also refreshments & door prizes/ 10AM-5PM (Sat. & Sun.). Glenwood Manor Antiques Center Center, Queensbury. (518) 798-4747.
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 Gifting the Adirondack Holiday Fair
Instructors at the Adirondack Folk School will display their wares & demonstrate their crafts/ Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400. adirondackfolkschool.org
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 Holiday on the Hudson
Craft Shows, Christmas Bazaars, tree lighting, pet parade, desserts, & more. At Rockwell Circle & Harmon House, Hadley/Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2711. townoflakeluzerne.com
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 New York Craft & Gift Expo
Shop for unique arts, crafts and other gift items for the holidays; entertainment & raffles too/ 5-9PM (Fri.), 10AM-6PM (Sat.), and 10AM-4PM (Sun.). Adirondack Sports Complex (The Dome), Sherman Ave., Queensbury. (518) 743-1086. nycraftandgiftexpo.com
Dec. 1 Christmas Boutique
Find holiday gifts, decorations & baked good at the decorated Historic Sherman House/ 9AM-2PM. Glens Falls Senior Center, Glen Street, Glens Falls. (518) 793-2193.
Dec. 1 Lights on Craft Fair
Find original artisan handcrafted gift creations/ 11AM-4PM. The Copperfield Inn, Main Street, North Creek. gorechamber.com
Dec. 1 Priory Christmas Sale
Shop for holiday gifts & decorations, as well as clothing, books, toys, and baked goods/ 10AM-3PM. Town of Chestertown Municipal Center Auditorium, Chestertown. (518) 494-3733. prioryretreathouse.org
Dec. 1 7th Annual Arts & Craft Sale
Unique & hand-crafted items for holiday gifts/ 10AM-3PM. Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem. (518) 854-7053. greenwichchamber.org
Dec. 1 Spirit of Christmas Holiday Festival
Find handcrafted crafts, jewelry, decorations & more by local and regional artisans; also holiday cafe, children’s craft room, silent auction & bake sale/ 9AM-3PM. Queensbury Methodist Church, Aviation Road, Queensbury. (518) 798-8206.
Dec. 2 Holiday Craft Fair in Warrensburg
(518) 623-2161. warrensburgchamber.com
Dec. 6 Christmas Tea & Bazaar
Craft tables, hand made items, candies, knit goods, and white elephant table; as well as silver tea lunch with fancy sandwiches & cookies/ 11AM-2PM. North Creek United Methodist Church, North Creek. (518) 251-3427.
Dec. 8 Gingerbread Workshop
Create your own gingerbread house & cookie decorating event; please sign-up/ 9:30AM-1PM. Chester Library, Chestertown. (518) 494-5384. chesterlibrary.org
Dec. 8-9 The Shirt Factory Holiday Open House
Each Day 10AM-5PM. The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls. (518) 90-SHIRT. shirtfactorygf.com