Saturdays & Sundays in February
Get outside, and enjoy the beautiful winter season in Lake George! There’s no better or fun way to enjoy the Adirondack winter life than through experiencing the annual Lake George Winter Carnival, a wonderful Lake George tradition that occurs every Saturday and Sunday during the month of February. It’s all about unique outdoor fun for the entire family! Please note that each weekend’s schedule will be custom modified (by the Lake George Winter Carnival Committee) to accommodate any lack of snow & ice (quite uncommon, but not unusual). Please scroll down to find scheduled events and enjoy the 51st Annual Lake George Winter Carnival!
Location? Most events take place at Shepard Park on Canada Street and on Beach Road (unless otherwise indicated):
Weekend 1:
Feb. 4 & 5, 2012
Let the games begin! This is the official jump start weekend to the 1st Winter Carnival weekend for 2012. Just because there’s a bit less snow & ice than expected, that doesn’t mean things are slowing down. You will still enjoy a great winter weekend packed full of family friendly events! Weekend 1 specialty events include: Opening ceremonies, chili cook-off, outhouse races, Winter Carnival Family Parade.
Weekend 2:
Feb. 11 & 12, 2012:
More outdoor family fun along the southern basin of Lake George continues to the second weekend of February… during the 2012 Lake George Winter Carnival. Weekend 2 specialty events include: BBQ cook-offs, Restaurant/Tavern Competition (hosted by Mario’s Restaurant), and the LGWC Polar Golf Tournament.
Weekend 3:
Feb. 18 & 19, 2012
Although some events, including the car and motorcycle races, have been cancelled due to the lack of snow & ice, there is still a full schedule of activities planned and modified for the weekend. Weekend 3 specialty events include: Chowder Cook-Off, ATV Poker Run, and “Closest to the Pin” Golf Contest.
Weekend 4:
Feb. 25 & 26, 2012
It’s the final weekend of the Lake George Winter Carnival. Below, you will find a list of events and activities scheduled for weekend 4. Have fun with the whole family in Lake George Village… don’t miss it!
• ATV Poker Run
Ride your ATV on certain streets and sidewalks in Lake George Village. To participate, registration required at Duffy’s Tavern (9-11AM) or call (518) 361-2559. ATV Poker run is Saturday only.
• Children’s Activities
Arts & crafts, Zumba dancing, and face painting by The Art Bucket 11AM-2PM at King Neptune’s. Additional kids games have been added and will be held in Shepard Park.
• Chicken Wing Cook-Off
Saturday only at 12 Noon in Shepard Park
• Tubby Tubes Snow Park Giant Tubing Slide
Shepard Park
• Ice Castle/ Ice Sculpture
Shepard Park (up near Canada Street)
• Scuba Diving Demonstration
Shepard Park
• Wood Carving Demonstrations by “Glenn Sculptures”
Shepard Park
• Monster Truck Rides (New!)
Gaslight Village
• Alpaca Petting Zoo
Saturday only 12:30-2:30PM in Shepard Park.
• Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides by Sunkiss Ballooning
Saturday only at dusk at Gaslight Village.
• ATV Wagon Rides
12-2PM Gaslight Village
• Polar Plunge
3PM in Shepard Park
• Bon Fire
Enjoy toasted marshmallows, s’mores, and sing-a-longs. Saturday only at 4PM in Shepard Park.
• Fireworks
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the lake! Saturday only at 6:30PM. View from Shepard Park or Beach Rd.
• “Closest to the Pin” Golf Contest
Battlefield Park
• Snowmobile Raffle Drawing
Sunday only 3:3PM in Shepard Park
• Mini Donkeys
Sunday only 12-2PM in Shepard Park.
• Children Winter Olympics
At 1PM.
Looking for more info on the Winter Carnival?
• Contact Nancy Nichols, Winter Carnival Co-Chair, at 668-2665 or 744-1556