Tidbits...

• Cabins are 3 miles from the Village of Saranac Lake 
• ...and 10 miles from Lake Placid 
• Saranac Lake was voted as an All American City and as one of America's Best 100 Small Towns 
• Lake Placid was the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics 
• Lake Placid now hosts the Ironman Competition yearly.

Adirondack events in January

• North American Snowshoe Classic: 
  Long and short distance racers from the U.S. and Canada compete in this annual event.
• Saranac Lake Winter Orienteering Weekend: 
  Competitors race between "controls" on ski or snowshoes, by day and night, relying on a map, a compass and their wits
• Grow Your Own Tree Hugger, 1/16 visit: http://www.wildcenter.org
• FIS Freestyle World Cup, 1/18-24
  For more information visit: http://www.orda.org
• Boreal Bird in the Adirondack Park, 1/23
  For more information visit: http://www.wildcenter.org
• USASA Slopestyle - NYSEF, 1/24
  Location Town: Wilmington  
• NorAm Freestyle-Moguls and Ski Cross   
  Competition in moguls and ski cross.  1/24-31
  For more information visit: http://www.whitefacelakeplacid.com
• Winter Photography Workshop, 1/30 
  For more information visit: http://www.wildcenter.org
• The Wild Adirondacks: A Conversation with Carl Heilman, 1/30, For more information visit: http://www.wildcenter.org

Adirondack events in February

• Empire State Winter Games:
  The Empire State Winter Games are held annually in Lake Placid. Visit www.empirestategames.org/winter/ for more information.
• Tri-Lakes Snowmobile Club Poker Run: 
  A great opportunity for snowmobilers to ride miles of groomed trails and win prizes.
• Saranac Lake Winter Carnival: 
  The oldest Winter Carnival in the eastern U.S. features its trademark ice palace and a full week of sporting events, concerts, theatre presentations, parades, fireworks and much, much more. Winter Carnival is scheduled every February. For event schedule, visit www.saranaclake.com.

Adirondack events in March

• Lake Colby Ice Fishing Derby:
  The Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club offers a variety of prizes in this popular event.
• Icebreaker Canoe Race: 
  The Saranac Lake area canoe race season begins with a five mile, "just for fun" race on the Saranac River.

Adirondack events in May

• Round the Mountain Canoe Race: 
  A 10-mile canoe race. Click here for more details.

Adirondack events in June

• Saranac Lake Father's Day Fishing Derby: 
  All day long on Lake Colby, for kids only.
• June Bug Run: 
  Children's race and 5k run/walk in Saranac Lake.
• Lake Placid Horse Show:
  The Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows, is held late June through early July at the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid, NY. Visit www.LakePlacidHorseShow.com. 
• Lake Placid Film Forum:
  Screenings of over 60 new films, premieres, presentations by noted writers, actors, directors and more. Visit www.lakeplacidfilmforum.com.

Adirondack events in July

• Fourth of July
  Saranac Lake Kiddie parade, park concert, fireworks.
• Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race:
  A full day of boat races on Lake Flower and the Saranac River: guideboats, canoes, rowing shells and war canoes along with a community picnic. Click here for further details.
• Mason's Craft Fair/Flea Market: 
  New and used, handmade and homemade is the fare at this fund raising event.
• Craftfest: 
  The largest juried art show in the North Country.
  Adirondack Wildlife Festival: Workshops, nature hikes, music, storytelling crafts and more at the Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center.
• NEACA Gun Show: 
  A definite stop for all gun collectors.
  Adirondack Antique Show & Sale: A wide variety of antiques and collectibles will be displayed at this popular event held at the Saranac Lake Civic Center.

Adirondack events in July & August

• Ironman USA/Lake Placid:
  Competitors from around the world will arrive in Lake Placid to compete in one of only 4 official Ironman Triathlons to be held in the continental U.S. Visit www.ironmanusa.com for details.
• Downtown Thursday Night in Saranac Lake: 
  Music, magic, storytelling and more are featured at the Berkeley Green every Thursday evening throughout the summer.
• Friday Night in the Park Concert Series: 
  Free concerts on Friday evenings in July and August on Lake Flower in Saranac Lake..

Adirondack events in August

• Lake Placid Art and Craft Festival
  Visit www.craftproducers.com for details.
• Can-Am Rugby Tournament:
  Over 100 teams from the U.S. and Canada compete in North America's largest tournament. Visit  http://www.canamrugby.com for details.
• Come To The Fair Book Sale: 
  A wide selection of books and other items will be available at the Saranac Lake Free Library's annual fund raiser.
• Paint & Palette Show: 
  An art show and sale featuring works by regional artists.
• Cabin Fever Quilters Quilt Show: 
  The fine art of quilting is displayed by this talented group.
• St. Regis Bridge Tournament: 
  Bridge players will enjoy the ambience of the Hotel Saranac during this annual event.

Adirondack events in September

• Pendragon Theatre: 
  Region-wide arts festival centered in Saranac Lake. Visit http://www.pendragontheatre.com/ 
• Bloomingdale Fire Department Field Day: 
  Games, food and fun for the entire family.
• Adirondack Canoe Classic: 
  A 90-mile journey through the heart of the wilderness, from Old Forge to Saranac Lake; three days of adventure, friendly competition and Adirondack hospitality. 

Adirondack events in September - October

• Fall Foliage tours
• Oktoberfest, Whiteface Mountain

Adirondack events in December

• Winter Cup Sports and Events at Olympic Venues:
  See the world-class athletes train and compete in Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton and Freestyle throughout the Winter. For complete schedule and details visit www.orda.org. 
• Sparkle Village: 
  Downtown Saranac Lake sparkles with thousands of tiny white lights and a variety of special holiday events including the arrival of Santa Claus, fashion show, craft show, community Christmas caroling and much more.
• Figure Skating:
  The Olympic Center in Lake Placid boasts the greatest amount of ice surface in the world. For information on Figure Skating shows and training, visit www.lakeplacidskating.com.

For a complete guide of local events, visit our local Chamber of Commerce Websites  at Saranac Lake or Lake Placid.