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Lake George Winter Carnival opens with outhouses, chili, paratroopers and parade

July 10, 2016February 8, 2015
Lake George Winter Carnival

Opening day of the 2015 Lake George Winter Carnival brought several hundred to the frozen southern end of Lake George yesterday afternoon. Opening ceremonies began … Read more

Nearly 1,200 start 2015 with an icy plunge into Lake George

July 6, 2016January 1, 2015

Undeterred by the 27-degree air temperature and stiff breeze, 1,182 bathing suit-clad plungers splashed into the frigid waters of Lake George at Shepard Park this … Read more

Lake George Village lights up for the 2014 holiday season

July 9, 2016November 30, 2014
Lake George Christmas lights

Nearly a foot a snow and 25-degree temperatures doesn’t mean outdoor entertainment is over in Lake George Village. Saturday night, Shepard Park filled with a … Read more

Oktoberfest, sutler faire and brilliant foliage draw crowds to Lake George

July 10, 2016October 13, 2014
Lake George Oktoberfest

Mild weather, autumn leaves and a full slate of activities brought thousands to the shores of Lake George this Columbus Day weekend. The Village of … Read more

Adirondack Nationals car show 2014 draws thousands to Lake George

July 6, 2016September 6, 2014
Lake George car show

The Adirondack Nationals car show roared into Lake George yesterday, drawing thousands of car enthusiasts to the Village to admire the vintage autos and revel … Read more

Eric Lindell brings his Big Easy soul to Shepard Park

July 6, 2016July 17, 2014
Lake George Eric LIndell

New Orleans-based musician Eric Lindell performed last night on the Shepard Park stage in Lake George to an enthusiastic crowd of more than 200. The … Read more

Art, crafts, food and music draw crowd to Lake George Summer Festival

July 10, 2016June 23, 2014
Lake George summer fest

Local artisans offered a wide array of handmade jewelry, home décor items, toys, clothing and furniture. Shoppers had the opportunity to try an assortment of … Read more

Lake George St. Patrick’s Day parade attracts a crowd despite cold weather

July 6, 2016March 16, 2014
Lake George St. Patrick's Day parade

Sub-freezing temperatures didn’t put a chill on festivities at the Lake George St. Patrick’s Day parade, which stepped off at noon today, March 16. Several … Read more

4×4 ice drag races featured at Lake George Winter Carnival this weekend

July 6, 2016February 8, 2014
Lake George Winter Carnival

The second weekend of the Lake George Winter Carnival started with bright sunshine and four-wheel drive vehicles tearing up the frozen lake in front of … Read more

Hundreds begin 2014 with an icy plunge into Lake George

July 6, 2016January 1, 2014
lake george polar plunge

With the air temperature a frigid 16 degrees and the water temperature a balmy 35, it seems perfectly logical that more than 900 swimmers would … Read more

Lake George Village lights up for the 2013 holiday season

July 7, 2016December 1, 2013
lake george christmas lights

A crowd of nearly 300 braved the cool temperatures in Shepard Park last night, Nov. 30, to attend the 16th annual “Lite up the Village” … Read more

Lake George weekend hums with Puccini, pizza and performance racing

July 10, 2016May 18, 2013
Lake George Performance racing

A visitor to Lake George, unaware of this weekend’s events, might pause at the deep rumbling sound filling the air, and look overhead for a … Read more

Sham “Rock” the Block 2013 photo gallery

July 7, 2016March 17, 2013

New York maple farms open for tours each March

March 7, 2018March 7, 2013
Thurman maple days

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, New York maple farms produced a record-breaking 564,000 gallons of maple syrup in 2011- twenty percent of … Read more

Lake George Winter Carnival 2013 draws hundreds for final weekend

July 10, 2016February 24, 2013

By noon Saturday, Feb. 23, a line of more than 100 people had formed along the Lake Front Walkway at Shepard Park, all waiting to … Read more

East Coast Snocross returns to Lake George this weekend

July 7, 2016February 6, 2013
lake george snocross racing

Citing a lack of snow at the previously scheduled venue in Belmont, N.H., East Coast Snocross announced yesterday, Feb. 5, it will return to Lake … Read more

Nearly 1,200 brave the icy waters for Lake George’s 2013 Polar Plunge

July 7, 2016January 1, 2013

Clad in bikinis, swimming trunks and assorted costumes, including the entire cast of The Avengers, hundreds began the new year with a splash into Lake … Read more

Things get creepy as daylight fades at the Great Escape Fright Fest

September 26, 2018October 16, 2012
lake george the great escape

Daylight hours at the Six Flags’ Halloween festival are a cheerful, kid-friendly affair of trick-or-treating through Buckaroo Junction and costume contests at Timbertown Theater. The … Read more

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