After an unusually warm start to the year, two back-to-back snowstorms have transformed the Lake George region into a winter wonderland. The forecast going into February is for arctic air guaranteeing traditional Adirondack winter conditions for the start of the 2024 Lake George Winter Carnival. The festivities kick off with opening ceremonies in Shepard Park on Saturday, February 3, at noon. The Lake George Winter Carnival Committee has scheduled a full slate of activities for the opening weekend including a parade, fireworks, outhouse races, chili cookoff and the Lake George Dogs Got Talent dog show (enter your furry friend on the day of the show for a chance to win prizes from The Dog Cabin.)
The Winter Carnival’s signature event, the Outhouse Race, is hosted by the Lagoon. This year, five-person teams will be competing for a total of $2,000 in prizes. The 2024 Winter Carnival Outhouse Races will be held in Battlefield Park unless enough ice forms on the lake for on-ice racing. For details on outhouse specifications and to register a team, visit https://lgwc.ticketleap.com/2024outhouse/. Registration for opening weekend outhouse races closes February 1. A second running of the outhouses will be held on Week 3, February 17. Registration for the Week 3 race closes on February 15.
To register for activities or purchase tickets for specific events such as the cookoffs and Paint and Sips, visit LGWC.TicketLeap.com.
The Lake George Winter Carnival, now in its 62nd year, is held each weekend in February. If Lake George has not frozen enough to safely allow on-ice events, the Carnival Committee will find alternate locations in most cases. Visit the Lake George Winter Carnival Facebook page for schedule updates.
Lake George 2024 Winter Carnival Opening Weekend schedule
Saturday, February 3
9:00 a.m.
- ATV Poker Run – Hosted by Duffy’s Tavern – tickets
- Jeep Duck Hunt sponsored by Nemer CJDR of Queensbury hosted by Surfside on the Lake – tickets
10:00 a.m.
- Storytime at Caldwell-Lake George Library
12:00 p.m.
- Children’s Activities – Various Locations
- Horse & Carriage Ride with A Time To Remember
- Opening Ceremonies – Shepard Park
1:00 p.m.
- Cook-Off Competition – CHILI at the amphitheater in Shepard Park – tickets
2:00 p.m.
- Make Your Own Tie Dye Shirts – Shepard Park
- Outhouse Races hosted by the Lagoon – Battlefield Park – registration
2:30 p.m.
- Lake George Dog’s Got Talent Contest Sponsored by The Dog Cabin
3:00 p.m.
- Polar Plunge
3:45 p.m.
- Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? Contest
4:00 p.m.
- Parade up Canada Street
5:30 p.m.
- Free Smore’s
- Souvenir Mugs & Hot Chocolate Topping Bar at the Park – Co-Sponsored by Fort William Henry Hotel – tickets
7:00 p.m.
- Fireworks over the Lake with Santore!
Sunday, February 4
10:00 a.m.
- Sunday Paint & Sip with Michele at the Holiday Inn – tickets
12: p.m.
- Children’s Activities – Various Locations
- Horse & Carriage Ride with A Time To Remember
- Karaoke Sing-A-Long with LG Live
- Sundae Funday Sponsored by Stewart’s Shops
1:00 p.m.
- Cupcake Decorating with Lake George Baking Company
2:30 p.m.
- Lake George Dog’s Got Talent Contest Sponsored by The Dog Cabin
3:00 p.m.
- Polar Plunge
3:30 p.m.
- Keg toss
4:00 p.m.
- Skillet Toss Sponsored by Adirondack Winery