The Lake George Winter Carnival 2020 opened for its third weekend with bitterly cold temperatures that came a little too late to support The Electric City Riders’ on-ice motorcycle racing, but crowds still flocked to the lake’s shore to enjoy a full slate of activities.
Saturday, Feb. 15 featured a chowder cook-off, a hot chocolate bar and make-you-own s’mores with fireworks capping off the day’s events. Holiday Inn’s TR Restaurant took first prize in the cook-off out of a field of 17 chowders.
Sunday, the temperatures moderated and events included free make-your-own sundaes, karaoke and ice diving demonstrations. Men competed for a gift card to Lake George Beach Club by tossing a beer keg and women heaved cast iron skillets for a chance at a Capri Pizza gift certificate. Both days offered pony rides, carriage rides, the Lake George Dogs got Talent show and a bonfire on the beach.
The Winter Carnival continues February 22-23 with the Adirondack Pond Hockey Tournament, AMEC sanctioned on-ice car races, 4×4 Ice drags, Chicken Wing cook-off, bonfire, fireworks and more. Visit the Lake George Winter Carnival Facebook page for schedules and updated information.
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Lake George Winter Carnival photos
Spectators watch the Iron Skillet Toss. 
Lake George Winter carnival is a dog-friendly event. 
A section of cleared ice offers ice skating. 
The frozen lake supports snowmobiles, ATVs and people. 
Helicopter rides take off from the frozen lake. 
Men tossed a beer keg for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Lake George Beach Club. 
Women competed in the iron skillet toss. 
Carnival attendees warm up by the bonfire. 
Lake George Winter carnival is a dog-friendly event. 
Snow tie-dye kits are available at the souvenir booth. 
Lake George Winter carnival is a dog-friendly event. 
Each weekend of the Winter Carnival, visitors may watch chainsaw carving demonstrations.
Love your articles and photos! Makes me feel as if I was there!