Join us for the 52nd Anniversary of the Lake George Winter Carnival!

Winter Carnival Website | New! Winter Romance Packages Feb. 2013

Most activities for the Winter Carnival take place at Shepard’s Park Beach just a short walk from the Georgian down Canada Street.  Come on up and join in the fun!  See our Specials and Packages Page for more lodging, Skiing and Snowmobiling Packages. 

Every Weekend in February 2013

  • 8:00AM :: Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides (Fee) :: Million Dollar Beach – SunKiss Ballooning (Weather Permitting)
  • 11AM-2:00PM :: Children’s Activities & Face Paintings by Amanda :: King Neptune’s
  • 2:30PM :: Snowmobile Water Skip :: Shepards Park Beach
  • 12-2:00PM :: Games ($1) :: Prizes at Shepards Park Beach
  • 3:00PM :: Polar Plunge :: Shepards Park Beach
  • 12-2:00PM :: Snowmobile Rides ($2) :: On the ice
  • 12-2:00PM :: Wood Carving Demonstrations :: Shepards Park Beach
  • 12-2:30PM :: Children’s Petting Zoo :: Saturdays at Shepards Park
  • All day :: Dog Sled Rides ($10) :: On the ice
  • All day :: Helicopter Rides ($45) :: On the ice

Below are some additional highlights from each weekend’s events…

Saturday, February 2 & Sunday, February 3, 2013

  • Sat 12:00PM :: Noon Opening Ceremonies :: Shepards Park Beach
  • Sat 12:30PM :: Chili Cook Off :: Shepards Park Beach
  • Sat 12:30PM :: Outhouse Races :: Registration at Duffy’s Tavern 10AM
  • Sat 4:00PM :: Lake George Winter Carnival Parade :: Travelling North on Canada St. to Amherst St.
  • Sat (After Parade) :: Bon Fire on the Beach (Live Music & Marshmallow Toasting) :: Shepards Park Beach
  • Sat 6:30PM :: Fireworks :: On the ice
  • Sat & Sun :: Giant Snow Slide :: Shepards Park Beach all day
  • Sat & Sun :: Ice Castle :: Shepards Park all day

Saturday, February 9 & Sunday, February 10, 2013

  • Sat & Sun :: NY State Motorcycle & ATV Ice Race Championship :: Registration at Duffy’s Tavern 9 AM. For information-Frank Carpinello :: (518) 330-3648
  • Sat 12:00 :: BBQ Cook Off :: Shepards Park Beach
  • Sat 4:00PM :: Bon Fire on the Beach :: Shepards Beach -Toast marshmallows and watch the fireworks.
  • Sat 6:30PM :: Fireworks :: On the ice
  • Sun 1:00PM :: Tavern Competition :: Shepards Park Beach, Sponsored by Mario’s Restaurant
  • Sun 11:00-3:00PM ::LGWC Polar Golf Tournament :: On the ice, $10 per person

Saturday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17, 2013

  • Sat (All Day) :: ATV Poker Run :: Registration at 9-11 am at Duffy’s Tavern.
  • Sat 12:00PM :: Chowder Cook Off :: Shepards Park Beach
  • Sat 4:00PM :: Bon Fire on the Beach :: Shepards Park Beach. Toast marshmallows and watch the fireworks.
  • Sat 6:30PM :: Fireworks :: On the ice
  • Sun 12:00-2:00PM :: Closest to the Pin Contest :: On the ice, cash prizes
  • Sat at dusk :: Hot Air Balloon Moon Glow :: On the ice
  • Sat all day :: Giant Kite Flying :: On the ice – American Kitefliers Association
  • Sat & Sun dawn & dusk:: Hot Air Balloon Fly Off :: On the ice – Sunkiss Ballooning
  • Sat & Sun :: Ice Diving Demonstration :: All day on the ice Sponsored by Rich Morin’s Professional Scuba Center (800) 924-3483
  • Sat & Sun :: Car Races :: For information call Bruce (518) 885-5329. Hosted by and registration at Longshots Restaurant (518) 668-5899.

Saturday, February 23- Sunday, February 24, 2013

  • Sat 12:00PM :: Chicken Wing Cook Off :: Shepards Park Beach
  • Sat 4:00PM :: Bon Fire on the Beach :: Shepards Beach-Toast marshmallows and watch the fireworks.
  • Sun 3:30PM :: Snowmobile Raffle Drawing :: Shepards Park Beach
  • Sat 6:30PM :: Fireworks :: On the ice
  • Sat & Sun :: Lake George Sanctioned Dog Sled Races :: Registration at Duffy’s Tavern
  • Sat & Sun :: Ice Diving Demonstration :: All day on the ice Sponsored by Rich Morin’s Professional Scuba Center (800) 924-3483
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