Start Your Engines, it’s Weekend 2 of the 2023 Lake George Winter Carnival
February 11 Highlights
ATV Poker Run
Car Races on the Lake
Polar Plunge
Make Your Own Tie-Dyed Winter Carnival T-Shirt
Fireworks
Current Schedule:
Check the Lake George Winter Carnival Facebook page for the latest news, schedule information, and changes.
All Day — Bonfire on the Beach
Horse-Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Rides With Time to Remember — On Canada Street. There is a free. Call Tina for info at 518.321.5539.
11 am to 4 pm Sanctioned Car Races on the Lake — Are you feeling the need for speed? Then watch the cars on the ice and see who gets the checkered flag! Hosted by Lake George Lanes & Games. Note this event is ice dependent. Please watch the LGWC Facebook page for cancellations or location changes. Get more info at icerace.com or from Dave Burnham at 518.875.6956 or racing48@nycap.rr.com.
Noon Cornhole Games — Grab some friends and head out for a game or two of cornhole. Hosted by Blue Thirty-Two (518.685.3539).
Noon to 3 pm Children's Activities — Various arts and crafts and games to occupy the Lil ADKers At Shepard Park, and additional locations are to be announced.
Noon to 3 pm Pony Rides — Located in Shepard Park. There is a fee.
12:30 pm Until Gone: BBQ Cook-Off — Lake George restaurants vie for your vote for best barbecue creations. Please purchase your tickets online now before they sell out.
2 pm to 4 pm: MYO Snow Tie-Dyed LGWC Tee-Shirts — A family favorite, create a tie-dyed T-shirt using Lake George snow. There is a fee. While supplies and snow last! At the Souvenir Tent in Shepard Park.
2:30 pm Lake George Dog's Got Talent Contest
Something for all the furry friends! Enter your dog in this LGWC crowd favorite. Prizes for those that get the most APAWS. Hosted by the Dog Cabin.
3 pm Polar Plunge — Held each weekend of the LGWC, the Polar Plunge challenges you to dive into the frigid waters of Lake George. Think you can handle it? If so, register, and don't forget your camera and towel. Plunge and registration are held at the Souvenir Tent in Shepard Park. Or, save time and register ahead of time.
5:30 pm Until Gone: S'mores in the Park — Come and enjoy tasty s'mores while keeping warm by the fire! All are welcome. Free at the Shepard Park Amphitheater. Sponsored by Northern Living.
5:30 pm Until Gone: Hot Chocolate Bar — Co-sponsored by Fort William Henry Hotel, the Hot Chocolate Bar has become an LGWC must-do. Not only do you get an LGWC souvenir mug, but you also get to put all your favorite toppings on your hot chocolate. There is a mug presale option online. Only a limited number of mugs will be available for sale on the event day.
7 pm Fireworks by Santore — Few sights are more spectacular than fireworks over Lake George. Winter fireworks are a special treat. Santore has been in creating spectacular fireworks displays for over 130 years. The Santore dynasty began in Italy in 1860. After moving to America in 1890, they have a proud history of creating some of the most memorable fireworks displays at famous events and locations, including Daytona International Speedway, Sea World Orlando, Sea World San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, World Golf Village, and Walt Disney World. Don’t miss this beautiful display.