This Weekend in the ADK — August 18 to 20, 2023
Check out our recommendations for things to do this weekend in the Adirondacks.
Welcome to our weekly hand-picked list of stuff you won’t want to miss this weekend in the Adirondacks. Lots of these events take place over multiple days — the Essex County Fair, Tupper Lake’s Annual Flea Market and Craft Fair, Trekonderoga Weekend celebrating all things Star Trek.
Plus, all the amazing hiking, biking, boating, camping and other activities available in the ADK. You should count your lucky stars to be in the ADK this weekend.
Grand Finale | Lake George Music Festival | August 17
On Thursday evening, celebrate Friday Eve at the Grand Finale Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Lake George Music Festival.
The concert features the world premiere performance of Sheridan Seyfried’s new Symphony and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.
Carriage House, Fort William Henry
48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, 12845 (map)
Essex County Fair | Westport, NY | August 16 - 20
Experience the fun of an old-fashioned county fair in Westport, NY. The Essex Fair was first celebrated in the mid-1800s, and it’s been going strong ever since.
3 Sisco Street, Westport, NY, 12993 (map)
Trekonderoga | Ticonderoga | August 18 - 20
Beam me up! It’s time again for Trekonderoga at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga. Here’s your chance to meet Star Trek stars and participate in presentations and seminars on all things Trekkie.
112 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 (map)
Tupper Lake Flea Market and Craft Fair | August 18 -20
Attention treasure hunters, Tupper Lake’s Annual Masonic Craft Fair and Flea Market, returns on Friday, August 18 and continues through Sunday. The event features antiques, collectibles, locally made craft items, and local and regional food vendors. The action goes down on the shores of Raquette Pond at Tupper Lake Municipal Park.
17 Demars Boulevard, Tupper Lake, NY, 12986 (map)
Open Water Swim on Lake George | Hague, NY | August 19
Join the Open Water Swim on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in the pristine waters of Lake George in the town of Hague in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York.
The swim presents three courses: 2.5k, 5k, and 10k.
9060 Lake Shore Drive, Hague, NY, 12836 (map)
Mushroom Mania Festival | Blue Mountain Lake, NY | August 19
Calling all mushroom enthusiasts and those fascinated by fungi. Join like-minded individuals for a captivating and fun-filled day at the Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake. The day-long program is dedicated to the incredible world of fungi.
9097 New York 30, Indian Lake, NY, 12812 Uni(map)
Jay Day Celebration | August 18
Lovely Jay, NY, hosts their annual summer event featuring a wide variety of crafts, food, and good times. The festivities take place right on Jay’s Village Green.
12964 State Highway 9N, Jay, NY, 12941
Open Sky Music Festival | Lake Placid | August 19
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts holds its 3rd Annual Open Sky Music Festival on the lawn in its backyard. This day-long, family-friendly event is jam-packed with great music, food and beverages.
17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid, NY, 12946 (map)
NEXT WEEK: Just in Time for Barbie Summer: Genghis Barbie | Bolton Landing | August 23
The Sembrich in Bolton Landing hosts Genghis Barbie, the leading “post-post-feminist” all-female horn experience. They have been called the most innovative and energizing chamber ensemble of their generation and will perform on Wednesday, August 23, at 7 pm.
4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton, NY, 12814 (map)
And that’s the round-up for this weekend. Be sure to check out our events calendar for upcoming special activities in the ADK,
Coming Up: Mark your calendar for these unforgettable events, including big fun for Labor Day Weekend.
Larry Ham Quartet performs at the Sunset Stage as part of the Jazz in Tupper Lake Summer Series — August 23
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company travels North from Albany to perform a selection of their imaginative works — August 24
I Love BBQ and Music Festival will be cookin’ Labor Day Weekend in Lake Placid — September 1 - 3
Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival includes three days of biking events, music, local food and craft beer — September 1 - 3
Parsons Dance brings world-class modern dance works to Lake Place Center for the Arts — September 1
