Great Stuff to Do This Weekend, August 4 to 6.
Check out our recommendations for this weekend in the Adirondacks.
Welcome to our weekly hand-picked list of special events and happenings you won’t want to miss this weekend in the ADK.
Chesapeake | Depot Theatre | Westport | August 4, 5, 6+
The historic Westport Depot Theatre’s newest production tells the story of an eccentric--and controversial--performance artist from the South; his enemy, a conservative Southern politician, and the Chesapeake Bay retriever who triggers a supernatural transformation involving all three.
The Depot Theatre, 6705 Main Street, Westport, NY, 12993 (map)
Durant Days | Raquette Lake | August 4 to 6
Celebrate William Durant, the force behind the Adirondack Great Camp, during Raquette Lake Durant Days, August 4 to 6. Events include a guided boat tour of Raquette Lake, discounted admission to Great Camp Sagamore, the annual Raquette Lake Boat Parade, fireworks, and more.
Raquette Lake, NY, 13360 United States (map)
Saranac Lake 1st Friday | August 4
The first Friday of every month, Saranac Lake’s Downtown comes alive from 5-8 pm—a monthly celebration of cultural diversity, history, food, business, and arts.
Saranac Lake, NY, United States (map)
High & Mighty Brass Band | Long Lake | August 4
High and Mighty Brass Band entertains crowds worldwide with their original music and fresh take on current and classic cover songs. Catch them on Friday night at Long Lake Town Beach—the show blasts off at 6 pm.
1258 Main Street Long Lake, NY, 12847 United States (map)
Celebrate Champ Day | Port Henry | August 5
Loch Ness has its monster; Lake Champlain has Champ.
Enjoy special guests, contests, merchandise vendors, kids’ activities, food, and more as Port Henry celebrates Champ Day: The Lake Champlain Monster Festival.
Port Henry, NY, 12974 United States (map)
Champ Day Hike at Coot Hill | Moriah | August 5
Take in stunning views of Lake Champlain from atop Coot Hill on this guided family- and dog-friendly hike.
Coot Hill Trail Big Hollow Road Moriah, NY, 12960 United States (map)
Essex Gateway Trail Hike | August 5
Join fellow hikers on Essex Day for a lovely trek on the Essex Gateway Trail. This is a family-friendly route, so bring the Lil’ ADKers and four-legged family members (on a leash, please).
Essex Gateway Trail 2759 Essex Road Essex, NY, 12936 United States (map)
Warren County Youth Fair | Warrensburg | August 5
The Warren County Homesteading and 4-H Youth Fair provides an excellent opportunity for Lil’ ADKers (and not so Lil’) between the ages of 5 and 19 to show what they’ve learned this year. Exhibit categories include photography, creative arts, baking, horticulture, natural resources, and mechanical sciences. Ribbons will be awarded for the best exhibits.
377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY, 12885 United States (map)
Keene Valley Congregational Church Bazaar & Quilt Sale | August 5
Enjoy the heart of the High Peaks and shop for gorgeous quilts, textile arts, and jewelry at Keene Valley Congregational Church.
1791 New York 73 Scenic Keene Valley, NY, 12943 United States (map)
Essex Day | Town of Essex | August 5
Every year, the Town of Essex comes together on the first Saturday of August to celebrate the community with a town-wide yard sale and street party.
Join the fun and see what makes charming Essex, NY, on the shores of Lake Champlain special.
2313 Main Street Essex, NY, 12936 United States (map)
King's Garden Party | Fort Ticonderoga | August 5
Don't miss the must-attend event of the summer. Spirited best-of-competition, Exclusive Experiences Auction, and Silent Auction action. The Garden Party will be the Fort's premier summer fundraising event.
102 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 United States (map)
Raquette Lake Boat Parade & Fireworks | August 5
As part of Durant Days, Raquette Lake’s annual boat parade will occur on Saturday, August 5, at 6 pm. Prizes for pontoon, non-motorized, non-motorized boats and more. Fireworks at dusk.
Raquette Lake Boat Parade, Raquette Lake, NY, 13360 United States (map)
The Wheel | Chestertown | August 5
Rock out to the Grateful Dead tribute band, The Wheel, at Chestertown’s lovingly restored Carol Theatre.
Carol Theatre, 102 Riverside Drive, Chestertown, NY, 12817 United States (map)
Stony Creek Mountain Days Festival | August 6
Channel your inner Adirondack lumberjack self at the 19th Annual Stony Creek Mountain Days festival in Warren County, NY, on Sunday, August 6. In addition to the NYS Lumberjack Competition, there will be live music, free activities for Lil’ ADKers, great food and more.
Stony Creek Mountain Days, 95 Harrisburg Road, Stony Creek, NY, 12878 United States (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.
Drinks + Drama at Fort Ticonderoga brings the drama and spills the tea with an after-hours program dishing on all scandal, shenanigans and hanky-panky that went down between 1755 and 1781 at the Fort — August 8
ARKAI appears in Shephard Park for a free concert in collaboration with the Lake George Music Festival — August 9
Rock the Lake ‘80s hair band tribute fest will be crushing it in Lake George — August 11 - 12
Blue Mountain Sizzler is a fun event for the whole family. Run or walk in the 5K. Lil’ ADKers can compete in their own half-mile race — August 13
