Top Picks for This Weekend in the ADK
Notable events in the Adirondacks July 7 to 9.
The Fourth of July celebrations may be winding down, but there is still plenty of action booming in the ADK this weekend.
Without further ado, here’s our hand-picked list of special events and happenings you don’t want to miss.
Shatner Weekend | Star Trek Tour | Ticonderoga | July 7 - 9
Yes, that William Shatner. He’s making his annual (star) trek to Ticonderoga for a three-day celebration of all things Star Trek.
Tickets are still available for events with the OG Captain James T. Kirk, although the top ticket, the Admiral’s All-Inclusive Package, is sold-out.
I Love NY Horse Show | Lake Placid | July 7 to 9
Experience the excitement of attending one of America’s most respected equine competitions, the I Love NY Horse Show.
The action starts each show day at 8:00 am, with classes running simultaneously in five separate rings. Attend this thrilling event for an hour or a whole day and see competition ranging from ponies ridden by tomorrow’s champions to members of the U.S. Equestrian Team atop some of the world’s best horses.
Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds | 5514 Cascade Road | Lake Placid (map)
First Friday | Saranac Lake | July 7
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 (map)
“What the Constitution Means to Me” | Depot Theatre | Westport | June 7, 8, 9
We caught this excellent performance of Heidi Schreck’s Tony-award-winning play and give it two thumbs up.
The Depot Theater’s charming and intimate setting is perfect for this outstanding play that is humorous, thought-provoking, enlightening, and thoroughly entertaining.
“What the Constitution Means to Me” plays until July 16. Don’t miss it.
Depot Theatre, 6705 Main Street, Westport, NY, 12993 (map)
46th Annual Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival | Plattsburgh | July 8-9
The City of Plattsburgh hosts the 2023 Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta at the City Beach in partnership with Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club.
The competition begins Saturday morning with races in three divisions — Cruising, Racing, and Multihull — on spectacular Lake Champlain.
In addition to the Regatta, the Mayor’s Cup Festival offers everyone two days of fun diversions, including kayak rides, a 5K run/walk, volleyball, sand sculpting, live music, food, a cornhole tournament, and more.
Plattsburgh City Beach, 4 Beach Road, Plattsburgh (map)
12th Annual Runabout Rendezvous | Saranac Lake | July 8
Fans of vintage Chris-Craft boats and handmade Adirondack guide boats unite! The Runabout Rendezvous on Flower Lake in beautiful Saranac Lake Village is back for the 12th year.
Here’s your chance to get close to gleaming antique wooden boats and meet other enthusiasts.
Saranac Lake Boat Launch, Saranac Lake, NY (map)
Rock the Dock | Lake George | July 8
The Rock the Dock festival takes place each year directly on the beautiful shores of Lake George at the Lake George Steamship Company’s pier.
The event features a full roster of stellar bands and many local craft, food, and beverage vendors.
Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road, Lake George (map)
Margo Macero Band | Carol Theater | Chestertown | July 8
Berklee College of Music trained guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Margo Macero and her band play rock and pop songs with energy and skill at the historic, lovingly restored Carol Theater in Chestertown.
Carol Theater, 102 Riverside Dr., Chestertown, NY (map)
Chestertown Fireworks | July 8th
Didn’t get enough pyrotechnics earlier in the week? Have no fear. Chestertown’s annual fireworks are scheduled for July 8th at Town Hall on Route 9, across from Tops.
Festivities will blast off at dusk (approximately 9 pm).
Town Hall, 6307 U.S. 9, Chestertown, NY (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.
Root Shock Live at the ADKX — July 12 — Family-friend concert on the museum grounds at Blue Mountain Lake.
Kyshona in Lake George’s Shepard Park — July 12 — Free concert on the shores of Lake George. Get down to a band that blends roots, rock, R&B and folk.
Sugar & the Tree at The Carol Theater in Chestertown — July 14 — Heather Richards & Marc Vincent bring their traveling musical revue, "The Rootsenanny."
Music in the Park and Fireworks in Hague — July 17 — rescheduled from a rainy July 3rd; enjoy live music, food vendors and fireworks at Hague’s Town Park Beach.
Taxidermy Workshop at the ADKX — July 22 and July 23 — Get stuffed.
