Lake George Winter Carnival

Lake George winter carnival

Welcome to the 61st Annual Winter Carnival in Lake George

Presidents Weekend Events

SATURDAY, February 18th

𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 – 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐂𝐄

  • 12:30PM till gone! Chowder Cook Off : This is always a tough one! So many amazing creations from our local LG Restaurants! Sample them & then vote for your favorite! $Fee Shepard Park Amphitheater ***PRESALE OPTION*** Purchase your tickets in advance online https://lgwc.ticketleap.com/cookoff/
  • 1PM Outhouse Races – (BATTLEFIELD PARK) One of our continued must-see events!! $2000 in Prizes!! Registration 9:30am @ The Lagoon (518)685-5009 *make sure to get & follow the specs!!
  • 2-4 PM MYO Snow Tie-Dyed LGWC T-Shirts A family favorite & such a unique experience using tie-dye & Lake George snow! A fun & creative time that always ends with a surprise when you reveal your work of art! $Fee While supplies & snow last! TIE DYE BOOTH Shepard Park
  • 5:30-till No ‘mores! S’mores in the Park Sponsored by Northern Living – “Life as it Should Be.” Come & enjoy ooey-gooey S’mores while keeping warm by the fires! All are welcome & best of all they are FREE! Shepard Park Amphitheater
  • 5:30-till gone Hot Chocolate Bar – Co-Sponsored by Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center This has become a LGWC must do! Not only do you get a LGWC Souvenir mug, but you also get to put all your favorite toppings on your Hot Chocolate!! ($Fee ) Shepard Park Amphitheater *** MUG PRESALE OPTION – ON SALE! Only a limited number of mugs will be available for sale the day of the event – We recommend purchasing in advance!https://lgwc.ticketleap.com/mugs
  • 7PM Fireworks by SANTORE!
    An amazing & beautiful event-there is nothing more spectacular than watching fireworks over the ice of our Queen of lakes!!

Sunday, Feb 19th

  • 12pm-til gone! ‘Sundae’ Fun-day & Karaoke/Open Mic There is nothing better than ice crème with all your favorite toppings on a Sunday afternoon! A Big THANK YOU to our friends at Stewart’s Shops!! While you are there, grab the mic & sing your heart out!! This is always great family fun time! All are welcome! Bring your instrument or sing along with our friends LG Live Karaoke! Shepard Park Amphitheater ($Donations Appreciated)
  • 1pm- till gone Lake George Baking Company “Do you wanna build a Cupcake?”
    Make a Cupcake with the bakers and decorators from Lake George Baking Company
  • 12:30PM “Glacier” Golf Tournament Bring your clubs & enjoy a 6 hole course set up in BATTLEFIELD PARK! Teams of 2 or 4 compete for great prizes! Sign up at the LAGOON!
    Info: (518) 744-1556
  • 3:30PM LGWC Woman’s Skillet Toss Sponsored by Vera Bradley at the Lake George Outlets
    “I am Woman! Hear me roar!!” Come & join in the fun with our 4th annual Women’s Skillet Toss Event!! Who needs a keg when you have an iron skillet!!! Gift to win! All ages welcome!
    Sponsored by: Vera Bradley Outlet LG
    Sign-up @ INFO BOOTH Shepard Park Beach by 3:15!
  • 4PM Warm Up-Keg Toss Come & test your strength! Do you have what it takes to be crowned this weekend’s winner? $50 Gift Cert. to win! All ages welcome! Sponsored by: Mario’s, Lake George Beach Club, Lagoon and Blue Thirty-Two. Sign-up @ INFO BOOTH near Shepard Park Beach by 3:45!
  • 3-4PM ‘Do You Wanna Build a Snowman’ Contest A great event for the whole family – let your creativity roll! Compete with others to build the coolest snowman! You are given a “snowman kit” & 30 min. to build your snowman! Judging will take place & the winners will claim their prizes & be crowned the “2023 LGWC Best Snowman Builder’s”! $Fee THIS EVENT IS SNOW DEPENDENT – PLEASE WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR CANCELLATION OR LOCATION CHANGES
    Limited entries available-LGWC INFO BOOTH-Shepard Park

********Both days–Double the fun!! *****
(All Day) Bonfire on the Beach
Visit us to get warm on the beach in Shepard Park!

  • 12PM Cornhole GamesGrab some friends & head out for a game or two of cornhole! LOCATIONS TBA
  • 12-3PM Children’s Activities A variety of arts/crafts & games to occupy the kiddos! Shepard Park & Courtyard Marriott, More Locations TBA
  • 12-3PM Pony Rides (Fee $) located in Shepard Park
  • 2:30PM L.G. Dog’s Got Talent Contest Something for all of our furry friends!! Enter your furry friend in this LGWC crowd favorite! Prizes for those that get the most APAWS! Hosted by: The Dog Cabin
  • 3PM Polar Plunge YUP! We here at the LGWC challenge you to plunge into the frigid waters of LG!! Think you can handle it?? If so, make sure to register & don’t forget your camera & towel! Plunge & registration held @ INFO BOOTH in Shepard Park
  • Horse Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Rides with Time to Remember-Canada Street (Fee $) Info: Tina (518)321-5539

Saturday, Feb 25th

  • 9AM ATV Poker Run– Check in at Bebob’s Backstreet BBQ – 75 Dieskau REGISTER ONLINE –lgwc.ticketleap.com/ATVPOKER
  • 10am-12pm – Story Time at Caldwell Library
  • 12:30PM till gone! CHICKEN WING Cook Off
    $Fee Shepard Park Amphitheater
  • 2-4PM MYO Snow Tie-Dyed LGWC T-Shirts– A familyfavorite & such a unique experience using tie-dye & Lake George snow! A fun & creative time that always
    ends with a surprise when you reveal your work of art! $Fee While supplies & snow last! TIE DYE BOOTH Shepard Park
  • 5:30-till No ‘mores! S’mores in the Park Sponsored by Northern Living – Come & enjoy ooey-gooey S’mores while keeping warm by the fires! All are welcome & best of all they are FREE! Shepard Park Amphitheater
  • 5:30-till gone Hot Chocolate Bar – Co-Sponsored by Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center -This has become a LGWC must do! Not only do you get a LGWC Souvenir mug, but you also get to put all your favorite toppings on your Hot Chocolate!! ($Fee ) Shepard Park Amphitheater ***MUG PRESALE OPTION – ON SALE! Only a limited number of mugs will be available for sale the day of the event – We recommend purchasing in advance! GO TO lgwc.ticketleap.com/mugs
  • 7PM Fireworks by SANTORE!– An amazing & beautiful event-there is nothing more spectacular than watching fireworks over the ice of our Queen of lakes!!

Sunday, Feb 26th

  • 10AM-12 – Family Winter Carnival Bowling at Lanes and Games ($Fee)
  • -2pm-til gone! ‘Sundae’ Fun-day & Karaoke/Open Mic– There is nothing better than ice cream with all your favorite toppings on a Sunday afternoon! A Big THANK YOU to our friends at Stewart’s Shops!! While you are there, grab the mic & sing your heart out!! This is always a great family fun time! All are welcome! Bring your instrument or sing along with our friends LG Live Karaoke! Shepard Park Amphitheater ($Donations Appreciated)
  • 1pm- till gone Lake George Baking Company “Do you wanna build a Cupcake?”- Make a Cupcake with the bakers and decorators from Lake George Baking Company
  • 3:30PM LGWC Woman’s Skillet Toss Sponsored by Vera Bradley at the Lake George Outlets- “I am Woman! Hear me roar!!” Come & join in the fun with our 4th annual Women’s Skillet Toss Event!! Who needs a keg when you have an iron skillet!!! Gift to win! All ages welcome!-Sponsored by: Vera Bradley Outlet LG Sign-up @ INFO BOOTH Shepard Park Beach by 3:15!
  • 4PM SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Warm Up-Keg Toss Come & test your strength! Do you have what it takes to be crowned this weekend’s winner? $50 Gift Cert. to win! All ages welcome! Sponsored by: Mario’s, Lake George Beach Club, Lagoon and Blue Thirty-Two. Sign-up @ INFO BOOTH near Shepard Park Beach by 3:45
    3-4PM ‘Do You Wanna Build a Snowman’ Contest- A great event for the whole family – let your creativity roll! Compete with others to build the coolest snowman! You are given a “snowman kit” & 30 min. to build your snowman! Judging will take place & the winners will claim their prizes & be crowned the “2023 LGWC Best Snowman Builder’s”! $Fee Limited Kits available- Snow Dependent Sign Up at LGWC INFO BOOTH- Shepard Park by 3:45!
RAFFLE PULL 4pm
*******Both days–Double
the fun!!********
  • 11-4pm Sanctioned Car Races****** on the Lake! Come to watch the cars on the ice & see who gets the checkered flag!! Hosted by: Lake George Lanes & Games THIS EVENT IS ICE DEPENDENT – PLEASE WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR CANCELLATION OR LOCATION CHANGESInfo: www.icerace.com Dave Burnham (518)875-6956 [email protected]
  • 12PM Cornhole Games – Grab some friends & head out for a game or two of cornhole! Locations TBA
  • 12-3PM Children’s Activities – A variety of arts/crafts & games to occupy the kiddos! Shepard Park & Courtyard Marriott
  • 12-3PM Pony Rides (Fee $) located in Shepard Park
  • 2:30PM L.G. Dog’s Got Talent Contest – Something for all our furry friends!! Enter your furry friend in this LGWC crowd favorite! Prizes for those that get the most APAWS! Hosted by: The Dog Cabin
  • 3PM Polar Plunge – YUP! We here at the LGWC challenge you to plunge into the frigid waters of LG!! Think you can handle it?? If so, make sure to register & don’t forget your camera & towel! Plunge & registration held @INFO BOOTH Sign up by before 2:45 or REGISTER ONLINE !! lgwc.ticketleap.com/polarplunge
  • Horse Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Rides with Time to Remember-Canada Street (Fee $) Info: Tina (518)321-5539
    **We ask that you please adhere to all COVID-19 CDC guidelines while visiting us at the LGWC!