| ANNUAL EVENTS
JANUARY
North American Snowshoe Classic: Long and short distance racers from the U.S. and Canada compete in this annual event.
Saranac Lake Winter Orienteering Weekend: Competitors race between "controls" on ski or snowshoes, by day and night, relying on a map, a compass and their wits!
FEBRUARY
Tri-Lakes Snowmobile Club Poker Run: A great opportunity for snowmobilers to ride miles of groomed trails and win prizes.
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival: The oldest Winter Carnival in the eastern U.S. features its trademark ice palace and a full week of sporting events, concerts, theatre presentations, parades, fireworks and much, much more.
MARCH
Lake Colby Ice Fishing Derby:The Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club offers a variety of prizes in this popular event.
Icebreaker Canoe Race:The Saranac Lake area canoe race season begins with a five mile, "just for fun" race on the Saranac River.
MAY
Round The Mountain Canoe Race: A 10-mile canoe race, followed by a food and music festival.
JUNE
Father's Day Fishing Derby: All day long on Lake Colby, for kids only.
The Great International Steamboat Regatta: Antique steamboat from the US and Canada tour Lake Flower, Lower and Middle Saranac Lake.
June Bug Run: Children's race and 5k run/walk.
Festival of the Lakes: Region-wide arts festival centered in Saranac Lake.
JULY
Fourth of July: Kiddie parade, park concert, fireworks.
Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race: A full day of boat races on Lake Flower and the Saranac River: guideboats, canoes, rowing shells and war canoes along with a community picnic.
Mason's Craft Fair/Flea Market: New and used, handmade and homemade is the fare at this fund raising event.
Craftfest: The largest juried art show in the North Country.
Saranac Lake Water-ski Tournament: Lake Flower is the site for slalom and trick ski competition for skiers of all ages.
Adirondack Wildlife Festival: Workshops, nature hikes, music, storytelling crafts and more at the Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center.
NEACA Gun Show: A definite stop for all gun collectors.
Adirondack Antique Show & Sale: A wide variety of antiques and collectibles will be displayed at this popular event held in the historic Harrietstown Town Hall.
JULY & AUGUST
Downtown Thursday Night: Music, magic, storytelling and more are featured at the Berkeley Green every Thursday evening throughout the summer.
Friday Night in the Park Concert Series: Free concerts on Friday evenings in July and August.
AUGUST
Can-Am Rugby Tournament: Over 100 teams from the U.S. and Canada compete in North America's largest tournament.
Come To The Fair Book Sale: A wide selection of books and other items will be available at the Library's annual fund raiser.
Paint & Palette Show: An art show and sale featuring works by regional artists.
Cabin Fever Quilters Quilt Show: The fine art of quilting is displayed by this talented group.
St. Regis Bridge Tournament: Bridge players will enjoy the ambience of the Hotel Saranac during this annual event.
SEPTEMBER
Bloomingdale Fire Department Field Day: Games, food and fun for the entire family.
Adirondack Canoe Classic: A 90-mile journey through the heart of the wilderness, from Old Forge to Saranac Lake; three days of adventure, friendly competition and Adirondack hospitality.
DECEMBER
Sparkle Village: Downtown Saranac Lake sparkles with thousands of tiny white lights and a variety of special holiday events including the arrival of Santa Claus, fashion show, craft show, community Christmas caroling and much more.
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