On Saturday, January 18th at noon, the 23rd Long Lake Winter Carnival will be held at Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center, 6 Pavilion Lane in Long Lake, NY.

Events begin with a coronation of the King and Queen of the Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club followed by a slate of fun family friendly events. The Cardboard Sled Races start at 1p.m. with prizes awarded for speed and overall award for Best in Show. Sleds can be made with cardboard, paint, wax and tape. Racing categories are for individuals and for teams. There will be a bonfire as well as ice skating and sledding available all day.  Look for other events throughout the day.

Schedule of Events – All times subject to change without notice. This event happens snow, rain, or sunshine. All times subject to change without notice.

Schedule of Events

12pm – Winter Carnival Begins/Bonfire Lighting /Ice Sculpture Display Opens

12:30pm Coronation

1:00pm Cardboard Sled Races (Divisions for all ages)

1:45pm Town-Wide Photograph with Royalty – immediately following Cardboard Sled Races** (could be earlier, could be later!) Join us!

2:00pm Kids Balloon Chase for Ages 9 and under

2:30 pm Men’s Feats of Strength- 18 and Up

2:30 pm On going Kids Games including One Shot Hockey & Egg Relay on the Ice!

3:00pm Ladies Frying Pan Toss 18 and up * Limited to 50 participants max, sign up early!

Break – Ice Skating and Sledding Continue

5pm Little Bus Runs 518-304-3511

6pm Fireworks at Mt. Sabattis

On Friday, January 17th there will be live music featuring Scotty Evans from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Long View Lodge and Live music with Eric Peter at the Adirondack Hotel 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Saturday, January 18th enjoy live music by The Altered Tones 8 p.m. to 10 p.m at the Long Lake

Diner in Long Lake, NY. The Long Lake Little Bus will be running until last call so hop aboard and get out and have some fun!   Little bus number is 518-304-3511

The Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center, Geiger Arena is located at 6 Pavilion Way on Deerland Road, NYS Route 30 in Long Lake, NY. Parking available in the lower parking lot, along South Hill Road, Owls Head Lane and at the Post Office after 12 p.m. There will be free shuttle service running starting at 5 p.m. until late night to and from the event location and pickups throughout town. Call 518-304-3511 for a ride. Open to the public.

For more information about Long Lake, www.mylonglake.com or call 518-624-3077.  

Special thanks to the Long Lake Rescue Squad, the Long Lake Fire Department, the Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club, the Town of Long Lake.