2026 Winter Carnival Schedule

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞.

Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area, 46 Pavilion Road (intersection of South Hill Road and NYS Route 28N/30/Deerland Road.

All events are FREE!

Registration on site at the Long Lake Registration Booth

12:00 PM – Carnival kicks off!

Bonfire lighting

+ Ice Sculpture Garden opens

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors for making this possible!

12:30 PM – Coronation of Royalty

12:45 PM – Best in Show Judging

Head to the Cardboard Sled Holding Area (look for signs)

Please register EARLY at the registration booth!

1:00 PM – Cardboard Sled Races

1:45 PM – Town-Wide Photo with Royalty

2:00 PM – Kids Balloon Chase (ages 9 & under)

Plus One Shot Hockey

2:30 PM – Men’s Keg Toss (18+)

3:00 PM – Ladies Frying Pan Toss (18+)

4:00 PM – Broomball

5:00 PM – Little Bus Available

Call 518-304-3511

6:00 PM – FIREWORKS!

(or immediately following Broomball)

❄️ Long Lake Winter Carnival – Event FAQs ❄️

📍 Where do I park?
Parking is available:

Lower parking lots ONLY.
Post Office lot (after 12:00 PM)
Along South Hill Road and Owls Head Lane
Please follow posted signs and directions from staff.

💲 Are events free?
Yes! ALL Winter Carnival events are FREE to participate in.

📝 How do I register?
Registration is FREE and ON-SITE at the Registration Booth.
You can register when you arrive — people come and go all day!

🛷 Is sledding and skating free?
Yes! Skating and sledding are free and open throughout the day.

🚻 Are there restrooms?
Yes — there is:

1 indoor restroom
1 porta-potty on site

❄️ Are snowmobiles nearby?
Yes. The S80 Powerline snowmobile trail shares the ROAD adjacent to the sledding hill.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO:

Pedestrians: Walk up the LEFT side of the road to keep the travel lane clear.
Snowmobilers: 5 MPH MAX in the Carnival area.
Please stay alert and watch for traffic.

🎥 Are you streaming the Buffalo Bills game?
YES! 🏈
The Bills game at 4:30 PM will be streamed outside for those still hanging out for Broomball.

🎆 When are fireworks?
Fireworks are scheduled for 6:00 PM
(or immediately following the end of Broomball).

🎶 Is there live music?
Yes!

🚌 Little Bus FAQ 🚌

🚌 Is there a shuttle available?

The Little Bus will be available starting at 5:00 PM. To get you to the fireworks and around the town until midnight.

📞 How do I request a ride?
Call 518-304-3511 to request pickup.

💲 Is the Little Bus free?
Yes — the Little Bus is FREE to use during Winter Carnival.

Friday, January 16 – 6:30 PM
🎸 Live music at Long View Lodge with Scotty Evans
Saturday, January 17 – 8:00 PM
🎶 Live music with The Altered Tones at Long Lake Diner

⏰ Can I come late or leave early?
Absolutely. This is a come-and-go event — stay as long (or as little) as you like!

🍔🔥 Food & Fun FAQs 🔥🍔

🍲 Will there be food?
Yes! Food will be served and donated by the Long Lake Fire Department ❤️🚒
⏰ Available while supplies last — come hungry and come early!

🧊 What’s the Ice Sculpture Garden?
Our Ice Sculpture Garden is open throughout the day — a Winter Carnival favorite!
✨ Special thanks to our amazing sponsors who make this possible every year.

🏆 Who provides Broomball prizes?
A big shout-out to the Moonlighters Snowmobile Club and the Adirondack Hotel for sponsoring the event!