8am. The Durant Days and Boat Parade weekend kicks off, sponsored by the Town of Long Lake and the CAA. This is a weekend of activities celebrating William West Durant the inventor of the Great Camps Style Architecture, which was born in Raquette Lake. Take a boat tour of Raquette Lake aboard the WW Durant, tour Great Camps, Vespers service at St. Huberts. Before the fireworks, enjoy the Annual Raquette Lake boat parade along the shores of Raquette Lake. A great weekend not to be missed. Call 518-624-3077 for more information or check out www.mylonglake.com.
August 3rd, 2024
Wide Variety
2pm. Raquette Lake Village Green. Wide Variety performs their own unique brand of acapella songs delivering over a quarter century of harmony, fun, and friendship. Courtesy of St. Williams on Long Point and the Central Adirondacks Association.
August 3rd, 2024
Boat Parade & Fireworks in Raquette Lake
6pm. The Boat Parade in Raquette Lake begins at 6pm. Registration forms available at Burke’s or Birds Marina. Anything goes! We are looking for Party Barges, Runabouts, No-Octane.. if it floats and it’s a boat, decorate it. Get out on the water and show the classic spirit and tradition of Raquette Lake living. Cash Prizes.
August 4th, 2024
Tour Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake – Durant Days Weekend Event
½ Price Tours available for Durant Days Weekend
Tour Great Camp Sagamore, created in 1897 by famed Great Camps designer W. W. Durant and summer home to the Vanderbilt Family for half a century.
Tours consist of a short slide show followed by a 1.5 hour walking tour of the key buildings in the upper complex and lower complex, for a full length of about two hours. You will see the worker’s village, the iconic landmark buildings, and peek inside a piece of living history.
Please note that the walking tour of the camp includes walking on gravel roads and staircases. The upper complex is handicap accessible for persons with limited mobility.
August 4th, 2024
Annual Island Service, Church of the Good Shepherd
St. Huberts Isle, 315-354-4267
Annual Vespers Service with The Reverend Nancy Rosenblum. Service will be followed by complimentary refreshments. Free transport from Village Dock at 2:00 p.m. Transportation provided by Burke’s Marina. An offering will be collected for building repairs. Musicians interested in playing for the service please contact at st.hubertsisle@gmail.com www.sthubertsisle.com
