Best time of the year. Its the time that we wait for. The time that we pine for. The time that makes everything majestic. Blue skies, lush greenery, warm lakes and rivers. Activities galore. Summer is simply a magical time to experience Long Lake & Raquette Lake. It is a time for tradition. Like our 4th of July festivities celebrating our freedom. Summer is also a time to revel in the calming nature of the forest and trees. Want more action? Events galore pack our schedule. Recreation, hiking, biking, climbing, birding, swimming, boating. Make Long Lake & Raquette Lake your family’s summer camp!
Bring your kids ages 10 and up to the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion and join Long Lake local Cindy Black for a kids painting art series. Starting August 7th from 1 to 3 p.m., kids will enjoy diverse art classes featuring art in nature. For a material fee of $5 per class, all materials will be provided. Future classes will be held at the same time and location every Wednesday through August 30th.
Kids Art Classes with Cindy Black | Wednesday’s | 1pm – 3pm
Kids draw iconic Adirondack Wildlife. All levels welcome to participate. $5 per class. All art materials are provided. Walk in’s are welcome.
Masks and social distancing required for unvaccinated students unable to socially distance.
Mt. Sabattis Pavilion
Classes Every Wednesday
Farmer’s Market | Every Thursday | 10am – 2pm
A wide variety of local vendors gather at the base of Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area and South Hill Road for the weekly Farmer’s Market. Fresh fruits and veggies, wine, gifts, jewelry, wooden bowls, ice cream treats and more!
Trivia Nights | Wednesday | July 12th & August 9th | 7pm
Match your wits against the Trivia Tsar. Gather your team. Are you a history buff, entertainment aficionado or are you able to retain sports stats like no other? Gather your eclectic group of hive minds to join in the fun. Winners receive… a Home-made baked item and bragging rights, which is totally a thing here in Long Lake!
Bring your own snacks, brains and coolers!
Mt. Sabattis Pavilion
2024 Concert Series
Thursday Concerts: 6:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, July 18th Annie and the Hedonists – Vintage blues and jazz
Thursday, July 25th The Kennedys: Folk-Rock /Americana duo
Thursday, Aug 1st Jamcrackers: Peggy, Dan, & Dan. Pure Adirondack music magic.
Friday, Aug. 2nd Vintage Auction & Cocktail Fundraiser at Bluff Point. 5 – 7:00
Saturday, Aug. 3rd Wide Variety, a cappella group, at the Village Green for Durant Days. 2:00
Thursday, Aug. 8th Glen Martin: From Raquette Lake to Around the World.
Thursday, Aug. 15th Classical Trio – Mozart, Schumann, & Beyond – Violin, Cello,& Piano.
These programs are made possible, in part, with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts.
- Rain location is the Raquette Lake School.
- For more information call 315-354-4265 or visit www.stwilliamlongpoint.org.
- Don’t forget to Like/Follow us at facebook.com/stwmlongpoint.
Art & Photo Show
Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main St. A stunning collection of art and photography featuring local and regional artists.
August 9th – 11th. Opening night reception 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 15 and 16 Sat, Sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art Show is a collaboration with the Friends of the Long Lake Library and the Long Lake Association.
Road Rally, Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena
Wed, July 17th
Teams and cars drive around Long Lake following a special set of cryptic instructions. Whichever teams returns to homebase the closest to the official time without going over… wins! Cash prizes.
Past events have included – Singing to a stuffed bear, singing in Hoss’s, playing leapfrog on the Long Lake Town Beach and discovering mysterious secrets of Long Lake.
Shakespeare in the Park/Hamlet
Sunday, July 28th | 7:00pm | Mt. Sabattis Pavilion | FREE
One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Hamlet explores themes of revenge, madness, mortality, and the moral complexities of action and inaction. As the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet’s life is thrown into chaos following the sudden death of his father. When the ghost of his father appears to reveal a shocking truth, Hamlet is set on a path of revenge! This timless story resonates with audiences for its exploration of ambition and the human condition.
Durant Days **
August 4th – 6th, 2023
Celebrating the Birth of Great Camps Architecture in Raquette Lake, NY
This is a weekend of activities in celebration of William West Durant, the inventor of the Great Camps Style Architecture, which was started right here in Raquette Lake.
Historic Long Point Visit 8:30-1:45 time (Boat access only)
8:30-9:00 a.m. Board the WW Durant for water taxi ride to St. Williams
9:00-9:20 Cruise to St Williams, built in 1890 by William West Durant, dock, tie up
9:30-10:00 Tour the 100+ year old church; National Register of Historic Sites, 2005; site of the original village of Durant, NY www.stwilliamsonlongpoint.org
10:00-10:20 Walk through the meadow to Pine Knot, situated on the south shore of Long Point
10:30-12:00 Guided tour of Pine Knot, the first Great Camp and home to Collis P Huntington of Southern Pacific RR fame Camp Pine Knot
12:00-12:10 Board the WW Durant, tied up at Pine Knot dock
12:10-1:45 Lunch cruise with historic narration
$80 pp inclusive of cruise, meal, tax, gratuity, guided tours & water taxi service
Reservations required. Book on line www.raquettelakenavigation.com
or call 315-354-5532. Max of 64.
#2 Summer Cocktail Party and Vintage Auction at historic Bluff Point. From 5 to 7 pm. Reservations are recommended. Visit https://www.stwilliamslongpoint.org This Great Camp is boat access only. Rides from the town dock starting at 5:00. Tickets are $50. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres.
Bluff Point was built in 1876 by Francis and Helen Stott. They were part of a textile family in upstate New York. They owned by camp until 1905 when it was purchased by Robert Collier, of Collier publishing fame. Mary Doub and Allie Tyler purchased the camp in 1971.
Saturday, August 3
Tour Great Camp Sagamore!
½ price tickets for guided tour of Great Camp Sagamore at 10 am or 1:30 pm, the Alfred Vanderbilt wilderness estate for over 50 years.
Reservations are not required. 1/2 price admission at the gate or ($10 for adults and $9 for seniors) Link below takes you to place to buy ½ price tickets on line either Sat or Sun 10 am or 1:30. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/greatcampsagamore/items/85365/availability/1369853892/book/?flow=51544&full-items=yes&back=https://www.sagamore.org/guided-hikes-paddles
WIDE VARIETY in Concern. St William’s on Long Point hosts a free concert in the Village Green, at 2:00 on Saturday, Aug. 3rd.
A cappella singers of 50’s – 70’s music Bring your own chair.
Raquette Lake Boat Parade will be happening on Sat August 3rd at 6pm followed by Fireworks from the barge at dusk. Watch from downtown RL area.
Sunday, August 4
Lunch at Great Camp Sagamore for $24.95 per person in the historic dining hall.
Book a ticket for tour and lunch on line here https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/greatcampsagamore/items/85365/availability/1369853892/book/?flow=51544&full-items=yes&back=https://www.sagamore.org/guided-hikes-paddles
Annual Vespers Service. The Church of the Good Shepherd (boat access only) will be having their annual service at 3pm. Free transportation from Village Dock at 2:00 pm provided by Burke’s Marina. Complimentary refreshments after.
Raquette Lake Boat Parade and Fireworks Weekend
August 3rd, 2024
Boat Parade sign up at the Village Dock at 6pm.
Fireworks at Dusk.
Cash Prizes!
Heart of the Park Craft Fair
Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Always the 1st Sunday of August. All American handcrafted items sold by over 50 crafters. $1.00 Admission. Penelope the Clown. Crafts ranging from T-shirts, homemade fudge, spices, handmade sweaters, pottery, photography, wind chimes, and gifts for the whole family. Get your holiday shopping done in Long Lake.
VENDORS
email: events@mylonglake.com
Located at the Mt Sabattis Pavilion, Always the first Sunday in August!
Rt 28N/30 Long Lake, NY 12847 | Call 518-624-3077 for more info
Raquette Lake’s Busiest Day 2024:
August 10, 2024
RL Book Sale & RL Fire Dept Auction
Always the 2nd Saturday in August
10am Annual Book Sale | Raquette Lake Library
5pm Annual Raquette Lake Fire Department and Ambulance Squad Auction on the Raquette Lake Village Green
Long Lake Town Wide Garage Sale:
August 12, 2023
Always the second Saturday in August in Long Lake, NY. Traditionally buyers can find gently used 2nd hand furniture, boats, clothing, toys and so much more. Explore the side roads and uncover your treasure. Maps available at 1130 Deerland Road or at area businesses and at the sales too!
August 12, 2023 | Throughout Long Lake, NY