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Raquette Lake boasts 99 miles of shoreline, making it the largest natural lake in the Adirondacks. With 80% of the shoreline owned by the State of New York and constitutionally Forever Wild, those seeking a wilderness experience won’t be disappointed. Couple the breathking scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities with the fascinating history of Raquette Lake and you’ve got a must-visit destination.
Whether it’s boating, fishing, camping or hiking, Raquette Lake boasts all of it. Raquette Lake is also the birthplace of the Great Camps Architecture. William West Durant, the developer and entrepreneur, envisioned luxurious rustic estates to rejuvenate in the healthy mountain air. Adirondack Great Camps, Pine Knot, Uncas and Sagamore are three extraordinary places showcasing Durant’s vision. A visit to Raquette Lake is truly stepping back into a traditional way of life, but with elegant dining, great camps and a beautiful lake, Raquette Lake has something for everyone.
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COMING EVENTS
6th Annual Lamphear Fishing Derby
May 18th-19th, 2012
Raquette Lake 5pm Friday-1pm Saturday Register at the Tap Room and fish from 5pm on Friday until 1pm on Saturday. Cash prizes in perch, bullhead, brook trout and lake trout. Call 315-354-4581 for more information.
Great Adirondack Garage Sale
May 25th – May 27th 2012. From Routes NYS 30 to NYS Route 28 Long Lake joins in over 70 miles of Garage Sales stretching to Indian Lake and Old Forge. Sign ups welcome call 518.624.3077 for info
Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 30th. Raquette Lake Fire Department. 11am until it runs out. Stop by the Raquette Lake Fire Hall to kick off the summer, visit with old friends and pick up the 2012 Long Lake/Raquette Lake Events Brochures.
Tie Dye T-Shirt
July 3rd, 2012. 7pm. Raquette Lake Library. $5 a shirt or bring your own. First come first serve! Fun for the whole family
4th of July
July 4, 2012. Fireworks at Darkness over the waters of Raquette Lake
St. Williams on Long Point, Thursday Night Concert Series
July 5, 12, 19, 26th. August 2,9,16,23,30 at St. Williams on Long Point. Call 315.354.4265 For reservations for boat transportation.
July 5th: Addie and Olin
July 12th: Legacy – Men’s Barbershop Quartet
July 19th: Annie and the Hedonists
July 26th: Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb
August 2: The Buskers
August 9: John Cadley & Cathy Wenthen
August 16: The Highland Winds
August 23: Rustic Riders
August 30th: Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers
October 6th: Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys
Puttin’ on the Ritz Jazz Band
July 7th. 2:00pm Raquette Lake Free Union School Enjoy this popular, incredible musical experience featuring a multi-piece jazz band. This musical event is free and not to be missed. Bring lawn chairs. Outside if weather is good!
Raquette Lake Bass Fishing Derby
July 28th. 6:00am Breakfast at the Fire Hall. $110 per boat. For registration information contact 315.354.4581. Cash Prizes. Sponsored by the Raquette Lake Fish and Game Club
Zoomobile
August 1st. 10am. Raquette Lake Library. Meet furry and slithering creatures from the Utica Zoo. Free.
Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest
August 1st. 2pm. Raquette Lake Village Green. Enjoy this free performance of The Tempest.
The Buskers in concert
August 2nd. 7pm. St. Willims on Long Point. Reservations for boat transportation 315.354.4265.
Durant Days
August 3rd – 5th. A full weekend of events celebrating William West Durant and the birth of Great Camps Architecture. Boat Tours of historic great camps, reservations 315.354.5532. On Saturday enjoy a Poker Run, Wide Variety, A Capella Concert, Live Music by Adam Reynolds, Boat Parade and Fireworks. Sunday: Tour Great Camp Sagamore for 1/2 price and take the Annual ecumencial vespers service at St. Huberts www.sthubertsisle.com
Raquette Lake’s Busiest Weekend
August 11th. 10am Annual Craft Fair at the School Book Sale at the Library. 4pm. Kid’s Auction, 7pm George Tucker begins the annual Ambulance Squad/Fire Department Auction