On Saturday, January 14th at noon, the Long Lake Winter Carnival will be held at Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center in Long Lake, NY located at 6 Pavilion Way off of Deerland Road, NYS Route 30. Events begin with a bonfire, snowmobile parade, and coronation of the King and Queen. The popular Cardboard Sled Races start at 1pm. Prizes are awarded for speed and overall award for first place, Best In Show Decoration. Sleds can be made with cardboard, paint, wax and tape only. Categories are broken up by age group and teams. Other events throughout the day include a Wackiest Hat Contest, Town-Wide Photo, Men’s Feats of Strength, the Ladies Frying Pan Toss and fireworks at 6:30pm.
Long Lake, NY Winter Carnival is Fun for All Ages and it’s FREE!
New for 2017 will be the introduction of the Long Lake Snow Kayak Races. It’s a combination of sledding, snowboarding, speed-riding and kayaking. Participants must provide their own kayaks and paddles and will be required to wear helmets.
Snow Kayaking added to the Long Lake Winter Carnival! Photo by: https://blueberriesandbeer.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/whitewinter-kayaking/
Schedule of Events – All times subject to change without notice. Free ice skating and sledding all day long. The Long Lake Fire Department will provide hot food, hot chocolate, popcorn and snacks. This event happens snow, rain or shine.
12pm Winter Carnival Kick off and registration opens.
12:15pm Snowmobile Parade
12:30pm Coronation
12:45pm Wackiest Hat Competition
1:00pm Cardboard Sled Races
1:45pm Town Wide Photo
2:00pm Snow Kayaking – New Event!
2:00pm Goalie’s Day Off
2:30pm Kids Events
3:00pm Ladies Frying Pan Toss
3:45pm Men’s Feats of Strength
6:30pm Fireworks
The Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center, Geiger Arena is located at 6 Pavilion Way across from the Long Lake Post Office on Deerland Road, NYS Route 30 in Long Lake, NY. This event is free. Parking available in the lower parking lot, along South Hill Road, Owls Head Lane and at the Post Office after 12pm. There will be free shuttle service running starting at 6pm until 2am to and from the event location and pickups throughout town. Call 518-323-5001 for a ride. Open to the public. Snowmobiles welcome!
For more information about Long Lake, www.mylonglake.com or call 518-624-3077.
Who will be the King and Queen this year?
Fireworks at 6:30pm is a great way to end the day!
