The Long Lake Winter Carnival was held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 despite the predictions of all things, SNOW! Events were held throughout the day at Mt. Sabattis, located off of S80, aka The Power Line Trail for snowmobiliers. Events were slated for noon and continued throughout the day until the fireworks finale at 6:30pm.
Families and friends gathered around four bonfires, wood generously donated by Donnelly’s Logging and fires also started by Tom Donnelly. Thanks Tom. The Ice Farm was on site installing three sculptures including an ice sculpture selfie board, the Long Lake Little Bus and a sculpture of a hammer, sponsored by new construction business, Howe May We Help You, llc.
Events kicked off with a snowmobile parade, coronation of King and Queen, Erik Arsenault and Kate O’Dowd. There was a wacky hat competition and then the real centerpiece of the afternoon, the Cardboard Sled Races. A variety of sleds were created from a tropical island theme, to a butterfly with wings, the Long Lake Little Bus and even a sled that has competed in the last FIVE sled races. That box is well preserved!
Special Thanks to snowmobilers who traveled to Long Lake on our groomed snowmobile trail system and stopped by our local businesses. We’re open 7 days a week all winter! Stop on bye!
Other events throughout the day included the one-shot hockey, Ladies Frying Pan Toss and the Men’s Caber Toss. Special thank yous to our prize donators including: Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club, Long Lake Diner, Long Lake Fire Department and the Town of Long Lake.
Here is a full list of the winners.
2019 Long Lake Winter Carnival Winners
Goalie’s Day Off – Mathurin Griffith – $50 Cash Prize Sponsored by The Long Lake Diner
Ladies Frying Pan Toss – Prizes Sponsored by Town of Long Lake
1. Hillarie Logan-Dechene – 50’ 3”
2. Lillian Dechene – 49’
3. Jennifer Okey – 45’ 9”
Men’s Feats of Strength – $150 Prizes Sponsored by the Moonlighter’s Club
1. Matt LaPlant 24 feet
2. Jeff Ruby – 23 Feet
3. Daniel George – 22 ½ feet
Wackiest Hat Contest – Cash Prize Sponsored by Town of Long Lake
1. Delaney Carr
Cardboard Sled Races – Sponsored by Town of Long Lake
12 & Under
1. Claire Danchetz
2. Charlie Harris
3. The Maple Boys – Griffin Farr, Declan Farr, Morgan Delehanty
13-17
1. Mason Meher
2. Reid Waite & Annalise Penrose
3. Garrett Clark
Adult
1. Lillian Dechene & Christina
2. Kristie Lance
3. Sam Keller
Best in Show
1. Reid Waite – Long Lake Little Bus
2. Island with Palm Trees – Carissa Lance
3. Taco – Jacob Richards
Best Cardboard Sled Crash – Sponsored by Stewart’s Shops
1. Kaleb Keller
Bonfires Sponsored by Donnelly’s Logging & Donnelly’s Sunset Point
Ice Sculptures by The Ice Farm sponsored by
Another Paradise Cove
Adirondack Growl & Grub
Turner’s Pizza
Motel Long Lake
Long View Lodge
Roalsvig Law
Long Lake Real Estate
Adirondack Hotel
Long Lake Rentals
Corporate Service Solutions
ADK Trading Post
Gillis Real Estate
Hoss’s Country Corner
Shamrock Motel & Cottages
Chipman Woodworks
Howe May We Help You, llc
Town of Long Lake
