Long Lake Winter Carnival ALWAYS happens no matter the weather!

Long Lake Winter Carnival
January 17, 2026

Mt. Sabattis, 6 Pavilion Way Long Lake, NY

On Saturday, January 17th at noon the Long Lake Winter Carnival will be held at Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center in Long Lake, NY.

Enjoy a full day of winter fun and games for all ages at Mt. Sabattis! Watch a live ice-carving demonstration by The Ice Farm, cheer on the Cardboard Sled Races, and take part in classic events including the Ladies Frying Pan Toss, Men’s Keg Toss, and the return of Broomball! The Coronation of Winter Carnival Royalty and a grand Fireworks Display cap off the day.

Food will be available from the Long Lake Fire Department. Free ice skating and sledding all day — get outside and enjoy the mountain air! This event happens no matter what the weather does… it’s part of the fun!

For details, visit mylonglake.com/winter-carnival

Tentative Schedule – All times subject to change without notice:

12:00 p.m. – Carnival begins / Bonfire lighting / Ice sculpture installation
12:30 p.m. – Coronation of Royalty
1:00 p.m. – Cardboard Sled Races (divisions for all ages)
1:45 p.m. – Town-Wide Photo with Royalty (immediately following sled races)
2:00 p.m. – Kids Balloon Chase (ages 9 and under) & One Shot Hockey
2:30 p.m. – Men’s Keg Toss (18+)
3:00 p.m. – Ladies Frying Pan Toss (18+)
4:00 p.m. – Broomball
5:00 p.m. – Little Bus available – call 518-304-3511

6:00 p.m. – Fireworks (or immediately following Broomball)

On Friday, January 16^th there will be live music featuring Scotty Evans from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m. at the Long View Lodge. On Saturday, January 17th enjoy live music by The Altered Tones 8 p.m. to 10 p.m at the Long Lake Diner in Long Lake, NY. The Long Lake Little Bus will be running until last call so hop aboard and get out and have some fun!

Saturday, January 17th – Live Music featuring the Altered Tones at the Long Lake Diner/Owls Head Pub after the Carnival!

The Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center, Geiger Arena is located at 6 Pavilion Way on Deerland Road, NYS Route 30 in Long Lake, NY. Parking available in the lower parking lot, along South Hill Road, Owls Head Lane and at the Post Office after 12p.m. There will be free shuttle service running starting at 5 p.m. until late night to and from the event location and pickups throughout town. Call 518-304-3511 for a ride. Open to the public.

For more information about Long Lake, www.mylonglake.com or call 518-624-3077. ##

Parking is available at Post Office, Parking Lot by the Geiger and the Lower Lot.

Have questions – please call 518-624-3077
Check our facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/mylonglake

Cardboard Sled Race Highlights

Special Thanks to our Ice Garden Sponsors

ICE GARDEN SPONSOR FORM 2026

2026 Ice Garden Sponsors

Holland and Knight
Howe May We Help You llc
Town of Long Lake
Ali Babas Liquor Store
ADK Museum
Britton Inn and Cottage
Blueline Electrical
Long Lake Rentals
Long Lake Rescue Squad
Wide River Antiques
Journey’s End
Donnelly’s Sunset Point
Long Lake Library
Clear Mountain Contracting
Herrenhaus
Hoss’s Country Corner
Long View Lodge
Tokarz Excavating
High Peaks Fitness
Paddlers Rest
Alex Helms Excavating
“Class of 2026” LLCSD
Chipman Woodworks
Moonlighters Snowmobile Club
Long Lake Diner/Owls Head Pub
Motel Long Lake

Thank you to all our ice sculpture garden sponsors!

Ice Sculpture FAQS

How long does the sculpture last?

Sculptures last between 4 and 6 hours at peak viewing. If sculptures are exposed to the elements including the sun or rain, it will impact the sculpture and it the quality can diminish quickly.

Sunlight can reich havoc on an ice sculpture. It penetrates the sculpture warming it not just on the outside but all the way through. So as the outside melts there is less internal temperature load to overcome.

Air Circulation is the true killer. Nothing melts a sculpture faster than warm moving air. Obviously this detriment is temperature dependent but you can think of moving air like a convection oven for ice sculptures. It is gonna cook faster even at room temperature.

How big are the sculptures?

Sculptures can be enormous however most one block sculptures are approx 40in high * 20in wide and weigh about 125-175 pounds once sculpted.

Why is the ice so clear?

We use reverse osmosis for pure water and a slow freezing process for crystal clear ice.

Winter Lodging Options

Live Music – Friday

Friday, January 16, 2026, Scotty Evans performs. Long View Lodge 681 Deerland Rd

Winter Carnival Weekend – Live Music with Scott Evans the Long View Lodge in Long Lake, NY on Friday, January 16th! High energy, great food and drink, and lots of great tunes! 6:30-9:30pm.

Live Music – Friday

Live Music – Saturday

Saturday, January 17, 2026, Long Lake Diner, 1161 Main Street, Long Lake, NY

8pm – 10pm. Altered Tones. Come warm up after the Long Lake Winter Carnival with music at the Long Lake Diner with the Altered Tones. Music influences include the Tragically Hip, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam.

Long Lake Little Bus will be running call 518-304-3511