Long Lake Winter Carnival ALWAYS happens no matter the weather!

Long Lake Winter Carnival
January 18, 2025

Mt. Sabattis, 6 Pavilion Way Long Lake, NY

On Saturday, January 18th at noon the Long Lake Winter Carnival will be held at Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center in Long Lake, NY.

Schedule of Events **
All Times Subject to Change without Notice!

12p.m. Winter Carnival Kick off, Ice Sculpture Installation Begins, Registration opens, and lunch served by the Long Lake Fire Department

**Special Burning of the Christmas Trees*** New for 2025, Call 518-624-3088 to schedule a pick up of your Christmas Tree by the Long Lake Highway Department.

Schedule of Events

12pm – Winter Carnival Begins/Bonfire Lighting

12:30pm Coronation

1:00pm Cardboard Sled Races (Divisions for all ages)

1:45pm Town-Wide Photograph with Royalty – immediately following Cardboard Sled Races** (could be earlier, could be later!) Join us!

2:00pm Kids Balloon Chase for Ages 9 and under

2:15pm GT Racer Race (Divisions for all ages)

2:30 pm Men’s Caber Toss – 18 and Up

3:00pm Ladies Frying Pan Toss 18 and up

Break – Ice Skating and Sledding Continue

5pm Little Bus Runs 518-304-3511

6pm Fireworks at Mt. Sabattis

Other Weekend Activities

On Friday, January 17^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 18th 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!

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
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Cardboard Sled Race Highlights

Special Thanks to our Ice Garden Sponsors

ICE GARDEN SPONSOR FORM 2025

2025 Ice Garden Sponsors

Town of Long Lake

Tokarz Excavating

Long Lake Library

High Peaks Fitness

Moonlighters Snowmobile Club

Blue Line Electrical Services, LLC

Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake

Interested in sponsoring an ice sculpture. Sign up by January 9, 2025

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 17, 2025, 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 17th! High energy, great food and drink, and lots of great tunes! 6:30-9:30pm.

Live Music – Saturday

Saturday, January 17, 2025, 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