Get Revved Up for More Winter Carnival Fun
We’ve heard of “street-legal,” but is there such a thing as “lake-legal”? Must be because the “Sanctioned Car Races” continue on Lake George during the second weekend of Winter Carnival 2023.
February 12 Highlights
Car Races on the Lake
Sundae Funday & Karaoke
Build a Snowman Contest
Polar Plunge
Women’s Skillet Toss
Kegg Toss
Current Schedule
Check the Lake George Winter Carnival Facebook page for the latest news, schedule information, and changes.
All Day — Bonfire on the Beach
Horse-Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Rides With Time to Remember — On Canada Street. There is a free. Call Tina for info at 518.321.5539.
11 am to 4 pm Sanctioned Car Races on the Lake — Are you feeling the need for speed? Then watch the cars zoom across the ice and see who gets the checkered flag. Hosted by Lake George Lanes & Games. Note this event is ice dependent. Please watch the LGWC Facebook page for cancellations or location changes. Get more info at icerace.com or from Dave Burnham at 518.875.6956 or racing48@nycap.rr.com.
12 pm Until Gone: Sundae Funday & Karaoke/Open Mic — There is nothing better than ice cream with all your favorite toppings on a Sunday afternoon, and best of all, it's free. Thank you, Stewart's Shops. While there, grab the mic and sing your heart out. At the Shepard Park Amphitheater. Donations are appreciated.
12 pm Cornhole Games — Grab some friends and head out for a game or two of cornhole. Hosted by Blue Thirty-Two (518.685.3539).
12 pm to 3 pm Children's Activities — A variety of arts and crafts and games to occupy the Lil ADKers At Shepard Park, and additional locations are to be announced.
12 pm to 3 pm Pony Rides — Located in Shepard Park. There is a fee.
1 pm Until Gone: Lake George Baking Company's "Do You Wanna Build a Cupcake?" — Make a cupcake with professional bakers and decorators from the Lake George Baking Company.
2:30 pm Lake George Dog's Got Talent Contest — Something for the ADK Pups. Enter your dog in this LGWC crowd favorite. Prizes for those that get the most APAWS. Hosted by the Dog Cabin.
3 pm Polar Plunge — Held each weekend of the LGWC, the Polar Plunge is challenging you to dive into the frigid waters of Lake George. Think you can handle it? If so, make sure to register, and don't forget your camera and towel. Plunge and registration are held at the Souvenir Tent in Shepard Park.
3 pm to 4 pm Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? Contest — Super fun family event that lets everyone’s creative flag fly. Participants receive a "snowman kit" and have 30 minutes to build their snowman. Judging will take place, and the winners will claim their prizes and be crowned the 2023 LGWC Best Snowman Builders (you’ll want to put that on your LinkedIn profile). There is a fee and a limited number of kits available. This event is snow dependent. Sign up at the info booth at Shepard Park.
3:30 pm Woman's Skillet Toss Sponsored by Vera Bradley at the Lake George Outlets — Come join in the fun at the fourth annual Women's Skillet Toss! Who needs a keg when you have an iron skillet? !Sign up at the info booth at Shepard Park Beach by 3:15 pm for this all-ages event.
4 pm Warm-Up Keg Toss — Do you have what it takes to be crowned this weekend's winner? $50 gift certificate to the winner. All ages are welcome. Sponsored by Mario's Lake George Beach Club, Lagoon, and Blue Thirty-Two. Sign up at the info booth near Shepard Park Beach by 3:45 pm.