Friday Fun at the 2023 Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake
Photo courtesy Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
Day eight at the 2023 Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake includes another variety pack of fun-filled events to choose from.
Adirondack Bank Innertube Races
Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center, owned and operated by the Village of Saranac Lake with support from the Friends of Mount Pisgah, is the site once again for the super popular inner-tube races
One of the most popular events annually, the family-friendly ‘Tube Races draw the greatest number of participants of any of the Winter Carnival sporting events.
The "tubers" are released in groups of four, with others of their age group. Times are recorded, and the fastest tubers in their age groups receive awards. Age group competition starts from the youngest group and proceeds up to the master’s division. Pre-registration is available, as well as on race day. Innertubes are provided. Helmets are not, but race organizers strongly encourage participants to protect their noggins.
Firefighter’s Broom Ball
Always a good time, watch Saranac Lake’s finest compete in a hockey-like tournament where boots replace skates, brooms substitute for hockey sticks, and a rubber ball becomes the puck. Hilarity ensues.
Coakley Home and Hardware Children's Skating Races
Another favorite among Lil’ ADKers, kids can skate on the Saranac Lake Civic Center ice rink and race their friends to the finish line. All participants receive a ribbon for the event. Each grade competes at its own level.
If you would like to join, the Registration and Waiver form can be found here.
Day Eight Schedule:
All Day "Roman Around Space" Clue Hunt--Can you solve the clues to navigate your way through town and past all the Roman Gods and Godesses of Space? (Available 24/7 outside the History Hut and Gift Shop near the Ice Palace)
10:00 am Adirondack Bank Innertube Races (Mt. Pisgah Ski Center, 92 Mt. Pisgah Lane, Children's Event Fees paid for by Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm *Make Your Own Winter Carnival Button ($1.00, Saranac Laboratory Museum, 89 Church St.)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm *Saranac Lake Free Library Winter Book Fair (Saranac Lake Free Library, Cantwell Community Room, 109 Main St)
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm *Cure Porch on Wheels--History exhibit and Roman Health Trivia (at Lake Flower Boat Launch near the Ice Palace)
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm *Ice Fishing with Battle Fish Charters on Ampersand Bay (Ampersand Bay Resort, 31 Bayside Dr)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Coakley Home and Hardware Children's Skating Races (Saranac Lake Civic Center, 213 Ampersand Ave, Children's Event Fees paid for by Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club)
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop--Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Coakley Home and Hardware Family Open Skate with Free Hot Chocolate (Saranac Lake Civic Center, 213 Ampersand Ave)
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm *Live Music--Big Boss Sausage (Bitters & Bones, 65 Broadway)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Tentatively) Firefighter's Broom Ball (Saranac Lake Civic Center, 213 Ampersand Ave)
7:30 pm *--BACK THIS YEAR-- Rotary Club Variety Show, Tickets available at Chamber of Commerce, Ampersound, NBT Bank ($, Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St) Winter Carnival Rotary Show Tickets available for advance purchase for $20 at Ampersand, the Chamber Welcome Center and NBT Bank. Online purchase for $25 is available through Eventbrite
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Live Music--Moment's Notice in the Great Hall (Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St)
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm *Live Music--John Warchol (Bitters & Bones, 65 Broadway)
8:30 pm *Live Music--The Mallett Brothers Band with special guests Saints and Liars, doors open 7:30 ($, The Waterhole, 48 Main St)
* NOTE: An asterisk indicates events run by a group other than the Winter Carnival Committee and is for informational purposes only
$ NOTE: A dollar sign indicates there is a cost involved with this event.