July 2007
Sunday evening band concerts at the Old Forge Lakefront 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
July 4 ANNUAL
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY & BAND CONCERT
Old Forge Lakefront, 7pm. The Floyd Community Band will kick off the evening
with marches and all time favorite listening. The Fireworks will began at
dusk. Sponsored by the Town of Webb business community.
July 5-7 BATON
TWIRLING CLASSIC
Old Forge. Twirling Unlimited Regional Competition. Friday evening 7pm - 9pm at The Town of Webb School. Saturday 1pm special performances and awards at the Old Forge Lakefront. Both events open to the public and free of charge. Printable
brochure and registration form
July 7 JOLLY
MOOSERS CRAFT SHOW
Crafts, flea market and bake sale to benefit area charities at the Big Moose Fire Hall from 9am to 2pm. For more information, please call 315-357-5695.
July 7 ANTIQUE
& CLASSIC BOAT SHOW
Old Forge Lakefront, 10am - 2pm. Awards for best historic, antique and classic categories. Featured in the Adirondack Life July/August 2007 issue of the magazine. Sponsored by The Adirondack Chapter of The Antique & Classic Boat Society and the Central Adirondack Association.
July 11 FLOWER
ARRANGING CONTEST & GARDEN TEA
Area
garden clubs and the public will be invited to compete using live cut
flowers and approved vintage containers.
Arrangements will be placed throughout the four floors of the White
House Inn Bed and Breakfast on
Main Street
in Old Forge. A limited number
of tickets will be sold at $4 each to the Garden Tea that will include
refreshments. Ticket holders
will vote on favorites; prizes will be awarded. For more information,
contact the Town of Webb Historical Association, 315-369-3838
July 13, 20, 27 HISTORICAL
WALKING TOURS
1.5
hour walking tour begins and ends at the
Town of Webb Historical Association's Goodsell
Museum
Walk and talk centers around
historic fires in downtown Old Forge and related buildings and events. Call
315-369-3838 for more information.
July 13 ANNUAL
BENEFIT AUCTION
Arts Center/Old Forge. Silent Auction begins at 6pm, Open Auction at 7pm. Call 315-369-6411 for more information.
July 14 BARN AND
ICE HOUSE RESTORATION COCKTAIL PARTY
Town of Webb Historical Association benefit to
raise matching funds needed for grant. Held
at Cedar Gables on
First
Lake
, the home of Greg and Dawn Timm 5-8pm, a limited number of tickets will be
sold. Event includes
entertainment, beverages, refreshments, and silent auction. For more
information, call 315-369-3838
July 15 MOTORCYCLE
RIDE FOR KIDS 2007
Ride travels through scenic countryside, with police escort, to quaint mountain village of Old Forge for the CELEBRATION OF LIFE, individual and chapter/club awards presentation and festivities. Event benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
July 19 HISTORICAL
SLIDE SHOW & TALK
The Tuttles - Sharon Yager of Westmoreland, New York, will present a slide show and talk on O.C. (Orley) Tuttle, Adirondack Guide and businessman; Lottie Tuttle, 1st female Adirondack Guide, artist, businesswoman; and Edith Tuttle Morcey, daughter and valued past community member.On display will be a collection of Tuttle bugs, fishing spoons and lures, ephemera, etc. This program is brought to you by the Town of Webb Historical Association in partnership with the Old Forge Library using their comfortable, large community meeting room at 7pm. Donations
welcome. For more information call 315-369-3838.
July 21 & 22 33rd ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
Over
70 vendors will be featured at the indoor George T. Hiltebrant
Recreation Center
on North Street
in Old Forge. Admission charged. Sponsored by the
Arts Center/Old Forge, 315-369-6411. Printable
Poster
July 27 AN EVENING WITH THE SYRACUSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
"Pops" style concert by 65 seasoned musicians under the direction of Conductor Grant Cooper. 8pm under the tent at Arrowhead Park, Inlet. Ticket price $25. Sponsored by the Fulton Chain of Lakes Performing Arts Council, Inc.
July 27 - August 12
55th ANNUAL CENTRAL ADIRONDACK ART SHOW
Arts Center/Old Forge 315-369-6411.
July 28 ADIRONDACK STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Presented by the Old Forge Library at McCauley Mountain Ski Area. Call 315-369-6008 for more information.
July 28 MOUNTAIN R/C MODELERS AIR SHOW
North Street airfield. 1000 feet grass facility. AMA required, spectators free. Food and soda will be available on site. For more information please call Walt Throne, 315-369-6329.
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August 2007
Sunday evening band concerts at the Old
Forge Lakefront 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM More
information
Aug. 3 HISTORICAL
WALKING TOUR
1.5
hour walking tour begins and ends at the
Town of Webb Historical Association's Goodsell
Museum
. Walk and talk centers around
historic fires in downtown Old Forge and related buildings and events. Call
315-369-3838 for more information.
Aug. 4 POSTCARD,
COLLECTIBLES & BOTTLE SHOW & SALE
Old Forge. Held at the Old Forge Fire Department on Fulton Street from 10am to 3pm. Admission charged. Food and refreshments will be offered for sale. Sponsored by the Town of Webb Historical Association. For more information call, 315-369-3838.
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Information
Aug. 4 ANNUAL
HOUSE TOUR OF HOMES BENEFIT
Visit homes on the Fulton Chain of Lakes by boat. For reservation and more information call the Arts Center, 315-369-6411.
Aug. 4 & 11 CENTRAL
ADIRONDACK TENNIS CLASSIC
Arts Center/Old Forge. Call 315-369-6411 for more information.
Aug. 10, 17 & 24 HISTORICAL
WALKING TOURS
1.5 hour auto/walking tour will begin and end by
carpooling from Hemmer Cottage on the Old Forge Pond waterfront to Hollywood
Hills Beach Road. Stories on the
tour will include early history of Niccolls Point, deCamp Island (
Treasure Island
), Joseph P. Young (developer of Hollywood Hills, burning of the Steamer Clearwater, and Hotel conversion to condominiums. Call 315-369-3838 for additional information.
Aug. 9 - 12 18th ANNUAL FOX FAMILY BLUEGRASS
FESTIVAL
Where the deer & the mandolin play & the best Bluegrass Bands come from all over the United States and Canada! Held at McCauley Mt. in Old Forge. 4 days of music, children's activities, musicians' workshops, camping & fun! For information, please contact Mountain Music, 315-369-6869. More
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Aug. 16 "A
SEASON TO REMEMBER"
Town of Webb Historical Association fundraiser gala
begins at 6 pm under the tent at Hemmer Cottage with cocktails and
appetizers. Guests will then make their way to the Strand Theatre to view selected images submitted by the public on the big screen in the vintage theatre thanks to Bob Card and Helen Zyma, theatre owners. Call
315-369-3838 for more information.
Aug. 17 "THE
ADVENTURES OF MARIA"
Khoros Performing Arts Company for Kids performance at the McCauley Mountain Chalet at 8pm.
Aug. 18 "THE
ADVENTURES OF MARIA"
Khoros Performing Arts Company for Kids performance at the Old Forge Library
at 1pm.
Aug. 19 YOUTH
ARTISTS CELEBRATION
McCauley Mountain Lodge on Sunday
August 19th from 11AM to 4:pm. Khoros
Performing Arts Company for Kids will host this
first annual celebration to showcase young artists visual arts displays as
well as performances throughout the day in the various performing art forms.
This is opened to all children from six to young adult for typical children,
deaf and hard of hearing children and children with special needs. For
more information, please call 315-369-8729 or visit the website, www.khoroskids.com.
Aug. 18 - October 7
26th ANNUAL ADIRONDACKS NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN WATERCOLORS
- Arts Center/Old Forge 315-369-6411.
Aug. 19 OLD
FORGE LIBRARY BASH
Benefit event, call 315-369-6008 for more information.
Aug. 22 VICTORIAN
PARTY ON THE PORCH
Join your neighbors and friends on the porch of the historic Moose River House Bed & Breakfast on Fawn Landing of the Moose River in Thendara. For more information, contact the Town of Webb Historical Association, 315-369-3838. More
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September 2007
Sept. 1 FALLING
LEAVES CRAFT SHOW
Held at
the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge, 10am - 4pm. This show features
handcrafted items only. Come meet the talented artists! There is delicious
food and the famous cookie walk! A donation of $2 is requested for the
mission work of Niccoll's Church Women's Fellowship. For Information
about booth rental call 315-357-2357 or email gflock@webtv.net
Sept. 2 ANNUAL LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
Held on the Old Forge Lakefront. Band concert, fireworks and CAA Raffle. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
Sept. 7 - 9 25th
ANNUAL ADIRONDACK CANOE CLASSIC
A 90 mile canoe race from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. Travel the original "Highway of the Adirondacks." Call Mac's race hotline hotline (518)891-2744 for information and entry forms.
Sept. 13 - 15 41st ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER'S DRILL SCHOOL
Old Forge Firehall. Daily firematics, parade and band concert. Raffles, trophies, food & fun! For more details call (315)369-2099.
Sept. 16 BIG
BUCKS GIVE-AWAY
Sponsored by the Old Forge Fire Department. Call 315-369-2099 for additional information.
Sept. 29 ADIRONDACK OKTOBERFEST
Old Forge. German music, food and drink will be available through-out the day. Shopping and restaurants will be an easy walk or trolley ride from the event.
Sept. 29 FALLING
LEAVES CRAFT SHOW
Held at
the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge, 10am - 4pm. This show features
handcrafted items only. Come meet the talented artists! There is delicious
food and the famous cookie walk! A donation of $2 is requested for the
mission work of Niccoll's Church Women's Fellowship. For Information
about booth rental call 315-357-2357 or email gflock@webtv.net
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October 2007
Oct. 6 7th ANNUAL CAA/CAMP MARK SEVEN 5K AND 10K ROAD RACE
Old Forge. 10K and 5K road race, a 5K walk and a 1/2 K Kids Fun Run. For more information please call the Old Forge Visitor Center (315)369-6983.
Race
information and entry form.
Oct. 6 FALLING
LEAVES CRAFT SHOW
Held at
the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge, 10am - 4pm. This show features
handcrafted items only. Come meet the talented artists! There is delicious
food and the famous cookie walk!A donation of $2 is requested for Hope
House. Feeding the hungry in God's name. Over 72,000 meals last year!. For
Information about booth rental call 315-357-2357 or email gflock@webtv.net
Oct. 13 - Nov 11
21st ANNUAL NORTHEAST QUILTS UNLIMITED EXHIBITION
An open and Master Quilter exhibition juried for awards. Arts Center/Old Forge. 315-369-6411
Oct. 12 - 14 MOOSE RIVER CANOE & KAYAK FESTIVAL
Old Forge. Guided river
trips, down river races, class 5 party, exhibits and demos. Live music,
displays and food. More information
or contact Chris Craigmile, email ccraigmile@hotmail.com
or call 315-404-7843.
Oct. 28 PUMPKIN
FESTIVAL
Old Forge. Includes pumpkin carving, face painting and haunted hayrides at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center.
Oct. 31 HALLOWEEN
PARADE
Old Forge. Held at the Old Forge Fire Department. Refreshments will be served.
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November 2007
Nov. 3 MCCAULEY
MOUNTAIN CONSIGNMENT & SEASONAL SKI PASS SALE
McCauley Mountain Ski and Recreation Area. Good used ski equipment and clothing for adults and children for sale. Call McCauley for more information, 315-369-3225.
Nov. 23 - Dec. 22
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Arts Center/Old Forge 315-369-6411.
Nov. 23 - 25 AN ADIRONDACK CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET
Old Forge. Breakaway from the mall mentality and enjoy shopping in the quaintness of an Adirondack Village. In-store specials, refreshments, horse drawn wagon rides, Santa's Village with live Reindeer, pony rides, light parade, caroling and tree lighting too! Santa will be at the tree lighting Friday night the 24th. Get your picture taken with Santa on Main Street at Santa's Village in the Walt's Diner parking lot. Brought to you by the Town of Webb Business Community and the Central Adirondack Association. More
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December 2007
Dec. 7 ADIRONDACK
SNOWMOBILE SHOOT-OUT
Woodgate, NY. Manufacturer's Challenge at the White Otter Fish & Game Club Property. Turn at the blinking light on Route 28, parking .2 miles on the left. Gates open 8am, first heat at 10am. Admission charged. Sponsored by SnowWeek publications.
Dec. 7 - 9 31st ANNUAL SNODEO
Snodeo is the "kick-off" weekend for the 2007/2008 snowmobile season. On Friday morning, watch the exciting Snowmobile Manufacturer's Challenge in Woodgate, NY, and then Snodeo will be open 3pm-8pm. On Saturday, Snodeo will be open from 10am until 5pm. There will be seminars scheduled, and the 120cc races for our next generation of snowmobilers. Take a chance to win a new snowmobile of your choice from 7 models offered, along with cash prizes and many other giveaways. Top off the evening with our spectacular fireworks display. On Sunday, Snodeo will be opened from 10am until 2pm, with the snowmobile raffle drawing at 1pm. Come to Old Forge for the 31st Annual Snodeo, for more information please call the Town of Webb Visitor Center at 315-369-6983. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
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Raffle Information Snodeo
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Raffle Rules
Dec 8. 5th ANNUAL CENTRAL ADIRONDACK VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW
10am - 4pm. Featured presentation of the 31st Annual Snodeo held at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. FREE admission and registration, plaques awarded to all participants, no pre-registration. Vintage
Snowmobile Show
Dec. 8 THE BEST
LITTLE HOLIDAY COOKIE IN THE ADIRONDACKS
Baking competition at the Arts Center/Old Forge, 1pm. Participants need to bring three dozen cookies for competition to the Arts Center by 1pm. for judging, followed by a cookie tasting reception. All ages are welcome to participate. There will be a 1st and 2nd place award for both adult's and children's divisions. Call 315-369-6411 for more information.
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February 2008
Feb. 8-10 OLD FORGE WINTER CARNIVAL & SNOWFLAKE DERBY - McCauley Mountain Ski Center, Old Forge. Hockey, Broomball, snowshoe walk, cardboard sled race, coronation of the king & queen and fireworks. Weekend fun for the entire family. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
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March 2008
March 8-9 SNOCROSS - All classes offered. Bonus purse, 120 Races for youths, pre-registration for racers is required. Held at McCauley Mountain, Old Forge. Gates open at 8:00am, racing begins at 9:00am. $15 per person per day, Weekend pass $25 per person. Children 10 and under free. Free parking. Sanctioned by Rock Maple Racing, presented by McCauley Mountain Ski Area, and sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
MARCH 15-16 SNOFEST - Snowmobile manufacturers will visit the North Street Recreation Center once again this snowmobile season. Having kicked off with Old Forge's annual Snodeo event, they will put finishing touches on the season at SnoFest 2008 on March 15th and 16th. The major manufacturers will be on hand to give enthusiasts a glimpse of the new 2009 sled line and allow for demo rides, weather permitting. This will be one of the first stops on the East coast for the new machines, and the event draws thousands. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
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May 2008
May 16 - 18 ADIRONDACK PADDLEFEST 2008 - Old Forge Lakefront. America's largest on-water canoe and kayak sale. Over 1,000 canoes and kayaks on sale, speakers, clinics, demos, show specials, music, food and fun for the whole family. Test paddle everything in paddlesports. 15,000 square-foot indoor arena in case of bad weather. Hosted by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company. For additional information, call 315-369-6672 or visit their website, www.adirondackpaddlefest.com.
May 24 - 25 ANNUAL GIANT GARAGE SALE - Sales along Route 28 & South Shore Road from Old Forge to Inlet. Find some great deals.
May 24 & 25 11th ANNUAL ADIRONDACK POLKA FESTIVAL- Held at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. Featuring the Nation's Top Polka Bands, Polish and American Food and beverages. The bands this year are "The Knewz", "The Eddie Forman Orchestra", "Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push" and "The Polka Family Band". A Polka Mass at noon on Sunday features "The Polka Family Band". For information and tickets, call the new host, Dave Sychtysz, at (315) 699-1708. Click here for printable flier. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
May 26 AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - 10AM, Main Street - Ceremonies at School, Fire Hall, Cemetery. Refreshments after at Old Forge Fire Hall. Line up 9:45AM on Gilbert Street at School Entrance.
May 30 – June 1 THUNDER IN THE FORGE - Motorcycle gathering. Vendors and exhibitors at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavilion on North Street. Guided rides, parade, Custom Bike Show, Blessing of the Bikes and more. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.
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June 2008
June 13 FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND CLASSIC CAR SHOW PARADE - Main Street, Old Forge. 7pm.
June 14 11th ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND CAR SHOW- Cash prizes to town best of show winners (antique/classic and modified street rod), dash plaques to first 100 entrants. First, second and third place trophies in 20 classes. Car Show Saturday 9am-4pm, North Street Recreation Center. Judging starts at noon. Also auto-related vendors and swap meet, food and beverages available. In case of rain, show cars parked inside pavilion on first come basis. Car registration fee $8 advance received before June 1, $10 gate. Auto vendors and swappers registration $10. Spectators $2, children under 12 free. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association and Lee Pontiac-Buick-GMC Truck of Boonville.
June 15 ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY FROG JUMP - Children can bring their champion frog to win prizes and fathers should wear their most outrageous tie! Largest, smallest, and longest jumper. Great family fun! Don't worry, all frogs are released unharmed.
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July 2008
July 20 MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR KIDS 2008 - Ride travels through scenic countryside, with police escort, to quaint mountain village of Old Forge for the CELEBRATION OF LIFE, individual and chapter/club awards presentation and festivities. Event benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
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September 2008
Sept. 11 - 13 4nd ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER'S DRILL SCHOOL - Old Forge Firehall. Daily firematics, parade and band concert. Raffles, trophies, food & fun! For more details call (315)369-2099.
Sept. 14 BIG BUCKS GIVE-AWAY - Sponsored by the Old Forge Fire Department. Call 315-369-2099 for additional information.
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