Adirondack Old Forge, New York

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Ongoing until Oct. 31, 2009 Camp Memories – Youth Camps – The Town of Webb Historical Association’s current exhibit features over 40 youth camps from White Lake to Raquette Lake with photos, artifacts, postcards, awards, displays, memorabilia and much more. Call 315-369-3838 for additional information.

Town of Webb Recreation Department Summer Youth Programs -

Most acrivities start on June 30, 2009 until August 14, 2009

Registration held Monday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 10

from 4pm to 6pm at the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge

Activities Offered

Registration Form

June 13 – July 11 5th Annual Northeast National Pastel Exhibition - Arts Center/Old Forge. Competitive exhibition of living artists working in soft pastel. Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm Sunday, Noon – 4 pm.

McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift

Spectacular views of surrounding mountains and lakes await you high atop McCauley Mt. Free picnic area. Open late June through mid-October. Open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm except Wednesdays until Labor Day, then Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Columbus Day (will be open both Labor Day Monday and Columbus Day Monday). Rates: Adults $5, Juniors (ages 6-16) and seniors (over 65) $4, children age 5 and under free. Phone 315-369-3225 for additional information or visit the website www.McCauleyNY.com

June 26 – Oct. 9 Old Forge Farmer’s Market - Fridays, 2 - 6pm on Park Avenue (behind the famous Old Forge Hardware Store). Vendors include flowers, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, baked goods, etc.

June 30 Old Forge Library Authors Series - John Briant, author of "The Adirondack Detective Series " will be reading and discussing his new book, "Adirondack Detective: The Years Past" at 7pm at the library.

July 2009

Sunday evening band concerts at the Old Forge Lakefront 7pm to 9pm.

Click here for a schedule of free perfomances

Bingo every Monday at the Old Forge Fire Hall starting at 7:30pm.

Farmer’s Market every Friday on Park Avenue from 2pm to 6pm.

July 1 - 31 Old Forge Library Art Exhibit - View photographer Mark Bowie's "In Stoddard's Footsteps" during the month of July at the library.

July 4 & 5 Craft Fair - Held at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street from 9am-5pm.. The scope of hand-crafted items is extensive. Crafts from pottery; woven items; home ware and personal clothing; furniture; Christmas decorations, and jewelry. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

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.

Please note that our fireworks will go off rain or shine. Only in the event of a severe thunderstorm with intense lightening would we cancel the fireworks display.

July 7 Bill Smith, Storyteller, Adirondack Tales - Old Forge Library 7:30pm.

Free and open to the public.

July 8 Moss Lake Guided Historical Walking Tour - The tour will leave the Moss Lake parking area at 9:30am rain or shine. It includes a history of the former Girl's Camp and the location of the buildings. Reservations are required. Donations appreciated. Call the Town of Webb Historical Association 315-369-3838 for more information and reservations as space is limited for this tour.

July 8 - Aug. 12 Summer Writer Workshop - Co-Directors Dorian Gossy and Roger Mitchell will lead this six-session workshop at the Old Forge Library. Pre-registration is required and more information is available from the library's director,

Isabella Worthen, phone 315-369-6008.

July 11 Jolly Moosers Craft Show- Big Moose. Crafts, flea market and bake sale to benefit area charities at the Big Moose Fire Hall from 9am to 2pm.

For more information, call 315-357-5695.

July 11 Antique & Classic Boat Show - Old Forge Lakefront, 10am - 2pm. Awards for best historic, antique and classic categories. Sponsored by The Adirondack Chapter of The Antique & Classic Boat Society and the Central Adirondack Association.

July 11 Benefit Auction - Under the tent at the Town of Webb Historical Association’s Goodsell Museum property. Preview available at 1pm - with a 2pm auction start time. Auction items include new, nearly new, Adirondack and collectibles, something for everyone. Refreshments available.

July 12 Cabin Concert Series - Held at the Cabin in the Woods, Thendara at 2pm. Carolle-Ann Mochernuk & Paul Kueter. Classical 4-hand piano performance to benefit The Arts Guild’s Ecology Gallery of the NEW Arts Center. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

July 14 Gary Lee, Author, Adirondack Birding - Old Forge Library 7:30pm.

Free and open to the public.

Fridays, July 17 to Aug. 21 Historic Walking Tours – Free to the public, led by our Town Historian Peg Masters from 9:30 - 11am, rain or shine Location to be announced. Sponsored by the Town of Webb Historical Association, phone 315-369-3838.

July 17 – Aug. 16 Central Adirondack Art Show - Arts Center/Old Forge. Designed to challenge the professional artist and to encourage the beginning artist. Entries due July 12. Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm Sunday, Noon – 4 pm.

July 19 Motorcycle Ride For Kids 2009 - 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 21 Mark Bowie, Author, In Stoddard's Footsteps - Old Forge Library 7:30pm.

Free and open to the public.

July 23 "Playing Indian" at Adirondack Children's Camps – Program presented at the Old Forge Library at 7pm by Hallie E. Bond, Curator at the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mt. since 1987. Suggested donation - $3. Have you ever wondered why children's camps are so, well - Indian? Do Wah-Na-Gi and Hoh-Wa-Tah really mean anything in any known native language? Children's camps often have totem poles, "war canoes," and council fires. And then there are the camp people like "Chief" Abbott who founded the Adirondack Woodcraft Camps and "Chief" Beckman who directed Camp Dudley for forty years. A simple explanation is that Americans have always liked to "play" Indian. This program will offer a more complete answer, glimpses of Adirondack history and information about one of the country's most interesting youth leaders. Sponsored by the Town of Webb Historical Association in conjunction with the current exhibit “Camp Memories – Youth Camps” on display until October 31, 2009.

July 25 Mountain R/C Modelers Air Show- Held at the North Street Airfield from 9am to 4pm, Air Show at 1pm. 1000-foot grass facility. AMA membership is required to fly. Spectators are welcome for free admission. Food and soda will be available on site. For more information please call Walt Throne, 315-369-6329.

July 25 Adirondack Storytelling Festival - Presented by the Old Forge Library at McCauley Mountain Ski Area from 10am to 4pm. Admission charged. Call 315-369-6008 for more information.

July 25 & 26 Antique Show – Held at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street. Saturday 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. A wide variety of dealers selling quality antique furniture, smalls, glassware, oriental rugs, rustic furniture, silver, jewelry, postcards and collectibles. Antique appraiser will be available. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

July 25 Shakespeare in the Park FREE PERFORMANCE - A 45 minute outdoor production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to be held at the Moose River House Bed & Breakfast in Thendara at 2pm. The cast will feature a unique mixture of professional actors from New York City and local aspiring actors. The production will be open to the general public, is appropriate for all ages, and is free admission.

July 27 Utica Monday Nite Series - Held at the Arts Center/Old Forge from 5-7pm. Wine & Cheese Reception for the Central Adirondack Art Show. Phone 315-369-6411 for additional information.

July 28 Authors Seminar “Promoting & Marketing Your Book” - Old Forge Library 10am to Noon. Presented by Betsy Folwell, Creative Director of “Adirondack Life” magazine, and also by Gary Van Riper, co-author of the “Adirondack Kids” Series. Call 315-369-3008 for additional information.

July 28 Authors Fair - Old Forge Library, 1pm to 4pm Area authors sign and sell their books. Free and open to the public.

July 28 Shakespeare in the Park FREE PERFORMANCE - A 45 minute outdoor production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to be held at the North Woods Inn at 7pm. The cast will feature a unique mixture of professional actors from New York City and local aspiring actors. The production will be open to the general public, is appropriate for all ages, and is free admission.

July 28 Free Performance by the McCarthy-Paisley Band - Old Forge Library, 7:30pm. Traditional Bluegrass music and Folklore. The public is welcome.

July 31 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. For additional information call 315-369-6983.

August 2009

Sunday evening band concerts at the Old Forge Lakefront 7pm to 9pm.

Click here for a schedule of free perfomances

Bingo every Monday at the Old Forge Fire Hall starting at 7:30pm.

Farmer’s Market every Friday on Park Avenue from 2pm to 6pm.

Aug. 1 - 31 Old Forge Library Art Exhibit - View Gordon Bashant's collection titled "Up Old Forge Way during the month of August.

Aug. 1 & 2 and 8 & 9 Annual Central Adirondack Tennis Classic - This annual event is held on local courts for Men & Women, all ages are welcome. Open Singles for Men & Women, Senior Doubles (50 years +) for Men, Women & Mixed. Open Doubles for Men, Women & Mixed and in the Recreational Division (non-USTA-rated players). Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

Aug. 3 Victorian Party On The Porch – The Town of Webb Historical Association will hold this sixth annual event this year at the Goodsell Museum . Guests of the social-fundraiser will enjoy finger foods, desserts, and beverages. This get-together will be a wonderful opportunity for people to share memories of the Old Forge area as well as create new friendships, view the museum exhibits, and visit. Period Victorian dress is encouraged. A simple shawl, skirt, hat or piece of jewelry will add to the fun. Admission is $15/adult, $7.50/child. Grandparents are encouraged to bring grandchildren too. We'll also have a silent auction featuring antiques and vintage items. For tickets and information, please call

315-369-3838.

Aug. 4 John Davies, Empire Opera Company, Opera for Families - Old Forge Library 7:30pm. Free and open to the public.

Aug. 8 Tennis Classic Cocktail Party - A limited number of Cocktail Party tickets for guests are available. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Admission to the Cocktail Party is included with all entry fees. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

Aug. 11 Mitch Lee, Storyteller, Adirondack Stories - Old Forge Library 7:30pm.

Free and open to the public.

Aug. 13 Third Annual Youth Artist Festival – Held at McCauley Mountain from 10 am - 2pm. Any young artist with or without special needs is invited to perform and/or exhibit their designated form of artistry. Sponsored by Khoros Performing Arts Company for Kids, directed by Pat Rickard.

Aug. 14 Canadian Singer/Songwriter Meredith Luce in Concert - Held at the Arts Center/Old Forge at 7 pm. Contemporary Folk Vocal Performance. Admission charged, for more information phone 315-369-6411.

Aug. 15 House Tour by Boat - View homes on Fourth Lake. This is a rain or shine event. Purchase tickets in advance. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge,

phone 315-369-6411.

Aug. 16 Cabin Concert Series - Held at the Cabin in the Woods, Thendara at 2pm..

Australian pianist Sarah Grunstein's performs a classical piano concert to benefit The Arts Guild’s Ecology Gallery of the NEW Arts Center. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

Aug. 16 Old Forge Library Bash – Fundraiser sponsored by The Friends of the Old Forge Library, 4 to 6pm.

Aug. 18 Old Forge Library Authors Series - Neal Burdick, editor of "The Adirondack Reader: 4 Centuries of Writing" will read and discuss this book at 7:30pm.

Aug. 22 Continental Breakfast & Gallery Walkabout - Led by Dean Mitchell, AWS, NWS, and Juror of Awards of the 28th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

Aug. 22 – Oct. 4 28th Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors - Arts Center/Old Forge. Over one hundred aqua media-based paintings on display, chosen from top watercolor artists across the Nation. Main Gallery. Rosenau Gallery: Sculpture exhibition. Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm Sunday, Noon – 4 pm.

Aug. 23 Old Forge Library Authors Series - Marty Podskoch, author of "Adirondack Stoires II" will read and discuss his book at 7:30pm.

September 2009

Farmer’s Market every Friday on Park Avenue from 2pm to 6pm.

Sept. 1 - 5 Annual Book Sale & Bake Sale - Fundraiser sponsored by The Friends of the Old Forge Library during library hours. Call 315-369-3008 for additional information.

Sept. 5 Falling Leaves Craft Show - Held at the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge from 10am to 4pm. This show features hand-crafted items only. Come meet the talented artists! There is delicious food available. Admission of $2 to benefit non-profit charities. For information about booth rental call 315-357-3270 or email jmeneilly@yahoo.com.

Sept. 5 Labor Day Weekend Yard Sale - Held at the Arts Center/Old Forge from10 am – 4 pm. Great selection & super deals, large variety of items! For more information,

phone 315-369-6411.

Sept. 5 Bingo – Held at the Old Forge Fire Hall at 7:30pm.

Sept. 6 Annual Labor Day Celebration - Held on the Old Forge Lakefront. Band concert, fireworks and CAA Raffle. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

Sept. 11 - 13 27th Annual 90-Mile Canoe Classic Race - From Old Forge to Saranac Lake. Registration is limited. For information call 518 - 891 2744.

Sept. 12 Harvest Family Music Festival - Live Rock 'N Roll & Acoustic Music,

Children's Entertainment & Activities, Talented Crafters, Delicious Food & More! Festival held on Enchanted Forest/Water Safari Grounds, entrance behind Calypso's Cove Batting

Cages. Ticket prices: Ages 13 & Up - $18 Presale, $20 at the Gate; Ages 3 - 12 - $8 Presale, $10 at the Gate; Ages 2 & Under Free. ($1 from every ticket donated to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk) Presale Tickets Available until 9/7/09 at the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, Old Forge Camping Resort and the Water's Edge Inn Offices.

Sept. 13 Cabin Concert Series - Held at the Cabin in the Woods, Thendara at 2pm. Chinese pianist Dai Yi, winner of the fourth Hank Kashiwa scholarship at SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music, performs a classical piano concert to benefit The Arts Guild’s Ecology Gallery of the NEW Arts Center. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, phone 315-369-6411.

Sept. 17-19 Fire School - Sponsored by the Old Forge Fire Department, 315-369-3424.

Sept. 20 Big Bucks Giveaway - Sponsored by the Old Forge Fire Department

Sept. 26 Paddle for the Cure – To benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Fund. The Paddle will be approximately 8 miles on the Moose River in the Old Forge area. Meet at Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company at 11am (10am registration). Cost will be $20 pre-registration and $30 the day of the event. For more information, please call Janice Sell, Department of Surgery, 315-464-6276. Or visit www. MountainmanOutdoors.com for more information as it becomes available and for pre-registration forms.

October 2009

Oct. 1 Bistro in the Gallery “Celebrating Music with Color” - Bistro opens at 5 pm at the Arts Center/Old Forge; Music begins at 6 pm with Central New York Jazz Notables, the Rick Montalbano Trio. Guests can enjoy the 28th Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors & appetizers while being entertained with music from musical theater and more. Tickets: $20/$15 members. www.artscenteroldforge.org.

Oct. 3 Falling Leaves Craft Show - Held at the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge from 10am to 4pm. This show features hand-crafted items only. Come meet the talented artists! There is delicious food available. Admission of $2 to benefit non-profit charities For information about booth rental call 315-357-3270 or email jmeneilly@yahoo.com.

Oct. 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 Plein Air Paint Out & Auction - Held at McCauley Mountain. Invited artists will set up their easels at various sites around the community and paint their surroundings. View and purchase works at McCauley Mountain on Sunday, October 11, 4 – 7 pm. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge, www.artscenteroldforge.org.

Oct. 10 9th Annual CAA/Camp Mark Seven 5K & 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.

Oct. 10 Falling Leaves Craft Show - Held at the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge from 10am to 4pm. This show features hand-crafted items only. Come meet the talented artists! There is delicious food available. Admission of $2 to benefit non-profit charities For information about booth rental call 315-357-3270 or email jmeneilly@yahoo.com.

Oct. 10 – Nov. 11 23rd Annual Northeast Quilts Unlimited - An open and Master Quilter exhibition juried for awards. Arts Center/Old Forge. 315-369-6411

Oct. 16 Moose River Releases for Canoe & Kayak Whitewater Opportunities - Old Forge. Check out the release times at www.hrbrrd.com.

Oct. 24 Pumpkin Festival -Includes pumpkin carving, face painting and haunted hayrides at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center.

Oct. 31 Halloween Parade - Held at the Old Forge Fire Department. Refreshments will be served.

November 2009

Nov. 7 McCauley Moountain 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. 15 Holiday Bazaar – Held at the Arts Center/Old Forge from Noon – 4 pm. Sponsored by XI Gamma Iota Sorority. Handcrafted items including breads, pies, salads, tasty goodies, holiday trimmings, and local pottery will be sold to benefit area non-profit organizations. There will be activities for the whole family including kids face painting, pictures with Santa, and the ever popular “cake walk.” Several raffles will be offered as well as an auction at 3 pm.

Nov. 27 - 29 An Adirondack Christmas - 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 27th. Get your picture taken with Santa on Main Street at Santa's Village. Brought to you by the Town of Webb Business Community and the Central Adirondack Association.

Nov. 27 Elf Express Train – Children are invited to join Jingle Belle and Snowflake on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad for a ride through the wilderness for stories, games and more. The train is donated by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and admission is free. The train leaves the Thendara Station at 3pm for a one hour round-trip. No reservations.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations will benefit the Old Forge Library.

Nov. 27 Wine Tasting Reception - The Arts Center/Old Forge invites you for an evening of wine tasting and delectable appetizers from 4 - 6 pm before the Tree Lighting ceremony begins on Main Street in Old Forge. Wine tasting is sponsored by The Seventh Lake House Restaurant in Inlet. Admission will be limited for the comfort of all. Advanced ticket sales are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. www.artscenteroldforge.org.

Nov. 27 – Jan. 9 Home for the Holidays - The Arts Center/Old Forge will be sharing the tradition of “Home for the Holidays” with you again this year! Our warmly decorated home will bring back memories from past holidays and create new memories, too! Artists from the region will contribute work that will fill the home from floor to ceiling with rugs, furniture, paintings, lamps, home and holiday decorations, baskets, pottery, knitted items and quilts. You can purchase beautifully crafted handmade gifts for the holidays for your friends and family! Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4 pm Sunday, Noon – 4pm. www.artscenteroldforge.org.

December 2009

Dec. 7 Towns of Webb & Inlet Snowmobile Trails Open for the Season

Dec. 11-13 33rd Annual Snodeo - Snodeo is the “kick-off” weekend for the 2009/2010 snowmobile season. On Friday morning, watch the exciting Snowmobile Manufacturer’s Challenge in Woodgate, NY, and then Snodeo will be open 3pm-7pm. 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 5 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. Call the Town of Webb Visitor Center at (315) 369-6983. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

Dec 12 - McCauley Mountain Ski Area Opens for the Season - Conditions permitting. Phone 315-369-3225 for additional information or visit the website www.McCauleyNY.com

Dec 12 - 7th Annual Central Adirondack Vintage Snowmobile Show - 10am - 4pm. Featured presentation of the 33rd 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. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

Dec 12 The Best Little Christmas Cookie in the Adirondacks - Cookie Baking Competition.held at the Arts Center/Old Forge at 1 pm. Participants should bring one dozen cookies for competition to the Arts Center by Noon for judging. A cookie tasting reception that is open to all will follow the judging. All ages are welcome to participate. There will be a 1st and 2nd place award for both the adult and children’s divisions.www.artscenteroldforge.org.

January 2010

February 2010

Feb. 5-7 Winter Carnival - Competitions, ski races, fun and fireworks!

March 2010

March 12 St. Paddy's Parade - 5pm down Main Street in Old Forge. This is a "don't miss" event! This is the best (and only) Irish Parade in the Adirondacks. Creativity is always the main theme of this parade. Along with the usual participants, many groups are secretly making costumes and floats that will be a surprise for this year’s parade. Individuals now try to outdo their prior year’s costumes or floats. Parade favorites return year after year. Local pickups with snowplows will entertain while in formation, under the name Synchronized Snowplows. The Old Forge Redheads group will be there, as will the Old Forge Irish Setters Club (which still has many dogs, but no Irish Setters). The Precision Shopping Carts will again be weaving their formations up Main Street, in spite of the poor physical conditioning of the pushers! After the parade, everyone is welcome at The Old Forge Fire Hall to sample Irish Stews that are made by local residents, and are judged for Best Irish Stew by the public. Soda bread and green beverages are also offered to everyone free of charge.

March 13-14 Snofest - By mid-March many snowmobilers start putting away their sleds and start thinking about summer. Not in Old Forge, NY! The four major dealers: Ski Doo, Yamaha, Polaris, and Arctic Cat will premier their 2011 models, offering demo rides, weather permitting. Thousands of snowmobile enthusiasts take advantage of this opportunity to be the first to preview next year’s line of sleds and gear. Gates to the North Street Recreation Center will be open on Saturday from 9am to 9pm, and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. There will be Freestyle Snocross Shows all three days, with a Back-Flip Fireworks Finale on Saturday at 7pm. Signage will indicate designated parking areas and shuttle busses will be running to transport event goers. Snofest 2010 is brought to you by the Central Adirondack Association. For more information, contact the Old Forge Visitor Information Center at 315-369-6983 or visit the website www.SnoFestNY.com.

April 2010

May 2010

May 5 Community Pride Day - Locals get together to clean up the streets of Old Forge, Thendara, Big Moose, Eagle Bay and Inlet. Every volunteer gets a free t-shirt and lunch! Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

May 15-16 Paddlefest - America’s largest on-water boat sale. For three days they get to test paddle hundreds of different models of canoes, kayaks and whitewater boats. Paddling industry representatives and experts are on hand to answer your questions, and help you choose the perfect boat. Adirondack Paddlefest, sponsored by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, is your chance to actually test paddle as many boats as you like, get personal, expert advice, find great deals on boats and paddling accessories, and.. have fun! For more information contact Mountainman Outdoor Supply Compnay at 315-369-6672 or at www.mountainmanoutdoors.com

May 29 & 30 13th 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. For information and tickets,

call host Dave Sychtysz, phone (315) 699-1708

June 2010

June 18 Father's Day Weekend Classic Car Show Parade - Main Street, Old Forge. 7pm.

June 19 13th Annual Father's Day Weekend Car Show- Cash prizes to two 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. Gates open at 9am, judging starts at noon, prizes and trophies awarded at 3pm. 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. George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center. Spectators $2, children under 12 free. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

June 20 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.