Adirondack Old Forge, New York

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February 2010

Feb. 13 St. Valentine's Dance - Musical Performance by Monk Rowe. Reservations and party attire reccomended $40 couple $25 singles. Held at the Arts Center/Old Forge from 8-11pm. Call 315-369-6411 for reservations.

Feb. 16 4th Annual Chili Bowl Luncheon - Homemade meat and vegetarian chili, stews and soups served in hand-thrown and glazed bowls created by our talented area potters. Held at the Arts Center/Old Forge at 11:30am to 1:30pm.

Feb. 26 & 27 6th Annual New York Snow Run - Snowmobile gathering to raise money for breast cancer survivors. For more information www.PinkRibbonRiders.com.

Feb. 27 Blues & Black Coffee with Al Nathan - Special performance at 7pm at the Arts Center/Old Forge. Call 315-369-6411 for additional information.

March 2010

March 3 Acid Rain and Climate Change - Effects on Adirondack Ecosystems Lecture Series - Sponsored by the Central Adirondacks Arts and Sciences Advocacy (CAASA) at the Arts Center/Old Forge from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Free of charge and open to the public. Speakers will include Dr. Jerry Jenkins, Ms. Karen Roy, Mr. Howard Siminon, Dr. Greg Lawrence, and Dr. Curt Stager. Contact the Arts Center/Old Forge for additional information, phone 315-369-6411.

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

April 3 Easter Egg Hunt -For children up to 11 years to hunt for eggs and redeem them for prizes! Bring your own basket! Free of charge. Sponsored by the Arts Center/Old Forge.

May 2010

May 1 Thendara Golf Club Opens for the season - www.ThendaraGolfClub.com

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 14-16 Gun Show and Adirondack Expo-New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates presents their second gun show at the George T Hiltebrant Rec. Center on North Street in Old Forge, NY. NEACA will have two shows in 2010, one in the spring on May 15 & 16 and in the fall on October 2 & 3, both shows will have new, collectible, antique and investment firearms, swords and knives. There will be 160 8 ft. tables available for exhibitors at $65 each with discounts for NEACA members. Food will be available and be presented by local organizations. Daily admission is $7.00, $6.00 for seniors over 60 with children under 14 free with an adult. Open to the public on Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-3. The public is urged to participate by bringing items to sell to or trade with the exhibitors. Call 518-664-9743 for further info or see us on the web at www.NEACA.com. NEACA has been promoting the collecting of firearms and militaria since 1982.

May 21-23 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 22 &23 1st Annual Adirondack Fishing Expo - Held at the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge from 10am to 5pm. Fishing and outdoor vendors, cooking demos, fly tieing, casting contest and more. Sponsored by Souvenir Village and Leo Maloney Enterprises. Call Chip Kiefer at 315-369-3811 for additional information.

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 4-6 Thunder in Old 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, phone 315-369-6983.

June 11-13 2010 Adirondack Camp & Home Show - Featuring a variety of seminars and scores of vendors specializing in Adirondack home building needs, from windows to docks to home decorating accents. Sponsored by Brooker's True Value Hardware at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. More information on the event is available by calling event organizer Don Simpson at 315-369-3233.

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.

July 2010

July 3 & 4 Craft Show – 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.

July 10 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 24 & 25 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 24 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 31 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.

August 2010

Aug. 12 "Seasons to Remember" - Gala fundraiser to benefit the Town of Webb Historical Association at The Strand Theatre. Details to follow. Call 315-369-3838 for more information.

Aug. 27 10th Annual Choo Choo For Charity Golf Tournament - Enjoy a wonderful round trip ride on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad leaving Union Station in Utica in the morning and then energizing yourself with a great day of golf at the Thendara Golf Club. If you are not a golfer, there are other activities including sightseeing and shopping in the Old Forge area. For more information and registration, please call 315-724-3151.

September 2010

Sept. 5 Annual Labor Day Celebration - Held on the Old Forge Lakefront. Band concert, fireworks and CAA Raffle. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

October 2010

Oct. 2 & 3 Gun Show and Adirondack Expo-New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates presents their third gun show at the George T Hiltebrant Rec. Center on North Street in Old Forge, NY. This show will have new, collectible, antique and investment firearms, swords and knives. There will be 160 8 ft. tables available for exhibitors at $65 each with discounts for NEACA members. Food will be available and be presented by local organizations. Daily admission is $7.00, $6.00 for seniors over 60 with children under 14 free with an adult. Open to the public on Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-3. The public is urged to participate by bringing items to sell to or trade with the exhibitors. Call 518-664-9743 for further info or see us on the web at www.NEACA.com. NEACA has been promoting the collecting of firearms and militaria since 1982.

November 2010

Nov. 26 - 28 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.

December 2010

Dec. 6 Towns Of Webb & Inlet Snowmobile Trails Open For Season

Dec. 10-12 34th Annual Snodeo - Snodeo is the “kick-off” weekend for the 2010/2011 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 11 8th 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.