Feel the Rhythm at The Lodge’s Irish Festival! 

Picture this—fiddles filling the air, Irish dancers keeping the beat, a perfect pint in hand, and the laughter of friends all around. Experience it all at our Irish Festival!

Let the spirited sounds of live Irish bands and the mesmerizing moves of traditional Irish dancers take center stage at this celebration of all things Irish! While the music and dance set the tone, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family—kids’ activities like a bounce house and face painting, visits with adorable animals, and festive food and drink specials. Browse unique finds from Irish vendors and soak up the lively atmosphere!

Come for the music, stay for the memories!

Event Highlights 

- Enjoy the spirited sounds of live Irish bands- straight from IRELAND!
- Be captivated by traditional Irish tap dancers
- Explore family fun with a bounce house, face painting, and adorable animals
- Savor festive food and drink specials
- Shop unique treasures from Irish vendors
- Immerse yourself in the lively Irish atmosphere!​Live music from The McKrells, Get Up Jack & more

• ​Traditional Irish dance & performances
• Local artisans, crafts & vendors
• Authentic Irish food, drinks & cheer

Preliminary Schedule:

Friday, May 16th, 2025

6:00pm - 7:30pm: Padraig Timoney & Richie Berger

8:00pm - 10:00pm: Get Up Jack

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

12:00pm - 1:30pm: Authentic Irish Traditional Session (Trad Session) featuring Padraig Timoney, John Nolan, Michael C. Clarke, Richie Berger

1:30pm - 2:00pm: Daughters of Erin Pipe Band

3:30pm - 4:15pm: Kevin McKrell, Storytelling Workshop

4:00pm - 5:30pm: Kilashandra

6:00pm - 7:30pm: Captain and O’Neill Band

7:30pm - 8:15pm: A Celtic “Lakeside” Sunset Toast

8:30pm - 10:30pm: The McKrell’s

Also featuring performances by Bataireacht- Irish Stick Fighting with Shillelaghs, Bethlehem NY Traditional Irish Dance Academy, and other special guests!

Stay tuned for more details!

Why just visit when you can stay & save? Book your stay with our exclusive Slainte and Stay- 15% off over Irish Festival Weekend Package .

A Few Important Notes:

• Your ticket grants access to the entire festival weekend!
• A valid ID & ticket confirmation are required at check-in.
• Even though kids get in free, they still need a ticket for entry.
• Tickets are: Adults: $10, Seniors: $5, Kids: FREE

Early Avian Migrants Birding Walk

Wednesday, May 1st  – 1pm

Join local birder, Charlotte Demers, to look for our early arriving avian migrants. Depending on trail conditions we will either walk along Rich Lake Marsh on the private Huntington Wildlife Forest or explore the trails at the AIC to see which resident and migrant birds are in the area. Walk is an easy ramble of about 1.5 miles and will be great for beginning birders. We will meet at 1:00 pm at the AIC. Plan on 3 hrs of slow birding. Registration required. Email shample@esf.edu to register or use the following link: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

High Peaks Harvest Festival

The 2nd Annual High Peaks Harvest Festival brings art, music, and local flavors together in a celebration of the season. Wander through artisan vendors, savor farm-fresh bites, sip seasonal craft drinks, and enjoy live performances in the crisp autumn air. With hands-on activities and a vibrant community spirit, it’s everything you love about fall—just a little decidedly different.

Date: Returning October 18, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Berkley Green, Saranac Lake, NY

Check back for more information in 2025!

Festival Highlights:

• 10:00 AM - Farmer’s Market
  • Location: Hotel Saranac
  • Explore fresh produce, local crafts, and more from regional vendors inside the Hotel Saranac.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Berkley Green:

• Local Libations
  • Sip on craft beverages from regional breweries and distilleries.
• Food Trucks
  • A delicious selection of eats from local food trucks.
• Kids Activities
  • Fun, family-friendly activities for the little ones will be available throughout the afternoon.
• Live Music
  • Enjoy a variety of local performances from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Celebrate the fall season with live entertainment, tasty food, and fun for all ages!

For more information on vendors or to view an event map, see the "more information" section for PDF attachments.

Don Giovanni

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte Sung in Italian with projected English supertitles
July 17, 18, 20 at 7:30 pm, July 19 at 2:00 pm

One of the most celebrated and produced operas in the canon finds its way back to the Seagle Festival stage for 2024. With glorious music, a dramatic story, and a lead character everyone loves to hate, this is an opera not to be missed.

Tickets: Adults - $40, Children 12 and under $30

Open Mic Night at Paradox Brewery starting at 4:30 p.m.!

Hosted by Anne & Robert of Snake Oil, guests will be able to sign up the day of and perform at our tasting room in North Hudson, NY. 

For more information please contact Anne or Robert at (978) 810-7086.

About Paradox Brewery

Paradox Brewery is a certified Veteran owned, independent craft brewery founded in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains brewing innovative beer of the highest quality. Our roots trace 40 years back to when our president and founder, Paul Mrocka, fell in love with beer and brewing in Germany while stationed as an army pilot.

After a few decades of brewing for friends and family, Paul's beer became fairly well known in and around Paradox Lake.  Those lucky enough to know where on the lake to go, could get in their boats and go grab a beer with Paul. At this time, he was was brewing 200 gallons per year in order to keep up with the demand for his tasty (and free) lake beer.

The foundation of our beer is within the water we use which can only be found in the granite 600 feet below the Adirondack Park. Water that is so pure, it needs no filtering or treatment before we brew it with the best malts and hops we can find. We combine these ingredients with our passion for great beer and the result is “Pure Adirondack.”

This 25,000 square feet brewery can produce 50,000 barrels a year using state of the art GEA Craft-Star systems along with a Westfalia centrifuge and a CFT Mfg canning line.

Special Program and Unique Historical Experience!!

Explore  "The Black Woods" with author Amy Godine  3:00PM-5:00PM at Tannery Pond Center 228 Main St., North Creek, NY 12853.

Light refreshments will be available!

Pancake Breakfast 9-11 AM

Hosted at Timberwolf Pub- $5/ Person 

Easter Fun 11 am- 12:30 pm 

• Town Park Pavilion: Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Cotton Candy

• Library: Easter Craft

• Town Park: Inflatable Bounce House

Easter Egg Hunt 11:30 AM Schroon Lake Town Park

• Ages 0-3: 11:30 am

• Ages 4-6: 11:30 am

• Ages 7-10: 11:45 am

FEATURING MARSHMALLOW SYRUP DRINK SPECIAL AT 9MILE COFFEE CO.
*RAIN LOCATION: MOUNTAINSIDE YOUTH CENTER 165 RT 9 SCHROON LAKE

Safely Dispose of Your Household Hazardous Waste This Year in Essex County

Essex County is hosting a series of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in 2024. Residents are encouraged to dispose of their household waste safely and responsibly by bringing eligible items to one of the collection sites.

What to Bring

• Paints (oil & latex based)
• Hobby Supplies
• Rubber Cement
• Airplane Glue
• Stains
• Varnishes
• Resins
• Rosins
• Adhesives
• Cleaners (for wood, floors, metal, oven)
• Pool Chemicals
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Lighter Fluid
• Waste Fuels (kerosene, gasoline)
• Mercury Thermostats
• Mercury Thermometers
• Transmission Fluids
• Car Waxes
• Carburetor Cleaners
• Brake Fluids
• Antifreeze
• Photo Chemicals
• Chemistry Sets
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs
• Batteries (household, camera, NiCD)
• 1lb Single Use Propane Cylinders

What NOT to Bring

• Tires
• Auto Batteries
• Computers & Electronics
• Motor Oil
• Empty Aerosol Cans
• Ammunition
• Fireworks
• Explosives
• Asbestos
• Smoke Detectors
• PCB Capacitors
• Pharmaceuticals
• Controlled Substances
• Unknown Gases
• 20 lb. Propane Tanks

Eligibility: Open to all Essex County residents (sorry, no businesses). Proof of residency is required (drivers license, tax bill, utility bill).

Contact Information: For questions, call (518) 873-3743

Additional Information: The collection is operated by MXI Environmental Services.

Wilmington Mountain Music Fest

Join us for the 4th annual Wilmington Mountain Music Fest! With four bands, fire dancers, family entertainment, food trucks, and local beer and wine, it's a music festival perfect for an Adirondack summer!

Lineup

• Being Petty, the Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Experience
• Crash My Party (Luke Bryan tribute band)
• Taylor LaValley (country)
• Mallory's Bush (rock/americana)
• The Smoke Show (fire dancers)

Check out the lineup announcement video!

Get your tickets

Tickets are available for purchase online. Tickets provide full day access with the ability to come and go from the venue. Buy a four ticket bundle and save! 

• 1 Advanced Ticket: $20.00
• 2 Advanced Tickets: $40.00
• 3 Advanced Tickets: $60.00
• 4 Advanced Tickets: $75.00

Paper tickets will also be available for in-person purchase at Little Supermarket, Ward Lumber, Twisted Raven, and the Whiteface Visitors Bureau starting in July.

Tickets will be available at the gate on the day of the event for an increased price—so buy early and save!

Event Details

Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. There will be a plethora of local food, beer, wine, and coffee vendors on site for you to enjoy throughout the day.

Back this year, The Smoke Show, presented by Scarlet Foxx Entertainment, will have audiences rapt with their pyrotechnic displays. 

This is a family-friendly and community minded event, so grab your chairs and blankets and get ready for a truly amazing show the Wilmington way: tons of fun with our community members and visitors.

• Umbrellas or pop up tents welcome
• Smoking only permitted in designated areas
• No outside food or beverages please, patron our hardworking vendors!

Location

Wilmington Ball Park 7 Community Circle, Wilmington, NY, 12997

Photo credit A.Kelly Photography

Dive deep into the Gate Lodge at Camp Santanoni

On Saturday, August 3 and October 5, join us for NEW special tours of the entire Gate Lodge Complex. If you’ve ever peeked in the windows of the West Cottage or Gate Lodge, this program is for you. We’ll discuss the layers of history at this gateway to Santanoni and explore its landscape and architecture. After learning more about the Santanoni road’s early history, Art Tummins, who worked at Santanoni for over fifty years, and looking down the Gate Lodge hallways, you’ll never see this area as a simple trailhead again!

Tours meet in the Santanoni Parking lot at 9 am and 1 pm. $15 donation suggested per person. Eight-person tour maximum; advance reservations requested. The tour will require some walking around the landscape and stair climbing within the buildings. Contact Santanoni@aarch.org to reserve a spot on this limited opportunity