Bike the Barns

Bike the Barns is a fully supported recreational cycling event that highlights the rich agricultural heritage of the Lake Champlain Region. Riders will explore this beautiful area, with stops at local farms where you can connect with the producers driving the region’s vibrant food movement. The event concludes with a celebration featuring delicious local food, refreshing beverages, and live music.

Why Ride Bike the Barns?

• Connect with local farms and the people behind the food movement
• Enjoy scenic cycling through the stunning landscapes of the Lake Champlain Region
• Support sustainable farming practices in the North Country
• Celebrate with local food, drinks, and live music at the finish line

2026 Ride Details coming soon

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026

About Bike the Barns

Bike the Barns is all about connecting with our food, our farms, and our farming landscapes. Registration supports the Adirondack North Country Association's (ANCA) important work to bolster local food systems in order to drive economic growth, reduce food insecurity, and contribute to positive community and health outcomes.

Questions? Contact ANCA Event & Engagement Coordinator at cbottcher@adirondack.org.

July Fourth celebrations throughout the region offer residents and visitors the opportunity to celebrate together while enjoying parades, concerts, family activities, and fireworks. This list provides information about various celebrations taking place throughout the area to celebrate Independence Day and our local communities.

View the regional lineup of Independence Day Celebrations.

Essex County Community Job Fair

Looking for a summer job or a new career opportunity?

Don't miss the Essex County Community Job Fair this Thursday, May 8th at the Essex County Fairgrounds!
Whether you're a student seeking seasonal work or a professional ready for a new chapter, this event has something for everyone.

Bring your resume and dress to impress—your next opportunity could be waiting!

MOOSE-Y ON OVER FOR THIS GREAT FESTIVAL! 

Get ready for an excellent adventure in the heart of the Adirondacks during the annual Great Adirondack Moose Festival! This just might be your chance to see the elusive and extraordinary moose!

The Great Adirondack Moose Festival is held every September in Indian Lake. This 2-day festival is jam-packed with special events, including a moose-calling contest, old-fashioned turkey shoot, strut your mutt contest, and kid-friendly activities such as the ever-popular "Count the Moose Scat" contest! Discover the wild majesty of one of the most elusive animals of the northern forests and celebrate the return of moose to the Adirondacks!

Great Adirondack Moose Festival - September 26-27, 2026! 

• Location: Indian Lake
• Address: Route 28, Indian Lake 12842
• (518) 648-5112 or (518) 648-5828

Stay tuned for the 2026 Event Schedule!

You "moose" come to visit us!

Our Great Adirondack Moose Festival has featured the following Adirondack and moose-related themed family fun activities:

• Very Popular - Annual Moose Calling Contest
• Saturday - Scenic Helicopter Rides
• Guided Wilderness Hikes
• Moose River Plains Self-guided Driving Wilderness Tour
• Old Fashioned Turkey Shoot
• Town of Indian Lake Museum-Open House
• Count the Moose Scat Contest
• Craft and Vendor Show
• "Monty" the Moose
• White Water Rafting
• North Country Sidewalk Sales
• Current Adirondack Moose Research
• NEW on Sunday - “Strut Your Mutt”, most moose-like dog contest

** If you are interested in registering as a vendor, please reach out to the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce. Vendor Sign-up Link **

We welcome back the NEHA Hillclimb at Sporty’s Iron Duke Saloon in Minerva, NY!

• Sign-ups 8am-10am

• Mandatory Riders Meeting @ 10:45am.

• Racing starts at 11:00am

• Gate Fee $10pp. Kids under 12 Free

• All riders must purchase a NEHA Membership

• $25/season or $5/daily

• All classes are $25/class

• There is a 4 Class Maximum

Brigadoon

Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick Loewe
July 3, 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm, July 5 at 2:00 pm

Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical returns to Seagle Festival. The mystical Scottish village of Brigadoon appears only one day every one hundred years, but nevertheless this tuneful show enchants audiences much more often than that. Fun, frivolity, and drama are in the air – it’s Almost Like Being in Love.

Tickets - Adults $50, Children 12 and under $40

The Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Schroon Lake Community Garden invite you to our Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 25 from 10am to 3pm at the Chamber - 1075 US Route 9 (across from the Community Garden). Choose from a variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers and hanging baskets and help support the Community Garden. All plants are supplied by local Schroon Lake business and Chamber member ADK GARDENS.

Total Eclipse in the Heart of the Adirondacks.

Date: April 8, 2024

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Information Center Parking

Join Us for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience!

On April 8, 2024, something truly extraordinary is happening in the heart of the Adirondack mountains!

Event Highlights:

• Food and Drinks: Delicious food and drinks will be available at the information center. Lake Harris Lodge, The Big Kahuna, Yadis Empanadas, Plated Palette, Megabites events and catering, and Kettle Corn NYC. Newcomb Cafe and Campground will also be open all weekend for the Eclipse!

• Eclipse Viewing: Secure your spot in the heart of the Adirondacks to witness the total solar eclipse!  Partial will begin at 2:14 p.m. With the Total eclipse happening at 3:25 p.m. and lasting 2m 44.9s

• Parking Locations: Parking will be available along 28N and Santanoni Drive. 

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to be part of a cosmic spectacle like no other! Glasses will be available at the Information Center. 

Event details are subject to change, so keep an eye on our website and social media for the latest information. Be a part of history – Join the Town of Newcomb on April 8, 2024. 

Frosty Feathers: Owls in the Winter Woods

Saturday, February 1st, 6pm

Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center for an evening all about owls! Discover the fascinating adaptations that make these stealthy hunters masters of the night and cold. Afterward, we’ll embark on a quiet walk along the Rich Lake Trail, listening for the calls of native owls in their natural habitat. Learn how these elusive creatures survive and thrive in the harsh Adirondack winters! Pre-register by emailing shample@esf.edu.

Pancake Breakfast!

When: Third Saturday of the month from 8 - 10:30 a.m.

Where: North Hudson Volunteer Fire Department 

Cost: $10-Buffet Style

The menu will include:

• Pancakes
• Chocolate chip pancakes
• Eggs
• Sausage
• Regular and decaf coffee
• Orange and apple juice
• Hot chocolate
• Local maple syrup