Saranac Lake Community Events
Great Adirondack Days
Wooden Boat enthusiasts enjoying perfect Adirondack weather at the Annual Runabout Rendezvous. Photo: Mark Kurtz Photography
Saranac Lake’s Great Adirondack Days began about three years ago on a Fourth of July weekend with a two-day craft fair, a Saturday night concert in the park and a spectacular fireworks display, culminating on Sunday morning with the Annual Hanmer Guideboat and Canoe Races Classic.
Great Adirondack Days has since expanded to include the myriad of events that take place in Saranac Lake throughout the summer months. During the Fourth of July holiday there is a Saturday afternoon Boat Parade where participants vie for the “Best Decorated Boat” award. Continuing throughout the summer, Great Adirondack Days’ events include the Runabout Rendezvous featuring an in-water antique boat show, Adirondack Rocking Festival/Rockathon, Rhubarb Festival, Can Am Rugby Tournament, Third Thursday Art Walks, Saranac Lake Block Party, The Plein Air Art Festival, weekly Farmers’ Markets, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, and History Walks, all of which combine to bring the quintessential Adirondack experience to visitor and resident alike. Furthermore, a continuum of ArtWorks events occur almost daily in and around the Saranac Lake village.