North Country New Year will return on December 31st, 2025!

Thank you for making the second annual North Country New Year a resounding success! This year’s event built on the excitement of our inaugural celebration, blending cherished traditions with fresh new additions. The joy and camaraderie of the evening truly showcased the spirit of Saranac Lake.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable celebration on December 31, 2025. Stay tuned for updates as we plan even more spectacular festivities for locals and visitors alike!

Volunteer

Looking to be a part of the North Country New Year, and have fun doing it? Sign up to be a volunteer, or join our committee to help make the new year spectacular! Fill out the form, choose what time you’d like to help, and voila! You’re part of the team. Volunteers will help sell buttons, give information to patrons, and maintain venues all around town.

Entertainment, music, and more

Let's ring in the New Year together at North Country New Year! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an incredible celebration that will kickstart the year with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

The 2024 Lineup Included:

• Folk rock band Driftwood headlining Town Hall

• The Gaslight Tinkers, playing a dance-happy blend of old-time fiddle, funk, Caribbean and African music

• Hip-hop harp music from Küf Knotz and Christine Elise

• Flamenco-to-bluegrass virtuosos Maria Zemantauski and Sten Isachsen

• Ever-popular local favorites, the ‘50s/’60s revivalists Frankie & the Moonlighters

• The rafter-rattling Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir

• Hilarious comedy act by Moody McCarthy and Completely Stranded

• New this year, a kids carnival, featuring balloon animals, caricatures, and face painting, along with performances from the legendary "Bubble Man" Jeff Boyer and juggler extraordinaire Stephen Gratto

• Ice skating at the Saranac Lake Civic Center

• Game night and hot chocolate bar at Historic Saranac Lake's Laboratory Museum

• Make-and-take art projects at ADK ArtRise

• Dance lessons at the Dance Sanctuary

• Rides on the Adirondack Carousel

• Breathtaking fire dancing by Smoke Show Fire Co.

• A spectacular Fireworks Display

Download and print the 2024 schedule here!

The 2025 schedule will be announced Fall of this year! We hope to see you there!

Admission

The artfully designed button serves as your admission to all events during North Country New Year! Buttons can be picked up at the Harrietstown Town Hall/Welcome Center on December 31st. Please ensure you bring proof of purchase.

Admission Rates:

• $20 per person
• $15 for seniors
• Free for children under 18

Missed the online window? Don’t worry—remaining buttons will be available all day tomorrow at the Saranac Lake Welcome Center, located at 39 Main Street in the Harrietstown Town Hall, or at event venues during the celebration. Please note, all remaining sales are cash only.

Join us for an unforgettable New Year's celebration in the North Country!

First Night Saranac Lake has always been a celebration of community, arts, and culture, and we can't wait to continue that tradition as North Country New Year takes off. Get ready for an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience filled with live performances, family-friendly activities, dazzling fireworks, and so much more!