Although summer is flying by in the Adirondacks, some of the best and most event-filled weeks are coming up soon. With all of these fairs, celebrations, and more going on in the region, now is the perfect time to get away to the Adirondacks and have some new and memorable experiences this season.
Join the Raquette Lake community on August 4-6 for a celebration of William West Durant, inventor of the Great Camps style of architecture. The weekend will be full of exciting events, including cruises on the WW Durant, a boat parade, live entertainment, and other fun activities.
The Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake, formerly known as the Adirondack Museum, will host a mountainous music festival on August 5 in celebration of their 60th anniversary year. Stop by for a live circus show, concerts and musicians, and even more activities and presentations.
Gather up the family and head on over to Westport for the five-day Essex County Fair on August 16-20! This is one of the can't-miss summer events in the Adirondacks, and this year, some of the highlights will be the opening day parade and ceremony, horse shows, 4-H demonstrations, derbies, food, and fair entertainment.
Are you a fan of the original Star Trek series? If so, then Trekonderoga is the event for you! Now in its third year, this special Star Trek convention will be held on August 25-27 and feature three days of activities, tours of the recreated original Star Trek series sets, and autograph opportunities with celebrities from the show.
Nestled in the Southern Adirondacks, Chestertown is one of the region's best communities to visit during your Adirondack vacation. The hamlet is full of amazing hiking trails, beautiful lakes, shopping opportunities, and places to grab a bite to eat. Take a look at these 7 great activities you can do in the area!
