December 2008

Dec. 8  TOWNS OF WEBB & INLET SNOWMOBILE TRAILS OPEN FOR SEASON

Dec. 12  ADIRONDACK SNOWMOBILE SHOOT-OUT - Manufacturer’s Challenge at the White Otter Fish & Game Club Property. Turn at the blinking light on Route 28, parking .2 miles on the left. Gates open 8am, first heat at 10am. Admission charged.  Sponsored by  SnowWeek publications.

Dec. 12-14 32nd ANNUAL SNODEO - Snodeo is the “kick-off” weekend for the 2008/2009 snowmobile season. On Friday morning, watch the exciting Snowmobile Manufacturer’s Challenge in Woodgate, NY, and then Snodeo will be open 3pm-7pm. On Saturday, Snodeo will be open from 10am until 5pm. There will be seminars scheduled, and the 120cc races for our next generation of snowmobilers. Take a chance to win a new snowmobile of your choice from 5 models offered, along with cash prizes and many other giveaways. Top off the evening with our spectacular fireworks display. On Sunday, Snodeo will be opened from 10am until 2pm, with the snowmobile raffle drawing at 1pm. Call the Town of Webb Visitor Center at (315) 369-6983. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

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Dec 13 - SNOWMOBILE YOUTH SAFETY COURSE   - A Youth Safety Course is required by law for anyone  between the ages of 10 and 17 years old to operate a snowmobile in New York State.  The Central Adirondack Association will sponsor a Youth Snowmobile Safety Course on Saturday, December 13, 2008 for Snodeo.  Pre-registration is required and calls will not be accepted before the specified date.  Registration will open on Monday, December 1, 2008 for the December 13th class.  Register by calling instructor Cindy Beckley at 315-369-6983 x102 Monday thru Friday from 8am to Noon and 1-5pm only.

Dec 13 - 6th ANNUAL CENTRAL ADIRONDACK VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW  - 10am - 4pm. Featured presentation of the 32nd Annual Snodeo held at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. FREE admission and registration, plaques awarded to all participants, no pre-registration. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

Dec. 13  MCCAULEY MOUNTAIN SKI AREA OPENS FOR THE SEASON - Weather permitting.  McCauley Mountain provides skiing for all levels of skiers along with terrain of a “big mountain” resort without those long lift lines and high ticket prices. Visit the website, www.McCauleyNy.com or call 315-369-3225 for additional information.

Dec. 13  BEST LITTLE HOLIDAY COOKIE IN THE ADIRONDACKS CONTEST  - Arts Center/Old Forge.  Participants should bring one dozen cookies for competition to the Arts Center by 1 pm for judging. A cookie tasting reception that is open to all will follow the judging. All ages are welcome to participate. There will be a First and Second place award for both the adult and children divisions.  For more information call 315-369-6411.

Dec. 21 BIG MOOSE CHAPEL'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

Celebrate the season in this beautiful and historic church in the woods at 4pm.  All are welcome.

January 2009

February 2009

Feb. 6-8  WINTER CARNIVAL - Competitions, ski races, fun and fireworks!

Feb. 7  KIWANIS WINTER SPORTS CHALLENGE - Competition fundraiser for the Kommunity Youth Activity Center held at McCauley Mountain Ski Area from 10am until 1pm.  For more information, contact Bill Ransom at 315-369-2858.

March 2009

ST. PADDY'S PARADE - 5pm down Main Street in Old Forge.  This is a "don't miss" event!  This is the best (and only) Irish Parade in the Adirondacks. Creativity is always the main theme of this parade. Along with the usual participants, many groups are secretly making costumes and floats that will be a surprise for this year’s parade. Individuals now try to outdo their prior year’s costumes or floats. Parade favorites return year after year.  Local pickups with snowplows will entertain while in formation, under the name Synchronized Snowplows. The Old Forge Redheads group will be there, as will the Old Forge Irish Setters Club (which still has many dogs, but no Irish Setters). The Precision Shopping Carts will again be weaving their formations up Main Street, in spite of the poor physical conditioning of the pushers!  After the parade, everyone is welcome at The Old Forge Fire Hall to sample Irish Stews that are made by local residents, and are judged for Best Irish Stew by the public. Soda bread and green beverages are also offered to everyone free of charge.

March 14&15 SNOFEST - Preview the 2010 snowmobiles!  Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

April 2009

May 2009

May 15-17 PADDLEFEST - America’s largest on-water boat sale. For three days they get to test paddle hundreds of different models of canoes, kayaks and whitewater boats. Paddling industry representatives and experts are on hand to answer your questions, and help you choose the perfect boat. Adirondack Paddlefest, sponsored by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, is your chance to actually test paddle as many boats as you like, get personal, expert advice, find great deals on boats and paddling accessories, and.. have fun! For more information contact Mountainman Outdoor Supply Compnay at 315-369-6672 or at www.mountainmanoutdoors.com

May 23 & 24 12th ANNUAL ADIRONDACK POLKA FESTIVAL-  Held at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street in Old Forge. Featuring the nation's top polka bands, Polish and American food and beverages. For information and tickets, call host Dave Sychtysz, phone (315) 699-1708.  

May 29 - 31 THUNDER IN THE FORGE - Motorcycle gathering. Vendors and exhibitors at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavilion on North Street.  Guided rides, parade, Custom Bike Show, Blessing of the Bikes and more. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.

June 2009

June 6   2nd ANNUAL CENTRAL ADIRONDACK DEER RUN - 5K & 10K road race and 15k trail run.  Sponsored by the Kiwanis of the Central Adirondacks.  For more information, call 315-369-2776 or email clayluce@hotmail.com.

June 19   FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND CLASSIC CAR SHOW PARADE - Main Street, Old Forge. 7pm. 

June 21   12th ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND CAR SHOW- Cash prizes to two best of show winners (antique/classic and modified street rod), dash plaques to first 100 entrants. First, second and third place trophies in 20 classes.  Gates open at 9am, judging starts at noon, prizes and trophies awarded at 3pm. Also auto-related vendors and swap meet, food and beverages available. In case of rain, show cars parked inside pavilion on first come basis. Car registration fee $8 advance received before June 1, $10 gate. Auto vendors and swappers registration $10. George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center.  Spectators $2, children under 12 free. Sponsored by the Central Adirondack Association.   

July 2009

July 11 ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW - Old Forge Lakefront, 10am - 2pm. Awards for best historic, antique and classic categories. Sponsored by The Adirondack Chapter of The Antique & Classic Boat Society and the Central Adirondack Association.

August 2009

September 2009

Sept. 17-19 FIRE SCHOOL - Sponsored by the Old Forge Fire Department, 315-369-3424.

Sept. 20 BIG BUCKS GIVEAWAY

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