The Adirondack Region Announces its Winter Slate of Events

From Tree Festivals to Disney on Ice, the fun continues all season long

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rebecca Steffan Inphorm Inc. (518) 523-9258 Rebecca@Inphorminc.com The Adirondack Region Announce its Winter Slate of Events ADIRONDACK REGION, NY (Sept. 30, 2008) - As winter waits on the not too distant horizon to descend upon the Adirondacks with snow and plunging temperatures, the Region's towns and villages are getting ready to celebrate. Throughout winter, forget cabin fever and enjoy festivals, dances and snow days. Log onto VisitAdirondacks.com for a full calendar of events along with interactive trail and ski center maps, ski conditions and stunning winter vistas. Across Northern New York and the eight Adirondack counties, winter is a time to play! Below are a few highlights from the region's winter calendar. Adirondack Christmas on Main Street in Old Forge November 28-30, 2008 OldForgeNY.com Enjoy shopping in the quaint village with in-store specials, refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa's Village with live reindeer, light parade, caroling and tree lighting. Christmas Country Tour in Indian Lake November 28-29, 2008 Main Street Indian-Lake.com Annual open house tour where crafters and artisans showcase ans sell their wares North Country Festival of trees November 28-30, 2008 Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls ProspectCenter.com Christmas wonderland including gingerbread houses, arts and crafts, holiday boutique, activities, games and breakfast with Santa. Annual Sparkle Village Craft Show in Saranac Lake December 5-6, 2008 Harrietstown Hall SaranacLake.com Come to one of the biggest handmade craft shows in the North Country. Everything from Adirondack furniture to paintings to delicious homemade baked goods! Holiday Village Stroll Weekend December 5-7 Lake Placid LakePlacid.com This first ever event will celebrate the Holiday spirit with games, in-store discounts, carolers, wine tastings and food samplings, a special visit from Santa and much more! The Great Adirondack Snow Dance in Speculator December 6, 2008 Melody Lodge Rt. 30 MelodyLodge.com The Snow Dance is fun for the whole family. It starts at 4 p.m and includes visits from Bingo the clown, Santa Claus and Percy Penguin. At dusk, the ceremonial bonfire is lit, the dance beings and the party doesn't stop until 1 a.m. A buffet dinner, fireworks and live music make this party a must! 32nd Annual Snodeo in Old Forge December 12- 14, 2008 200 North St. Hiltebrant Recreation center OldForgeNY.com Kick off the snowmobile season with seminars, 120 cc races, a snowmobile raffle, giveaways, demo rides and fireworks. On Saturday, enjoy the Vintage Snowmobile Show. 31st Annual Reindeer Roundup Festival in Benson December 21, 2008 Lapland Lake Vacation Center 139 Lapland Road LaplandLake.com This event features a pursuit-style ski race, ski orienteering meet and youth cross-country ski race. Come enjoy the festival atmosphere and take part in Nordic ski events. Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge in Lake Placid January 2-4, 2009 Olympic Sports Complex Route 73 BodynBobsled.com NASCAR drivers on compete on the Olympic Bobsled tracks at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg complex. Following competition, the Geoffrey Bodine Bobsled Fantasy Camp begins, allowing fans to drive the same sled as the participants. NorthEast SnoCross Snowmobile Races in Malone January 3-4, 2009 Franklin County Fairgrounds, Route 11 RockMaple.com Come watch as racers compete in the races sponsored by Rock Maple Racing World Cup Freestyle in Wilmington and Lake Placid January 12-18, 2009 Route 86 ORDA.org The top aerial and mogul freestyle skiers in the world will descend upon these two towns, located within 15 minutes of each other, for this world cup event. AKC All Breed Dog Show Northwest Winter Classic in Queensbury January 24-25, 2009 326 Sherman Avenue SaratogaNYKennelClub.org Winter Carnival at McCauly Mountain in Old Forge February 6-8, 2009 McCauly Mountain Ski Center OldForgeNY.com Join in the fun, fireworks, ski races and competitions! Saranac Lake Winter Carnival February 6-15, 2009 30 Main Street SaranacLake.com The oldest Winter Carnival in the Eastern United Stations features its trademark Ice Palace, and a full week of sporting events, concerts, theater presentations, parades, fireworks and much more. Disney On Ice - Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey in Lake Placid February 12-16, 2009 Olympic Center 2634 Main Street ORDA.org Watch your favorites Disney characters on ice! Kite Skiing at Tug Hill Plateau February 14, 2009 Tug Hill Plateau LewisCountyRecreations.com Strap on your skis, grab your kite and let the wind help you along. Empire State Games in Lake Placid February 20-22, 2009 Various venues throughout town EmpireStateGames.org An amateur athletic festival for New York residents. This year's sports include: cross-country and alpine skiing, biathlon, figure skating, women's hockey, bobsled, skeleton and luge. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater in Glens Falls February 28 to March 14, 2009 Queensbury Hotel 88 Ridge Street GFCommunityTheatre.org "Mother of the Year Murders," presented by the Glens Falls Community Theatre. Take care, you may be one of the audience members asked to participate! Reservation required. SnoFest Snowmobile show in Old Forge March 14-15, 2009 Hiltebrandt Recreation Center OldForgeNY.com Thousands of snowmobilers take advantage of this annual event to preview 2010's hottest snowmobiles and gear. Maple Weekend in New York March 28-29, 2009 Throughout Lewis County MapleWeekend.com From tree to table, learn about Maple Syrup, tour local farms and be sure to stop by the American Maple Museum in Croghan. With more than six million acres, 3,000 lakes and ponds, and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, northern New York's Adirondack Park offers some of the best opportunities in the United States for outdoor recreation in a superb natural setting. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council provides information about vacationing in the Adirondack region. To plan your trip online go to VisitAdirondacks.com where you'll discover a wide array of year-round activities, lodging packages, special events and an interactive trip planning map. Or, call 800-487-6867 for free travel information.