Big Fun in Schroon this Weekend

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We are very much into those lazy days of summer  -- and that’s fine by us. But if you are looking for a little something to do – we have some ideas.

Friday

We highly recommend The Word Of Life Rodeo at Pottersville where cowboys and cowgirls of all ages come out for this free event.  There are a ton of kids activities to do, before the big main event. Starts at 6:30 pm The music on Friday night kicks off with Bluegrass featuring Tony and George at Witherbee’s at 7pm.

Saturday

There’s one huge event on Saturday that’s one of the most anticipated on the Summer Calendar: The Schroon Lake Kids Fishing Derby. It’s a fun morning out, and kids 12 and under catch some amazing fish! Prizes galore. The action begins at 9am at the Town Docks.

If you are in need of a summer blockbuster  -- The Book Store run by the Friends of Schroon Lake Library has THOUSANDS. (We are NOT kidding!) And their prices are ridiculously great value. 10am – 2pm in the basement of the Hudson Headwaters Building

Romeo and Juliet takes center stage at 3pm the Scaroon Manor Amphitheater, presented by the Adirondack Shakespeare Company.

It’s been a busy season for the company this year – and if you have never been to a show we strongly recommend you see one or two this season. Everything about this years cast and their performances are top rate.

For more information, check out their schedule, here.

Sunday

As of this writing tickets for the Annual Schroon House and Gardens Tour – and lecture that follows – were almost gone. Check for availability by calling 518-532-7737.

And Sunday night, Dylan Joseph keeps the crowd at the loft at Witherbee’s entertained starting at 7pm.

 

 

 

 

PDX on NCPR

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Schroon's own Paradox Brewery  -- which recently  celebrated their second anniversary -- was featured on NCPR about the special brew they created to celebrate Grace Hudowalski, the first woman 46er. Read all about it in our Food And Drink section. And be sure to visit the brewery during their new Summer Hours: Thursday: 12 - 6. Friday: 12 - 7. Saturday 12 - 5. Sunday. 12 - 4. or by appiontment.

 

 

Story Telling Thursday Night

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Story telling is a rich tradition in the Adirondacks. Not only tall stories, but stories that present a living history of what life was like in these parts years ago. And Merritt Hulst, who has deep roots here, wants to preserve that tradition and keep those stories alive.

That’s why he is the driving force behind Thursday night's story telling event at The Boathouse. The  topics range from What’s Special About Schroon Lake, to the  Jobs of Yesteryear in Schroon and the rich history of Schroon, Paradox Lake and Severance.

The event goes from 7 pm - to 8:30pm

Merritt and his wife Analise Rigan started this tradition in their home, The Paradox Lake House a couple of years ago.

It grew out of Merritt’s memories of the grand home -- now a B&B -- when he was a boy, when his family hosted refugees from the city in the summer months. The Inn became an informal gathering place for locals – often packed to the rafters at mealtimes.

“It was a real community center, we were always hearing stories,” Merritt told Schroon Laker.

“It’s important to keep those stories alive and they are bought to life when told and others can listen to them, and pass them on”.

So if you’d love to hear some stories, or have one to share, please head over to the Boathouse Thursday night.