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The Big Weekend For Greater Schroon

Magician Steven Brundage. Photo, courtesy of the artist.

There’s something for everybody at this weekend’s Gore Mountain Harvest Fest  -- especially a bunch of kid and family activities. From bounce houses for the little ones to downhill biking, there will be no shortage of excitement. Kids' Crafts include making a Pumpkin Lantern, Loom Bracelet, Pony Bead Bracelet, Spider Lollipop, and Mini-Pumpkin Painting. The craft table is located in the main room of the base lodge. Other highlights include:

*SCENIC GONDOLA SKYRIDES & DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING

Enjoy Gore's  famous fall activities during peak foliage

*CLIMBING WALL & BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE

*DISC GOLF & MINIATURE GOLF

Three family-friendly courses

*CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINERS

Penelope the Clown & Magician Steven Brundage

*PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES

Presented by Word of Life. Meet Mr. Pickles the pot-bellied pig, goats, sheep, RATS, and more!

*AWESOME INFLATABLES presented by Bounce Around Entertainment. Giant Slides, Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses. Bring on the fun!

*HELICOPTER RIDES

One of our most popular festival features! $30pp for a 5 minute tour, or $50 per person for a 10 minute tour. Reservations are encouraged; you can make yours by calling (518) 361-1380.

Here is the schedule hour by hour:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
10:30am-4:30pm: Vendors Open
11am-2pm: Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin - winner announced at 2pm on the sundeck
11:30am-1:30pm: Assorted Kids' Crafts*
12pm-4pm: Live entertainment from Raisin Head
12pm-2pm: Walk-Around Magic Fun
1pm-1:30pm: Make Your Own Hiking Stick! (meet downstairs in the base lodge)
1:30-2:15pm: Nature Hike for Kids! (meet downstairs in the base lodge)
2:30pm: Magic Show (near festival entrance)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
10:30am-4:30pm: Vendors Open
11am-2pm: Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin - winner announced at 2pm on the sundeck
11:30am-1:30pm: Assorted Kids' Crafts*
12pm-4pm: Live entertainment from Council Fire
12pm-2pm: Walk-Around Magic Fun
1pm: Halloween Egg "Haunt" - costumes encouraged!

Get the latest line up, here.