From our friends at Gore Mountain. This is a fall must do!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE
LIFT TICKET DEALS
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONSThere's live entertainment all weekend along. :

Saturday:LAST DAZE 10am-12pm
RAISINHEAD 12-4pmSunday:MITCH FRASIER 10am-12pm
JOHN SCARPULLA BAND 12-4pm

HEARTY FALL FOOD & DRINK MENU

Look for hearty fall fare like Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork sandwiches, Sausage-n-Peppers and Bratwurst, Vegetarian BBQ Selection, as well as all of the usual favorites too (chicken, burgers, hot dogs, etc).

Smitty's Food Tent will offer fun festival treats like buttery popcorn and their classic fresh-squeezed lemonade!

Grab a draft from our sundeck bar- beers on tap include Goose Island Harvest Ale, Shipyard Pumpkin Ale, Adirondack Octoberfest Beer, and Saranac Pale Ale.

Prefer bottled beers? We're offering Sam Adams Octoberfest, Davidson Bros. Harvest Brown Ale, and Becks Octoberfest, as well as a variety of domestic beers and wines on the sundeck and in the Tannery Pub.

SCENIC GONDOLA SKYRIDES & DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING

Enjoy our famous fall activities during peak foliage

CLIMBING WALL & BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE DISC GOLF MINIATURE GOLF

Fun Family Tournament on our indoor 9-hole course, 12-1pm
Sign your crew up in advance at the Gore table in the Base Lodge.

AN ARRAY OF ADIRONDACK VENDORS

Browse our slopeside shopping village of 50+ vendors featuring handcrafted items such as furniture made of reclaimed wood, upcylcled book origami, original paintings and photography, all natural bath & beauty essentials, primitives & Adirondack decor, hand-painted fabrics, knit scarves & accessories, unique handmade jewelry and pottery, and so much more!

PENELOPE THE CLOWN

Face painting and balloon fun!

STROLLING MAGIC

Saturday 10am-12pm- Doug Eash
Sunday 11am-3pm- Eric Thee Illusionist

ZORBING

Extreme fun for all ages!

GAMES & ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS - FREE!

Please check our schedule for complete weekend lineup.

Giant Tic Tac Toe - Satuday & Sunday 12-1pm
Kid Crafts - Make Your Own Hiking Stick (Saturday 1pm) & Leaf Wreath Craft (Sunday 1pm)
Guess How Many Candy Corns? - Sunday 11am-1pm, winner announced at 1:30pm
Pumpkin Field Games - Satuday & Sunday 11am-12pm & 2:30-3:30pm:

Pumpkin Balance Races
Pumpkin Toss & Roll Contests
Sack Races
Freeze Tag
Bean Bag Distance Throw
Wheel Barrow Races
Tug of War
3-Legged Races

ADIRONDACK RAPTORS & BIRDS OF PREY

Saturday, 10am-2pm & Sunday, 10am-4pm
Birds you might meet up close and personal include a great-horned owl, barn owl, Eurasian eagle, and the Harris hawk!

REPTILE ENCOUNTERS & EDUCATION

Saturday, 11am-4pm
Check out reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, and invertebrates!

PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES

Sunday, 11am-4pm
Goats, bunnies, chickens, pigs, and ponies!

AWESOME INFLATABLES

Giant Slides, Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses. Bring on the fun!

LIFT TICKET EXCLUSIVE:

Purchase your Gore X4 Pack for just $185- Four tickets valid Sunday-Friday, non-holiday during the 16/17 season at Gore Mountain! Only available at Harvest Fest 2016.

OTHER GREAT LIFT TICKET DEALS:

Pick up your 16/17 season pass, frequent skier card, or the unrestricted Snow Sampler 4-pack while you're here!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

10am-4pm Vendors & Activities Open
10am-12pm Live music from Last Daze
10am-12pm Strolling Magic by Doug Eash
10am-2pm Adirondack Raptors & Birds of Prey
11am-4pm Reptile Encounters & Education
11am-12pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids
12-4pm Live music from Raisinhead
12-1pm Giant Tic Tac Toe for Kids
12-1pm Family Mini Golf Tournament (indoor 9-hole course)- winner announced at 1:30pm
1pm Make Your Own Hiking Stick for Kids- lower level of the Base Lodge
1:30pm Nature Hike for Kids
2-2:30pm Reptile Educational Presentation
2:30-3:30pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

10am-4pm Vendors & Activities Open
10am-1pm Live music from Last Daze
10am-4pm Adirondack Raptors & Birds of Prey
11am-3pm Strolling Magic by Eric Thee Illusionist
11am-4pm Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
11am-1pm Guess How Many Candy Corns? for Kids- winner announced at 1:30pm
11am-12pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids
12-4pm Live music from John Scarpulla Band
12-1pm Giant Tic Tac Toe for Kids
12-1pm Family Mini Golf Tournament (indoor 9-hole course)- winner announced at 1:30pm
1-2pm Leaf Wreath Craft for Kids
2pm Halloween Egg Hunt- on The Arena
2:30-3:30pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids

Amazing home furnishings at Pine Cone Mercantile.Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

This weekend more than a thousand runners and their families and entourages will descend on the greater Schroon Lake area for the 2oth ADK Distance Festival Weekend.

If you are a first timer or a veteran, there is a lot for you and your party to do while waiting for your event: Horse back riding, boating, hiking, eating, drinking and that favorite American past-time: shopping. And of course you will be surrounded by the early stages of our leaves turning.

Main Street Schroon Lake is full of surprises: A yoga studio, coffee shops, an antique store, with pubs, shops and restaurants and a hands down must see Adirondack Furnishings store: Pine Cone Mercantile.

Bread. Yum. North Woods Bread Company.Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

For lovers of fresh baked goods – breads and sweet pastries – and gourmet coffee, you must check out North Woods Bread Co.. It’s tucked away at the back of Pine Cone Mercantile, but its offerings are first class. Be sure to look at their hand picked cheese selection from three award winning North Country Cheese Makers.

Treats from the North Woods Bread Company.Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

We also have a full service pharmacy for any emergency supplies. Be sure to check out the amazing offerings at The Towne Store. From Schroon and ADK memorabilia, books, jewelry, clothing, and kids toys – and that’s just the beginning. There’s a bargain basement with heavily discounted outdoor and camping equipment.

Photo Anthony Ruiz, Giant Mountain Studio. All Rights Reserved.

Across the street there's the Giant Mountain Studio and the work of an extraordinary group of artists. Above is a beautiful painting of Schroon Lake by Sandra Hildreth painted during the Schroon Lake Association's Hobie Cat Sailing Regatta and a stunning guitar by Eric Bright made using "sinker" woods and locally harvested burls. This gallery is a jewel.

If you are a book lover, you are in for a treat. On Saturday the Friends Of The Schroon Lake Library will have their final book sale of the year, in their recently expanded digs, under the Hudson Headwater Health Building. The space is bursting with bargains.

For outdoor adventurers, fun awaits at every corner.

Schroon Lake Marina's showroom. Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved. — Schroon Lake Marina's showroom. Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

If you have only experienced the lake by driving or running around it – why not get ON IT!!! The Schroon Lake Marina has speedboats, pontoon boats, kayaks and stand up paddleboards for rent. But get in before the rush and reserve now.

The view from the top of Mount Severance. Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

Up for a little leg-stretching hike? There are three very, easy and beautiful walks close by. Hiking Mt. Severance will give you fantastic views of both Schroon Lake and Paradox Lake. Check out directions, here. Then there’s Gull Pond and Crane Pond, both easy and presenting you with beautiful views at the end .Looney about the Adirondacks has these handy guides here and here. More hikes, click here.

And there's now Spin Schroon, where Wendy Ryan will give you a workout in her lakeside studio. Classes are on Friday and Saturday at 9am. Check out their website.

The Schroon Lake Liquor Store.Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

A little south of town on Route 9, there's our brand, spanking new Schroon Liquor Store. It’s at the corner of Route 9 and Hoffman Road. The proprietor, Mr. Doyle, has curated a selection of fine wines and brand name liquor at all price points.

Need a chilled bottle of white wine? No problem. There is a machine of magic that will chill your bottle in minutes!

Left something at home? Need a $10 hair dryer? An iPhone charger? Good news: we’ve got you covered.

There are some good pickings at Schroon’s own "Shopping Mall", aka the Dollar General. Across the street check out the carb delights at DeCesare's Pizza.

Sticks and Stones mouth watering pizza.Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

Further south on Route 9 there’s Schroon’s hip and happening scene at Sticks and Stones. It’s their amazing wood fired pizza, salads and steaks, killer desserts and bar that keep locals and visitors coming back.

The fire pit at Sticks and Stones.Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

Further south there’s Witherbee’s Carriage, with its museum quality collection of ADK artifacts. (It’s also the official after marathon party location!).

Paradox Brewery Founder Paul Mrocka. Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved. — Paradox Brewery Founder Paul Mrocka. Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

A bit further south, be sure to check out the Paradox Brewery and their tasting beer garden. Whata terrific way to sample their ales, buy a growler and their very hip and cool bling.

(Most Paradox offerings are available at all Schroon bars and restaurants with liquor licenses!)

Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

Further down Route 9 be the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves are worth a visit.

And we highly recommend checking out the Circle B Ranch in nearby Chestertown. The good folks at Circle B offer a horse riding experience for all levels. What a great excuse to see the early Fall colors of orange and red. Click here to save a few bucks off your ride and be sure to book ahead.

And for those staying on the eastside – go and fill up on a yummy breakfast or lunch at the Adirondack General Store. You will also find a unique array of ADK and Schroon souvenirs.

A trip to Adirondack Buffalo Company is a culinary adventure everyone will enjoy. From Schroon it’s just a short skip and a jump to North Hudson, where you will actually see the wild Buffalo roam.

The Adirondack Buffalo Company is owned and operated by Doreen and Steve Ossenkop. Their farm, nestled in the heart of the ‘Dacks, is home to a herd of about forty American Bison (aka: Buffalo).

Once you arrive, you’ll park just steps from the large observation deck where you can see the entire herd. This past spring we saw many new calves. Kids of all ages will love this!

Step inside the store and check out the board for specials. And Doreen and Steve will be happy to give you cooking advice.

There's amazing fresh brewed coffee, produce, baked goods, gourmet foods, rustic furniture and souvenirs. The store is open from Memorial Day weekend through late October, seven days a week from 10 am until 6 pm. Their farm is one of the area’s favorite tourist attractions. See our post below for our go to Buffalo Burger Recioe.

The details: Adirondack Buffalo Company, 3187 Blue Ridge Road, North Hudson, New York 12855. (518) 532-9466

The Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Whitty-Brown. Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved. — The Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Whitty-Brown. Schroon Laker Collection. All Rights reserved.

And be sure to say hi to Tammy Whitty-Brown, at the Chamber of Commerce, for more ideas on what to do. Enjoy your time here.And thanks for visiting our website.