Attend the Lake George Winter Carnival 2025 for Cookoffs, Contests, Car Races & More
Weekends in February are Winter Carnival Time!
Lake George Village offers a month-long celebration of winter during this annual family-friendly festival. The Lake George Winter Carnival 2025 takes place each weekend throughout February!
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What Happens If There's No Ice?
Lake George may or may not freeze over! If ice-dependent events need to be cancelled or relocated, that information will be announced on the Winter Carnival's Facebook page or website.
While ATV races and a couple other activities are ice dependent, most are not, including: fireworks, cookoffs, keg toss, skillet toss, Dog's Got Talent contest, polar plunge, outhouse races, and more!
What Else Should I Know Before I Go?
Pre-sale tickets are available and recommended for each Cook Off. There are also hot chocolate mugs available for purchase online, and you can register online ahead of time for certain activities.
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The Lake George Winter Carnival Schedule
The full schedule is coming! Here's what to know and what you can plan for so far:
Duck Hunt
The 3rd annual Duck Hunt is scheduled for February 1!
ATV Poker Run Registration
The ATV Poker Run Registration is open, and happening February 1, 8, 15, and March 1.
Register here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lgwcfun/2025lgwcATVpokerrun
Outhouse Races Registration
Outhouse races take place on the lake if it's frozen, and in Battlefield Park if not. There are five members per team, with a $50 registration fee per team. Outhouses must be 4 feet by 4 feet by 6 feet tall, and you must race upright.
Outhouse races are taking place on Saturday, February 1, and Saturday, February 22.
Register here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lgwcfun/lgwc-outhouse-races
Snowmobile Poker Run
The Snowmobile Poker Run is scheduled for February 22, with registration at the Holiday Inn Resort Lake George.
Cook Offs
Tickets are on sale now for the Lake George Winter Carnival Cook Off Competitions!
- February 1: Chili Cook Off
- February 8: BBQ Cook Off
- February 15: Chowder Cook Off
- February 22: Wing Cook Off
- March 1: Mac & Cheese Cook Off
How it works: Sample delicious dishes from local chefs and restaurants. Vote to help crown the winners!
Get your cook off tickets here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lgwcfun/cook-off-competition
Souvenir Mug & Hot Chocolate Topping Bar
Limited quantities are available for the collectible Lake George Winter Carnival souvenir mugs, that of course come with a delicious mug of hot chocolate with your choice of toppings.
Purchase a souvenir mug here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lgwcfun/souvenir-mug-and-hot-chocolate-topping-bar
Stay tuned for the full schedule!
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Watch our Winter Carnival video below!
Video Transcript
The village of Lake George offers a month long celebration of winter during the Lake George Winter Carnival, an annual family friendly event. The Winter Carnival is held each weekend throughout February. The same lake enjoyed for its many summer activities and views becomes the playground for a whole new season.
With the lake safely frozen over, people flock to the Winter Carnival to participate and watch a number of activities held on the ice and around the lake. The crisp winter air provides a lively sensation adding to the excitement. Snowmobiles and ATVs become the norm for traversing the lake. Many traditional activities are held both days every weekend, but each weekend includes new events and thrills. Many of the village restaurants and pubs are open providing a great view as well as a place to warm up.
The Lake George Winter Carnival, another part of your lakegeorge.com experience.
