LOCALadk Magazine

LOCALadk | Do! Here's what's happening this spring LAKE PLACID (Lake Placid events, LakePlacid.com) April 20, 2013, 10AM - 2:30PM Vintage Snowmobile Show: 4th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show includes vintage sleds and groomers! Organizer: Scott, 315-338-1012 (foxtrac63@aol.com) Location: Links Building and Parking Lot June 15th, 2013, 8AM Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race: If you like a challenge then, this is the course for you! This USATF certified course runs 11 miles with an 8% grade up Whiteface Mountain's scenic Veteran's Memorial Highway. Organizer: Whiteface Region Business/Tourism Center 518.946.2255 Web: www.WhitefaceRegion.com/Events Location: Whiteface Mountain's Ski Center OLD FORGE May 4, 2013, 6:30PM Reason2Smile World Music Festival: Shop in the Kenyan Marketplace for cloth, carvings, jewelry, and toys! Featuring: UVM TopCats (an all-male acapella group from the University of Vermont). Intermission includes food provided by Green Goddess Natural Market Headliner. Band: ROBANIC - the only authentic reggae band in Upstate NY Organizer: Lake Placid Center for the Arts 518-523-2512 Location: Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid June 9, 2013, 8AM Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon: Recently ranked by a Runner's World Magazine survey as the #2 "Best Destination" race in the United States!! (Runner's World Magazine, January 2010 Issue, page 71). A 13.1 mile Half marathon run and 26.2 mile Marathon run. These marathons attract athletes and spectators from all over North America and abroad. Organizer:www.LakePlacidMarathon.com Location: Lake Placid Marathon 1936 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY June 15th - 30th, 2013, 8AM – 5PM Lake Placid Horse Show: 44th annual Lake Placid Horse Show kicks off June 25-30, 2013, followed by the I Love New York Horse Show July 2-7, 2013. Two of the nation's most prominent equestrian events. Watch as world class riders and horses vie for over $470,000 in prize money and awards in championship Hunter and Jumper competitions. Organizer: Lake Placid Horse Show Association, 518-523-9625 Web: LakePlacidHorseShow.com WHITEFACE/WILMINGTON (Wilmington/Whiteface Events, WhitefaceRegion.com) May 17th -18th, 2013 9AM Friday – Midnight Saturday 14th Annual Ausable River Two Fly Challenge: The Two- Fly challenge begins on a Friday morning with registration and a day of fishing. Then join us Friday evening with a "get together" fly tying demonstration, drinks and snacks. Saturday, participants spend up to 10 hours angling on the river using just two flies. It is strictly a catchand-release experience. Saturday concludes with a nice dinner, guest speaker, award ceremony and silent raffle. Organizer: Whiteface Region Business/Tourism Center Web: AusableFlyFishing.com Location: West Branch Au Sable River in Wilmington June 14th - 16th, 2013 The Wilmington-Whiteface Mountain Bike Fest: A mix of uphill, downhill, serious competition and family fun. The weekend begins on Friday, with stunts, jumps and tricks at the Jump Jam and Trials exhibition, followed by the 3rd annual welcome party. Saturday, features the 12th Annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race. The day also includes a vendor expo, music food, children's activities, demo bikes, and much more! Organizer: Whiteface Region Business/Tourism Center 518-946-2255 Web: www.WhitefaceRegion.com/Events Location: Wilmington Bike Park 38 LOCALadk Magazine Spring 2013 (Old Forge events, OldForgeNy.com/events) May 4th - May 29th, 2013 Northeast National Pastel Exhibition: This ninth annual event has fast become a highlight of our annual exhibition calendar with thousands of visitors a year. The Northeast National Pastel Exhibition has succeeded in educating and thrilling exhibit goers with works from some of the nation's foremost pastel artists. Organizer:315-369-6411 Web: ViewArts.org May 17 - May 19, 2013 Adirondack Paddlefest: The nation's largest on-water paddlesports sale. Test hundreds of models of canoes, kayaks, and whitewater boats in one weekend. Paddlefest also features demonstrations and lectures by the some of the nation's leading paddling experts. Organizer: Mountain Man Outdoor Supply Company 315-369-6672 Web: AdirondackPaddlefest.com May 25th & 26th, 2013, 1PM – 9PM Adirondack Polkafest: Music with a huge dance floor featuring "The Polka Family Band" from Bloomsburg, PA; the "Eddie Forman Orchestra" from Hadley, Massachusetts; the "New Direction" Honky Style polka band from Buffalo, New York; and "Tony Blazonczyk and New Phase" from Chicago, Illinois. A Polka Mass held on Sunday at noon. Polish-American food and beverages will be available in the hall. Organizer: Central Adirondack Association Dave Sychtysz, 919-330-4186 Web: VisitMyAdirondacks.com Location: Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North St. May 31st & June 1st Thunder in Old Forge: Motorcycle gathering with guided tours. "Best Bike" show, BBQs, music & more Organizer: Sponsored by the CAA Location:ThunderinOldForge.com June 7th - 9th, 2013 50th Annual Arch MacDonald Memorial Golf Tournament Organizer: Covey-Pashley Post American Legion George Meeker 315-369-2234 June 14th, starting at 7PM Classic Car Parade: Parade route is Main Street in Old Forge from North Street to Thendara and return. All antique and classic cars are welcome. Organizer: Central Adirondack Association Location: Main Street in Old Forge to start June 15th, gates open 9AM, trophies 3PM 16th Annual Father's Day Weekend Car Show: Cash prizes to two best of show winners (antique/classic and modified street rod). First, second, and third place trophies in 20 classes. Auto-related vendors and swap meet, food, and beverages. Organizer: Central Adirondack Association

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