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Winter Carnival 2027 is Coming Soon!! 

The 2027 Winter Carnival Theme has been announced... 

We Bring you "Wizards And Dragons"!

We Can report that Wizards and Dragons will begin on Friday, February 5th, 2026, and will run until Sunday, February 14th.

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of events and activities that will make this 2027 festival truly unforgettable experience filled with joy, laughter and fun. From beautiful ice sculptures to exhilarating winter sports competitions, there's something for everyone, so mark your calendars and we’ll see you there.  

NOTE: PLEASE BE PATIENT AS WE UPDATE OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE 2027 SCHEDULE.  THE CURRENT SCHEDULE CURRENTLY REFLECTS 2026 EVENTS, BUT THE TEAM IS MEETING TO ESTABLISH THE 2027 SCHEDULE AND THE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED AS THEY BECOME SOLIDIFIED.

See our full list of Sporting Events, Gala and Kiddie Parades, Fireworks Displays, Local Entertainment and Committee Meetings.  

Winter Carnival 2027 Will Feature an Accessibility Day scheduled for February TBD, 2027 - Check the Schedule for more details!

MORE EVENTS:  Winter Carnival is loaded with events of all types, especially of the ENTERTAINMENT TYPE!  Our schedule includes specific Winter Carnival sponsored events on our website. The Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce has added a special site that highlights most of the entertainment events that will take place throughout the Carnival which could not be included on this website.  Please visit the Chamber's website that highlights those events:  Winter Carnival | SL Area Chamber