MUSIC LEGENDS!  Selected as our 2025 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival theme - Start planning your costumes and celebrations!

Thanks for joining us at last year's Creepy Carnival! For more information on the selection of 2025's Winter Carnival theme, click here.

2025 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Dates - January 31st, 2025 - February 9th, 2025!!

All vendor spots have been filled!

Calendar

What's Happening at the 2025 Carnival? 

What kind of icy fun are we getting into this year? Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of events and activities that will make this 2025 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.

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


Winter Carnival 2025 Will Feature an Accessibility Day on February 4th -Check the Schedule for more details!

Interested in a printable schedule? 

THE 2025 SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE and was updated on 28 JAN 2025!  Printable Schedule (PDF format) is accurate as of the printed date but is subject to change. Please reference the website for changes after the printed date and for additional details about an event.

View Print Schedule

Winter Carnival Royalty Dinner and Grand Marshall Reception

Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Celebrate with our 2025 Winter Carnival Royalty and Grand Marshall with a buffet reception at the Hotel Saranac! (Reservations Required)

Grand Marshall Reception

Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Celebrate with our 2025 Winter Carnival Royalty and Grand Marshall with a reception at the Hotel Saranac! (Free to all, snacks provided)!

24th Annual Past Royalty Mixer and Dinner

Red Fox Restaurant, Route 3, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

2025 Women's Civic Chamber Coronation

Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY

2025 Winter Carnival Royalty Reception

Elk's Lodge #1508, 30 Bloomingdale Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY

Tentative - 2025 Winter Carnival Royalty Dinner

Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Winter Carnival Royalty Dinner

Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Winter Carnival Grand Marshall Reception

Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY

23rd Annual Past Royalty Mixer and Dinner

Red Fox Restaurant, Route 3, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Women's Civic Chamber Coronation

Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY

Winter Carnival Royalty Reception

Elk's Lodge #1508, 30 Bloomingdale Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY

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