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BETA's Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival

BETA's Wilmington MTB Festival

The BETA's Wilmington MTB Festival is 3-day celebration with on-site camping, live music, local food & beer, group rides for all abilities, shuttles, a kids MTB race, and 25+ miles of beautiful Adirondack-style single track riding. The event is a major fundraiser for the Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA) and proceeds support the trails!

Festival Schedule

Friday, August 29

  • 3–7pm: Afternoon check-in for registered participants & campsite set-up.
  • 4:30–6:30pm: Hardy Hour Group Ride - Self-guided riding. Bring a cold beverage and finish your ride at the top of the All In trail. Meet other bike fest participants and locals.
  • 7–9pm: Welcome Party complete with food and tunes. Dinners ($25 each and must be purchased in advance during online registration) cooked by Cadence Lodge, beats provided by local DJ Ben Sitts, and (regular-sized) bonfire stoked by Jim, Matt, and Wes.

Saturday, August 30

  • 8am–noon: Morning check-in for registered participants and walk-up registration
  • 8am–4pm: Group rides & shuttles (Wilmington and Lake Placid)
  • 4–7pm: Live music by Spring Street Band
  • 5pm til' bellies are full: Beer & Food by Hex & Hop, Two Jerks BBQ and Island Vybz.
  • 7–10pm: Live music by The Outcrops. 
    • To enjoy the party, registration for Bike Fest is not required. Open to the community with a suggested $5 donation at the gate.
  • 7pm–?: Famous "Dangertown" bonfire and celebration of bikes, brews & BETA.

Sunday, August 31

  • 9am–noon: Morning group rides in Wilmington
  • 8am–noon: Hardy Kids MTB Race (separate registration)
  • Noon–4pm: Flowy Fun Laps and Fire Pits hangs at the East Branch Community Trails in Keene. With a big, open space and pavilion at the trailhead, this is a good place put your feet up for a few. Bring your lawn chairs, frisbees and coolers and lap leisurely. ​
  • 2–6pm: Food specials will be available at Monday Tuesday Grill, which is just across the road. 

Live Music

Saturday's live music is a highlight of the community festivities at the Wilmington MTB Fest each year. Bike Fest registration is not required to join in the party, but a $5 donation at the gate is encouraged for non-Bike Fest attendees. Saturday's lineup includes:

  • 4–7pm: Spring Street Band: Serving up a unique mix of old and new rock, blues and strong vocal harmonies.
  • 7–10pm: The Outcrops: Hailing from the woods of northern New Jersey, The Outcrops spend their days slinging original blues-infused rock'n'roll. The rhythm section of the band brings a funk and soul feel that melds with the rock'n'roll strings and vocals, creating their band tag: Rock & Roll, Blues & Soul.​

Location & Directions

The festival village is located at the Wilmington Recreation Park, located just off Springfield Road near the center of town.  Once you arrive in Wilmington, look for "Bike Fest" signage which will be located at all intersections to direct you toward the festival village.

Click here for Google Map directions or search for "Wilmington Recreation Park" on your smart phone map app or GPS device.  

Register

Register for the 2025 BETA Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival!

Hardy Kids MTB Race Registration
This race is separate from Bike Fest registration. Please click the link to register your child.

Visit the official festival website for more information.

Schroon Lake 2024 Labor Day Street Dance

RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 due to rain!

Join us for Schroon Lake's Annual Labor Day Weekend Street Dance and Fireworks display. Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with some boot stompin' music and a big old BBQ! Live music with "Rustic Spirit" playing Southern Rock and Country Classics, and catering by Papa Duke's BBQ - pulled pork or chicken sandwich & sauce, coleslaw + one side, dessert & drink for only $10/adults and $5/kids 10 and under. Buy tickets at the Schroon Lake Chamber - limited availability!

New schedule:

Food service begins at 6pm - Music & Dancing starts at 6:30pm - Fireworks at the beach at 8:45pm

 

 

 

Summer Youth Events: Dance

Let's Dance! 

Free Dance will be offered to students entering Kindergarten-12th grade every Wednesday in July and Monday in August at 6pm at the Overlook Pavilion in Newcomb!

2024 Rubber Loon Dive

Release the Loons!

The only competition of its kind, our custom designed and made in America loons launch into Rich Lake to land in the winner’s circle. Prizes will be awarded to the three loons that land in the designated floating competition rings. 

Are you ready for some exciting news about the 2024 Rubber Loon Dive season? We're thrilled to announce a brand-new event - The Rubber Loon Dive! 

In the past, our loon competitors have shown off their speed racing down the river. But this year, we're switching things up and putting their diving skills to the test. We want to see which loon will take home the title of the best diver. 

Join us for the fun and launch your loon into the lake (or we can do it for you!) and see if they can land in one of the top three floating rings. It's going to be a splash

Prize Packages

  • 1st Place - $100.00
  • 2nd Place - Rubber Loon
  • 3rd Place - Choice of ESF bandanna or T-shirt

Sponsoring a Loon in the Diving Competition

Sponsor a loon and you can be a winner! As you watch the divers launch through the air, have your fingers crossed that it's your sponsored loon. Sponsors of the top loon finishers win a prize.

It's about Wine: Wine tasting and silent auction benefit

It's about Wine: Wine tasting and silent auction benefit for the Town of Chester Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Town of Chester Library at the Friends Lake Inn. Great wines, fabulous hors d'oeuvres, silent auction of gift certificates for restaurants, goods and services, art, jewelry and much more, raffles. Enjoy this festive gathering and support this amazing community resource, our library.

Neighbors Care Holiday Boxes

Neighbors Care is on a mission to spread light and love to our elderly community this holiday season through our special care boxes. Our goal is to enhance the lives of seniors in Ticonderoga, Putnam, Hague, Moriah, and Crown Point by bringing joy, fostering a sense of belonging, and embodying the true spirit of the holidays.

We invite our community to help us identify those who would benefit from these care boxes by filling out our sign-up sheet.(See pdf) Additionally, we encourage those who are able to donate any of the following items to support this heartfelt initiative.

  • Puzzles
  • Crosswords
  • Coloring Books
  • Card Games
  • Travel Size Toiletries
  • Adult Diapers
  • Teas
  • Lap Blankets
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Slippers
  • Signed Cards
  • Fire Blankets
  • Gift Cards

Supported By Neighbors Helping Neighbors & North Country Rural Development

Juneteenth Concert

Juneteenth Concert

Celebrating the vocal music of Black composers and featuring eight of the 2024 Seagle Festival Emerging Artists. Stay tuned for more details!

Tickets: $20 per person general admission

Bench for Heroes featuring Metal Militia

METAL MILITIA Powerlifting Federation Presents: Benching for Heroes IV Bench Only Meet

Sporty's is hosting a sanctioned Regional Bench Pressing Exhibition. "WORLD RECORDS AT STAKE". A $10 donations is recommended, all proceeds go to the Adirondack Vet House in Glens Falls, NY. Stop by and see what all the excitement is about!

Event registration can be found here!

Walls Between Waters Mural Festival

Walls Between Waters 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | All Day
Downtown Ticonderoga, NY

Join us for the second annual Walls Between Waters, a full-day celebration of art, music, and community revitalization in historic downtown Ticonderoga! This year’s festival brings together world-class muralists, incredible live music, and local food, drink, and craft vendors in one unforgettable day.
  • Headliner: The Strumbellas – Internationally acclaimed for their soulful, high-energy sound, The Strumbellas will take the stage as this year’s featured act!
  • Four New Murals – Watch as artists transform blank walls into powerful works of public art celebrating the stories, landscapes, and spirit of the North Country.
  • Expanded Food Market & Vendors – Explore diverse local and regional food trucks, artisan goods, and creative vendors throughout downtown.

Regional Events – New this year, companion mural and community art events will also take place in the Town of Jay, connecting our region through creativity.

Free & Open to the Public
Experience live painting, great music, local brews, and the energy of creative placemaking in action. Come see how art and community come together between the waters.
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