The weekend begins with a Splash Into Summer party on Friday evening. On Saturday there are five divisions of racing: human muscle powered, wind powered, boats operated without petroleum products, boats without internal combustion engines, and one class of boats that are strictly wooden.
Saturday also presents some less serious events like jousting and dump races, where at least a few participants end up wet! And, you can even watch a war canoe pull a water skier!
Besides the races, you can also register for hands-on workshops on paddle making or boat building. Boat building or wood working experience is not necessary to take part in the workshops, and you can even build your own 15'2" one-person plywood canoe. Kids can learn to build their own "Toy Boats" on Saturday, and enter them in the "Toy Boat Regatta" on Sunday!
In addition to these events, the museum will be open with all exhibits and tours, as well as food and entertainment, and even a puppet show!
The Regatta kicks off the summer programs at the Museum. Their web site has a complete listing for events from June through October. I'll just mention a few here now. July 4th marks the dedication of a special exhibition, "Knowing the Natural World: Theodore Roosevelt and the Adirondacks." On July 14th there is a Garden Festival, a day-long celebration of gardening in the Adirondacks. The Timbuctoo lecture series begins on July 19, and there are also lectures every Monday night on a variety of Adirondack topics. On August 25, there is a workshop on birch Bark Containers, and September brings programs on rustic furniture and an antique show. These are just a few of the many programs and events going on all summer.
So, why not plan a trip to the Adirondack Museum to learn the history of the area, enjoy the programs and exhibits, and learn to go fast on the lake with "No-Octane!"
If you go: The Adirondack Museum is located at Blue Mountain Lake on Route 30. It is two hours from Albany, Plattsburg, Utica or Watertown. It is a 75 minute drive from Lake George. The Museum is open daily from May 25 through October14. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and admission is charged. For more info, visit their web site or call 518-352-7311.
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