Back to All Events

Au Sable Forks Labor Day Celebration | September 5-6, 2026


  • Au Sable Forks River Side Park 14230 State Highway 9N Au Sable Forks, New York, 12912 United States (map)

Au Sable Forks Goes Big for Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day community celebration in Black Brook in the Adirondacks.

Labor Day Weekend is packed and stacked with fun for the whole family.

For a small Adirondack hamlet, Au Sable Forks has assembled a surprisingly ambitious Labor Day weekend. The Town of Black Brook Community Labor Day Celebration, September 5–6, 2026, spreads across River Park in Au Sable Forks and other community locations, with two days of yard sales, vendors, food, family activities and live music culminating in Sunday's Labor Day Parade and fireworks at dark.

And there is plenty to eat along the way. Saturday brings a free community cookout from 12 pm – 3 pm at River Park, followed later by a Knights of Columbus chicken barbecue. On Sunday, the Au Sable Forks Fire Department serves hot dogs, sausage and peppers, and fried bread dough with North Country maple syrup — a combination that makes a compelling case for lingering after the parade.

Looking for more worth-the-drive Adirondack events? In Good Taste is ADK Taste’s weekly guide to Adirondack food, stories and happenings.

Labor Day weekend in the Adirondacks starts early.

Saturday begins with community-wide yard sales from 9 am – 3 pm and a Craft & Vendor Fair from 9 am – 4 pm at River Park.

Schedule of events for the Town of Black Brook Labor Day celebration.

Across the river, the Arts in the Forks Festival runs from 10 am – 4 pm at the Town of Jay Community Center.

That location offers a neat lesson in Adirondack geography: Au Sable Forks straddles the Au Sable River, with portions of the hamlet in both the Town of Black Brook in Clinton County and the Town of Jay in Essex County.

Back at River Park, the Town of Black Brook Community Day runs from 12 pm – 3 pm, featuring a free cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chips and drinks.

Complimentary ice cream sundaes, Pipsqueak the Clown's magic show and face painting, and Black Brook Express train rides add to the afternoon.

Still hungry? The Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ follows from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Holy Name School.

Sunday brings the Au Sable Forks Labor Day Parade.

Sunday starts with another round of community-wide yard sales from 9 am – 3 pm, while the Craft & Vendor Fair returns to River Park from 9 am – 6 pm.

Then comes the centerpiece. The Labor Day Parade steps off at 1 pm, with festivities continuing afterward at River Park.

Fire trucks will be part of the parade, and children can take free fire truck rides afterward. The Black Brook Express returns, along with games, a Foam Show, Thera-Pets and a dunk booth.

Food vendors include The Dogfather, an ice cream truck and the Au Sable Forks Fire Department food booth. The Au Sable Forks Fast Pitch Beer Tent adds an adult option to the afternoon.

ADK Taste pick.

Make room for the fire department's fried bread dough with North Country maple syrup. Warm, crisp-edged dough beneath a pour of local maple sweetness is the sort of Labor Day indulgence that requires no elaborate tasting notes. Better yet, purchases support the local volunteer fire department.

Live music carries the celebration toward fireworks.

Sunday afternoon has its own soundtrack. Tally & Pop perform from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, followed by North Country Revival from 6 pm – 8:30 pm.

As daylight fades, an evening campfire and s'mores shift the mood from festival to end-of-summer gathering. Then comes the finale: fireworks at dark over Au Sable Forks.

For travelers staying in Lake Placid or Wilmington, the weekend offers something quite different from another day spent checking off major attractions. This is a chance to experience the northern Adirondacks at community scale — fire trucks, chicken barbecue, local bands and all.

ADK Taste recommendation.

Sunday offers the biggest bang for the Labor Day buck. Arrive early enough to browse the vendor fair before the 1 pm parade, then stay for the fire department food, family activities and live music through the fireworks.

Families planning on the Foam Show may want to bring a change of clothes for the kids. Consider that advice learned from life rather than the official schedule.

Au Sable Forks Labor Day weekend details.

Labor Day Fireworks in the Adirondacks.

Fireworks!

Dates: Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
Primary venue: Town of Black Brook River Park, Au Sable Forks, NY
Saturday: Yard sales, Craft & Vendor Fair, Arts in the Forks Festival, free community cookout, family entertainment and chicken BBQ
Sunday: Yard sales, Craft & Vendor Fair, Labor Day Parade at 1 pm, food, family activities, live music, campfire and s'mores, and fireworks at dark

Schedules can change, so visitors should check the Town of Black Brook’s latest Labor Day Weekend updates and Facebook profile before heading out.

Au Sable Forks Labor Day FAQ.

When is the Au Sable Forks Labor Day Celebration in 2026?
The Town of Black Brook Community Labor Day Celebration takes place Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Where is the Labor Day celebration?
River Park in Au Sable Forks serves as the primary venue, with additional activities elsewhere in the community, including the Town of Jay Community Center and Holy Name School.

What time is the Au Sable Forks Labor Day Parade?
The parade starts Sunday, September 6 at 1 pm, with festivities afterward at River Park.

Is there food at the celebration?
Yes. Saturday includes a free community cookout and a Knights of Columbus chicken barbecue. Sunday's offerings include food vendors and the Au Sable Forks Fire Department booth, serving hot dogs, sausage and peppers, and fried bread dough with North Country maple syrup.

Is the Au Sable Forks Labor Day Celebration family-friendly?
Yes. Activities include train rides, a clown and magic show, face painting, games, fire truck rides, a Foam Show, Thera-Pets and other family activities.

Are there fireworks in Au Sable Forks for Labor Day?
Yes. Fireworks at dusk on Sunday close the celebration.

For more carefully selected things to eat, see and do around the Adirondacks, subscribe to In Good Taste, ADK Taste's weekly guide to Adirondack food, stories and events.


Find the best places to eat, shop, stay and experience near Au Sable Forks.


America's Story Runs Through the Adirondacks

From Fort Ticonderoga and Teddy Roosevelt to the Miracle on Ice and the birth of the American vacation, the Adirondacks helped shape the nation.


Shop our store for unique Adirondack gifts, clothing, merchandise and cool stuff.


Ultimate Guide to the Adirondacks

Your insider’s guide to exploring the Adirondacks—where to go, what to eat, and the experiences that make this place unforgettable.


ADK Talks Podcast

Love the Adirondacks? You’ll love our podcast. We take listeners beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of the Adirondacks. We share stories from the people behind the best places to eat, shop, stay and explore in the ADK. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.



See the top upcoming events in the Lake Champlain region of the Adirondacks.

Navigate to Black Brook Riverside Park.

 
Previous
Previous
September 5

Lake George Triathlon | September 5-6, 2026

Next
Next
September 5

Meat. Beer. Music. | Long View Lodge | Long Lake | September 5, 2026