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Champ Day 2023

  • Champ Day Port Henry, NY, 12974 United States (map)

Champ Day in Port Henry

The annual Lake Champlain Monster Festival.

Loch Ness has its monster; Lake Champlain has Champ.

Enjoy special guests, contests, merchandise vendors, kids’ activities, food, and more as Port Henry celebrates Champ Day: The Lake Champlain Monster Festival.

Join the festivities in Port Henry on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain to celebrate the legendary lake creature, Champ.

The annual festival hosted by the Moriah Chamber of Commerce since 1985 offers legendary fun for everyone and perhaps even a chance to spot Champ as you enjoy the lakefront celebration.

Festival Activities & Features:

  • CryptoCave Meet & Greet with Special Guests - Cryptozoology Filmmakers, Investigators, Authors, Artists

  • Cardboard Boat Race - Build Your Boat on the Beach and Race it in Lake Champlain!

  • Creative Cove for Kids - Champ Art/Craft project to Make and Take Home

  • Penelope the Clown - Entertains All Ages with Fun & Face painting

  • Champ Themed Games for the Kids

  • Champ Merch & Vendor Market - Find a Champtastic Memento of Your Champ Day Experience!

  • Champ Art Mural Exhibit

  • Champ Day Photo-Ops

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