Stony Creek Mountain Days | July 31-August 2, 2026
- Stony Creek Town Park 95 Harrisburg Road Stony Creek, New York, 12878 United States (map)
Stony Creek Mountain Days Brings Lumberjacks, Music, and Small-Town Charm to the Southern Adirondacks
Stony Creek, NY, in the southern Adirondacks.
There are Adirondack hometown festivals, and then there are Adirondack hometown festivals that feel as though they were assembled from equal parts community spirit, chainsaw sawdust, and fiddle music. Stony Creek Mountain Days, returning July 31 through August 2, 2026, is firmly in the latter category.
Held at Stony Creek Town Park (95 Harrisburg Road) in the southern Adirondacks, this three-day community festival combines arts and crafts vendors, Adirondack-inspired music, food, family activities, a town-wide garage sale, and New York State Lumberjack Association competitions.
Just 20 minutes from Warrensburg and within easy reach of Lake George Village and Chestertown, it's the sort of event travelers stumble upon—and then quietly add to next year's calendar.
For visitors searching for authentic Adirondack events near Lake George, Stony Creek Mountain Days offers a refreshing alternative to the region's larger summer attractions.
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Live music is a regular feature at Stony Creek Mountain Days.
What visitors can expect at Stony Creek Mountain Days.
Mountain Days begins Friday, July 31, with a laid-back kickoff featuring bingo from 5 pm – 7 pm, laser tag from 6 pm – 8 pm, live music, food vendors, and plenty of opportunities to settle into Stony Creek's famously welcoming atmosphere.
Saturday and Sunday bring the heart of the festival: craft vendors, food, bounce houses, and one of the Adirondacks' favorite summertime traditions—a town-wide garage sale running from 9 am – 4 pm both days.
Children can hunt for "creepy crawlies in the creek," while adults browse handmade goods or strike up conversations with locals who have likely attended every Mountain Days since its inception.
Adirondack music and mountain traditions.
Saturday's entertainment includes free caricatures by Joe Ferris and the Exhibition Scholarship Fundraiser Softball Game at 12 pm. The evening closes with Adirondack-inspired music from Dan Hubbs, Frank Orsini, and Harold Shippy from 6 pm – 8 pm.
Logging competition.
Expect foot-stomping fiddle tunes, banjo picking, and the kind of music that sounds best drifting across a town park on a warm Adirondack evening.
Lumberjack competitions in the Adirondacks.
If there is one event that perfectly captures Mountain Days, it arrives on Sunday.
Beginning at 10 am, the New York State Lumberjack Association brings its signature competitions to Stony Creek. Visitors can watch athletes demonstrate the skills that once built Adirondack communities—from axe work to feats of speed, strength, and precision.
After a lunch break at 12:30 pm featuring music by Tim & Norm, the competitions continue throughout the afternoon.
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The New York State Lumberjack Association competitions are worth planning an entire day around. They are equal parts athletic event, living history lesson, and Adirondack spectacle—and considerably more entertaining than watching someone attempt to parallel park a pickup truck with a trailer attached.
Why Mountain Days feels uniquely Adirondack.
The Adirondacks have no shortage of festivals, but Mountain Days remains delightfully unpolished in the best possible way.
This is not a ticketed mega-event. It's a community gathering where loggers share space with garage sales, where children spend an afternoon exploring a creek, and where visitors can experience a slice of small-town Adirondack life that hasn't changed much over the decades.
For travelers spending a weekend in Lake George, Warrensburg, or Chestertown, Mountain Days makes for an easy and memorable detour.
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Real, live lumberjack action.
Arrive early Sunday morning for the lumberjack competitions and park at the designated free lot at 13 Lanfear Road. Festival-goers can access Town Park via the pedestrian bridge. Comfortable shoes are recommended—between the vendors, garage sales, and festival grounds, visitors will log more steps than they realize.
Event details.
Dates: July 31 – August 2, 2026
Location: Stony Creek Town Park, 95 Harrisburg Road, Stony Creek, NY
Hours:
Friday: 5 pm – 8 pm
Saturday: Activities throughout the day; garage sale 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday: Lumberjack competitions begin at 10 am
Admission: Free
Parking: Free parking at 13 Lanfear Road
Visitors are encouraged to check the Stony Creek Chamber website or Facebook page for schedule updates and additional information.
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FAQ.
What is Stony Creek Mountain Days?
A three-day Adirondack festival featuring arts and crafts vendors, live music, food, family activities, lumberjack competitions, and a town-wide garage sale.
When is Stony Creek Mountain Days 2026?
The festival runs from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Where is Stony Creek Mountain Days held?
The event takes place at Stony Creek Town Park, 95 Harrisburg Road, Stony Creek, NY.
Is Stony Creek Mountain Days free?
Yes. Admission and parking are free.
What are the highlights of the festival?
The New York State Lumberjack Association competitions, Adirondack-inspired music, family activities, craft vendors, and the town-wide garage sale.
How far is Stony Creek from Lake George?
Stony Creek is approximately 20–25 minutes from Lake George Village, making it an easy day trip from the southern Adirondacks.
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