Saranac Lake Ice Palace is no more. Thank you for coming! Hope to see you next year for the 130th Winter Carnival. A statement on behalf of the all-volunteer Winter Carnival Committee: Our volunteers have been working since the beginning of December clearing the snow off the ice in the bay on an almost daily basis. On January 21st we began constructing the Ice Palace and worked through two weeks of sub-zero temps and blowing snow to complete construction by February 6. Since that time, they have

Nothing says winter in the Adirondacks quite like Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival ❄️🎆 From ice palaces to fireworks to full-blown Cartoonival energy, this 10-day celebration is one of New York’s most iconic winter events. Here’s what to know before you go: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival February 6–15, 2026 Fireworks & Ice Palace Lighting: Saturday, February 7 Ice Palace open: February 7–14 (weather permitting) Theme: Cartoonival Ice Palace Accessibility Day: February 10 Parade: Sunday, February 15

Thursday morning January 29. | Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

Ice Palace progress, Tuesday 1-27 IPW - Local 101 | Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

Inside the Ice Palace—Walk With Me: The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is among the oldest celebrations of winter in North America. They’ve been building an “Ice Palace” here since the late 1800’s. Join me for this frigid walk as finishing touches are applied before this weekend’s festivities. Hotel Saranac is the ideal place to stay when visiting here! | John Kucko Digital

If you’re looking for where winter actually went, it’s currently parked right here in Saranac Lake. We aren’t just “snowy”, we’re the official headquarters of the season. While everyone else is wearing rain boots, we’re gearing up for: • The Ice Palace: Massive blocks of ice will be harvested from Lake Flower for the iconic structure. 🧊🪓 • Winter Carnival 2026: “Cartoonival” is almost here (Feb 6-15)! Get your costumes ready. 🤡🎭 • Epic Trails: Dewey Mountain and the Rail Trail are looking li