Folk Fest Update: Rain or Shine - It's All Good

So what if Mother Nature might be a little uncoopertative today -- the 22nd Annual Folk Fest is still a go.

Music events will be moved into the BoatHouse, depending on the weather, an organiser, Sharon Hooper told Schroon Laker.

"Rain or shine, we will be on," Sharon said.

Todays festival -- statring at 12 noon -- features performances by Roy Hurd & Frank Orsini, Chris & Meredith Thompson, Atwater & Donnelly, The Sky Blue Boys and the Michelle Fay Band. Food will be available from the famous  Lions Club Hot Dog and Burger Shack. Fourteen crafts men and women will be selling and demonstrating their work.

Fun, Folk Fest, Fair and Food

Michelle Fay Band

One of Schroon Lake’s premiere festivals  -- the 22^nd Adirondack Folk Art Festivals -- kicks off Sunday at the Town Park and should not be missed.

This free event features a stunning line up of top talent and a highly rated crafts fair, featuring some of the county’s best artisans who call the ‘dacks home.

The fun starts at noon with performances by Roy Hurd & Frank Orsini, Chris & Meredith Thompson, Atwater & Donnelly, The Sky Blue Boys and the Michelle Fay Band. Are you going? tell us in comments.

The fest goes from 12 - 5pm. Town Park. Presented by the Schroon Lake Arts Council.

At Last...

With this week's mixed bag of weather behind us, the first part of the weekend starting today looks simply stunning. There is a zero chance of rain today, with just a 10 per cent chance tomorrow. Get out and enjoy it. What are your weekend plans? Tell us in comments?

Double The Fun...

You will be seeing – and hearing double – when Chris and Meredith Thompson take center stage at the Boat House Saturday for what promises to be a an extraordinary show.

The  identical twins  -- Chris on percussive and riff driven guitar, and Meredith on congas and flute -- combine music and stories in their performances to create a bond with audiences. Although this peformance is billed as a kids show, we are sure adults will hav a ton of fun as well.

The sisters who grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, have toured extensively throughout the US and Latin America and have recorded six albums. Check out the video above for a sneak peak.

The Boat House. Saturday 11am . Presented by the Schroon Lake Arts Council.

Remembering Scaroon Manor

As the new Scaroon Manor day use site was re-launched today, it's time to reflect on what the old place looked like. Hard to image that Scaroon once featured 100 buildings, housed 800 guests, attracted top notch entertainers, had its own golf course, marina, tennis court complex, basketball court with lights, roller skating ring and handball courts. All of it thriving until the 1960s, when resorts like this fell out of favor. Did you ever go to The Manor back in the day? Share your memories in comments.