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Sat
18
Jan
Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park
will host the 40th Annual Winter Festival on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. The
Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food
vendors, and family-friendly recreational activities. The event is free of
charge and will take place from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This event is perfect for the whole family. You can join snowshoe and kicksled
adventures, savor the delights of local food trucks, and take a horse-drawn
wagon ride! Other outdoor offerings this year include our popular snow bowling
hill, snowball toss, and free snowmobile rides- courtesy of the Grafton Trail
Blazers. You can also warm up inside and meet the live animals from Uncharted
Wild, and birds of prey from NYS Rehabilitation Council President, Kelly
Martin. All of this, and much more!
We will kick off the event with the Polar Plunge at 11:30 AM, the plunge is
hosted by the Knights of Columbus, and benefits OLV-OLS food pantry. As always,
the Plunge includes a prize for the silliest costume, awarded by the Friends of
Grafton Lakes State Park. So start planning your January beach attire! To
pre-register for the Plunge, please sign up online at: https://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2139.
Registration: Required
Sat
25
Jan
Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Guided Hike Around GLSP, Meet at the WC, and explore a trail. weather
dependent and Snowshoes supplied if necessary. Call 518-279-1155 to
register.
Registration: Required
Sat
15
Feb
Saturday, February 15, 2025 05:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Grafton Lakes State Park will host its annual Ice Fishing Contest
on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 from 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Join in on
the fun as several hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance
to make a winning catch on several of the park's ponds. Registration begins at
5:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM (or 12:30pm for youth) on February 15th in the
park's maintenance building, accessible via the Main Entrance. There is a $10
registration fee required for all participants ages 16 or older, with no fee
for children under 16. All participants 16 and older must have a valid NYS
fishing license to fish in the park at any time, including during the contest.
Big cash prizes are awarded for adults with 1st place fish and the
longest-length catch in all three categories of trout, walleye/chain pickerel,
and yellow perch. Winning entries will receive gift cards and other prizes. The
awards ceremony will take place at 2:20pm. Tournament areas are located on
Second Pond, Mill Pond, Dunham Reservoir, Shaver Pond, and Long Pond. There
will not be a backup/soft ice date. Registration: Required day of starting at 5:30 AM.
Registration: Required