North Country New Year will return on December 31st, 2024!

We are thrilled to announce the second annual North Country New Year in Saranac Lake! Last year's event marked a triumphant return of First Night under its new name, North Country New Year, blending beloved traditions with exciting new additions. This year, we're looking forward to making the celebration even more spectacular. Join us as we continue to build on last year's success and create unforgettable memories for locals and visitors alike.

Volunteer

Looking to be a part of the North Country New Year, and have fun doing it? Sign up to be a volunteer to help make the new year spectacular! Fill out the form, choose what time you’d like to help, and voila! You’re part of the team. Volunteers will help sell buttons, give information to patrons, and maintain venues all around town.

Entertainment, music, and more

Let's ring in the New Year together at North Country New Year! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an incredible celebration that will kickstart the year with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

This year, enjoy a range of entertainment options, including:

• Folk rock band Driftwood headlining Town Hall

• The Gaslight Tinkers, playing a dance-happy blend of old-time fiddle, funk, Caribbean and African music

• Hip-hop harp music from Küf Knotz and Christine Elise

• Flamenco-to-bluegrass virtuosos Maria Zemantauski and Sten Isachsen

• Ever-popular local favorites, the ‘50s/’60s revivalists Frankie & the Moonlighters

• The rafter-rattling Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir

• Hilarious comedy act by Moody McCarthy and Completely Stranded

• New this year, a kids carnival, featuring balloon animals, caricatures, and face painting, along with performances from the legendary "Bubble Man" Jeff Boyer and juggler extraordinaire Stephen Gratto

• Ice skating at the Saranac Lake Civic Center

• Game night and hot chocolate bar at Historic Saranac Lake's Laboratory Museum

• Make-and-take art projects at ADK ArtRise

• Dance lessons at the Dance Sanctuary

• Rides on the Adirondack Carousel

• Breathtaking fire dancing by Smoke Show Fire Co.

• A spectacular Fireworks Display

Download and print the schedule here!

Admission

The artfully designed button serves as your admission to all events during North Country New Year! Buttons can be picked up at the Harrietstown Town Hall/Welcome Center on December 31st. Please ensure you bring proof of purchase.

Admission Rates:

• $20 per person
• $15 for seniors
• Free for children under 18

Buttons will be available for purchase both online and in person. Be the first to snag your buttons at Sparkle Village on December 6 & 7! If you register online, you can pick up your button at any participating venue on the night of the event. Starting December 8, you can also purchase buttons in person at the Saranac Lake Welcome Center, located at 39 Main Street. Online registration is open now—don’t miss out!

Online ticket sales will close at 5 PM on Monday, December 30th. After that, any remaining buttons can be purchased with cash at the event venues. Get Your Button Online 

Join us for an unforgettable New Year's celebration in the North Country!

First Night Saranac Lake has always been a celebration of community, arts, and culture, and we can't wait to continue that tradition as North Country New Year takes off. Get ready for an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience filled with live performances, family-friendly activities, dazzling fireworks, and so much more!