It’s all about St. Patrick’s Day and maple in March (and basketball!), and we have all that and more going on in the Lake George region this weekend. Check out the events below, including a popular ice cream spot’s opening day.
Seasonal Events Happening This Weekend & Beyond
St. Patrick’s Day and maple dominate the events calendar this week:
- St. Patrick’s Day at The Docksider: March 17
- NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls: March 18 – 20
- Maple Festival at Up Yonda Farm: March 19
- Chestertown St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 19 (note: rescheduled from last weekend)
- Martha’s Dandee Creme – Opening Day: March 19
- Sham Rock the Block at Duffy’s Tavern: through Saturday, March 19
- Thurman Maple Days – Weekend 2: March 19 & 20
- Saratoga Chowderfest ‘N Tour: March 19 – 26
- Pot of Gold Weekend at Adirondack Winery: through Sunday, March 20
- St. Patrick’s Day at the Holiday Inn Resort: through Sunday, March 20
View a list of all the St. Patrick’s Day specials and events >>
Check out all the maple events >>
See the full events calendar >>
3 Newsy Tidbits to Know This Week
Warrensburg Pizza Shop Gets Rachael Ray Shout-out
Glens Falls native Rachael Ray, who has highlighted many local restaurants through her platform, recently featured The Pizza Shop on the Rachael Ray Show. The couple who owns the popular Warrensburg pizza joint, Giovanni and Maggie Canepa, sent in a video detailing their relationship and journey opening the shop. Ray showed the almost-four-minute video on her show on March 3, and you can also find it on her website, her Facebook page, and on The Pizza Shop’s website.
The Pizza Shop is known for their Local Flavor pizza, pictured above, which has a white base, meatballs, bacon, Oscar’s Smoked American cheese, red onion, J. Gallup Farm pickles, and Oscar’s More Than Mustard. They have many other unique and traditional pizza options, along with subs, salads, and more. They’re open 11am to 9pm Tuesday through Saturday.
Warren County Gears Up to Celebrate Arbor Day
Warren County is offering Arbor Day programs to schools and organizations throughout the community this spring. Get a tree to plant, learn about the holiday and the benefits of trees, and the County will even help you plant the tree!
This year they’re offering 8- to 12-foot sugar maples or 5- to 6-foot white spruces. Participants will pick a location, select the tree species, and pick a date between May 1 and 31 (Arbor Day falls on April 29). Those interested need to apply by April 14.
Read more and get the application here: https://warrenswcd.org/arbor-day/
While you’re in a trees and nature mood, check out remarkable local trees as noted through the Warren County Tree Challenge.
Bullpen Tavern/Talk of the Town Owners Purchase Stake in Hague Marina
Foothills Business Daily reports that the four Glens Falls natives who own the Bullpen Tavern and Talk of the Town in the City have bought 75% of Dockside Landing Marina, located in Hague. The remaining 25% stays with current marina managers Scott Olson and Rich Stolen.
Paulie Bricoccoli, Jr., Scott Endieveri, David Krogmann, and Jason Krogmann told the publication they’d been thinking of making such a purchase for three or four years, and the timing was finally right. Now, they’re “easing into the purchase.” The price was not disclosed.
Have you booked ahead for whitewater rafting this spring? Check out local options >>
Sources:
- Foothills Business Daily: Bullpen Tavern owners buy stake in Hague Marina
- Sun Community News: ‘The Pizza Shop’ in Wbg. profiled on Rachael Ray Show
