Moose-y on over for this great festival!
September 27-29, 2024
Get ready for an excellent adventure in the heart of the Adirondacks during the annual Great Adirondack Moose Festival! This just might be your chance to see the elusive and extraordinary moose!
The Great Adirondack Moose Festival held yearly in September in Indian Lake is a multi-day festival of jam-packed special events, including a moose calling contest, old fashioned turkey shoot, and kid-friendly activities such as the ever-popular "Count the Moose Scat" contest! Discover the wild majesty of one of the most elusive animals of the northern forests and celebrate the return of moose to the Adirondacks!
Location: Indian Lake
- Address: Route 28, Indian Lake 12842
- Phone: Contact the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce at (518) 648-5112 or call the Moose Festival Hotline at (518) 921-8286.
- Online: Follow us on Facebook for our latest information
Event Lineup
Discover a world of Adirondack charm and moose-themed excitement with our diverse lineup of activities! Join in the fun with our renowned Moose Calling Contest, explore the great outdoors on guided family-friendly wilderness hikes, and meet iconic characters like Bruce the Moose and Smokey Bear. Capture memories with Monty the Moose, experience thrilling helicopter flights, and tackle the rapids with white-water rafting adventures. Enjoy live music performances, test your skills in the Count the Moose Scat Contest, and shop at the Big Moose Vendor and Crafter Show. Show off your furry friend at the Strut Your Mut Contest, rock out with Rocky and the Moosemen, and learn from the latest insights at the Adirondack Moose Research presentation by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Download the complete event schedule
You "moose" come to visit us
Follow the Great Adirondack Moose Festival on Facebook and enjoy visitor photos of moose spotted in the Adirondacks. The Great Adirondack Moose Festival is sponsored by the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Don't forget to plan your moose-tastic vacation by checking out our lodging and dining options, too!
