The Village of Saranac Lake is hosting its second annual car show, Cruisin’ 2026, scheduled to take place on June 19-20 in downtown Saranac Lake.
Organizers are encouraging owners of vintage and otherwise unique automobiles to take part in the event. “We’re inviting car owners to register and be part of the fun,” said Community Development Assistant, Bayle Reichert. Owners of vintage and unique vehicles who are interested in participating should visit SaranacLakeNY.gov/Cruisin-Car-Show or call the Village of Saranac Lake at 518-891-4150 ext. 234 to register. Event sponsorships are also available for local and regional businesses.
Cruisin’ 2026 Car Show begins on Friday evening with a welcome party at Hotel Saranac at 4:00 p.m., featuring music by Joe Waters from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Tim Nekritz from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m in the Great Hall Bar. The evening will also include a Porsche Car Show by the Porsche Club of America, on Main Street in downtown Saranac Lake from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Entertainment by local DJ Brian Donovan will be on-hand, along with Cousins Maine Lobster food truck.
On Saturday, June 20 the main event gets underway with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m., entering at the St. Bernard Street entrance of the Main Street parking lot. Public viewing, along with judging, begins at 10:00 a.m., with prizes awarded at 2:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to explore offerings from downtown businesses and restaurants, listen to the live DJ in front of the town hall, enjoy event-themed drinks from ADK Mobile Bar, and lobster dishes from Cousins Maine Lobster. Cruisin’ 2026 Car Show will also provide a nod to the rich history of automotive culture in Saranac Lake, presented by Historic Saranac Lake.
“We are really excited that Cruisin’ 2026 coincides with the Porsche Club of America’s Porsche Parade, taking place throughout the region that same week,” commented Reichert. “Whether you’re showing a vehicle or just coming to check out the cars, it’s going to be a great Friday evening and Saturday afternoon in downtown Saranac Lake.”
Car owners who are not able to register in advance will be able to do so based on availability, on the Saturday morning of the event. Vehicle registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Main Street parking lot, entering at the St. Bernard’s Street entrance.
Visit the Village of Saranac Lake website for additional information about the event, including details on car registration, hotel discounts, and sponsorship opportunities.