8th Annual St. Regis Fire Tower Lighting Celebration & Fundraiser

The Hohmeyer family, in partnership with the Friends of St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower, Lucky Clover Sleigh Rides, The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory, and Peggy Lynn, present the eighth annual fundraiser for the restoration and preservation of the historic fire tower on St. Regis Mountain.

Fire towers played an important and illustrious role in protecting the Adirondack Mountains. The Friends of St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower work with the State of New York to light up the tower once a year to commemorate this significance. They are a volunteer organization that has worked hard to rejuvenate this iconic landmark and make it accessible to the public.

Enjoy one of the best views of St. Regis Mountain and the lighting from our beach with a Taste of Octoberfest Dinner. Add in a spectacular Sunset Stagecoach Ride with Lucky Clover to make it a unique and fun experience!

Schedule of Festivities

This year, we have several new additions to our annual Light Up Your Senses celebration!

5:30 – 6:00 PM: History of Octoberfest Beer Tasting & Workshop

Optional. Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute workshop on the Myths and History of Octoberfest while you savor six (6) different imported craft beers from around the world. How did Octoberfest start? Was it always about beer? Add-on: $25 Per Person.

6:00 – 7:30 PM: Taste of Octoberfest Dinner

Savor a specially priced Octoberfest Dinner in our Lake View Great Camp or on the Lake View Patio, which offers a picturesque view of the sunset and St. Regis Mountain. Specialty selections from our hand-crafted wine & Beer Cellar will be available for purchase.

6:00 – 7:30 PM: Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides

Optional. Add on a specially priced Sunset Stagecoach Ride from Lucky Clover Sleigh Rides and their magnificent Percheron Draft Horses. Ride on an authentic 1800s Stagecoach as you meander through the Lodge’s nature trails and down to the beach. Add-on: $25 Per Person.

7:30 PM: What's In The Night Sky?

Enjoy a special presentation from Simon Thill, the Associate Director of Astronomy Outreach at the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory, on objects visible in the night sky above St. Regis Mountain.

7:45 PM: History of the St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower

Learn about the History and current preservation efforts of the St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower from a member of the Friends of Saint Regis Mountain Fire Tower Group.

8:15 PM: Raffle Drawing

Purchase raffle tickets to enter for a chance to win fun prizes! All proceeds from the raffle go to the Friend's group. Get a chance to win a Lantern-lit Sleigh Ride ticket, FOSRMFT merch, Common Roots Cookbook, Balsam Pillows, Adirondack Alps Speakeasy "Bullet" Glasses, and much more. Add-on: $5 Per Ticket.

8:25 PM: Special Performance from Peggy Lynn

Just before the lighting, Peggy Lynn will be performing “St. Regis,” a song from her new album.

8:30 PM: St. Regis Fire Tower Lighting

Volunteers, having carried various lighting equipment to the mountain summit, will light the tower from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The purpose is to draw attention to the historic role fire towers played in the protection of the community and the surrounding forest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I come for the lighting only?

No, only those guests who have reserved for the Taste of Octoberfest Dinner will be able to view the lighting from our beach.

What happens if it rains?

A rain date for the lighting, though hopefully unnecessary, is scheduled for Sunday, September 1st, 2024. In the event of rain, our festivities will still take place on Saturday and those guests will be given a ticket to come back on Sunday to view the lighting.

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Sign-up is required; no tickets will be provided at the door at this time. Limited seating and tickets are available; reserve today. Details subject to change without notice. This event is a fundraiser, and ticket purchases help us donate to this volunteer organization.

Image: Friends of St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower.