Fireside Folk Fest

New public art series launches with bronze sculptures, folk music and community celebration in downtown Ticonderoga on Oct 24, 5-7 p.m.

The North Country Rural Development Coalition presents the first annual Fireside Folk Festival in downtown Ticonderoga on Friday, featuring the unveiling of six bronze storybook sculptures at Black Watch Memorial Library. Created by British sculptors Robert Ellis and James Coplestone, the collection includes Peter Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland and other beloved characters cast using traditional lost-wax techniques.

The evening celebration includes live folk music, artisan vendors, food trucks and family activities along Montcalm Street. This event follows NRDC’s successful Walls Between Waters mural initiative and marks the launch of a new annual public art series aimed at strengthening Ticonderoga’s creative economy.

Our hearts are so full after an unforgettable evening downtown — what a beautiful night celebrating music, art, community, and connection in the heart of Ticonderoga!

A huge thank you to everyone who made the Fireside Folk Festival such a success:

Our incredible performers: The National Parks, Lang & I, Carillon Consort, and Luna Fire Faun — you brought magic, energy, and heart to every note and every moment.

Our food vendors and merchants who stayed open late — thank you for filling downtown with amazing flavors, smells, and creativity.

Thank you EQX (Joy) your live broadcast and support!

To our security, event staff, and volunteers — your professionalism and hard work kept everything running smoothly and safely all night long.

To the Town of Ticonderoga, thank you for your continued partnership and support.

To the Chamber of Commerce, for your marketing assistance and community outreach — we’re so grateful for your collaboration and tech support, thank you for making the dedication flawless.

A special shout-out to our sponsors:

⭐ Sun Community News & Printing
⭐ Geraw’s
⭐ Peckham Industries

Your generosity and commitment to community make events like this possible.

Seeing so many families, kids, and neighbors out enjoying themselves — laughing, dancing, exploring art, and sharing in this season’s joy — was absolutely heartwarming. Nights like this remind us why we do what we do.