30th Anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games

This February, Lake Placid will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. To add to the excitement, the Vancouver Olympic Games will be taking place from February 12th – February 28th. Together, as a community, many activities and events are being planned to commemorate and honor these occasions.

Winter Challenge
At the Olympic Facilities, challenge one another in a variety of winter sports for the best result and keep track via the Winter Challenge score card.

Gold Medal Games Family Edition
Bring your family and be part of the inaugural 3-day Gold Medal Games Family Edition that kicks off with a Torch Run, Opening Ceremonies and Cauldron Lighting. Compete with other families in Skiing/Snowboarding, Bobsled, Biathlon, Hockey, Curling and Speed Skating.


Celebrate the Miracle Where It All Happened
On Sunday, February 14th starting at 7 p.m, embrace Lake Placid's Olympic history and the story behind the greatest sports moment of the twentieth century in the same arena where the impossible came true. Some say you can still hear the crowd chanting, "USA...USA". more>   |   download poster>

7:00 P.M. "Small Town, Big Dreams: Lake Placid's Olympic Story"
8:30 P.M. Disney's "Miracle"
Location: 1980 Rink

Tickets:
$8 Adults
$5 Jr./Sr.

Special guest appearance and autograph session with 1980 Hockey Team member, Buzz Schneider.


Around town enjoy festivities including; lighting of the Lake Placid Torch, popular winter sport movies at the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Museum, and plenty of opportunities to watch the 2010 Olympic Winter Games at our venues and throughout the Olympic Region.