Special Events

Wiawaka Annual July 4th BBQ

Wiawaka friends and family are invited to our annual 4th of July Cookout & Celebration! Enjoy swimming, lawn games and other activities before our all-American BBQ at 6pm. Dinner will be followed by a campfire with S’mores. Stay for the Lake George Fireworks, we have a great view from our dock.

Click here to reserve your tickets today!

---

9th Annual Dock Party & Season Kick-Off
June 23, 2023
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This event is SOLD OUT.

If you would like to be placed on a wait list, please email Doreen at wiawakadirector@gmail.com

Kick-off the summer with us at our 9th Annual Dock Party featuring a fantastic lakeside meal, with wine from Adirondack Winery and beer from Adirondack Pub and Brewery. We will be featuring our signature Wiawaka stemless wine and pilsner glasses.

Vocalist Eileen Egan Mack enjoys singing a variety of styles of music. She is looking forward to presenting a great selection of jazz standards, Broadway, and pop songs at the 2023 Dock Party. She is known for her interpretation of music and lyrics, happy to be telling the stories that make us happy, move us to dance or move us to tears. She welcomes the opportunity to open Wiawaka’s 2023 Summer Season with her fabulous group.

Ben Rau has been playing drums since he was in the third grade and his  sticks have taken him far. He earned degrees in Music Education and, happily,  this love of music led to a 34 year career as a music educator. Along the way, he also developed a career in performance working with a variety of jazz and blues ensembles, rock groups and big bands. Ben’s presence helps create a great music environment for performers and audience. 

Bassist Pete Toigo is a highly sought after player working with jazz duos and ensembles in the Capital District, Hudson Valley, and western Massachusetts. His career as an upright bass player has led to the most wonderful musical associations and partnerships on stage and in recordings. A premier player, he is a powerful yet gentle presence in ensemble work. Just listen!

Wayne Hawkins is a versatile pianist and fabulous accompanist. He is a master of many styles of music as a player, arranger, and composer. Hailing from the Midwest, Wayne brought his Kansas City roots east and continues to explore music through composition, performance, writing for Hal Leonard Publishing, teaching at Skidmore College and as a liturgical music minister. Wayne cherishes every music performance for the opportunity to “play well with others!”

Come join us for a fun night of jazz, with delicious savory and sweet lite fare, as we kick off our 120th year in operation while you enjoy our historic and beautiful grounds.

This is a 21+ event, both men and women are welcome.  The wine is generously provided by our friends at Adirondack Winery www.adirondackwinery.com and the beer, cider and hard seltzer is generously provided by Adirondack Brewery www.adirondackbrewery.com.
Tickets are $85 a couple or $45 each. Cash Bar.

Click here to purchase tickets.
Please email wiawakadirector@gmail.com if interested in being on a waitlist.

This event is always a sell out and a great way to start the summer season!

---

---