TUPPER LAKE — Tupper Lake Field Day returns this Saturday, complete with a parade, car show, vendors, field events, food and music.

This free annual event, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is organized by the town of Tupper Lake Recreation Department.

The day kicks off at 11 a.m. with a parade from the Tupper Lake Town Hall to the Tupper Lake Municipal Park, led by 2024 Grand Marshall Jeremy Dukette. Parade participants will be entered into a contest to determine the best parade float; the award winning float receives both bragging rights and recognition. Those interested in taking part in the parade are encouraged to contact Amanda “Bird” Lizotte at 518-578-6889.

Beginning at noon, the car show will host classic and unique vehicles — attendees will be able to admire the vehicles while learning about their history from owners and restoration experts.

At 1 p.m., attendees both young and old are able to participate in a variety of field games including classic favorites like sack races, three-legged races and tug-of-war battles. Cornhole competitions, craft vendors, chainsaw carving demonstrations and mechanical bull rides, along with face painting and an inflatable bouncy house, will provide fun and entertainment throughout the afternoon. A “slime run” is also scheduled for the afternoon. Organizers are suggesting that those wishing to participate are encouraged to wear a white t-shirt so that the colorful slime is apparent as they run along the course.

Food trucks will be on hand throughout the day, offering drinks and snacks. Square dancing and a live musical performance by Brock Gonyea will round out the afternoon.

The Tupper Lake Field Day was first organized in 2022 as the spiritual successor to the Tupper Lake Woodsmen’s Days, which ended its four decade run in Tupper Lake after the coronavirus pandemic amid dwindling volunteer numbers and other factors.

Visit tupperlake.com/events/tupper-lake-field-day or the event’s Facebook page for additional information, or to sign up as a vendor.