Martha's Dandee Creme In Lake George Announces Opening Day

The first day of spring is less than a month away on Friday, March 20th. But maybe you agree, spring really starts when you can go to enjoy that first soft serve ice cream cone of the year!

Outside of the days getting longer, another sure sign we are ready to emerge after a long winter is our favorite seasonal restaurants and ice cream stands announcing when they will open.

Farmer's Daughters in Saratoga recently revealed they will open on Tuesday, March 17th, and now another Capital Region seasonal fave and local legend has announced when it will open for business in 2026.

Martha's Dandee Creme In Lake George Announces Opening Day

Marth's Dandee Creme, which has been a Capital Region icon for summer eats and ice cream for decades, announced on Facebook Friday night (February 20th) its opening day:

Saturday, March 14th!

Making MANY trips up to Martha's is a summer tradition for my family, and I am sure for you and yours as well. And trips to Martha's mean weekend getaways to the Adirondacks, day trips, and lazy summer afternoons are soon to follow.

The Capital Region's Top 10 Fan Voted Ice Cream Stands

With so many great spots in the Capital Region to enjoy a cold, sweet treat, where do you start? We put this one to vote to find the best local spots to enjoy that amazing mix of cream, sugar, and flavorings. If you love soft serve, hard ice cream, sundaes, or everything in between, these are the 10 ice cream shops & stands that Capital Region locals voted as the 10 best in the area.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

See the Capital Region's 5 Biggest Ice Cream Cones [RANKED]

It is pretty much a fact that every stand has GREAT ice cream. But which stands serve up the biggest cones? Ya know, the ones where it is a race to eat 'em before they melt on a hot summer day? We asked our listeners who serves up the biggest scoops and soft serve - and there are the homes of the 5 biggest Captial Region Ice Cream cones!

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff