Greg Hildebrandt, a world-renowned and prolific artist, called Lake Hopatcong home for over 33 years until his passing in October 2024. A generous presence in the community, he is fondly remembered and deeply missed by many around the lake. In collaboration with his twin brother Tim as The Brothers Hildebrandt, Greg famously painted, illustrated, and sketched many iconic fantasy and science fiction pieces, including the original Star Wars poster for the British Theater release and US poster release of the film. He is also well known for his Lord of the Rings calendar artwork in 1976, 1977 and 1978. In 1993 he was commissioned by Marvel to produce art for comic book covers, posters and 158 paintings for a Marvel Masterpieces trading card set.  In 2003 Greg began creating all the art for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their tour programs, CD’s, album covers and merchandise.  A renaissance man, Greg worked across many mediums and genres, which spanned fantasy, sci-fi, classic fairy tales, pin-up art, religious portraits, and explorations in spirituality. Experience a selection of Greg’s paintings, illustrations, and sketches – a small slice of his career – on display for a short time at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, 125 Landing Road, Landing, NJ, from Thursday, June 19 through Monday, June 23.

• Friday, June 20 from 4 pm – 7 pm
• Saturday, June 21 from 10 am – 2 pm
• Sunday, June 22 from 12 am – 4 pm
• Monday, June 23 from 10 am – 4 pm

Always a special night at Lake Hopatcong!

Rain date is scheduled for Saturday, June 28.

 

 

The Boating Regulations Commission will conduct their July 2023 meeting at Lake Hopatcong.

A look at how the Morris Canal created and influenced the development of Lake Hopatcong.  One hundred years after its abandonment it continues to shape out lake.

A delightful buffet dinner by Debi will be served prior to the program.

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Could the days of the Lighthouse and Governor’s Inn really have been 50 years ago? Take a trip back to a Lake Hopatcong which still featured a hotel and amusement park, bands and disco music at the lake’s hot spots, and what now seems like a very innocent time.

Put on your big hair, best polyester, and platform shoes – we’ll see you at the Palace!

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Lake Hopatcong was once envisioned as a four season resort. The Lake Hopatcong Winter Carnival of January 1926 featured competitions in speed skating, skate sailing, ice boating, and hockey and the New York Times reported it drew some 15,000 people to the lake. Lake Hopatcong was the long-time home for the Skate Sailing Association of America, a popular hockey league in River Styx, and one of the main ice boating venues in the northeast. Join us as we revisit winters past.

We will enjoy a buffet dinner from The Windlass prior to the program.

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