Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain
Overview
Date: 10/08/2011 - 10/09/2011
Time: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Location: Sugar Mountain
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604Contact Information
Website: http://www.skisugar.com/oktoberfest/
Phone: (828) 898-4521
Description
Grab your beer stein, put on your lederhosen and head to Sugar Mountain Resort for the 19th annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2009. The weekend is packed with activities from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Admission and parking are free!
Over 40 artisan's and craftspeople open their stands at 10:00am each day. A sampling of this year's vendors include: chair canning, wooden toys, oil paintings, stain glass, handmade furniture, dolls, copper art, ceramics, honey, beeswax candles, bird houses, and much more.
Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and a panoramic view of the surrounding area from the mile and a half long chairlift ride to Sugar's 5,300 ft peak. Everyone, even mountain bikers are welcome to ride the lift.
The children's activity center, located in the Ski School Play Yard will keep the young ones entertained each day from noon until 4:00pm. A $7 fee per child/per day includes hay rides, a chance to meet Sugar Bear and Sweetie Bear and several Airwalk stations. Cotton candy, popcorn, caramel apples, homemade cookies and drinks are also available in the children's activity center. All ages are welcome to participate.
An Oktoberfest isn't complete without the sounds of an Oom Pah Band. From noon until 4:00pm both Saturday & Sunday the Harbour Towne Fest Band, guarantees to bring the sounds, dances and enthusiasm of Bavaria to Sugar Mountain. The 15 piece band will enthusiastically play the sounds of Germany's Bavaria!
Bavarian cuisine, including Bratwurst, Knackwurst, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut and pretzels will be available starting at 11:00am both Saturday & Sunday. To help wash it down, an ample supply of authentic Bavarian beverages will be flowing all weekend long. If Bavarian cuisine's not your preference; hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, cotton candy, kettle corn, caramel apples, and other festive foods will be on hand.
Rain or shine, the festival will go on! For additional information, please call Sugar Mountain Resort's administrative office at: (828) 898-4521.
LIVE MUSIC
An Oktoberfest isn't complete without the sounds of an Oom Pah Band. From noon until 4:00pm each day the Harbour Towne Fest Band, guarantees to bring sounds, dances and enthusiasm of Bavaria to Sugar Mountain.
GERMAN CUISINE
Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Sauerkraut, German potato salad and bread are served from 11:00am until 5:00pm both Saturday & Sunday inside Sugar Mountain Resort's main lodge.
GERMAN BEVERAGE
It's what you wash down your pretzels with. It's the true Bavarian ethnic beverage that is the symbol of the celebration "Oktoberfest". There is an adequate supply and pretzels for all. This year's Oktoberfest will feature Spaten.
SKI LIFT RIDES
You can't afford to pass up the breathtaking panoramic view of the beautiful fall colors atop Sugar Mountain's 5,300 foot peak. The enjoyable round trip lift ride takes approximately 45 minutes and runs from 10:00am until 5:00pm on October 10 & 11, 2009. Lift ticket prices are: $10 for a one-time ride, $22 for an all-day ticket (children 4 and under ride FREE with paying adult).
CHILDREN'S FUN CENTER
The children's activity center, located in the Ski School Play Yard will keep the young ones entertained from noon until 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday. A $7 fee per child/per day includes hay rides; play on all inflatable units, and a chance to meet Sugar Bear and Sweetie Bear. Cotton candy, popcorn and drinks are also available in the children's activity center. All ages are welcome to participate.
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