Sugar Mountain announces Oktoberfest

Here’s the press release from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort:

SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NORTH CAROLINA. August 26, 2013 – Sugar Mountain Resort’s 23rd annual Oktoberfest will be held October 12th & 13th. Take in the beautiful fall foliage, cool, comfortable mountain temperatures, and a weekend full of Oktoberfest activities from 10 am until 5 pm each day. Be sure to bring the kids and the grandparents because the festival is for the whole family. Admission, parking and shuttle service are free. Rain or shine the festival will go on!

Bavarian cuisine including bratwurst, knockwurst, sauerkraut, strudel and pretzels will be available starting at 11:00 am both Saturday & Sunday. To help wash it down an ample supply of Spaten beer will generously flow each day until 5:00 pm. Spaten Oktoberfest beer, created in 1872 and brewed in Munich, Germany, is the world’s first Oktoberfest beer. If Bavarian cuisine isn’t your preference American hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and other festive foods will be on hand.

An array of artisans, craftspeople and food vendors will open their booths at 10:00 am each day. Pottery and ceramics to jewelry and dog bed items will cover the back lawn for browsing or shopping pleasure.

A children’s activity area, located in the Ski School Play Yard will keep the young ones entertained each day. The children’s area includes bounce and play stations, hay rides, a climbing wall, mini golf and a chance to meet Sugar Bear and Sweetie Bear. Face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, and drinks will also be available in the children’s activity area.

An Oktoberfest isn’t complete without the sounds of an Oom Pah Band. From noon until 4:00 pm both Saturday & Sunday the 15 piece Harbour Towne Fest Band guarantees to bring the sounds, dances and enthusiasm of Bavaria to Sugar Mountain.

There’s nothing more American than listening to a local school band. The Valle Crucis Middle School band will be a real treat, performing on Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 pm.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the North Carolina High Country, Southern Virginia and Eastern Tennessee’s beautiful fall foliage from the mile and a half long scenic chairlift ride to Sugar’s 5,300 foot peak.

Shop for the upcoming fall and winter seasons at Sugar Mountain Resort’s Sports & Gift Shop located on the first level of the main lodge building. The Ski Shop will offer 30% off all 2013 and older winter apparel and footwear plus all Spyder Sample items will be 50-70% off. Sale prices are available only during the two-day Oktoberfest from 10 am until 5 pm. Some merchandise exclusions do apply. New 2014 winter merchandise will be available at regular retail. Commemorative Oktoberfest and souvenir items can be purchased in the Sports Shop or outside, under the tent on the main celebration deck.

If you’re planning to spend the weekend take advantage of on-mountain lodging discounts of 25%. Lodging details and contact information can be found at oktoberfest.skisugar.com/lodging.

For a comprehensive hourly weather forecast beginning one week prior to the Oktoberfest please go to Ray’s Weather Center.

For additional information or if you are interested in volunteering, or becoming a vendor please call Sugar Mountain Resort’s administrative office at: (828) 898-4521 or visit us at www.skisugar.com/oktoberfest.