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SUGAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9-10, 2010
Grab your beer stein, put on your lederhosen and head to Sugar Mountain Resort for
the 20th annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10, 2010. 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.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Local artisans and craftsmen will show their wares at the ninteenth Sugar Mountain
Oktoberfest, on the Sugar Mountain ski area grounds, October 9 & 10, 2010. A wide variety
of items from food to ironworks will be available for purchase to the public. Vendors
interested in obtaining a booth should contact the Sugar Mountain administration office at
(828) 898-4521. The two-day fee for a 12' by 12' display area is $90. The festivities will
run from 10:00am 'til 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Downloads:
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Vendor Reservation Form (223kb)
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2010 Vendor List
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| Jewelry by Jackie | | Handcrafted beaded glass & gemstone jewelry | | Home Made Fudge | | Home Made Fudge, baked pies & cakes | | High Country Writers | | Regional Authors | | Hang Ups & Put Downs | | Stained glass sun-catchers, 3D pieces, jewelry; native American framed photos | | The Springerle Bakery | | Cookies, truffles, cookie molds | | Randy's Creations | | Hand-made Wood Crafts | | Products Unlimited | | Handmade carvings, children's sweaters, dresses, hats, bags | | Turtle Old Man Jewelry | | Handmade jewelry | | Taylor Made | | Jewelry | | Boyd Kettle Corn | | Kettle Corn | | Alf's Concessions | | Funnel Cakes, Crazy Fires | | Simply Unique | | Local handmade glass jewelry | | The Appalachian Shed | | Folk Art in glass & wood | | D&M Ceramics | | Ceramics | | Keith Martindale Pottery | | Pottery | | House of Douglas Bakery | | European style breads & cakes | | Chimney Rock Bark & Twig | | Mirrors and prints framed in bark & twig | | The Jewelry Girls | | Jewelry: sterling silver & precious stones | | High Strung | | Handmade Jewelry | | Today's Dog | | Pet Clothing | | Queen Beads / Basically Beautiful | | Sterling Jewelry, Natural Stone Cutting Boards | | Carolyn Burleson | | Jam, jelly, pickles, and relishes | | Brenda Hoilman | | Baby quilts, hats, pocket books, pillows, dolls, & aprons | | Shucks & Shells | | Roasted corn & peanuts | | Woodz Creations | | Handcrafted wooden gifts, ornaments & home decor | | Wood 'N Paws | | Handmade crafts: wood pet feeders & beds, bird feeders | | The Knitting Lady | | Hand-knitted doll clothes, children & adult sweaters, adult scarves, Christmas ornaments | | Jan's Jams | | Jams, Jellies, Brandied Jams, Peach, Apple Slices and Fruit Butters | | Nina Satterfield | | Porcelain Dolls & Handmade Vinyl Dolls | | Mimi's Berry Patch | | Edibles & giftables, baked good, gifts, baskets, hair bows | | Judy's Creations | | Jewelry, handmade purses, children's items | | Harmony Acres Soap | | Bath & Body Products |
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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 9 & 10, 2010. Lift ticket prices are: $12 for
a one-time ride, $25 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.
SUGAR MOUNTAIN SPORTS & GIFT SHOP
Shop for the upcoming fall and winter seasons at Sugar Mountain Resort's Sport Shop located on
the first level of the main lodge. The ski shop will offer 50% off all 2010 and older winter
apparel and footwear ONLY during the two-day Oktoberfest from 10 am until 5 pm. All accessories
including, but not limited to goggles, gloves, and hats, will be excluded from the 50% sale. New
2011 winter merchandise will also be available at regular retail. Commemorative Oktoberfest
t-shirts and souvenir items can also be bought in the sports shop or under the tent on the main
celebration deck.
...And anything else we can think of before then!
Call (828) 898-4521 For more Information.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Lifts may close due to weather and other variables.
LODGING SPECIALS
Receive 25% off lodging rates from the following companies during Sugar's Oktoberfest:
Sugar Mountain Accommodations Center (Dereka's)
106 Sugar Mountain Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-9475 or 800-545-9475 (toll free)
Sugar Mountain Resort Accommodations
3390 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-9746 or 800-438-4555 (toll free)
Sugar Ski & Country Club
100 Sugar Ski Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-9784 or 800-634-1320 (toll free)
THE HISTORY OF OKTOBERFEST
Held annually in the fall, Oktoberfest is a world famous German folk festival. It is
considered one of the world's most fun-filled celebrations.
For sixteen days, millions of visitors from all over the world enjoy parades, amusements,
shows and, of course, lots of authentic German food like sausages, potato salad and
apple strudel.
Oktoberfest is best known for the free-flowing, hearty German beer. The celebration officially
begins each year when the Lord Mayor of the city taps the first keg - tapping of the first keg
symbolizes the celebration of the season's first brew.
The first Oktoberfest was held nearly 200 years ago in celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig's
marriage to Princess Therese. Since then, Oktoberfest has grown in size and stature and is know
world-wide for its friendly & festive atmosphere.
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