SUGAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10-11, 2009
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.

ARTS & CRAFTS
Local artisans and craftsmen will show their wares at the ninteenth Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest, on the Sugar Mountain ski area grounds, October 10 & 11, 2009. 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: Vendor Invitation (3.0mb) •  Vendor Reservation Form (227kb)

2009 Vendor List

Harmony Acres     Soap Hand-made Soap Blaine and Carla Taylor     Jewelry Gretchen Kauffmann     Glass wind chimes/mosaics Amanda Lowery     Hand-made wood crafts Sharon Glatthorn/Marilyn Hermann     Digital Books/Acrylic paintings John and Terrie Traverse     Folk Art in Glass and Wood Keith Martindale     Keith Martindale Pottery Ruby and Frank Wood     Home-made Fudge Bob Shepherd     Handmade carvings, children's sweaters, hats and bags Drema Hayes     Ceramics High Country Writers     Regional authors Jim & Cindy Rice     Handmade jewelry Shannon Fannon     Mixed media, art, jewelry, mosaics Diane Blazer     Artistic Designs Joyce Rothery     Caricatures Alfred Campbell     Funnel Cakes Michael Walsh     Original Paintings Brandy Cox     Handcrafted soaps, candles, bath products Judy Cornell     Jewelry, handmade purses, children's items Jackie O'Neil     Handcrafted beaded glass & gemstone jewelry Dick Covalinski/Will Baker     Stained glass sun-catchers, 3D pieces, jewelry; native American framed photos The Jewelry Girls     Sterling silver and precious stone jewelry Ripper Arts     Handmade Wooden Cutting Boards High Strung     Handmade Jewelry Boyd Kettle Corn     Kettle Corn Wood 'N Paws     wooden pet feeders and beds and bird feeders Purses by Lily M     Purses, tote and diaper bags, herbal soap and quilts Nina Satterfield     Dolls Michael Walsh     Original paintings House of Douglas Bakery     European style cakes and breads Carolyn Burleson     Homemade jams, jellies, & pickles Bounty Hunter Hats     Custom handcrafted hats Freda Berry     Fiber Art: scarves, guilt's, purses, hats, embroidery Brenda Hoilman     Handmade crafts, baby quilts, aprons, dolls, & pillows Vera Barnett     Handmade jewelry, Christmas ornaments & sun-catchers Carol Miller     Herbal vinegars, jams, jellies, baking mixes Jean Erardi     Domestic and exotic handcrafted pens, key chains Walter Creech     Artist, illustrator Blue Morph Faces     face painting Mimi's Berry Patch     Baked & canned goods, jellies, crafts Simply Unique     Local handmade glass jewelry Cajah's Mtn. Hardware:     Rustic iron products, handmade pumpkins & Christmas trees Appalachian Natural Soaps     Handmade soaps &s Natural Skin Care

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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 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.

...And anything else we can think of before then!
Call (828) 898-4521 For more Information.

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.