Eat to your heart’s content from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Chairlift rides to the summit, mountain bike park, ping pong, corn hole, and other old-time yard games litter the festival grounds plus a fun center including inflatables for kids. The Lucky Strikes perform from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Classic Highway performs from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Climb via foot to Sugar’s 5,300’ peak as fast as you can by way of the Easy Street, Gunther’s Way, and Northridge slopes. Entry fee includes a T-shirt and downhill transportation via the Summit Express. Register in-person M-F from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. through Tuesday, June 30 or online anytime until 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 30. Packet pick-up Friday, July 3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday,…

A mountain-top fireworks show, sponsored by the Village of Sugar Mountain Tourism Development Authority, viewed from Sugar’s 5,300’ peak begins around 9:00 p.m. The Summit Express chairlift runs July 4 from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. for mountain-top fireworks viewing. Purchasing a one-time lift ticket for fireworks viewing lift rides begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. No mountain bikes after 5:30 p.m. Toe River Bandits perform at…

Go Nuts Racing is a regional/international Championship Series. Join in on the action as racers from around the world do battle on Sugar’s classic tracks. The competition heats up with a grueling Enduro on Sunday. Bike Park & chairlift ride schedule changes are in effect during the Go Nuts event. www.gonutsbiking.com

Enjoy the two-day Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band. Feast on German and American food & beverages. Kids can enjoy the children’s fun center and hayrides. Local & regional craft-vendors spread their wares. Take a scenic ride aboard the Summit Express chairlift to the mountain’s peak. The fall foliage is usually spectacular….