Better go find your lederhosen because the Oktoberfest and Fall Festivals at your Local Ski Resorts are coming up soon!! Check out below for all the dates and event happenings for a few of them in our area. Tons of Vendors, Activities, Pumpkins, German Food, Fall Leaves, Pumpkin Spice, Flannels, you name it!!
Titus Mountain Family Ski Area 39th Annual Oktoberfest 10/5/19
The 39th Annual Titus Mountain Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, October 5! $5 admission (kids 12 & under FREE) and all activities are included!
Live Music - Music from 12 - 10 p.m. w/ Josee' Allard, Duel and
Bella Voca!
Vendors Galore
Beer & Brat
Chairlift & Hay Rides
Face painting
Titus Teddy Kids' Zone
Titus Sign-Ups
FIREWORKS at Dusk
Whiteface Mountain Oktoberfest 9/28-9/29
Each fall we dust off our lederhosen, fire up the oompah band and enjoy a tall mug of German beer at the Whiteface Mountain Oktoberfest. Mark your calendars for the weekend-long, Bavarian-style celebration with authentic music, dancing, food, and beer—rated one of the 5 Must-Visit Oktoberfests in North America by SKI Magazine!
Tickets on sale soon!
We're offering FREE 1-Day Admission + Gondola Ride for anyone with an Olympic Sites Passport, as well as FREE Admission + Gondola Rides on Sunday for all Whiteface and Mt. Van Hoevenberg 2019/20 Season Pass holders! Simply present your Olympic Sites Passport or Season Pass at the gate. If you don't have your Season Pass yet (either it's being mailed, or you're planning to pick up), just head to the ticket window for your free admission and gondola ticket.
Juniors ages 12 & under can also enjoy FREE admission both days of the festival. All festival attendees must have an admission ticket for entry, so we encourage families to order their free Junior Admission ticket(s) in advance online to avoid waiting at the ticket window. You may also choose to purchase a Gondola Ride Add-On for Juniors ages 7-12 online for $18 per person. Please note: Cloudsplitter Gondola Rides are FREE for ages 6 & under.
Sponsored by Lake Placid / Whiteface Mtn. KOA Holiday
Rate and online purchase information coming soon
*Pet policy: We all love our pets, but we do ask that you leave them at home during the festival. Only service dogs will be permitted at Oktoberfest.
West Mountain Ski Area Fall Festival (2 Weekends)! 10/12-10/13 & 10/19-10/20
You do not want to miss West Mountain's Fall Festival 2019! Fun for the whole Family!
Festival Dates & Times:
Sat. October 12th (12-6pm), Sun. October 13th(12-6pm)
Sat. October 19th (12-6pm), Sun. October 20th (12-6pm)
The Fall Festival will be full of fall food and drink favorites like pumpkin and apple pie, butternut squash, apple cider doughnuts, hot and cold apple cider, BBQ pulled pork and more! We will have plenty of activities for adults and children including a petting zoo, pony rides, live music, scenic chairlift rides and hikes, aerial adventure tours, live music, lodge bar, pumpkin painting, face painting, mountain biking, scenic hayrides, and more! The Fall Festival is great for groups and birthday parties! Please contact katie@westmtn.net for more information!
Are you interested in vending? We are looking for local crafters, artists, specialty food trucks, vendors and merchants to help make this annual family event unforgettable. Applications Must be received by September 20, 2019! Application are available at https://www.westmtn.net/fall-festival-2019/
Complete List of Festival Activities:
· Scenic Chairlift Rides and Hikes ($)
· Indoor and Outdoor Specialty Vendors ($)
· Scenic Haywagon Rides ($)
· Aerial Tree Top Adventure Tours ($)
· Brewery/Distillery Tastings
Saturday, October 12th
12-3pm Pick Six
3-6pm Pick Six
Sunday October 13th
12-3pm Druthers Brewery
3-6pm Paradox Brewery
Saturday October 19th
12-3pm Springbrook Distillery
3-6pm Northway Brewing Co.
Sunday October 20th
12-3pm Adirondack Brewery
3-6pm Springbrook Distillery
· Mountain Biking ($)
· Live Music (Free)
Saturday 10/12- 12pm-3pm: Dyer Switch Band 3pm-6pm: Robert Fox
Sunday 10/13- 1pm-4pm: Grit-n-Whiskey
Saturday 10/19- 12pm-3pm: Dirt Cheap: 3pm-6pm: Tick Bros.
Sunday 10/20- 1pm-4pm: Stone’s Mountain Band
· Coloring Contest (Free)
· Petting Zoo and Pony Rides ($)
· Bounce house (Free)
· Inflatable Obstacle Course ($)
· Pumpkin Painting ($)
· Face Painting ($)
· Pumpkins & Gourds for Sale ($)
· Mountain Top Yoga ($)
Gore Mountain Harvest Fest 10/12-10/13
Don't Miss This Fantastic Event!
Live Entertainment All Weekend ~ Family Fun ~ Hearty Fall Menu ~ FREE Admission!
Please, no dogs.
Live Music All Weekend
Saturday:
Mitch Frasier - 10am-Noon
Rob Beaulieu Band - Noon-4pm
Sunday:
Rich Ortiz - 10am-Noon
Raisinhead - Noon-4pm
Hearty Fall Food & Drink Menu
Check back for our creative fall menu. Enjoy a hearty meal or quick snack, along with a refreshing seasonal beverage from our sundeck bar.
Vendors & Activities Open Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4:30pm
Enjoy our famous fall activities during peak foliage!
-Scenic Skyrides aboard the Northwoods Gondola & Adirondack Express Chairlift - Experience both with one ticket - ride either lift up, then hike to the top of the other for your ride back down!
-Downhill Mountain Biking & Hiking
-Climbing Structures & Bungee Trampoline
-300' Zipline Ride
Save Time! Complete your waiver online in advance.
Check back for a list of Featured Activities (fees apply)
2018 activities included inflatables, zorbing, and candle making!
An Array of Adirondack Artisans - Browse our slopeside shopping village!
2018 featured 90+ artisans displaying their own handcrafted items such as furniture made of locally reclaimed wood, upcycled book origami, original paintings and photography, all-natural bath & beauty essentials, primitives & Adirondack decor, hand-painted fabrics, knit scarves & accessories, unique handmade jewelry and pottery, specialty food items, NY made wines and spirits, and so much more! Artisans interested in booth space for 2019 should contact cindy@goremountain.com.
Children's Entertainment - FREE!
Penelope the Clown- free face painting, balloon animals, and awesome clowning around all weekend! Pony Rides & Petting Zoo presented by Adirondack Dreamcatcher Farm.
Keep checking back for more- last year's festival also included magic shows, live animal exhibits, crowd-strolling pot-bellied pigs, field games, and fall crafts!
Great Lift Ticket Deals
Check back for details about festival-only ticket pack deals!
Pick up your 2019-20 season pass, Snow Sampler, or frequent skier card while you're here!