One of the Top Events
Near Boone, NC
Vacationers visit Sugar Mountain year-round because there’s always something to do here.
Enjoy some of the region’s best skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snow shoeing opportunities in the winter – or incredible hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, kayaking, golf, spas, arts and events in the summer and fall.
Enjoy the local area things to do, and stay in gorgeous mountain cabins and condo rentals with views of the mountains. This Fall, take a special trip with friends or the family for one of western North Carolina’s biggest events.
Our conveniently located Sugar Mountain accommodations provide you with an unrivaled connection to a plethora of outdoor opportunities, as well as first-rate access to one of the region’s most authentically charming fall festivals for all ages: the Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest.
The Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest is filled with whimsy and magic – a bold celebration of a Bavarian energy that is best captured in the North Carolina mountains. Don’t miss it this fall on Sugar Mountain, during a trip to remember for a lifetime.
The Magic of the Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest
As one of the top events near Boone, NC, the Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest attracts thousands each year with its mix of local music, small community charm, and fall-themed activities for the entire family.
The event consists of a simple mix of food and fun that works well for entertainment, with vivid vistas and an impressive mountain backdrop in a festive atmosphere.
Visitors can enjoy vibrant local music, including a pleasing blend of bluegrass and country from the Harbour Towne Fest Band. They channel the rambunctious sounds of German Oom-Pah music – defined by a deep bass and uplifting energy.
The festival is immersed in Bavarian culture, from the food and drinks to the many outfits visitors come dressed in, including dirndls and lederhosen, German dresses and skirts.
Dine on the freshest bratwurst, sauerkraut, strudel, and pretzels and wash it down with Spaten Oktoberfest beer. That’s not all, for the kids and those who prefer more traditional cuisine, you’ll have your choice of hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, soda, candy apples, cotton candy, popcorn and other festival foods.
There’s even a costume contest at 4 p.m. to bring home how important Bavarian culture is. There is no cost, all ages are welcome, and the prize includes some local Bavarian treats.
Another one of the main features of the festival is the Ski School Play Yard. Families can let their kids loose amidst the bounce houses and slides, tractor hay rides, corn hole, and water balloon tosses. The kid’s yard is locally famous for its highly-entertaining pumpkin bowling, in true Oktoberfest spirit.
The Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest grounds are surrounded by jaw-dropping views and quintessential October weather. The refreshing crisp in the air is the perfect backdrop for pumpkin season, and the transitional foliage ushers in another winter season.
It’s remarkably “fall,” one of the biggest major celebrations in the area, but one of many around this time of year, including the famous Woolly Worm Festival.
Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest is a mixture of many small activities in one fall-soaked festival of fun. Don’t miss this local treat while you stay on Sugar Mountain this October.
When and Where is the Festival?
The event is October 13th and 14th. It will be held at the Sugar Mountain Resort in the Main Lodge, formal address at 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Village of Sugar Mountain.
The event is free and parking is available at the lodge for attendees. Pets are also welcome, so consider dressing your favorite family pup in their finest custom dirndl or lederhosen.
The festival begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. both days.
Enjoy the small town charm of Sugar Mountain this fall
Oktoberfest stands as one of the most exceptional and local Sugar Mountain events you can attend. It is worth building your trip around this annual local celebration as well as the plethora of outdoor opportunities here, from hiking to thrilling mountain biking, golf, resort chair lift rides and more.
Oktoberfest is a fun fall festival that has grown in national attention and popularity over the years. But, the Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest is not known for its massive crowds. It’s small, accessible, and rural, offering a quaint celebratory atmosphere.
Visitors looking for that rustic North Carolina charm to embrace the full fall and upcoming winter season will find a world of possibilities. Sugar Mountain is a family-friendly escape for all.
Enjoy every bit of Sugar Mountain’s fall celebratory atmosphere at one of our local vacation rentals. Stay in a town that embraces local magic, Southern charm and small community hospitality while enjoying the scenery, hiking, biking, kayaking and more in the crisp fall weather. It is your entrance to a place that elevates the mountain holiday experience.
