Boyne Mountain Resort
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, Boyne Mountain

Carnival Weekend

March 15-17, 2013

The following details are from the 2012 event... 2013 event information coming soon!

Once again Boyne Mountain will be the site of a legendary party of epic proportions.  This is where Mardi Gras meets the mountain.  Outrageous and crazy become the norm for the weekend, from skiers and snowboarders in costumes to the always hilarious Slush Cup.  The Victor warming house is the place to be for on-hill mayhem.

 

Friday, March 16:

Saturday, March 17:

  • 9am-4:30pm: Skiing and snowboarding
  • 9am-4:30pm: On-hill party at the Victor warming house
  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm: Zipline Adventure Tour, a 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through the trees and over slopes. Advance reservations required.
  • 11:30am-6pm: Outdoor cookout on the Mountain Express Deli & Provisions patio featuring a fire pit, burgers, brats, hot dogs, beer, wine and Bloody Marys
  • 11:30am-10pm: Complimentary Bus Service to and from Boyne Mountain
  • 1pm-5pm: Caricature Artist near the Mountain Express Deli & Provisions cookout 
  • 1pm-7pm: Twin Zip Rides, a 780' zipline
  • 2:30pm: Adult costume contest at the Victor warming house - prizes include a 2012/13 BOYNE Gold Pass, gift cards and more!
  • 3pm-6pm: Michelle Chenard performs on the Mountain Express Deli & Provisions patio
  • 6pm-1:30am: The Great Carnival Bash in the Civic Center featuring eXperience DJ, northern Michigan’s most exciting DJ entertainment, from 6-9pm and the Mac Daddy Band from 9:30pm – 1:30am, prize giveaways, party favors and cash bar (free entry, 21+)
  • 7pm-9pm: Ben Overbeek performs in the Snowflake Lounge (free entry, 21+)
  • 9:30pm-1:30am: Natural Born Suspects perform in the Snowflake Lounge (free entry, 21+)

Kids and Teen Activities (ages 5-20):

  • 8:30am-10am: Registration for kids races, Civic Center west lobby
  • 10:30am: Kids NASTAR, North Boyne
  • 12pm: Kids Long Jump Competition, North Boyne
  • 1pm: Kids Silly Slalom Race, North Boyne
  • 1:30pm: Kids Seal Slide, North Boyne
  • 3pm: Awards for kids races, bottom of North Boyne (location weather permitting)

Sunday, March 18:

  • 9am-4:30pm: Skiing and snowboarding
  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm: Zipline Adventure Tour, a 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through the trees and over slopes. Advance reservations required.
  • 10am-3pm: Twin Zip Rides, a 780' zipline
  • 11:30am-3:30pm: Outdoor cookout on the Mountain Express Deli & Provisions patio featuring a fire pit, burgers, brats, hot dogs, beer, wine and Bloody Marys
  • 12pm-2:30pm: Slush Cup, lower McLouth (registration on-hill prior to the event).  All Slush Cup participants receive a commemorative t-shirt


In order to access the on-hill party, you must have a valid lift ticket or a 2011/12 BOYNE season pass and equipment.  Plan ahead if you are indulging in beverages.  To-go beer, wine and spirits are available at the new Mountain Express Deli & Provisions located at the base of the Mountain Express Chairlift.

Be sure to designate a driver or arrange for a ride if you live in the immediate area.  Charlevoix County Transit is offering complimentary bus service to and from Charlevoix County and Boyne Mountain.  Charlevoix Cab will also be available all day and on property from 10pm-2am.  For cab reservations, call 231-547-9700.  Gather your friends, load up the backpacks, strap on your skis and snowboards and have a memorable and safe day on the mountain!

Take a look at the Boyne Mountain Carnival Weekend video by Warren Miller on YouTube.

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