4th Annual Skitoberfest

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October 6, 2012

Thank you to all those who joined us for the 3rd Annual Skitoberfest!  Planning for Skitoberfest in 2012 will be underway soon.  Please check back for details as the event date nears.  Following are activities from 2011.

Celebration and giving, festival style...

Join us for the third annual Skitoberfest, a fall extravaganza and homecoming taking place in the Boyne Mountain Village and surrounding area.  Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting and the coming winter season with a Snowsports Summit hosted by Cary Adgate. Highlights include great food, Michigan beers, wines and spirits, plus music and endless family entertainment. Everyone is invited to experience this event and a special invitation goes to our family of loyal BOYNE homeowners and passholders. It’s art, it's drama, it's entertainment plus food, beer, wine and fun for everyone!

THE Party

Staged in the Village and nearby open lawn, the entire area comes alive with food and entertainment! 

Saturday, October 1, 2pm - 12am
Activities: 2-8pm
VIP Lounge: 2-8pm, exclusively for BOYNE homeowners, BOYNE 2011/12 season passholders and their ticketed guests (VIP Lounge open to ages 21 and up)
Entertainment in the Beer Tent: 8pm-12am

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THE Activities:

2pm-7pm

• More than 50 brews available for sampling from a number of Michigan's top breweries including Arbor Brewing, Atwater Brewery, B. Nektar Meadery, Bell's Brewery, Cheboygan Brewing, Dark Horse Brewing, Founders Brewing, Mount Pleasant Brewing, New Holland Brewing, North Peak Brewing Co. and Short's Brewing.  Beer sampling is $25 and includes a Skitoberfest pint glass and 10 tasting tickets good towards food and beverages.  Additional tickets are available for purchase.
• Gourmet foods from northern Michigan restaurants, markets and farms, each serving their specialty dishes including Alpine Chocolat Haus, Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Bella Vita, Cafe Sante, Farm Country Cheesehouse, Lake Street Market, Red Mesa Grill, Sunset Grill and Tannery Creek Market
• Wine tasting of those from Michigan's award-winning wineries including Black Star Farms, Bowers Harbor, Cascade Winery, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Fontaine, Chateau Grand Traverse, Good Harbor, Lake Effect Winery, Mackinaw Trail and Peninsula Cellars
• Sample spirits from Michigan distilleries including Big Cedar Distilling Inc., Black Star Farms Spirits, Grand Traverse, New Holland Artisan Spirits, Valentine Distilling Co. and more
• Petting zoo with miniature farm animals including horses, donkeys, llamas, goats, a cow, sheep, potbellied pigs, ducks, geese, bantam chickens, tom turkey and bunnies
• Artists galore. . .  talent from many walks of life including performance art
• Dancers from Crooked Tree Arts Center's dance program and Boyne City High School perform throughout the day and evening
• Horse-drawn hayrides and bonfire sing-alongs
• Antique cider press demonstration
• Street dancing and live statues on Village Lane
• Jugglers and bouncy house
• Balloon artist making animals, head pieces and more  
• Kids art projects and face painting 
• Twin Zip rides (12-8pm)
• Free scenic chairlift rides (2-8pm)
• Burgers and a view at the Eagle's Nest, on top of the mountain
• Horse and pony rides (2-4pm)
• The Music Lady, Beverly Meyer (Shows at 2:30pm and 4:30pm)
• Tommy Tropic (3:30-8:30pm)
• Speed painting performances by Martina Hahn (4:30pm and 6:30pm)
• Native American flutist and Celtic violinist, Arvel Bird, performs (5:30-7pm)
• Parade of decorated golf carts and costumed dancers (7pm)
• Outdoor family movie - Gnomeo & Juliet (8pm)
• Bonfire and s'mores (8pm)

8pm- Midnight

• Beer Tent - Experience DJ's, cash bar and free admission
• Childcare is available, for reservations and prices, please call 231.549.7274.

Music Entertainment:

• 2pm-3:30pm - Hipps n' Ricco, Village Lane near Wine Cellar 
• 3:30pm-5:30pm - Dave Cisco, Village Lane near Wine Cellar
• 2pm-7pm - Experience DJ's, Village Lane

THE Snowsports Summit

Saturday, October 1, 10am - 6pm
BIG NEWS!!! This year's guest speaker is Seth Wescott, 2010 and 2006 men’s snowboard cross Olympic gold medalist and nine times X Games medalist!  The very best opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to be prepped - gear, technique, physical conditioning - for the coming winter season!  The BOYNE Snowsports Summit is the best place for information about the coming season.  The Summit is open to the public and is FREE!

THE Ski and Winter Gear Swap

If you need to clean out the garage or are looking for an inexpensive solution to updating your gear this season, visit the swap area during the Snowsports Summit to benefit the Boyne City Ski Club.  Shaped skis only, poles, boots, clothing, helmets and all outdoor related items.

For additional information, contact Bob Simpson at 231.758.7600.

THE Skitoberfest Rail Jam

Saturday, October 1, 5pm - base of Boyne Mountain
Registration: 10am - 4pm, Snowsports Summit in Civic Center
It’s what you’ve been waiting all summer for. . .time to get your park fix until winter truly arrives. We’ll supply the "snow" and features, you bring your gear and  attitude!

Nightly hotel lodging starts at $72 in Edelweiss and $86 for Clock Tower Lodge accommodations.  Condo lodging starts at $138 per night in a Mountain Villa and $141 in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa.  For reservations, please call 800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963) or book online.