May 23-26 2025
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day Monday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. the bike park is open. Chairlift rides aboard the Summit Express shuttle bikers and foot-passengers to the mountain’s peak and the Easy Street lift services beginner-level gravity skills trails for bikers only.
May 23-26 2025
The sports shop doors are open Memorial Day Weekend Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Receive 30–60% off select items.
May 24 2025
Eat to your heart’s content from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Chairlift rides to the Summit, mountain bike park, ping pong, corn hole, and other old-time yard games litter the festival grounds. The Lucky Strikes perform from noon until 3 p.m. and Classic Highway perform from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
May 25 2025
Go Nuts Racing is a USA Cycling regional Championship Series. Join in on the action as racers from around the US 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.
July 4 2025
Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. the bike park is open and chairlift rides aboard the Summit Express shuttles bikers and foot-passengers to the mountain’s peak and the Easy Street lift services beginner-level gravity skills trails for bikers only
July 4 2025
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, July 1 or online anytime until 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 1. Packet pick-up Thursday, July 3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday, July 4 from 7 a.m. until 8 a.m. Registration closes at 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 1. No same day registration. The competition begins at 9 a.m. Food and beverages are available, and Classic Highway performs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
July 4, 2025
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. Ticket sales for fireworks viewing lift rides end at 8:30 p.m. No mountain bikes after 5:30 p.m. Darkhorse performs at the base lodge from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and food and beverages are available at the mountain’s base. Beverages are available at the summit.
July 4 – September 1 2025
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays and Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. the bike park is open and chairlift rides aboard the Summit Express shuttles bikers and foot-passengers to the mountain’s peak and the Easy Street lift services beginner-level gravity skills trails for bikers only
July 4 – September 1 2025
The sports shop’s doors are open July 4th and every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Receive 30-60% off select items.
July 11-13, 2025
Kids have so much fun they will not want to go home. Three days of fun, friends, and developing and improving gravity skills. For tweens and teens ages 11-16.
July 19 & 20, 2025
Join us for an adventurous weekend of downhill racing on one of Sugar Mountain’s classic racetracks. Gravity Carolinas is a grassroots event for participants of all levels. Bike Park & chairlift rides schedule changes are in effect during the Gravity Carolinas event.
August 1-3, 2025
Kids have so much fun they will not want to go home. Three days of fun, friends, and developing and improving gravity skills. For tweens and teens ages 11-16.
October 11-12, 2025
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. Shop for winter wear or take home a souvenir from the sports shop. Lodging specials are available and much, much more. The Bike Park is closed.
Six fast-dry clay tennis courts and an 18 hole executive golf course are within the Village of Sugar Mountain. Both are open to the public. For more information please visit www.seesugar.com.
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc.
1009 Sugar Mountain Drive
Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
828-898-4521
800-Sugar-MT (784-2768)
BASE 60.9° ![]() HI: 61.6° LO: 47.5° 4/23/25 11:10am | SUMMIT 53.6° ![]() HI: 55.2° LO: 47.6° 4/23/25 11:09am |
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- Sports Shop Sale at 00:00AM, Friday 23 May 2025
- Bike Park & Scenic Chairlift Rides at 10:00AM, Friday 23 May 2025
- Food Truck Festival at 11:00AM, Saturday 24 May 2025
- Go Nuts North Carolina Regional Enduro at 00:00AM, Sunday 25 May 2025


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Pet Policy
Well behaved pets are welcome on Sugar Mountain Resort property. However, they must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed on any decks or inside the base lodge or on the chairlifts.
Event dates and details are subject to change at any time due to weather, maintenance, and other variables.