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 4^th 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.