June 30 – October 1, 2023

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4 and Labor Day Monday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. the bike park is open and 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.

July 1 – October 1, 2023

The sports shop’s doors are open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Receive 30-60% off select items.

July 3, 2023

Monday, July 3 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, 2023

Tuesday, 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, 2023

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 Friday, June 30. Or online anytime until 4 p.m., Sunday, July 2. Packet pick-up and registration Monday, July 3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Tuesday, July 4 from 7 a.m. until 8 a.m. No same day registration. Competition begins at 9 a.m. Food and beverages are available, and the Rockabilly’s perform from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

July 4, 2023

A mountain-top, fireworks show, sponsored by the Village of Sugar Mountain Tourism Development Authority, viewed from Sugar’s 5,300’ peak begins around 9:15pm. 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 5:45 p.m. Classic Highway will perform 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.

Every Wednesday until August 30, 2023

Monday, September 4, 2023

5:30 – 9:00 p.m. on the Sugar Mountain Golf Club Deck

July 14-16, 2023

Kids are going to have so much fun they will not want to go home. Three days of fun, friends, and developing and improving their gravity skills. For tweens and teens ages 11-16.

July 14-16, 2023

The three-day juried festival, enjoyable for all ages, welcomes visitors at no charge and brings an eclectic gathering of unique fine artists and master crafters to the foot of beautiful Sugar Mountain. Gates open Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, 10-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10-4 p.m. Please call the Avery County Chamber of Commerce: 828-898-5605 for questions and to learn more about beautiful Avery County.

July 22, 2023

A day of fun, girlfriends, and developing and improving mountain bike gravity skills with 2-time Collegiate National Champion, Johanne Tyson.

July 28-30, 2023

The Downhill Southeast is the region’s premier downhill mountain bike race series. Join in on the action as racers from around the US do battle on Sugar’s classic downhill tracks. Bike Park & chairlift rides schedule changes are in effect during the Downhill Southeast Series.

August 4-6, 2023

Kids are going to have so much fun they will not want to go home. Three days of fun, friends, and developing and improving their gravity skills. For tweens and teens ages 11-16.

August 11-13, 2023

The three-day juried festival, enjoyable for all ages, welcomes visitors at no charge and brings an eclectic gathering of unique fine artists and master crafters to the foot of beautiful Sugar Mountain. Gates open Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, 10-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10-4 p.m. Please call the Avery County Chamber of Commerce: 828-898-5605 for questions and to learn more about beautiful Avery County.

August 26-27, 2023

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 downhill tracks. The competition heats up with a standard downhill race on Saturday and a grueling Enduro on Sunday. Bike Park & chairlift ride schedule changes are in effect during the Go Nuts event.

October 7-8, 2023

Take a scenic ride aboard the Summit Express chairlift Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

October 7-8, 2023

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. Watch a performance by the Avery County Cloggers. 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.

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.