On guitar and foot powered Cajun drum Ethan White performs rock, country, and blues music from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

A New Year’s Eve celebration mountain style! Join us for a complimentary alpine torch light parade at 11:45 p.m. and a firework show at midnight. A fee, as well as reservations for the indoor festivities from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. featuring live music by The Collective, are required, and should be made by calling 828-898-4521 x261.

The Lucky Strikes Orchestra performs a variety of Motown, Beach, and Classic Rock-n-Roll 50s-80s from 4:00-6:00 pm.

A giant slalom competition for all High Country junior racers. Registration is 7:30-8:30 a.m. Race start is 9:00 a.m. on Oma’s Meadow.

The Sugar Mountain Ski & Snowboard adult race league brings together teams of recreational skiers and snowboarders for weekly competitions and camaraderie. The six-week series begins Monday, January 4 and concludes on Monday, February 8 when an awards party is being held at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. The top overall ski and snowboard team will take home the High Country Cup.