Fall Festival Weekend
Fall Festival Schedule of Events
Free Outdoor Concert , Slopeside at South Ridge Lodge
Saturday 1 – 5:30pm
Two amazing bands under one large tent! Bands TBA soon.
Sunday 11am-2pm
Entertainment to be announced soon.
12th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championships
Saturday 11am
The 12th year running for this unique event that brings athletics to a new level. Competitors will carry their wives, girlfriends or friends over a 280-yard obstacle course with two log obstacles and a water hole. 
29th Annual Blue Mountain Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday 9am – 5pm ~ Sunday 9am – 3pm
Over 45 regional artists and artisans exhibit painting, fine jewelry, pottery, woodworking, photography, and more. All exhibitors will be located throughout the cafeteria at the South Ridge Base Lodge.
NEW ~ The Mountain Raid (aka Mountain Epic)
Sunday 10 am
Exciting news! The Mountain Epic Trail Races are now part of the Mountain RAID and RAID Series. The RAID Series is comprised of three unique obstacle races that take place in downtown Portland, the beaches of Kennebunk, and the mountains at Sunday River. These events will challenge your physical fitness, your mental stamina, and your ability to adapt to unique conditions and landscapes. Offering outstanding venues and large scale obstacles such as cargo nets, monkey bars, stair climbs, sand bag carries, tire fields and much more, the RAID Series is designed for athletes who want a high quality racing experience focused on performance and personal accomplishment. We will still have the 4 mile and 12 mile trail races in the morning. In the afternoon, we will start the 4 mile obstacle race.
Sunday River Sports Pre-Season Sale
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm
Visit the indoor tent sale at the Sprint Discovery Center where you will find 50% off and more on demo equipment and apparel. Plus, check out this season’s newest gear inside Sunday River Sports, located in South Ridge Lodge.
Wine Tasting in 'The Maine-Way' Tent
Saturday, Noon-3pm
The 'Maine-Way' tent will feature many local Maine flavors as well as over 24 different wines to sample. Menu will feature Maine Lobster Sliders, Shrimp Cocktail, Braised Pork with Apple Butter, Country Pate with Dijon Mustard and Gherkins, Cheddar-Pumpkin Fondue Vol-Au-Vent, Maine Baked Brie and Carved Roasted Prime Rib.
Taste of Maine
Slopeside at South Ridge, Saturday
Discover some of the Maine-grown, Maine-caught, Maine-made and Maine-raised products that Sunday River’s restaurants feature. Plus be sure to enjoy some fresh Maine staples with the Classic Maine Lobster Roll and Maine Blueberry Cobbler.
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides & Kids Games & Activities
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm
Fun games and activities for kids of all ages, located slopeside at the South Ridge Base Lodge.
Chainsaw Woodcarving Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday 10am & 2pm
Join Bill Fournier as he creates wood sculptures by chainsaw.
Mountain Biking & Scenic Hikes
Friday - Sunday 10am – 4pm
The Chondola will be open for mountain biking and scenic hikes. For pricing, visit or call the Welcome Center at South Ridge Base Lodge 824-5388.
Geocaching
All Weekend
Ready to treasure hunt with a technological twist? Geocaching is a perfect activity on a crisp October weekend. It easily involves the whole family and gets people outdoors and involved in physical activity, while encouraging them to work together. Best of all, it's a great activity for any age and requires no previous experience! GPS units available to rent at Sunday River Sports.
Interdenominational On-Mountain Worship Service
Sunday, 10am
Join the Sunday River Christian Ministry for an interdenominational worship service in the Peak Lodge. Service will be said by Reverend Don Coverdale.
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