Events Calendar

Led by our summer high school intern or BHS volunteer, guided tours of the historic village area will take place Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.; meet at the bell tower on the north end of the common.

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Jazz Vermont is a 5 1/2 day Band Camp for Grownups.  Participants rehearse, study and play 6-7 hours a day in preparation for the  final concert on Thursday night.  Most Jazz Vermonters have other careers including medicine, law, computers, management, teaching, dentistry, etc.  Participants attend from all over the world.  The program has been featured on the Today Show, 1986; PBS, 1987, WBZ-Boston, 1987.  The program has also been featured in the NY Times, USA Today, Newsday, the LA Times,  The Dallas Morning News and many more.  FMI: Call Byron Siegal at 800-242-8785 or 603-566-2619.  Learn More »

Saturday features the third annual kid's triathlon, for ages 8-14, and Sunday is the Maine State Triathlon on one of the most beautiful courses in New England with a 1k swim on Songo Pond, 25k road bike and 5k Cross Country trail run.

A fun festival for the whole family with plenty to do for all ages. Events include a parade, antique car shows, craft displays, plenty of food and much more! Head on up to Andover to enjoy the festivities only 30 minutes away! 

On the night of August 13, watch the Perseid meteors adorn this short summer night from late night till dawn. What better way to watch bright meteors radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus the Hero, then from the new Peak Lodge Deck. Between 8-11pm, we'll be dancing under the stars with live entertainment from the Rick Graham Band. Plus you will be treated to a variety of delectable passed hors d’oeuvres. For this one special evening, you can even pitch a tent up around the Peak Lodge and watch the stars all night long!

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For a truly unique experience, enjoy a Chondola lift ride by the light of the full moon.  Then head over to the mid mountain lodge for a dinner featuring some of the freshest local summer ingredients and live music from Matt and The Barnburners.

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New this summer! The Tough Mountain Challenge is the ultimate event for the thrill-seeking athlete and undoubtedly the hardest race we have ever had at Sunday River. Complete with 10 obstacles, this race spans the distance of a measly 5k, however do not be fooled. It’s the nature of the obstacles that give this race its name. We’re talking “mountain” as in “tough mountain” featuring some the most demanding and unique terrain at Sunday River. Think you have what it takes? We’ll see about that…After we’ll all celebrate slopeside at South Ridge Lodge with live blues music from Matt and The Barnburners, beer tasting, Maine style BBQ and lots of excellent stories.  Learn More »

Mouth watering chowders & apple pies, chainsaw carving, local music, FREE horse-drawn wagon rides, fly-tying and casting, historical barn tours, apple picking, and arts & crafts - family festival! Save the date! Check back for more details later.

The 11th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship takes place Saturday, October 9, 2010! Expect crowds of over 2,000 fans out to watch up to 50 teams from across the country complete for a spot in the World Championships in Finland. Bragging rights are definitely a perk to winning but perhaps the biggest incentive are the prizes of the wife's weight in beer and five times the wife's weight in cash! Last year’s winners were Dave and Lacey Castro of Lewiston, Maine with a time of 54.45. They beat the second place team by a commanding four second gap. Will they race again this year? Keep checking back here for more information as we near this year’s race. Registration will be posted on Monday, August 16, 2010. 

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The un-official kick-off to winter, Fall Festival, comes to Sunday River October 9th and 10th. Come celebrate the end of summer with live music from Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck, a wine tasting, the always entertaining North American Wife Carrying Championship and a full array of activities for the whole family. Spend the weekend with spectacular foliage great deals, good company and more. This year’s Fall Festival promises to be a hit.

You will have the opportunity to compete in one of three courses that range in difficulty from tough to absolutely crazy hard. The 4-mile course is do-able for most athletes and tops one peak, the 7-mile course covers 5 peaks and the 11-mile course covers all 8 peaks of Sunday River. All courses will be supported with aid stations and signage. No matter what race you choose, it is guaranteed to be an epic experience!

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Come celebrate the arrival of winter and the upcoming holiday season while raising money for a good cause with our 11th Annual Santa Sunday. Dress in a full Santa costume and you can ski or ride for free. Pre-registration required. We will announce registration date in November.

A week dedicated to college students; parties, concerts, fun activities and more; including discount lift and lodging packages.

Sunday River’s Children’s Weeks is for the young and the young at heart.  Enjoy an entire week dedicated to families with such activities as scavenger hunts, live entertainment and more - all with incredible savings for families!

 

Enjoy fresh mountain air and great fun while competing with Fire and Police athletes from all around the world. Included in the games will be the 2011 IFPWG trophy award for both Fire and Law Enforcement Agencies to be voted on by the IFPWG council.

Celebrate being over 50 and active! A week filled with special events, entertainment and activities including an old-fashioned sock hop.

For the price of a lift pass participate in all of the activities you can! Demos, clinics, competitions, parties and more!  

Announcing the 3rd Annual Dumont Cup at Sunday River.  Simon is returning to his home mountain and bringing pro skiers for a pro/am slopestyle comp.  Check out the action in the Rocking Chair Park on Barker Mountain, or if you think you have what it takes to throw down with the pros, enter and bring your A-game. 

Join Maine Handicapped Skiing as they raise funds to support their free programs for adaptive skiers and riders. Participate in a fun race, obstacle course and other great activities. To learn more about Maine Handicapped Skiing, visit www.skimhs.org.

Watch firefighters ski in teams of five in full turnout gear and carrying a firehose as they compete to raise money for Maine Handicapped Skiing. Then, sample chili from the best cooks in the state as they vie for the prize of "Best Chili Cook".

Our annual Parrot Head Festival is a weekend in paradise and the biggest spring party of the year.  Join the celebration Friday through Sunday with Jimmy Buffett cover bands, our infamous pond-skimming competition, fun contests, prizes, parties, a key lime pie eating contest and more.  And don't forget to check out Sunday River's legendary Bust 'n' Burn mogul competition.