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Crystal Mountain - Spring Carnival - March 11, 2023

Crystal Mountain - Spring Carnival

Celebrate spring the "up-north" way, with all kinds of snow-filled fun! Fun-in-the-sun costumes are highly encouraged. Get ready for events and activities for the whole family can enjoy during Spring Carnival.

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

9:30 - 10:30AM: Cardboard Classic Registration
Please review the rules prior to creating your sled. Held in Lot H between the Lodge and Crystal Center. Only two racers are allowed per sled. Helmets are required. Day-of-registration required 30-minutes before event start time (10:30am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband.

10:30AM: Creative Sled Contest
Build a sled using only cardboard and duct tape. Sleds must be pre-registered to participate in the Cardboard Classic

11AM: Cardboard Classic Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope! View the rules prior to building your sled.

11AM - 1:30PM: Slush Cup Registration 
Held at the DJ booth on the Crystal Center deck. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited.

11am - 2pm

Enjoy our slopeside BBQ on the Lodge Deck!

  • Burger Plate - $12
  • BBQ Pork & Slaw Plate - $12
  • Brat Plate - $9
  • Hot Dog Plate - $7

All plates come with homemade chips and baked beans.

Noon - 4pm

  • Slopeside music from Executive Sounds will be playing your favorite tunes at the Crystal Center patio!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt - Find the surfboards scattered around the mountain and bring one back to the Park at Water's Edge for a prize!

2PM: Slush Cup
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush! Day of registration required at the Lodge Slopeside Tent at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor.

2 - 5PM:  Live Music in the Vista Lounge

8 - 11PM:  Live Music in the Vista Lounge


Additional Activities

9am - 5pm: Fat Tire Bike Rental
$20 per hour. Includes helmet and trail pass.

9am - 5pm: Snowshoe Rental
$15 per hour. Activity is weather permitting.

9am - 9pm: Ice Skate Rental
$10 per hour. Activity is weather permitting.

2pm, 3pm: Archery
$20 per person. Reservations required, please call 231-378-2238.

5:30pm: Horse Drawn Surrey Rides
$10 per person (Kids less than 1 year old are free). First ride begins at 5:30pm. Other ride times may be available. Reservations required, please call  231-378-2238.

7pm: Outdoor Laser Tag
$15 per person. First session begins at 7pm. Other times may be available. Reservations required, please call 231-378-2238.

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

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