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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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Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick’s weekend, with plenty of activities for everyone.

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

9:30 – 10:30AM: Kayaks on the Snow Registration
Be the fastest one down our race course. Equipment provided, personal equipment is prohibited. All participants must have their own helmet and be at least 8 years old. Day-of registration is required 30-minutes prior to the event starting (11am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. Registration will be held at the DJ tent on the Crystal Center deck.

11AM: Kayaks on the Snow Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope.

11AM – 1:30PM: Slush Cup Registration
Held at the DJ tent on the Crystal Center deck.

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

• Executive Sounds playing your favorite hits at the Crystal Center patio!
• Look for our Leprechauns out skiing on the slopes!
• On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the shamrocks scattered around the mountain and bring one to the Park at Water’s Edge to win a prize.

2pm: Slush Cup

Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush. Day-of registration required at the 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.

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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