BOYNE - First Annual Skitoberfest Weekend - October 3 & 4, 2009

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Celebration and giving, festival style….

Join us for the first annual Skitoberfest, a fall extravaganza and homecoming of sorts for family and friends to gather and celebrate the coming snowsports season in the Boyne Mountain Village.  Everyone is invited to experience this two day event and a special welcome goes to our family of loyal BOYNE homeowners and passholders as well as to our friends in the local community.  It’s art, it’s drama, it’s entertainment plus food, beer, wine and fun for everyone!

~Skitoberfest Events and Highlights

THE Party
Saturday, 2pm-12am
Staged in the Village and nearby open lawn, the entire area comes alive with food and entertainment!

Brewers representing 16 Michigan breweries and more than 80 beers, under the big tent and offering samples of brew
Numerous Michigan wineries offering wine tastings
Bratwurst of 20 variations plus gourmet foods and area restaurants serving their specialties
Artists Galore… much talent from many walks of life including performance art
Live Music
Family Hayrides
Dancing in Village Lane
Jugglers
Costume Contest
Kids Art
Bonfire Sing-Alongs
Kids FREE Instrument Making
Pumpkin Patch
Parade of Decorated Golf Carts and featuring Costumed Dancers
FREE Scenic Chairlift Rides
Burgers and a View at Eagle’s Nest, located at the top of the mountain
Snowboard Exhibition
Simon Dumont, World Record Holder - Quarter-pipe Jump, Meet & Greet
Live Statues
Bouncy House

THE Game
Saturday, TBA
Michigan vs. Michigan State broadcast on the Big Screen

THE Giving
Skitoberfest: Giving Back to the Community:
Introducing the Warren Miller Free Foundation, a young entrepreneur program serving to educate area youth on the steps of conceiving, planning, and forming a business on their own and truly achieve young entrepreneur success.  Educational sessions to be offered at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands and FREE of charge to interested youth.

Parade and Contest for Area School Children:
Each classroom has the opportunity to decorate a golf cart for entry in the Saturday, October 3 Skitoberfest Parade at Boyne Mountain.  The winning entry enjoys a day of skiing/riding for the entire class at either Boyne Mountain or Boyne Highlands.  In addition to lift tickets, all equipment rental and instruction is complimentary and the day on the slopes end with a yummy and fun pizza party!

Parade and Contest for Service Organizations and Businesses:
All service organizations and businesses are invited decorate a golf cart for entry in the Saturday, October 3 Skitoberfest Parade at Boyne Mountain.  Join in the parade fun for a $25 entry fee with all proceeds going to the winning organization’s/business’ charity of choice.  Minimum donation to qualifying charity in this category is $500.

THE Snowsports Summit
Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-3pm
The very best opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to be prepped - gear, technique, physical conditioning - for the coming winter season!  Welcome the return of the BOYNE Snowsports Summit!

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