Events Calendar

This week is dedicated to skiers and riders 50+ who have made a commitment to staying active and seeking out excitement! Enjoy the best skiing in the East at Maine's tallest resort and take advantage of a special Wine Dinner featuring wines from Argentina, Superbowl Parties, Artisan Workshops taught by local craftspeople, plus a Go50 Welcome Party at the Shipyard Brew Haus, Group Ski opportunities, Guided Mountain Tours, Live Music and fun Activities.

Author Steve Pinkham will present a talk and slide show entitled Mountains of Maine: Intriguing Stories behind Their Names, drawing on research from his book of that same name. How did a mountain get the name Moose's Bosom? And what's afoot with the name Toenail Ridge? Avid hiker Steve Pinkham provides informative, quirky, and sometimes downright hilarious answers to these questions. Don't miss this free presentation at the Sugarloaf Inn, 7pm.

A SL race followed by an after party with ice cold beer, appetizers and prizes at Judson's. Want to improve your time? The Perfect Turn Race Training Series meets Tuesdays before the races and includes coaching focusing on ski technique and race tactics as well as video analysis and timing. The best part - training will be held on the same course that Wednesday's race will be held. Visit the Perfect Turn desk in the Base Lodge or call 1-866-266-7081 for more information.

Prestigious Argentine wines will be expertly paired with an inventive 5-course gourmet dinner. Enjoy an informative and memorable evening learning why wines from the Southern Hemisphere are growing in popularity! The five-course dinner is priced at $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Events have limited seating and will sell out quickly, so please call 207-237-4220 for reservations today.

Head to Sugarloaf for Valentine's Weekend and enjoy the best skiing and riding in the East at Maine's tallest winter resort. Check out the Maine Ski Heritage Classic, Chairlift Dating, Couples Skating, Bullwinkle's At Night, Valentine Card Making for the kids, plus a Widowmaker Party with live music.  

Maine's #1 80s cover band will be live at The Widowmaker Lounge both Friday and Saturday night from 9:30pm to close. If you loved Duran Duran, Van Halen, Devo, Madonna, INXS, Journey and the Talking Heads you'll love these guys!

Be a part of this exciting benefit for the Ski Museum of Maine. Exhibits with Photos, Memorabilia, plus a Vintage Ski & Clothing On-Snow Expo, Group Photo, Parade, and Silent & Live Auctions will round out the celebrations.

The Sugarloaf Family Entertainment Series welcomes Rick Charette to the King Pine Room for a live concert at 7pm. Charette's music has been capturing the hearts and spirits of young and old alike with his delightful and inspiring children's songs. His performances blend original contemporary pop music and lyrics with imaginative activities that generate all kinds of audience participation. Charette classics such as "Yellow Bus," "I Love Mud," "Alligator In The Elevator" have proven long-time family favorites - Click here to listen. Tickets are $6 in advance at Guest Services (207-237-6939) or $8 at the door.

 

 

Enjoy a free high-quality, positive impact concert by Joel & Janna at the Dick Bell Chapel at 7pm. Musically, Joel & Janna bear resemblance to artists such as Keane, The Fray, or Sixpence None The Richer, and commend songwriting inspiration to artists like Sara Groves and Mat Kearney. This is a rare opportunity to hear these nationally touring musicians play the music they love in their home state. This concert is sponsored by the Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry and Western Mountains Baptist Church of Kingfield. Call 207-237-2304 for more information.

This year's event will feature a point-to-point 20K and a 40K tour/race on trails throughout the Sugarloaf region at both the Outdoor Center and on the Maine Huts & Trails system. Learn more about this exciting nordic event.  

Presidents' Week at Sugarloaf is the perfect place to spend quality time with family and friends. Enjoy Fireworks & Torchlight Parade, Sugarloaf Family Entertainment Series, Mardi Gras Parade for the kids, Arts & Crafts, Tubing plus a Widowmaker Mardi Gras Party for the adults.

Top seeded competitors from Maine convene at Sugarloaf for GS races on Narrow Gauge. For more information visit the MARA website.

Join Sugarloaf from 2-4pm at the Widowmaker Lounge for the official on-mountain Olympic viewing party for Seth Wescott as he competes for gold in Vancouver. Bud Light giveaways and prizes plus 25% off appetizers and $1 off Bud Light drafts make the Widowmaker the perfect spot to watch history being made.  

Festival Night is full of excitement at Sugarloaf with a special magic show by Maine's Magician, Conjuring Carroll and a concert by children's singer/songwriter, Nat Hussey. Don't miss out on giant Inflatable Play Structures, Carnival Games, a Chinese Auction plus so much more! 7-8:45pm in the King Pine Room. Tickets are $5 in advance at Guest Services (207-237-6939) or $7 at the door.

Celebrate Mardi Gras with The Eric Green Band at the Widowmaker Lounge. Green's style runs the gamut from Cajun-drenched Sonny Landreth slide, southern rock, a little jazz, a little gritty slow blues, an acoustic ballad or two, all topped off with a little bit of G Love's Special Sauce.

Start Presidents' Week off with a bang with a special Mardi Gras Fireworks display provided by the professionals from RS Fireworks. Watch the action from the Beach or head upstairs to the Widowmaker for the best view of the show on the mountain. Show starts at 6:30pm.

Sugarloaf and the Shipyard Brew Haus welcomes Maine's very own funny man, Bob Marley, to the Sugarloaf Inn February 17 & 18. Don't miss classic Marley humor plus side-splitting antics that will have you laughing all night long! Call 1-800-THE-LOAF for tickets.

Boston bred indie band, McAlister Drive, will be live at the Widowmaker Lounge both Friday and Saturday night from 9:30pm to close. Sporting catchy pop songs with depth, McAlister Drive is impressing live audiences all over the eastern seaboard. Click here to check out their latest video.

Carrabassett Valley Academy's signature fundraising event for the 2010 winter season, the CVA Big Raffle & Auction brings friends, family and community together to celebrate and raise vital scholarship dollars for CVA students. Buying a Big Raffle Ticket puts you in the running for one of over 30 prizes each worth $100 or more, including the grand prize of $10,000! Your ticket will also get you entrance into a great party with fabulous music, food and a live and silent auction. 6pm at the Sugarloaf Inn. To buy a ticket or for more information click here or call 207-237-4471.

Slalom races for the Mara Cup continue with youth ages 11-14 on Narrow Gauge. As always, spectators are welcome. For more information visit the MARA website.

Pack up the car and head north to Sugarloaf and enjoy the best skiing and riding in the East at Maine's tallest winter resort. Exciting activities happening all week long including Live Entertainment, Activities & Parties for the kids, Guided Mountain Tours, Tubing, plus much more.

A GS race followed by an afterparty with ice cold beer, appetizers and prizes at the Double Diamond. Want to improve your time? The Perfect Turn Race Training Series meets Tuesdays before the races and includes coaching focusing on ski technique and race tactics as well as video analysis and timing. The best part - training will be held on the same course that Wednesday's race will be held. Visit the Perfect Turn desk in the Base Lodge or call 1-866-266-7081 for more information.

Powerhouse vocals and a unique tribal flair set this folk rock band apart. Best described as "tribal acoustic folk funk," Stiff Whiskers & the Driftwood Kids will be performing live at the Widowmaker Lounge Friday and Saturday night from 9:30pm to close.

Pack up the car and head to Sugarloaf and enjoy the best skiing and riding in the East as we kick off Sugarloaf's snowiest month. Exciting activities happening all week long including Live Entertainment, Kids' Activities & Parties, Guided Mountain Tours, Tubing, plus much more.

Sugarloaf welcomes the country's top J2 competitors for a week full of SL, GS, SG and DH racing action. All races slated to take place on Narrow Gauge. As always, spectators are encouraged and welcome. For more information call the Sugarloaf Competition Center at 207-237-6896.

The Socialist Band will be live at the Widowmaker Lounge Friday and Saturday night from 9:30pm to close.

Join Sugarloaf and Maine Handicapped Skiing for a night of celebration with great food, wine, ice skating, socializing and festivity at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center from 5:30-9:30pm.

Sugarloaf welcomes Vermont-based band - Grace Potter and The Nocturnals - to the King Pine Ballroom. Led by Grace Potter whose dynamic vocal ability has drawn comparisons to legends Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin and Sheryl Crow, the band’s original blend of roots, funky blues, soul and rock conjures up a nostalgic sound reminiscent of the sixties and early seventies. All Bud Light Concerts are 21+; proper ID required. Learn more.

Sugarloaf is the perfect place to spend the vacation with friends and family. March is Sugarloaf's snowiest month making conditions a blast for all ages. Exciting activities happening all week long including a Widowmaker St. Patty's Day Party, Fireworks & Torchlight Parade, St. Patty's Day Parade for the kids, Art & Crafts, Tubing, plus much more.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a gigantic Fireworks show provided by the professionals from RS Fireworks. Watch the show from the Beach or head up stairs to the Widowmaker for the best view of the show on the mountain. Show starts at 7:15pm.

A GS race followed by an after party with ice cold beer, appetizers and prizes at the Sugarloaf Ski Club's base in the Comp Center. Want to improve your time? The Perfect Turn Race Training Series meets Tuesdays before the races and includes coaching focusing on ski technique and race tactics as well as video analysis and timing. The best part - training will be held on the same course that Wednesday's race will be held. Visit the Perfect Turn desk in the Base Lodge or call 1-866-266-7081 for more information.

Wine Dinner featuring wines expertly paired with a five-course meal at the Double Diamond Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Reservations required - 207-237-4220.

Celebrate Maine's skiiing history and heritage at this special holiday Fireside Chat with the Ski Museum of Maine and writer/researcher Scott Andrews. Andrews will be presenting "Schuss-Boom and Schuss-Bust: Maine Skiing's Fast-Paced Growth and Face-Plants, 1945-2009", a narrated digital slideshow with numerous photos of Sugarloaf. Located at the Sugarloaf Inn at 7pm.

Get your team of six (or fewer) people to the Widowmaker Lounge at the top of the Sugarloaf Base Lodge to test your skill at an assortment of trivia questions, ranging from Anatomy to Literature, Movies to History. Great prizes and giveaways for the winners plus drink specials and munchies available. 8pm. Check out Stump Trivia online.

The Annual Snowball is back! Save the date and check back soon for details.

Ski Free Week at Sugarloaf is all about kids. FREE Lift Tickets for ages 6-18 (5 and under ski free) with a minimum stay of 3 midweek nights booked through 1-800-THE-LOAF. A smart value for families and a great way to spend quality time together.

The final race in the series - a GS followed by an afterparty with ice cold beer, appetizers and prizes at Tufulio's. Want to improve your time? The Perfect Turn Race Training Series meets Tuesdays before the races and includes coaching focusing on ski technique and race tactics as well as video analysis and timing. The best part - training will be held on the same course that Wednesday's race will be held. Visit the Perfect Turn desk in the Base Lodge or call 1-866-266-7081 for more information. 

Powerhouse vocals and a unique tribal flair set this folk rock band apart. Best described as "tribal acoustic folk funk," Stiff Whiskers and the Driftwood Kids will be performing live at the Widowmaker Lounge Friday and Saturday 9:30pm-close.

Sugarloaf welcomes the Portland-based band, Rustic Overtones to the King Pine Room for a hard-hitting, show-stopping, horn-powered show. All Bud Light Concert Series shows are 21+; proper ID required. Learn more.

An annual race event at Sugarloaf, the MARA Spring Series is back for another year of exciting competition. Join us for the final races in the MARA Cup Series on Narrow Gauge. For more information visit the MARA website.

Wine Dinner featuring wines expertly paired with a five-course meal at the Double Diamond Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Reservations required - 207-237-4220.

Celebrate spring and Easter with Sugarloaf and the whole crew including a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Easter Services at the R.H. Bell Interfaith Chapel and On-Hill, Easter Parade, Scavenger Hunt, Paper Egg Coloring, Easter Sunrise Breakfast at Bullwinkle’s and much more. More details coming soon.

Sugarloaf welcomes the top J4 racers from the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada for a weekend of exciting competition on Narrow Gauge. For more information call the Sugarloaf Competition Center at 207-237-6896.

Ski Free Week at Sugarloaf is all about kids. FREE Lift Tickets for ages 6-18 (5 and under ski free) with a minimum stay of 3 midweek nights booked through 1-800-THE-LOAF. A smart value for families and a great way to spend quality time together.

There's a reason why Sugarloaf is the King of Spring and with events like the Spring FIS Series it's no wonder people flock to the slopes. Check out the GS and SL action on Narrow Gauge. For more information visit the FIS website.

Come say thank you to the Sugarloaf Snowmakers for another great season at the 'Loaf. Live music, the hilarious and much anticipated snowmakers' spoof movie, plus the best company that Sugarloaf can muster. Formal attire encouraged - we'll be in our tuxes!

Named for Dan McKay and Mike Waddle, the McKay/Waddle Scholarship Race is back and raising scholarship money for young atheletes in the Sugarloaf region. In 2009, organizers raised over $3000! Join us this year on Comp Hill and help us break that number. The races will be followed by a BBQ at the Jean Luce Building. Stay tuned for more details.

The biggest springtime bash in ski country is right around the corner, and this year’s Bud Light Reggae Festival is sure to be one of our best ever. Stay tuned for the latest details.

Sugarloaf is wild about our Season Pass Holders and we're saying Thank You for another great season with a FREE BBQ and live music at the Sugarloaf Inn.