Homecoming Weekend
Weekend Long Celebration
Queue the flannel—it's time to celebrate the change of the season with fellow Sugarloafers during Homecoming Weekend. A full weekend of family-friendly events, including scenic lift rides, live music, the Uphill Climb, and the annual UpCountry Artists Art Show.
Welcome Home, Sugarloafers
Join your Sugarloaf family during the 2026 Homecoming Celebration, October 9-11.
Enjoy the UpCountry Artists Sugarloaf Art Show in the King Pine Room and the Sugarloaf Home Show in the Maple Room, kids' races, scenic lift rides, live music, family-friendly activities, and more throughout the weekend.
Stop into your favorite restaurants, shop extended hours and sales at your favorite retailers, or spend an afternoon at Sugarloaf Bike Park or Sugarloaf Golf Club, while enjoying crisp mountain air.
Returning this year is the Sugarloaf Annual Meeting, an hour-long session packed with updates on what's new for the resort and operational details for the upcoming season. Hear from Sugarloaf, CVA, Sugarloaf Ski Club, and more. All are welcome!
Weekend Schedule
Shuttle service will be available during Homecoming weekend from the parking lots on Saturday from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM -3 PM | Swig & Swing | Golf Course | Registration Full |
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM-12 PM | Tailgate Ski Swap | The Rack | Score deals on used ski and snowboard gear, meet local vendors and connect with Sugarloafers alike. |
| 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | Sugarloaf Annual Meeting | Shipyard Inn Ballroom | An hour-long session packed with updates on what's new for the resort and operational details for the upcoming season. Hear from Sugarloaf, CVA, Sugarloaf Ski Club, and more. All are welcome! |
| 9 AM-12 PM | Kids Arts & Crafts | The Competition Center | Sponsored by Western Maine Center for Children. Free for ages 12 & under, with donations accepted. |
| 9 AM-2 PM | Scenic Chairlift Rides | SuperQuad | 26/27 Season passholders ride for free with their pass present. Tickets available for purchase online or at guest services. |
| 9 AM - 5 PM | UpCountry Artists | King Pine Room | Art Show featuring some of Maine's finest artists & craftsmen. |
| 9 AM-5 PM | Sugarloaf Home Show | Narrow Guage Room | Various art and craft vendors and local community info booths. |
| 10 AM-2 PM | Childcare Open House | Sugarloaf Childcare Center | Meet with Childcare Director Molly and learn about this season's programs and offerings at the Sugarloaf Childcare Center. |
| 12 PM-2 PM | Live Music | The Beach | Join us for live music from Jeff Beam & Friends on the Beach; free admission, all ages welcome. |
| 12 PM-4 PM | Winterstick & West Mountain Ski Company Factory Tours | Winterstick | Take a tour and learn from the designers and fabricators on how every custom Winterstick snowboard and West Mountain ski is made right here at Sugarloaf. |
| 3 PM-5 PM | Live Music | The Beach | Join us for live music from After Dark band on the Beach; free admission, all ages welcome. |
| 3 PM-6 PM | Live Music | Widowmaker | Join us inside for live music from Jason Mancine at the Widowmaker; free admission, all ages welcome. |
| 2:30-3:30 PM | Strider Bike Race | Main Street | Free registration and waiver signing outside Guest Services between 2:30 and 2:55 PM. The race starts at 3 PM for ages 3 and under, and 3:15 for ages 4-5. This event will be weather-dependent. |
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM-2 PM | Scenic Chairlift Rides | SuperQuad | 26/27 Season passholders ride for free with their pass present. Tickets available for purchase online or at guest services. |
| 9 AM-4 PM | UpCountry Artists | King Pine Room | Art Show featuring some of Maine's finest artists & craftsmen. |
| 9 AM-4 PM | Sugarloaf Home Show | Narrow Guage Room | Various art and craft vendors and local community info booths. |
| 10 AM -2 PM | Uphill Climb | Starts at SuperQuad | Registration now open. |
| 10:30 AM | Kids Challenge | TBD | The Kids Challenge offers a fun and rewarding obstacle course for kids of all ages. This year's location is to be determined. |
| 1-4 PM | Live Music by Seagrass | The Beach | Join us for live music at The Beach; free admission, all ages welcome. |
Homecoming Activities
Make the most of Homecoming Weekend outdoors, enjoying all that Sugarloaf has to offer, while surrounded by breathtaking fall foliage.
Sugarloaf Golf Club
Homecoming Weekend is the ideal time to enjoy a round of golf at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Tee times are still available for Saturday and Sunday—don't miss your chance to tee off amongst sweeping mountain vistas and incredible fall foliage.
Sugarloaf Bike Park
Enjoy cool runs and fall foliage from your favorite trails in Sugarloaf Bike Park. Closing for the season on Sunday, October 18, Homecoming Weekend is your second-to-last weekend of riding.
Scenic Lift Rides
Scenic Lift Rides are a perfect excuse to kick back and enjoy the view. 2026/27 New England Passholders can enjoy FREE scenic lift rides all weekend long with a valid Go Card. Tickets will be available to purchase at Downhill Supply Co. and Sugarloaf Bike Shop.
Scenic Disc Golf
Sugarloaf's 18-hole disc golf course, located between the Whiffletree and SuperQuad region, offers sweeping views of the Bigelow Range, Sugarloaf's summit, and fall foliage from each tee. The course is open to all ages.
BRING AN APPETITE
Swing into Strokes Bar & Grille, located at the Sugarloaf Golf Course, for a hearty breakfast and tasty lunch, or visit 45 North, located in the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, for a chef-centered breakfast and unbeatable evening dining experience.
Be sure to stop into the Widowmaker on Saturday from 3-6 PM for a refreshing beverage and free live music.
For those with a sweet tooth, 88 Donuts will be offering tasty treats, while D'Ellies Bakery & Deli, Black Diamond Burrito, The Bag, Shipyard Brew Haus, The Rack BBQ and the Red Pony serve some of your slopeside favorites.
RETAIL THERAPY
Your favorite Sugarloaf retailers are offering extended shopping hours all weekend long, with steep savings at Downhill Supply Co. and the Sugarloaf Board Room. The early bird gets the worm—browse seasonal favorites and score big on past season styles.
Don't Miss Out
Register in advance to partake in the annual events that make up Homecoming Weekend here at Sugarloaf.
