Homecoming Weekend
Cue the flannel and Bean Boots to celebrate the change of seasons with fellow Sugarloafers during Homecoming Weekend.
Welcome home, Sugarloafers
Join your Sugarloaf family for the 2025 Homecoming Celebration, October 10-12.
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 and shop extended hours and sales at your favorite retailers. Shop incredible deals at Downhill Supply Co. and the Sugarloaf Board Room with savings of 50-70% on past-season styles and browse current season favorites. This weekend is the perfect time to begin shopping for the approaching holiday season.
New England's newest bike park will be open all weekend long from 10 AM to 5 PM, Friday through Sunday. Whiffletree lift will support Sugarloaf Bike Park operations only. Scenic Lift Rides will be offered on the SuperQuad chairlift on Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Strike a pose and capture your mountain moment on the Beach over Homecoming Weekend as we debut an all-new Sugarloaf photo backdrop. Be sure to tag #SugarloafMoments for your chance to be featured as we kick start Sugarloaf's 75th Anniversary Season.
There is nothing sweeter than 75 years of memories—be sure to capture yours.
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 is closed. |
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM-1 PM | Tailgate Ski Swap & Sale | The Rack | Sell or trade your used skis, snowboards, gear, and apparel |
| 9 AM | Pie Sale | Carrabassett Valley Library | Sells out fast! |
| 9 AM-12 PM | Kids Crafts | The Competition Center | For ages 12 & under |
| 9 AM-2 PM | Scenic Chairlift Rides | SuperQuad | 25/26 Season passholders ride for free with their pass present. Tickets available for purchase online or at guest services. |
| 9 AM-4 PM | Used Book Sale | Carrabassett Valley Library | Used Book Sale is sponsored by the CV Public Library and Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry; the proceeds are shared among local food pantries and the library. |
| 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-3 PM | Open House featuring Jamie Walter Photography | Carrabassett Valley Library | Come view the photographic works of Maine based ski, action and adventure photographer Jamie Walter. Refreshments provided by D’Ellies and Mountainside Grocers. |
| 12 PM-3 PM | Live Music by Lake and Buckland Duo | The Beach | Join us for live music outside on the Beach; free admission, all ages welcome |
| 12 PM-4 PM | Winterstick Factory Tours | Winterstick Factory | See where Winterstick snowboards are hand crafted, meet the team and shop apparel at liquidation prices. |
| 2 PM-5 PM | Live Music by The Work Trucks | Widowmaker | Join us inside for live music at the Widowmaker; free admission, all ages welcome. |
| 3 PM | Strider Bike Race | Main Street | Register your little ones outside guest services between 2:30-2:55 PM. The race starts at 3 PM. This event will be weather dependent. |
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | Sunday Worship | Richard Bell Chapel | Join fellow Sugarloafers for Sunday Worship, a time of reconnecting and giving thanks after a true Maine summer. |
| 9 AM-2 PM | Scenic Chairlift Rides | SuperQuad | 25/26 Season passholders ride for free with their pass present. Tickets available for purchase online or at guest services. |
| 9 AM-12 PM | Used Book Sale | Carrabassett Valley Library | Used Book Sale is sponsored by the CV Public Library and Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry; the proceeds are shared among local food pantries and the library. |
| 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 for Maine's toughest mountain run is now open |
| 10:30 AM | Kids Challenge | The Landing | The Kids Challenge will take kiddos of all ages on an obstacle course around the Perfect Turn building! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Western Maine Center for Children, our local non-profit that provides affordable and quality childcare to local working families. |
| 10 AM-4 PM | Outdoor Bar & Grill | The Beach | Serving food and beverages outside rain or shine. |
| 11 AM-12 PM | Blessing of the animals, Love on a leash therapy dog visit, Stories and crafts | Richard Bell Chapel | |
| 1-4 PM | Live Music by High Mountain Rangers | The Beach | Join us for live music at The Beach; free admission, all ages welcome |
CRISP AIR AND FALL FAIRWAYS
Homecoming Weekend is the ideal time to enjoy a round of golf at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Tee Times are still available for this Saturday and Sunday—don't miss your chance to tee off amongst sweeping mountain vistas and incredible fall foliage.
BRING AN APPETITE
Swing into Strokes Bar & Grille, located at the Sugarloaf Golf Course, for a hearty breakfast and tasty lunch all weekend long, 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 11 AM-5 PM for a refreshing beverage, a filling meal as The Work Trucks offer free live music from 2-5 PM.
For those with a sweet tooth, 88 Donuts will be offering up tasty treats, as D'Ellies Bakery & Deli, Black Diamond Burrito, Shipyard Brew Haus, and the Red Pony serve some of your slope-side 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 current season favorites and score big 50-70% savings on past season styles.
Downhill Supply Co. and the Sugarloaf Board Room Saturday and Sunday Hours: 8 AM-5 PM
Sugarloafer Shop weekend hours: 9 AM-4 PM
Amos & Friends, L.L.Bean, and Sugarloaf Cap Co. weekend hours: 10 AM-4 PM
