Sandpoint, ID – Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s 18th annual Fall Fest next weekend, Sept. 4-5, will feature mugs filled with a selection of microbrews as free live music billows through the Idaho ski and snowboard resort’s mountain village. Scenic chairlift rides will be extended from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., which allows for sipping on fine wine while awing over the panoramic view of Lake Pend Oreille. An unlimited chairlift Day Pass will be available for the price of a single ticket.nMusic by Eclectic Approach and The Staxx Brothers will fill the air from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. this Saturday. The Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums, Finn Riggins and Larry and His Flask will play from 11:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

“Fall Fest is a popular way for friends and family to get together over Labor Day Weekend. It’s really become a tradition for many in the region,” says Dave Kulis, Marketing Director at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. “We are looking forward to a great selection of musical talent this year along with soda mixology and do it yourself crafts available for the kids.”

Over 20 microbrews from the Northwest will be featured along with wine and soda mixology. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit www.schweitzer.com.