Henniker, NH – The 13th annual Octoberfest celebration will take place on Sunday, November 1 at New Hampshire’s Pats Peak, in conjunction with the 45th annual Pats Peak Ski Team Ski and Snowboard Sale.
The ski area’s Octoberfest celebration takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to one of New Hampshire’s biggest Octoberfest celebrations is free, and features authentic German food, live music from King Ludwig’s Bavarian Band, chairlift rides, kids’ activities, woodsmen and timber art chainsaw sculpture shows, a NH Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo, NESJA Ski Joring and more, along with festive decorations to put guests in the spirit. New this year is a “Caved Pumpkin Contest”, where guests can bring a carved pumpkin to enter into the contest for prizes.
Kids’ activities will take place in “Bear-Varia” including Spin Art, Pumpkin People, “Doughnut Dangle”, Keg Bowling, Bounce House, Face Painting Clown and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Woodsmen Show includes Ax Throwing, Wood Chopping, Saw Cutting and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Henniker Farm and Country Store NESJA Ski Joring and Mounted Shooting Demo is from noon to 3 p.m. The Finish Line Ski & Board Shop will have an outside tent sale with deals up to 50% off, and special pricing will be available on service work in the Repair Shop.
The annual Ski and Snowboard Sale hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity to buy and sell new and used ski and snowboard equipment and accessories with a portion of the benefits going to the Pats Peak Ski Team, a non-profit organization benefiting junior alpine racers. Drop off times for equipment to sell are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
“The Ski and Snowboard Sale is an excellent opportunity to get ready for the winter season by buying new or new to you equipment for ski season,” says Jim Wall, Pats Peak Events Director. “And while you are here it’s a great time to relax and enjoy fall at the Octoberfest celebration. Even if you don’t ski, it’s a fun time to hang out and take in the beautiful views of the mountain.”