Henniker, NH – New Hampshire’s Pats Peak will celebrate its 11th annual Octoberfest on Sunday, Nov. 3 in conjunction with the 43rd annual Pats Peak Ski Team Ski and Snowboard Sale.
The Octoberfest celebration, one of the largest in New Hampshire, takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and admission is free. The festival features authentic German food, live music from King Ludwig’s Bavarian Band, chairlift rides, kids’ activities, woodsmen show, timber art chainsaw sculpture show, N.H. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo, NESJA Ski Joring and more.
“The Octoberfest celebration is the place to be to celebrate fall. The Ski and Snowboard Sale is an excellent opportunity to get excited for upcoming winter season by buying new equipment for ski season,” says Jim Wall, Pats Peak Events Director. “Even if you don’t ski or snowboard, it’s a fun time to hang out and take in the gorgeous views of the mountain.”
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. Special pricing will be available on service work in the Repair Shop — drop off the skis or board and get them ready before the season begins.
The annual Ski and Snowboard Sale offers an opportunity to buy and sell new and used ski and snowboard equipment and accessories from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., 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, Nov. 2.