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Photos from Sugar Mountain’s 23rd Oktoberfest

by Madison V. Fisler

Oct. 14, 2013. Sugar Mountain’s 23rd annual Oktoberfest took place over the weekend to the tune of hundreds of happy attendees enjoying the activities and festivities of the Bavarian-style celebration despite a few sprinkles and showers.

“Although the weather was more challenging than it has been in the past, we were very pleased with the turnout,” said Kim Jochl of Sugar Mountain Resort.

The free, two-day festival provided music, food, activities and fun for the whole family. Oct. 12-13, hundreds of excited patrons came out to enjoy craftsmen and artistans, Bavarian-style food and drink, ski lift rides, the kid’s section, live music and much, much more!

“The middle school band was a big hit, and we will definitely have them back next year. The climbing wall was fun and putt-putt was busy! Sunday was a little bit slower because of several rain showers throughout the day, but at soon as the rain stopped everyone came right back outside and kept having fun.”

Sugar Mountain Resort would like to thank all of the staff and volunteers that made this event possible.

“We always appreciate our volunteers and staff, Oktoberfest would not be the same without them,” said Jochl. 

“It’s always about the people.”

Did you miss out on the fun? Take a look at our photo gallery and check out what you missed!

Photos by Ken Ketchie

The kids section was a huge hit this year!
The kids section was a huge hit this year!

 

Tons of people turned out for the weekend of fun
Tons of people turned out for the weekend of fun

 

The band played to happy crowds
The band played to happy crowds

 

So much culture, so little time
So much culture, so little time

 

Musicians of all ages found something to enjoy
Musicians of all ages found something to enjoy

 

Music is always in the air at Oktoberfest
Music is always in the air at Oktoberfest

 

Patrons got the chance to taste some tasty brews
Patrons got the chance to taste some tasty brews

 

Visitors came dressed in their best Bavarian-style garb
Visitors came dressed in their best Bavarian-style garb

 

Enjoying a cold one
Enjoying a cold one

 

Fun for all at Oktoberfest
Fun for all at Oktoberfest

 

Many people dressed up for the occasion
Many people dressed up for the occasion

 

Visitors filled the venue to the brim with excitement
Visitors filled the venue to the brim with excitement

 

Many visitors came dressed in their best Bavarian outfits
Many visitors came dressed in their best Bavarian outfits

 

Music is in the air
Music is in the air

 

The band is always a huge hit at Oktoberfest
The band is always a huge hit at Oktoberfest

 

People of all ages enjoyed the Oktoberfest celebration
People of all ages enjoyed the Oktoberfest celebration

 

Many patrons enjoyed ski lift rides up the mountain
Many patrons enjoyed ski lift rides up the mountain