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Crystal Mountain – Michigan Beer & Brat Festival – May 28, 2022
[ May 28, 2022; 3:00 pm; ] The Michigan Beer and Brat Festival is back! Celebrate our 15th Annual celebration on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets. BUY ADMISSION NOW » Token Admission VIP Admission begins at 3pm, General Admission from 4-8pm. Ages 3 [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Mardi Gras on the Mountain – March 5, 2022
[ March 5, 2022; ] Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain this Mardi Gras Weekend! Dress in your favorite purple, green and gold! Skiers and boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 off their open-to-close lift ticket (valid Saturday, March 5, 2016 only). Discount only available at ticket window. more...

Crystal Mountain – Spring Carnival – March 12, 2022
[ March 12, 2022; ] Get ready for a fun filled Saturday with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy! more...

Crystal Mountain – Celts & Kilts – March 19, 2022
[ March 19, 2022; ] Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick's weekend, with plenty of activities for everyone. Look for our on-hill leprechauns from 9am - 4pm for some luck of the Irish and a photo op! Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation. 9:30 - 10:30AM: Kayaks on the Snow Registration Be the fastest one down our race [...] more...

Crystal Mountain ~ Retro Day ~ March 26, 2022
[ March 26, 2022; ] It's time for a retro flashback and its happening at Crystal Mountain! Dress in your favorite retro clothing. Skiers & Boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 OFF an open-to-close lift ticket. Lift ticket is valid Saturday, March 19, 2016 only. more...

 
   

Crystal Mountain – Michigan Beer & Brat Festival – May 28, 2022

Crystal Mountain - Michigan Beer & Brat Festival

The Michigan Beer and Brat Festival is back! Celebrate our 15th Annual celebration on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan’s finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets.

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Token Admission

VIP Admission begins at 3pm, General Admission from 4-8pm. Ages 3 and under are free. This year, guests will pick up a token for festival admission. Tokens are designated with your appropriate festival entry time (either 3pm or 4pm). Any guests ages 21+ must show valid photo I.D. at admission to the festival. Guests will then be provided a color coded wristband to verify age and admission.

Tokens are available for pick up May 16 – 28 at Crystal Mountain’s Front Desk, located in the Inn at the Mountain. If you are picking up your token on Saturday, May 28, they will be available at the Front Desk until Noon, or you can visit the lower level of the Crystal Center after 2pm.

VIP Admission – Limited Tickets Available!

$75 per person. Includes early festival access (3pm), one 8oz beer glass, one lanyard glass holder, 20 event tickets and two special edition beers.

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General Admission

Includes one 8oz beer glass and 10 event tickets. Admission begins at 4pm.

Through April 4: $40 per person
April 5 – May 27: $50 per person
Day Of: $60 per person

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Tickets

Additional tickets will be available to purchase at the festival for $1 each. Tickets can be used toward a wide selection of Michigan craft beers, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor, brats, soda, water, and delicious sides! No refunds.

Full Pour: 3 – 6 tickets*
Half Brat: 2 tickets
Full Brat: 4 tickets

*Some specialty craft beers, meads, hard ciders, wine, and liquor may be 4-6 tickets due to limited availability.

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Crystal Mountain – Mardi Gras on the Mountain – March 5, 2022

Crystal Mountain - Mardi Gras on the Mountain

Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain with activities galore during Mardi Gras at the Mountain!

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

11am – 2pm

  • Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork & Slaw Plate – $12. Comes with homemade chips and baked beans!
  • Grilled Hot Dog Plate – $7. Comes with homemade chips and baked beans!

A la Carte items are also available!

Noon – 4pm

  • DJ CDX will be playing your favorites at the Crystal Center Patio!
  • Find the Crystal Mountain Court Jester skiing on the mountain.
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the Fleur de Lis scattered around the slopes. Bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!
  • Candy Jar Challenge – Guess the amount of goodies in the jar by the DJ booth. We’ll announce our winner at 3:45pm!

2pm

  • Annual Costume Contest – Wear your best purple, gold and green attire. The best dressed male and female will win a Crystal Mountain Swag Bag!

2 – 5PM: Live Music in the Vista Lounge

3 – 5PM: Live Music in the Slopeside Tent

8 – 11PM: Live Music in the Vista Lounge

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Crystal Mountain – Spring Carnival – March 12, 2022

Crystal Mountain - Spring Carnival

Celebrate spring the “up-north” way, with all kinds of snow-filled fun! Fun-in-the-sun costumes are highly encouraged. Get ready for events and activities for the whole family can enjoy during Spring Carnival.

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

9:30 – 10:30AM: Cardboard Classic Registration
Please review the rules prior to creating your sled. Held slopeside on the Lodge Deck. Only two racers are allowed per sled. Helmets are required. Day-of-registration required 30-minutes before event start time (10:30am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband.

10:30AM: Creative Sled Contest
Build a sled using only cardboard and duct tape. Sleds must be pre-registered to participate in the Cardboard Classic

11AM: Cardboard Classic Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope! View the rules prior to building your sled.

11AM – 1:30PM: Slush Cup Registration
Held on the Lodge Slopeside deck. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited.

11am – 2pm

  • Local Michigan Grilled Burger Plate – $12. Comes with homemade chips and baked beans!
  • Ebel’s Jalapeno Cheddar Brat Plate – $9. Comes with homemade chips and baked beans!

A la Carte items are also available!

Noon – 4pm

  • Slopeside DJ playing your favorite tunes at the Crystal Center patio!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the surfboards scattered around the mountain and bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!
  • Candy Jar Challenge – Guess the amount of goodies in the jar at the DJ booth to win a prize! Winner will be announced at 3:45pm.

2PM: Slush Cup
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush! Day of registration required at the Lodge Slopeside Tent at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor.

2 – 5PM: Live Music in the Vista Lounge

3 – 5PM: Live Music in the Slopeside Tent

8 – 11PM: Live Music in the Vista Lounge

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