events

SnowWiesn Oktoberfest ft. AppAlaska Bluegrass

Sun Sep 24 2023

Join us for SnowWiesn Oktoberfest, a German-themed fall festival in the mountains! Named after d'Wiesn, the local nickname for Oktoberfest in Germany referring to the fairgrounds. It features Bavarian food, craft beer and drinks, live music, a local market and fun activities. SnowWiesn takes place every Sunday through October 8, from 12 - 6 p.m. Gondola hours have been extended for this event, allowing for scenic fall lift rides through 6:00 p.m. The last ride up will be at 5:30 p.m. Don't miss your chance to experience our legendary fall colors from new heights. 

Music Line-Up:

• 12:00 p.m. – Gates Open
• 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. – Michelle Moonshine Trio
• 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – AppAlaska Bluegrass

Tickets can be purchased online or in person ahead of the events. Premier Pass Holders will receive free entry. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Ogden Valley Land Trust and GOAL Foundation to support their respective missions to enhance local communities.

Concert Ticket Options & Pricing: 

• Single-Day Concert Ticket: $10
• Gondola Ticket: $29
• Brunch Buffet Reservation: $76
• Summer Concert Series Pass: $79
• Summer Gondola Pass: $159
• Premier Season Pass: Prices can be viewed here

Buy Summer Tickets & Passes

***No outside food or beverage is allowed in the music venue or the lodge. Utah State Law prohibits the possession and consumption of outside alcohol, including beer and wine, on the premise. Bags may be subject to search at the music venue gate, and any outside alcohol or food may be confiscated.

Guests will receive one-time admittance into the venue with no re-entry permitted.  Umbrellas, shade tents and chairs are allowed, but please be courteous to other guests.

Activities:
Masskrugstemmen:
A traditional stein holding competition takes place each Sunday on Earl's Plaza. Compete for a chance to win fun prizes!

Hammerschlagen
Compete with your friends to drive a nail into a large tree stump. Free to participate with a signed waiver.

Cornhole
Join us in the Wildflower Meadow with complementary Cornhole boards are available to play with your friends!

Costume Competition
Come in your best Bavarian themed attire for a chance to show off on the concert stage and compete for fun prizes!

Food & Drinks:
Bavarian-themed food will be offered, including smoked turkey legs, pretzels, bratwurst, reubens and more. A wide selection of local craft beer, plus a full bar will be available.

2023 Collectible Beer Stein:
25oz refillable beer steins will be available for purchase. Mugs from Summer 2023 can be refilled at any SnowWiesn event in the year 2023 only. 

Mountain Market: 
New this year, Snowbasin is adding local vendors for a market in the Wildflower Meadow. Offerings will include authentic German desserts, hand-crafted jewlery and arts and over 20 other unique offerings. To apply to be a vendor, please click here >> 

Dog Friendly:
Snowbasin Resort is dog friendly! Your furry friends are permitted into SnowWiesn Oktoberfest on leash. They are welcome in any of our outdoor spaces, trails and Needles Gondola. Owners must clean up after their pet.