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Event Calendar
Record heat waves got you craving Winter?
Give yourself a Tax-Free summer treat – We’re opening MTNSide for an early preview weekend with with sweet deals to cash in on the Sales Holiday savings.
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Saturday, August 10th – Sunday, August 11th
Join us for our 5th annual Summer Food Truck Festival, featuring fun live music and the best food truck fare in the area!
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Saturday, August 24th – Sunday, August 25th
A day of fun in the sun, featuring a wide selection of craft beer, live music, the ‘Lawn Games Olympics’ and more!
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Friday, August 30th – Monday, September 2nd
Friday 3:00 – 8:00 pm, Saturday-Monday 10-5pm
A full weekend of fantastic sales on ski and snowboard equipment and winter apparel at our annual MTNside Labor Day Sale. Featuring live music, our famous Taste to Tap contest, food truck fare, unique vendors, SkyRide, and craft beer!
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Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 15
When the nights start getting cold Wachusett keeps things hot with a festival celebrating all things barbecue. Pick from some of the best smoked and grilled food in the region, featuring the Sticky Fingers sampling tent.
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Saturday September 21st & Sunday September 22nd
KidsFest is two full days of shows, food, and family fun!
Live shows, walk-around entertainment, magic shows, free activities, our scenic summit SkyRide and much more!
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Saturday, October 5th – Sunday, October 6th
This is the season for beautiful foliage, tasty beer and camaraderie among friends!
Raise your steins and toss the empty kegs as you eat, drink and celebrate with live German music, contests, shows, craft and farmers’ market vendors, and activities for the whole family.
Thursday, October 10th – Monday, October 14th
New England’s largest Ski & Snowboard Sale & Swap! An equipment extravaganza. SWAP your used gear for credit or cash and/or shop for the best deals of the season at MTNside! Featuring live music, SkyRide, food truck fare, unique vendors, craft beer and fun for the entire family!
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Saturday, October 19th – Sunday, October 20th
Celebrate Fall at our most expansive festivals!
Over 100 Crafters and Farmers’ Market Vendors. Entertainment, Live Music and Food Trucks. Enjoy a fun, entertainment packed weekend while taking in some of the best fall foliage views!
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Saturday, October 26th – Sunday, October 27th
Celebrate the Fall at the 40th Anniversary of our most expansive festivals — If you couldn’t make it the first weekend, don’t miss the second!
Over 100 Crafters and Farmers’ Market Vendors. Entertainment, Live Music and Food Trucks. Enjoy a fun, entertainment packed weekend while taking in some of the best fall foliage views!