Peaktoberfest
Friday, October 18, 2019 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
Peaktoberfest, happening October 18-20, 2019, includes first-class mountain bike racing, live music, family fun, great German food and award-winning brews surrounded by the autumn colors of northern Michigan.
Friday, October 18
Chairlift Rides
4-6pm: Enjoy chairlift rides to the top of the mountain. Soak in the panoramic views of three counties while you view the fall colors.
Saturday, October 19
14th Annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic
9:30am-12:30pm, base of Crystal Clipper chairlift
The 14th Annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic is held in and around the beautiful, gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain. The race starts and finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Riders journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a course that is fast and challenging, but not so difficult that racers new to the sport won't have a great time. Learn More »
Chairlift Rides
11am-3pm: Enjoy chairlift rides to the top of the mountain. Soak in the panoramic views of three counties while you view the fall colors.
Peaktober Food and Beer
Noon - 6pm: Held in the slopside Pavilion Tent. Dine on pork schnitzel burgers, Founders Dirty Bastard brats, vegetarian chili, and lentil soup. Plus we'll have warm German potato salad and homemade chips to pair with your meal. Or if you're just looking for a snack, pick up a Bavarian pretzel, or caramel apple cookies. You can also enjoy a wide variety of Founders craft beer including their Oktoberfest!
Junior Races
Tour de Tykes (ages 7-12 or 6 and under)
1pm: Register your kids for the Tour De Tykes Races at the Mountain Adventure Zone! Future Peak2Peak Mountain Bike racers are invited to participate in the annual Tour de Tykes or our newly added Tour de Trax.
2pm: Younger racers (ages 6 and under) can take part in the Tour de Tiny Tykes. Be sure to pre-register at the Mountain Adventure Zone.
2:30pm: The Tour de Tykes race is for racers aged 7-12 years old. Be sure to pre-register at the Mountain Adventure Zone.
All participants receive medals and are sure to have a great time!
Tour de Trax (ages 6+)
3:30pm: This race is for young, enthusiastic riders ready for a challenge! Racers ages 6 + will start and finish at the Peak2Peak gate. This single lap, 6-mile mountain bike course will challenge young Mountain Bikers to push their limits. Finisher medals for all racers and place medals to the top three overall. Parents are encouraged to ride along with first-time or timid racers. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Norte ! View Route »
Register Online: $25 per person
Day-Of Registration: $30 per racer
For more information, please call the Mountain Adventure Zone at 888-968-7686 ext. 7500.
Live Entertainment
2 - 6pm: Enjoy musical entertainment from John Pomeroy.
Spooktacular Saturday
2 - 6pm: Wagon rides, caramel apples, petting zoo, pumpkin carving and more!
Learn More about Spooktacular Saturday »
Haunted Trail
7:30 - 9:30pm: Ride the Loki lift & follow the lanterns down the Haunted Trail... if you dare. $9 per person, 6 & under free with paying adult.
Learn More about the Haunted Trail »
Fall Fun Pass
Available Saturdays, September 21 - October 26.
Includes unlimited Alpine Slide (weather permitting), two climbs on the Climbing Wall , two laps on the Edge Adventure Course , and one daily Mountain Activity (Glitter Tattoo, Tube-A-Licious Candy, S'more, Chairlift Ride*, Pumpkin Carving**, or Haunted Trail**).
*Chairlift Rides are offered select dates: Fridays, October 11, 18, 25 from 4-6pm; Saturdays, October 12, 19 and 26 from 11am-3pm; and Sundays, October 13 and 20 from Noon-2pm.
**Pumpkin Carving and Haunted Trail are available October 19 and 26, 2019 only.
Cost: $39 per person or $20 for 52" or under. Add Laser Tag *, Archery * or Bike Rental * for just $1 more!
*Spaces for Laser Tag, Archery and Bike Rentals are limited.
Sunday, October 20
Peaktober Fall Mountain Bike Color Tour
11am: Ride the iconic Peak2Peak race course at a leisurely tour pace - all the beauty with less sweat! This is an easy paced mountain bike ride and no one will be left behind. Enjoy our route along the Betsie River Pathway and make a pit-stop at Iron Fish Distillery for a tour and drinks. The ride will conclude back at Crystal Mountain.
Cost: $29 per person; Includes rental bike and helmet OR only $10 if you bring your own bike.
Helmets are required for this ride.
All Weekend
Crystal Spa Days
Enjoy select massage, facial, body treatment and nail services for a great deal! Crystal Spa Days is available October 1 - November 28, 2019.