Oktoberfest Winter Kickoff

Fall is in the air, and Dodge Ridge’s annual Oktoberfest Winter Kickoff is back! Join us October 10 & 11 as we celebrate the upcoming 2026/27 winter season with live music, mountain traditions, family activities, food, drinks, and more.
Best of all, every Oktoberfest activity is FREE for all ages. No activity tickets or wristbands required.

Enjoy a full weekend of fall fun, including:

• Stein Holding Competition
• Gem Mining
• Pumpkin Decorating
• Hay Rides
• Yodeling Contest
• Pretzel Toss
• German Costume Contest
• Disc Golf Tournament

We’re excited to welcome back The Lack Family on Saturday from 1-3 PM and DJ Trax On Wax on Sunday from 12-4 PM. JoDee Claxton will be keeping the mountain atmosphere going throughout the weekend.

Season Pass, Parking Pass, and limited-edition Season Passholder shirt pickup begins at 9 AM each day.

The Sport Shop will be open all weekend featuring deals on past-season winter and summer gear, plus new 2026/27 equipment. The Tech Shop will also be offering 50% off pre-season tunes all weekend long.Come celebrate fall, reconnect with your Dodge Ridge family, and get ready for winter.

Free activities. Live music. Mountain memories. Winter starts here.