October 7-8, 2023

Fall Festival is a weekend of fun for the whole family with chairlift rides, mountain top cookouts and music. The Village is one big celebration with street vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, sales and tons-o-fun. Most activities run from 10AM to 5PM in Ellicottville. The Fall Scramble 4 or 8 mile Trail Run is on Saturday. More info on the run and registration can be found by clicking here.

Please note: the chairlift rides are for people only...dogs must hike up. And please keep your dog on a leash during Fall Festival. NO COOLERS OR BACKPACKS ALLOWED on the chairlift.

*Chairlift rides are also available on Spruce Lake Quad. 

Chairlift Ticket Sales

Prepurchase your chairlift ride ticket online! Day-of tickets are available at the main ticket windows at the Resort Services Center. Age 6 and under are free.

Fall Fest Chairlift tickets

Friday, October 6

9AM – 6PM                  Sky High Aerial Park                                     Tannenbaum Lodge

11AM – 6PM                  Mountain Coaster                                         Tannenbaum Lodge

12PM – 6PM                 Mountain Shop & Golf Tent Sale             Holiday Valley Lodge

4PM – 8PM                   Ski Swap Sale / Check-in                             Holiday Valley Lodge

Saturday, October 7

7:30AM                            Fall Scramble Race                                          Yodeler Lodge

9AM – 6PM                   Sky High Aerial Park                                      Tannenbaum Lodge

9AM – 5PM                   Mountain Shop & Golf Tent Sale               Holiday Valley Lodge

9AM – 12PM                 Ski Swap Check-in                                           Holiday Valley Lodge

9AM – 5PM                   Ski Swap Sale                                                      Holiday Valley Lodge

10AM – 5PM                 Customer Service Building Open                Resort Services Building

11AM – 4PM                  Beer & Cider Tent                                              Base Area Plaza

11AM – 4:30PM           Spruce Lake Scenic Lift Rides                     Spruce Lake Chairlift

11AM – 6PM                  Mountain Coaster                                              Tannenbaum Lodge

12PM – 4PM                  Mardi Gras Scenic Lift Rides                         Mardi Gras 6

12PM – 4PM                  Mountain Top Cookout                                   Top of Mardi Gras

12PM – 4PM                  Tommy Z Band                                                    Top of Mardi Gras

4PM – 7PM                    Music by Jay McDonnell                                  Cabana Bar

Sunday, October 8

9AM – 6PM                   Sky High Aerial Park                                          Tannenbaum Lodge

9AM – 3PM                    Mountain Shop & Golf Tent Sale                  Holiday Valley Lodge       

10AM – 3PM                  Ski Swap Sale                                                         Holiday Valley Lodge

10AM – 4PM                  Customer Service Building Open                  Resort Services Building

11AM – 4:30PM            Spruce Lake Scenic Lift Rides                        Spruce Lake Chairlift

11AM – 6PM                  Mountain Coaster                                                Tannenbaum Lodge

12PM – 4PM                  Mardi Gras Scenic Lift Rides                            Mardi Gras 6

12PM – 4PM                  Mountain Top Cookout                                      Top of Mardi Gras

12PM – 4PM                  Porcelain Train Band                                          Top of Mardi Gras

4PM – 7PM                    Music by Jay McDonnell                                    Cabana Bar

F&B All Weekend (remote F&B locations are cash only)

Cabana Bar (drinks only) 11AM – 7PM

Food (adjacent to Cabana Bar) 3PM – 7PM

McCarty Cafe 7AM – 5PM

John Harvard’s 11AM – 11PM 

Fall Fest Tips:

  • If you plan to ride the chairlift, purchase your lift ticket in advance! This will save you a lot of time and effort the day of your visit. 
  • Once you make your purchase, you can pick up your lift ticket at one of our PUB machines, located outside of the Customer Service Building, on the bottom floor of the Resort Center, at Sky High Adventure Park, at The Inn and within The Tamarack Club.
  • After purchasing your lift tickets online, take a screenshot of the code that you need to scan at the PUB machine (just in case you aren't able to get good cell reception once you arrive in town).
  • Dress appropriately. You never know what October weather will bring so hope for the best but come prepared for anything.
  • Have proper footwear. You might just end up hiking up (or down) a ski slope. The right shoes make all the difference.
  • Dogs, backpacks and coolers are not allowed on the chairlift.
  • This year, music and food/drinks will be back at the top of Mardi Gras.
  • Food/drinks at the top of Mardi Gras will be cash only purchases. There will be an ATM at the top of Mardi Gras for your convenience. 
  • The Mardi Gras lift runs from 12 - 4PM. 
  • Children age 6 and under are free to ride the lift. 

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