Presidents' Week

Presidents' Week Ski & Stay Special

Stay slopeside with lift tickets and adult lessons included with a special $99 ski and stay package during Presidents' Weekend and Week. Stays are available for two nighs over the weekend, or one to five nights midweek.

Schedule of Events

Ongoing all week

• $5 Night Skiing ~ Everyone staying at Sunday River on a ski and stay package received a free upgrade to 12-hour lift tickets, but for everyone else 4-8 p.m. night skiing tickets will be just $5 all ages every day! 
• Spa Promotions ~ Available until February 29th. Reservations required
  and can be made by calling the Jordan Spa, (207) 824-5328, or Summit
  Health Club, (207) 824-5835.
  Vanilla Mocha Spa Package ~ Includes a soothing scrub, wrap and massage all accented with the devine scent of Vanillia & Mocha. 90
  minutes in length for just $155!! Available at both the Jordan Spa, and
  Summit Health Club.
  Melt Away with Us Package ~ One Hour Hot Stone Massage, Milk &
  Honey Body Polish, and Hands & Feet Paraffin treatments. Total length
  is 2 hours, for $200. Available at both the Jordan Spa and Summit Health
  Club.
• Sunday River Sports Sale ~ Sunday River Sports is offering an incredible sale throughout vacation week on tons of items throughout the store! All sales are final.
  • All outerwear, including North Face, Orage, and Burton will be
    offered at 30-40% off!
  • Snowboards, snowboard boots, and snowboard bindings, including
    Burton, K2, and Libtech will be offered at 30% off!
  • All 2011-2012 skis and boots, including Fischer, Salomon, and
    Atomic will be offered at 20% off!
• Zipline Tours ~ Sunday River's Winter Zipline Tours feature a series of
  six lines ranging from 100 to 300 feet in length flying through the woods
  at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour, followed by 750-foot Twin Zips.
  Tours will take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and costs $49 per person
  with a valid lift ticket or season pass, or $59 without. Reservations are
  strongly recommended, (800) 543-2754.
• Eddy and Betty the Yeti Appearances - Keep your eyes open all week long as you may catch a glimpse of these friendly yeti's anywhere
  around the resort.
• Twin Zips ~ Twin Zips are also available without taking the full Zipline Tour. Twin Zips are open from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; cost is $15 for two runs. No reservations are required; check-in at the Zipline Booth at the
  Welcome Center for availability.
• Ice Skating at White Cap Fun Center ~ Open daily. Call
  (207) 824-5969 for more information. 
• Tubing - Check out our tubing parks new location on the Sundance
  Trail! Cost is $10 per person. Open from 5-9 p.m nightly.
• Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing ~ Enjoy a relaxing day
  through the snow trails at theSunday River Outdoor Center. For more
  information, call (207) 824-5700.
• Snowmobiling at Sun Valley Sports ~ Rent snowmobiles and enjoy
  guided tours. For more information call (877) 851-7533.
• Casablanca Movie Theater, Bethel. Call for movie schedule:
  (207) 824-8248.
• Big Adventure Center in Bethel is open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.:
  (207) 824-0929; offering laser tag, arcade, games, and indoor rock climbing.
  

Friday, February 17

• Après entertainment at the Foggy Goggle ~ Come to the Foggy Goggle and enjoy the Hottest Après on the Coolest Mountain. The Goggle will be have live entertainment from Chad Porter, 3-7 p.m. to kick off the weekend and vacation week.
• Marshmallow Roast ~ Both the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel and the Grand Summit Resort Hotel would like to welcome guests to Sunday River this Friday evening with a special Campfire Marshmallow Roasting. Guests are invited to roast marshmallows over the fire. Located at the
  outdoor fire pits at both hotels, 6-8 p.m. at the Grand Summit, 7-9 p.m.
  at the Jordan Grand.
• Hotel Entertainment
  • Live music from Denny Breau at Legends at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel - 7 p.m.
  • Live music from Scott Folsom at Sliders at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel - 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 18 

• Boardercross and skiercross competition for skiers and riders of all ages. Come compete or come watch as today's young rippers show off their speed and agility while they race to victory on either Saturday's or Sunday's Event! They are open to all USASA members, for more information visit the USASA website.
  
• Dining at the Peak ~ Fine Dining at 2,100 ft. Ride the Chondola to Sunday River's mountain-top Peak Lodge while night skiers and riders
  schuss and shred below. Upon reaching the Peak Lodge you will be
  greeted with complimentary champagne, passed hors d'oeuvres and live music. Our chefs offer a creative blend of fine cuisine and Maine ingredients you won't be able to resist. Menu. 

  • Seatings: 7 - 8:30 p.m., open until 10 p.m.

  • Cost: $65 per person.

  • Reservations are required: 207-824-5076.

• Kids' Night Out, 5-8 p.m. ~ Located at the River House at South Ridge
  Base Area. Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy evening activities, pizza and a
  movie in a fun, supervised environment. Cost is $15 in advance before 4 p.m., and reservations can be made by calling (207) 824-5959. Cost at the door, or after 4 p.m. is $20.
• Après Ski Party with the Nikki Hunt Band, 3-7 p.m. ~ Come to the Foggy Goggle for the best après music around. The Nikki Hunt Band plays all kinds of cover music. You can do West Coast Swing, Cha Cha,
  Hustle, Salsa, Swing or just shake what your mama gave you to all your
  favorite tunes from past and present. Song's from the 60's like 'House of
  Bamboo' and pop tunes by Cher, Madonna and Prince, are just a few to name off the bands playlist. No cover charge.
• Live entertainment from Eric Green, 2 p.m. - Barker Bar
• Hotel Entertainment
  • Live music from Dave Mello at Legends at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel - 7 p.m.
  • Live music from Eric Green at Sliders at the Jordan Grand Resort
    Hotel - 7 p.m.
• Après Ski Wii! - Stop by the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and test out
  your skills during this après ski Wii party! 3-5 p.m., Whittier Room.
• Après ski Arts and Crafts - The Jordan Grand Resort Hotel will host
  afternoon of weird science craft making so stop by and create your
  own Gak! 3-5 p.m.
• Fireworks Show, 8:30 p.m. ~ Watch as a brilliant display of colors
  light up the winter sky above the slopes of Sunday River, best viewed
  slopeside at South Ridge, or deckside at the Foggy Goggle. Presented
  by RS Fireworks.

Sunday, February 19

• Boardercross and skiercross competition for skiers and riders of all ages. Come compete or come watch as today's young rippers show off their speed and agility while they race to victory on either Saturday's or
  Sunday's Event! They are open to all USASA members, for more
  information visit the USASA website.

• Après Ski party with Orange Crush, 3 p.m., Foggy Goggle - New
  England's premiere '80s Dance Party band that will help you re-live your
  favorite decade! Voted "Best Cover Band" for 8 years, according to The
  Valley Advocate's "Grand Band Slam", Orange Crush has been winning
  over the hearts of thousands of fans from all over the country.

• Après Ski Movie Matinee - Stop by the Grand Summit Resort Hotel for an après ski movie showing in the Whittier Room, 3 p.m. We will be
  showing 'The Lion King'.

• Ski and Snowboard Tuning Clinic - 1 hour basic professional tuning
  instruction - Simply put, waxing your skis or your board helps you ride
  the snow faster. And sharpening your edges helps you keep control.
  Now that you know why this is important, come learn how. You will learn
  how to tune, wax and get your skis prepped for ultimate ski-ability! Clinic
  includes: Edge filling and bevel education, P-Tex (filling), and wax and scrape (education on different waxes for temperatures and how to iron and scrape off wax properly. Cost: $35. Clinic is limited to 8 people, reservations are required at 207-824-5092. Located at the South Ridge
  Lodge Tune Shop, 5-6 p.m.

• Hotel Entertainment
  • Live music from Adam Waxman at Legends at the Grand Summit
    Resort Hotel - 7 p.m.
  • Live music from Scott Davis at Sliders at the Jordan Grand Resort
    Hotel - 7 p.m.
• Jordan Grand Resort Hotel ~ A special campfire with marshmallow
  roasting will take place slopeside at the Hotel from 7-9 p.m. All guests
  are invited to roast marshmallows over the fire and create a
  tasty s’mores treat.
• Ice Skating at Whitecap ~ Open daily. Call (207) 824-5969 for more
  information.

Monday, February 20

• Après entertainment at the Foggy Goggle ~ Come to the Foggy
  Goggle and enjoy the Hottest Après on the Coolest Mountain. The
  Goggle will be have live entertainment from Peter Joy, 3-7 p.m.

• Hotel Entertainment
  • Live music from Dave Mello at Legends at the Grand Summit
    Resort Hotel - 7 p.m.
  • Live music from Brad Hooper at Sliders at the Jordan Grand Resort
    Hotel - 7 p.m.

• Presidents' Week Social at the Outdoor Center - 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  The Sunday River Outdoor Center will host a gathering where you can
  swing by and demo some snowshoes while the kids enjoy some sledding.
  Then head on over to the firepit to roast some s’mores and hot dogs.

• Swing by the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and join us in the Simmonds
  Room for an afternoon of fun with board games. 3-5 p.m.

• Ski Movie night at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel. 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21

• Après Ski Mardi Gras Party at the Foggy Goggle, 3-7 p.m. ~ Live
  musical après entertainment from Peter Joy. Wear your masks and
  beads and get ready for a party that will feature food specials including
  shrimp po-boys, $2 Bud Light Drafts, $5 Hurricanes and giveaways!
• Hotel Entertainment 
  • Live music from Scott Lank at Sliders at the Jordan Grand Resort
    Hotel - 7 p.m.
  • Live music from Pat Pepin Duo at Legends at the Grand Summit
    Resort Hotel - 7 p.m.
• Black Diamond Family Entertainment presents: AudioBody: 7 p.m.,
  Grand Summit Resort Hotel ~ "Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers!" AudioBody is the fusion of physical comedy, and technology. Armed with a collection of futuristic instruments brothers, Matt and Jason Tardy, take the stage in an attempt to create the ultimate musical performance, only to find themselves at odds with their own unruly musical inventions. Sibling rivalry, technological mishaps and outrageous happenings collide on stage to create a show full of relentless comedy, amazing stunts, up-beat music, and even a few accidental moments of pure visual beauty. You will cheer as they produce their maniacal music on a chrome spine of electro-drums! You will gasp as they blur your vision with streaks of LED lights. You will laugh at their electronic kung-fu battle! And lastly, you will cry, because you just never want it to end! Tickets are free for children under 5, $4 advance/$6 at door for children 12 and under, $6 advance/$8 at door for adults 13 and  over. Located in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets can be purchased at Guest Services, either Hotels’ front desk, or by calling 800-543-2754.
  
  
• Mardi Gras Party at the Matterhorn Ski Bar - 9 p.m.
  The Matterhorn Ski Bar pulls out all the stops to bring Bourbon Street to Sunday River in a FAT TUESDAY, 8th Annual Extravaganza. Music by Adam Ezra Group with beads, beads and more beads! Dress in your best purple, green, and gold!
• Après ski arts and crafts at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel with fuse beads and Ivory Soap Snowmen. 3-5 p.m. 

Wednesday, February 22

• Après Ski Party at the Foggy Goggle, 3-7 p.m. ~ Live musical après
  entertainment from Chad Porter, no cover charge.

• Ski and Snowboard Tuning Clinic - 1 hour basic professional tuning instruction - Simply put, waxing your skis or your board helps you ride the snow faster. And sharpening your edges helps you keep control. Now that you know why this is important, come learn how. You will learn how to tune, wax and get your skis prepped for ultimate ski-ability! Clinic includes: Edge filling and bevel education, P-Tex (filling), and wax and scrape (education on different waxes for temperatures and how to iron and scrape off wax properly. Cost: $35. Clinic is limited to 8 people, reservations are required at 207-824-5092. Located at the South Ridge
  Lodge Tune Shop, 5-6 p.m.
• Hotel Entertainment
  • Live music from Eric Green at Legends at the Grand Summit
    Resort Hotel - 7 p.m.
  • Live music from Scott Folsom at Sliders at the Jordan Grand Resort
    Hotel - 7 p.m.
• Afternoon Crafts ~ The Grand Summit Resort Hotel will host arts and crafts in the Simmonds Room.
• Bingo Night at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel - Swing by and test your luck with a night of Bingo! Cost is $10 for 10 games.
• Kids' Night Out, 5-8 p.m. ~ Located at the River House at South Ridge Base Area. Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy evening activities, pizza and a movie in a fun, supervised environment. Cost is $15 in advance before
  4 p.m., and reservations can be made by calling (207) 824-5959. Cost at
  the door, or after 4 p.m. is $20.

Friday, February 24

• Balance Bar Sampling - If you're in the South Ridge area this Friday
  make sure to stop by the Balance Bar tent, located slopeside at South
  Ridge Lodge, where Balance Bar will be providing free samples. 

Saturday, February 25

• Balance Bar Sampling - If you're in the South Ridge area this Saturday
  make sure to stop by the Balance Bar tent, located slopeside at South
  Ridge Lodge, where Balance Bar will be providing free samples.

• 25th Annual Joy of Skiing - The Joy of Skiing at the Sunday River Outdoor Center is a dining adventure for a good cause. Perfect for cross-country skiers and snowshoers of all levels, the Joy of Skiing offers designated dining locations along the trails with traditional food favorites, including freshly made donuts served trailside and hot Sunday River Brew Pub soup at the covered bridge, plus s'mores at the firepit and more! Each hour between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. a different dining station along the trail will open. Pre-register for $6 or pay $7 at the door. Kids 6-12 and seniors 65+ pay $4; kids 5 and under and those 80+
  participate for free, in addition to the normal trail and rental fees.
  Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association of Maine. If you have
  any questions, please call Sunday River Outdoor Center at 207-824-5700.

• Après Ski Party at the Foggy Goggle with Fast Times, 3-7 p.m.
  Come to the Foggy Goggle for the best après music around. Fast Times plays the top dance hits of the '80s, the ultimate decade of decadence. From A-Ha to The Cure, from Madonna to Young MC, every song is an instantly recognizable 80s hit guaranteed to get audiences on their feet and dancing. From new wave and synth-pop to arena rock and hair metal, Fast Times plays every song entirely live, with a dance beat that you cannot resist.

• Live entertainment from Jim Gallant, 2 p.m. - Barker Bar

• Dining at the Peak - French Wine Dinner - This dinner has been moved to GRAND AVENUE, located in the lobby of the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel.
  Fine dining at 2,100 ft. Ride the Chondola to North Peak while night skiers and riders schuss and shred below. Delight your palate with complimentary champagne, passed hors d'oeuvres, an exquisite 4 course dinner, each course accompanied with a glass of wine, and live musical entertainment. This is a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience that you will not forget.

  • Seatings: One seating at 7 p.m., open until 10 p.m.

  • Cost: $85 per person.

  • Reservations are required: 207-824-5076.

  • Menu

• Black Diamond Family Entertainment presents: Rainforest Reptile Show: 7 p.m., Grand Summit Resort Hotel - This dynamic show is the most popular RRS program with alligators, turtles and snakes from the neo-tropical rain forest to the sub-tropical rain forest of the world. A hands on and educational experience that allows for direct contact with live animals. You will be thrilled and excited by our herpetologists who will give you every fact, and dispel your misconceptions, about the rainforest and the reptiles that live in them. If you have never experienced a Rainforest Reptile Shows program, this is the one for you! Come see this
  popular show filled with living creatures! Tickets are free for children under
  5, $4 advance/$6 at door for children 12 and under, $6 advance/$8 at door
  for adults 13 and  over. Located in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets can be
  purchased at Guest Services, either Hotels’ front desk, or by calling
  800-543-2754. *Located in the North & South Ballroom.
• Kids' Night Out, 5-8 p.m. ~ Located at the River House at South Ridge
  Base Area. Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy evening activities, pizza and a
  movie in a fun, supervised environment. Cost is $15 in advance before
  4 p.m., and reservations can be made by calling (207) 824-5959. Cost 
  at the door, or after 4 p.m. is $20.
• Hotel Entertainment
  • Live music from Pap Pepin at Legends at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel
  • Live music from Denny Breau at Sliders at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel