Gore Harvest Fest 2019
We love this Festival. Here’s The Line- up:
Live Music All Weekend
Saturday:
Mitch Frasier - 10am-Noon
Rob Beaulieu Band - Noon-4pm
Sunday:
Rich Ortiz - 10am-Noon
Raisinhead - Noon-4pm
Vendors & Activities Open Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4:30pm
Enjoy our famous fall activities during peak foliage!
Scenic Skyrides aboard the Northwoods Gondola & Adirondack Express Chairlift
Take a round-trip ride through the stunning fall colors aboard either lift.
Experience both skyrides with one ticket - ride one lift up, then hike to the top of the other for your ride back down!
Ages 13-69: Skyride Ticket $22
Ages 7-12 & 70+: Skyride Ticket $12
Downhill Mountain Biking & Hiking
Explore interpretive loops and longer treks to scenic vistas!
Bring your downhill bike and helmet on either skyride to take a spin down our challenging tracks.
Ages 13-69: All-Day Biking Ticket: $30, Single Ride $22
Ages 7-12: All-Day Biking Ticket: $18, Single Ride $12
Check out our hike/bike trail map!
Climbing Challenge, Climbing Wall, & Bungee Trampoline*
Two climbing structures each offer 3 routes with varying levels of difficulty, and our bungee trampoline allows kids of all ages to perform amazing aerial stunts with ease and safety!
Single-use of One Climbing Structure or Bungee Trampoline: $12
All-Day Unlimited Use of both Climbing Structures and Bungee Trampoline: $29
Gondola Skyride & Unlimited Use of Climbing Structures and Bungee Trampoline: $36
This new family-friendly attraction a fun thrill and a great introduction to the exciting world of ziplines.
Riders must be ages 6 & older, in the range of 45-250 pounds, and a minimum of 40 inches tall. No open-toe shoes, please.
Single-Ride Ticket: $15 (only 300 tickets available each day!)
Purchase all tickets above at the desk in either lodge or at the ticket windows
*Signed waiver required for use of these attractions.
*Complete Waiver Online In Advance
Featured Activities (fees apply)
Awesome Inflatable Village & Zorbing presented by Bounce Around
Inflatables- $2 for single-use, $12 for all-day bracelet
Zorbing- $5
(purchase tickets and wristbands from the tent in the Inflatable Village)Candle Making Workshop presented by Wax 'n' Wix
$10 for 1 lb. candle
$14 for 1.25 lb. candle
(purchase candles/workshop in the Northwoods Lodge)
An Array of Adirondack Artisans - Browse our slopeside shopping village!
Explore our exquisite lineup of over 100 artisans displaying their own handcrafted items such as furniture made of locally reclaimed wood, upcycled book origami, original paintings and photography, all-natural bath & beauty essentials, primitives & Adirondack decor, hand-painted fabrics, knit scarves & accessories, unique handmade jewelry, ceramics and pottery, specialty food items, NY made wines and spirits, and so much more! Check out pottery demos from Wilson Studios all weekend and a special reading of Lucky's Adventure in Winter Wonderland book reading by children's author Elizabeth Macy at 2pm on Saturday and 11:30am on Sunday!
Artisans interested in booth space for 2019 should contact cindy@goremountain.com.
Children's Entertainment - FREE!
Penelope the Clown- Free face painting, balloon animals, and awesome clowning around all weekend!
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo presented by Adirondack Dreamcatcher Farm
Adirondack Raptors- Meet exciting Birds of Prey including the Eurasian Eagle Owl!
The Wicked Witch of the West will be strolling the festival grounds 10am-3pm on Saturday
Magic of Omer Black!- Stage Shows on Sunday at Noon and 2pm, with Strolling Magic between shows
Pumpkin Field Games & Fall Crafts for Kids (see schedule below)
Great Lift Ticket Deals for the Upcoming Snow Season!
Special Exclusive to Harvest Fest: Gore X4 Ticket Packs- $199
Four transferable tickets valid Sunday-Friday, non-holiday at Gore Mountain!
Also on sale: Snow Sampler 4-packs valid any day at Gore, Whiteface, and Belleayre.
Important note for season pass and frequent skier card purchasers: We are accepting orders and taking new photos for 2019-20, but best to hold off on in-person pickups- we look forward to issuing new RFID cards in late October/early November for direct-to-lift access this Snow Season! Visit any ticketing location for your festival skyride/biking ticket.
Driving to Harvest Fest in an electric car? Plug into one of our six Chargepoint stations!
Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 12
10am-Noon Live music from Mitch Frasier
10am-4:30pm Shopping Village & Attractions Open
10am-3pm Meet the Wicked Witch of the West
10am-3:30pm Adirondack Raptors - Birds of Prey
10am-4pm Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Open
10am-4:30pm Pottery Demos by Wilson Studios
10am-4:30pm Gore table open inside Base Lodge
11am-Noon Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt- register inside at the Gore table
11am-1pm Job Fair in the Base Lodge near the Gore table
11am-3pm Poster Coloring Craft for Kids- inside near the Gore table
Noon-4pm Live music from Rob Beaulieu Band
1pm Make Your Own Hiking Stick for Kids
1:30pm Nature Hike for Kids
2pm Lucky's Adventure in Winter Wonderland book reading by children's author Elizabeth Macy
2:30-3:30pm Pumpkin Field Games for Kids
Sunday, October 13
10am-Noon Live music from Rich Ortiz
10am-4:30pm Shopping Village & Attractions Open
10am-4pm Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Open
10am-4:30pm Adirondack Raptors - Birds of Prey
10am-4:30pm Pottery Demos by Wilson Studios
10am-4:30pm Gore table open inside Base Lodge
11am-Noon Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt- register inside at the Gore table
11am-1pm Job Fair in the Base Lodge near the Gore table
11am-1pm Guess How Many Candy Corns? for Kids- winner announced at 1:30pm at the Gore table
11am-3pm Poster Coloring Craft for Kids- inside near the Gore table
11:30am Lucky's Adventure in Winter Wonderland book reading by children's author Elizabeth Macy
Noon-4pm Live music from Raisinhead
Noon Magic Show at the Welcome Area!
1pm Halloween Egg Hunt for Kids- on The Arena
1-1:45pm Look for Strolling Magic on the Festival Grounds
2pm Magic Show at the Welcome Area!
3pm North Creek Save The Shuttle Raffle Drawing
Hearty Fall Food & Drink Menu
Enjoy a tasty meal or grab a quick snack!
Check out new house-smoked festival items including Maple-Chipotle Pork Ribs, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut & Curry Mustard Onions, and Portabella & Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich, as well as Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce and all of the usual favorites too (bbq chicken sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, etc)!
Try a refreshing seasonal beverage from our sundeck bar!
Featured draft beers include Adirondack Brewery Octoberfest and Shipyard Pumpkin Head, and we're serving several bottle/can options such as Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin, Paradox Beaver Bite IPA, Lake George Cider Project, Goose Island Octoberfest, 1911 Cider, Samuel Adams Octoberfest, Stella Artois, and Sierra Nevada Seasonal.
Smitty's Food Tent is serving up festival favorites like fried bananas & oreos, smoothies, orange julius, and fresh lemonade & limeade!
Grab a sweet & salty kettle corn treat from Oliver's Cafe!