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March Events at Northern Michigan Ski Resorts

March 2025

March is a big month for the three ski resorts in Northern Michigan. Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, and Nub’s Nob and The Highlands in Harbor Springs all host fun events to beat the winter blues.

Hops 'n Highlands

March 2026

Highlights typically include:
  • Beer Tasting Event
  • Live Music
  • Ice Bar
  • Food Trucks
  • Keg Bowling
  • IFOSH Stein Hosting
  • Winter Championship
  • After Party at Zoo Bar
  • Cantina

 

Tickets are typically $25 each in advance and include access to the beer-tasting event, 4 sampling tickets, and a gift. 

Ring in Spring at The Highlands

March 2026

Here's what happened in 2025:

Friday
  • Amy’s Takeover Weekend Begins
Saturday
  • Slush Cup Slushies on The Hill
  • 12-3pm – Iron Fish Distillery Tasting on the Day Lodge Deck
  • 12-3pm – DJ on the Day Lodge Deck
  • 4pm – Live Entertainment by The Remedee at the Zoo Bar Cantina
Sunday
  • Redbull DJ Truck over by the Amy’s Lift
  • 12-3pm – DJ on the Day Lodge Deck

Carnival Weekend at Boyne Mountain

This fun, 3-day event is recommended for adults who want to act like kids again. 

March 2026

Here's what happened in 2025:

Friday
  • 8pm – Martini Party  in the Clocktower Lodge Lobby
  • 9pm-Midnight  – 70’s Disco Party in the Snowflake Lounge
Saturday
  • 12-3pm – Disciples 8 Party at Disciples Overlook
  • 12-6pm – Mechanical Bull Riding
  • 1-4pm – 80’s Party at Mountain Express
  • 4-7pm – 80’s Party at the Back Forty
  • 9pm-Midnight – 90’s Party in the Snowflake Lounge
Sunday
  • 9am-4:30pm – Skiing & Snowboarding
  • 10am-12pm – Registration for Slush Cup at the base of North McLouth
  • 10am-1pm – Last Man Standing Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar at Stein Eriksen’s and The Alpen Hut
  • 12pm – Slush Cup at the Base of North McLouth
  • 1-3pm – Live DJ at the Mountain Express Base Area

Mardi Gras at Nub's Nob

March 2026

Here's what happened in 2025:

  • 9-10:30am – Registration for The Dorie Sarns Challenge in the lobby.
  • 9am-1:30pm – Registration for the Silly Slalom in the lobby.
  • 9am-2pm – Registration for Soaker Cup in the lobby.
  • 9am-3:15pm – Registration for the Costume Contest in the lobby.
  • 10am – Fat Tire Boogie- Mountain biking down a ski slope. Three age groups- 12 and under, 13-17 and 18 and over. Cost is $1.
  • 11am – Crazy Kids & Mogul Muncher’s Silly Slalom at Big Time for those age 20 and under.
  • 12pm – The Dorie Sarns Challenge- A modified dual GS race on Birch Run. Awards for the top three finishers in these age divisions: age 8 and under, 9-12, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 and over. Cost is $1.
  • 12-2pm – Live music featuring the Jelly Roll Blues Band in the Winter Garden
  • 1:30pm – Silly Slalom for teams of 2 people age 21 and over. Cost is $1. Grand Prize is a $200 Cool Cash Card.
  • 2:30pm – Soaker Cup for all skiers. Ski across Lake Nubs without falling in. Winner receives a $200.00 Cool Cash Card. $1 entry fee.
  • 3:30pm – Costume Judging on the deck. $200 Cool Cash Card for first prize and $100 for second and third. No charge. Age groups: 12 and under, 13-17, and 18 and older.
  • 3:30-5:30pm – Live music featuring MYK Rise in the Winter Garden.

Stay tuned for information on March ski resort events in Northern Michigan for 2026!

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