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March Events at Northern Michigan Ski Resorts

March 2026

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 7th, 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 21st-22nd, 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 21st, 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.