3rd Annual SCHWENDI FEST
NOT YOUR AVERAGE Oktoberfest
Schwendi Fest is BACK and BIGGER than ever! Join us for a mountain-top extravaganza that celebrates stunning foliage while looking ahead to ski season! Enjoy this year's festival with a scenic chairlift ride on Tecumseh Express 6-Pack, live music, themed food & drinks for purchase, retail & merchandise, a plethora of games & activities, and more.
Embrace the fall colors through a scenic chairlift ride up Tecumseh Express.
A La Carte Schwendi Hutte BBQ (burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, beer brats/sauerkraut, Waterville chips, pretzels, & donuts).
Swag, sweatshirts, tees, and more for purchase!
Indulge in some libations - hot apple cider (spiked and unspiked), beer, and seltzer will be available for purchase.
Kids will stay busy with plenty of family-friendly games, activities, competitions, and more!
The Resort Trolley will be running, so if you're staying in the valley, you’ve already secured your DD for this event!
Live music!
TICKETS INCLUDE: Scenic chairlift ride up & down Tecumseh Express.
KIDS 5 & UNDER ARE FREE: You must redeem a tyke ticket from the Ticket Window.
PRIZES & MERCH AVAILABLE AT EVENT!
DATE | Sunday October 12, 2025
FIRST CHAIR | 12:00PM
LAST CHAIR | 4:45PM
SEATING | Seating may be limited - we encourage you to bring picnic blankets (no lawn chairs will be allowed on the chairlift).
ADULT BEVERAGES | Please be aware that, in accordance with the New Hampshire Liquor Commission rules & regulations, outside alcohol cannot be consumed at the summit. Given this rule is a stipulation of our liquor license, we will be strictly enforcing this policy. Coolers will not be allowed on the chairlift. You'll be able to purchase alcoholic beverages from the Schwendi Hutte. If you're planning on enjoying some adult beverages during Schwendi Fest, please remember to bring your government-issued I.D.
DATE: October 12th, 2025
LOCATION: 1 Ski Area Road, Mt Tecumseh Summit, Waterville Valley Resort
TIME: 12pm-5pm (food & drink service ends at 4pm, last chair at 4:45pm)
