Blue Mountain to host Oktoberfest

Blue Mountain Resort and the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation will host Oktoberfest this weekend.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the tubing area at the resort.

This year, all proceeds of the festival will benefit the revitalization of Carbon County through the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development group.

While the festival is free and open to anyone of all ages, several activities available for purchase.

Those include 10 Scenic Lift Rides for guests to take in the spectacular views of fall foliage in the Pocono Mountains by riding the lifts at the resort; Stein hoisting, keg rolling, mechanical bull riding and wine sampling; Bavarian-style treats and beer garden; $5, pick your own pumpkin and painting. There will also be free tractor rides for kids, bracelet making and a coloring contest.

Craft and artisan vendors will have wares on display. Local bands will provide entertainment.

Authentic German dancing and polka music will be on stage. The official keg tapping with state Rep. Doyle Heffley will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday.

For more information about the event, visit skibluemt.com.