Two of Pennsylvania’s premier snow sports destinations, Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort, will each host their annual Ullr Fest celebrations this month — Camelback on Saturday, and Blue Mountain Resort on Nov. 15 — honoring Ullr, the Norse god of snow, and welcoming the upcoming 2025-2026 winter season.

Recently recognized among the Top 30 Ski Resorts in the U.S. by the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards — with Blue Mountain Resort ranked No. 10 and Camelback Resort ranked No. 21 — both properties invited visitors to enjoy these free, family-friendly celebrations featuring live music, fall activities, food and drinks, and festive tributes to winter’s return.

Camelback

Camelback Resort will hold its 10th Annual Ullr Fest from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Camelback Mountain Village, 301 Resort Dr., Tannersville.

The event is a community celebration filled with entertainment, vendors, and interactive fun. Guests can enjoy live music by Leighann & Company, shop local crafts and homemade goods, and indulge in seasonal food and drinks.

Highlights include goat snuggling, fire and Viking performances, ski decorating, and the popular Beard Competition, sponsored by Brands Barber Shop, with prizes for the Longest, Most Creative, Best Mustache, and Most Viking-esque beards.

The evening culminates with a bonfire, fire performances, and a drone show finale.

For additional details, visit https://www.camelbackresort.com/our-events/ullr-fest.

Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain Resort will hold its Ullr Fest from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton.

The event features live music by The Castaway Band, a Viking Costume Contest, a Mechanical Snowboard Riding Contest, and a bonfire.

Attendees can bring their old skis in to turn them into a shotski at the Shotski Station, and participate in the Wooden Ski Craft Station to paint a wooden ski and offer it as a tribute to Ullr.

The Kids Zone will feature face painting, crafts, and games, while food and drinks will be available from Waffle Hut, Spud Truck, and Tipsy Taco.

Season passholders will enjoy exclusive free food and drink perks during the event. In the spirit of community, this year’s festival supports the Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company with a cash donation and complimentary snow tubing tickets for members and their families.

For additional information, visit: https://www.skibluemt.com/ullr/.