Winterfest returns to Beech Mountain Resort on January 5 and 6, 2013.  On Saturday, moms get a break with a new event for kids. Snow Day Camp is from 11am to 1pm, offering winter activities for children. Snow Day Camp is $25 and includes ice-skating, face painting, craft making, and lunch.

If you prefer to watch the snow from indoors, an acoustic bluegrass band will be playing in the Beech Tree Bar and Grille during the day. During the session break, Karaoke will be held in the View Haus. Finally, from 7p.m.- 10p.m., BPL will play in the Beech Tree.

Events for Sunday include the annual Cardboard Box Derby. Visual judging begins at 12pm and the Derby race begins at 2pm. The Winterfest Rail Jam kicks off at noon and the Roots Ride Shop Skateboard Competition will start at 3pm.

Huge sales on apparel and equipment will be held throughout the weekend. The latest ski and snowboard equipment demos will also be featured. Other attractions, including a live ice sculpting, inflatables, professional figure skating demonstrations and figure skating lessons will also be held at Beech Mountain Resort.

Check back regularly for updates about each of these exciting elements of the Winterfest Weekend celebration.

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