“Ober, rocks!” By now, we all know this statement to be true. This past Saturday rocked, as we hosted our annual Ober Rocks event. This special one-night only event offered extended slope hours through open until midnight for more guests to enjoy the magic and thrill of skiing at Ober. There was a celebratory feeling…
We are just one week away from OktOBERfest, a month-long celebration of Gatlinburg’s strong German heritage. For twelve years, Ober Gatlinburg has hosted this beloved festival which offers visitors the best way to experience fall in the Smoky Mountains. Our staff will be adorned in traditional Bavarian attire, with the women wearing dirndls and the…
Operating the only ski area in Tennessee is no easy task and the year 2020 brought a great deal of uncertainty to the ski area industry. Despite all the uncertainty coming out of 2020, Ober Gatlinburg is having one of the best ski seasons in years. We have a temperature independent snow making system, Snow…
Another big German tradition for Oktoberfest is a Maypole dance! With just three simple steps, you can create this dance for many to enjoy during the celebration. Put the maypole together. To do this you will need a tall pole and strong ribbons. First, plant the pole in the desired spot. Second, attach the ribbons…
When it comes to bringing out-of-the-country ideas into our festivals in the United States, we need to do a lot of research. There are many kinds of European traditions that are used within our borders. One of those traditions is Oktoberfest brought in from Germany. Oktoberfest is a yearly autumn festival held in Munich,…
