The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is extending its holiday spirit into the long weekend with an appearance at Ashland’s annual Festival of Light on Friday, November twenty eighth. After a successful Winter Kick Off Celebration earlier this month, the mountain’s team is inviting families, locals and winter sports enthusiasts to continue the celebration of the upcoming ski season in the heart of downtown Ashland.
The mountain staff has emphasized that the support they receive from Southern Oregon residents is at the core of their year round operations. The Winter Kick Off drew strong attendance and served as a reminder that Mt. Ashland’s ski community continues to grow even in the months when snow is absent. With the Thanksgiving holiday arriving and families settling in for extended time together, the mountain is taking the opportunity to show appreciation to the locals who sustain the region’s outdoor recreation hub season after season.
The Festival of Light is one of Ashland’s most popular holiday traditions and marks the beginning of the community’s winter festivities. Mt. Ashland’s presence at the event adds a direct connection between the town and the mountain it overlooks. Beginning at three in the afternoon, the Mt. Ashland crew will be set up in the Plaza, offering a hands on activity for children and families. Staff members will be guiding kids through creating torchlights that will later be used for Bavarian Night in February, an annual nighttime event on the mountain known for its glowing processions and festive atmosphere. Children will also be able to color and take home their creations as a souvenir from the afternoon.
For many residents, the appearance of Mt. Ashland at the Festival of Light serves as an early reminder that the winter recreation season is fast approaching. The ski area typically opens in December, depending on snowfall, and events like these help build momentum and excitement as the region heads into its busiest outdoor season. With a long weekend underway and families gathering across the Rogue Valley, the mountain’s involvement in local celebrations continues its tradition of engaging directly with the community it serves.
Friday’s event in downtown Ashland offers a family friendly activity, a chance to meet the mountain team and a preview of winter traditions still to come. As the holiday season begins, Mt. Ashland is keeping the winter spirit alive and inviting Southern Oregon residents to join in.