Nub's Nob Ski Area in Harbor Springs, Michigan closes out the year with its traditional New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade on Thursday, December 31, 2026. After dark, skiers and snowboarders descend the slope carrying lit torches in a single glowing procession down the hill – a longtime Northern Michigan holiday tradition and one of the resort's signature on-snow celebrations. The parade is a spectator-friendly, family event visible from the base area and lodges. The resort's published 2026-27 season calendar lists the Torchlight Parade on December 31; the exact evening start time, torch-carrier sign-up details and any accompanying festivities are not yet posted – check nubsnob.com and the resort's social channels closer to the date. December 26-31 holiday lift rates are in effect over the holiday period.

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Nub's Nob Torchlight Parade 2026 (New Year's Eve)

The Nordica Winter Rally comes to Nub's Nob Ski Area in Harbor Springs, Michigan on Sunday, February 7, 2027. Nordica on-snow demo/rally days give skiers the chance to test the latest Nordica skis and boots on the hill for free (or a small demo fee), with brand reps on hand and typically a chance to win gear. It is an open, public on-snow demo event on the resort's official 2026-27 season calendar. Exact hours, the demo tent location, any demo-fee/deposit rules and the specific Nordica lineup are not yet published – confirm at nubsnob.com or with the Nordica rep team closer to the date. A valid lift ticket or season pass is required to ski the demo skis.

Nordica Winter Rally at Nub's Nob 2027

The Nub's Nob Open Slalom Race is held Saturday, March 6, 2027 at Nub's Nob Ski Area in Harbor Springs, Michigan. As an 'open' slalom, the race is open to the public rather than restricted to a single club or team – an accessible gates race for recreational and competitive skiers on this Northern Michigan hill long known as 'Where Skiers Go.' It is listed on the resort's official 2026-27 season calendar. Exact race times, the course/run, entry fee, age divisions and the registration process (online vs. day-of check-in) are not yet published; confirm with Nub's Nob race administration at nubsnob.com or (231) 526-2131 closer to the date. This is a competition; a lift ticket/pass or race entry fee may be required to participate.

The Nub's Nob Open Slalom Race 2027

The Bahnhof Park Jam takes over the terrain park at Nub's Nob Ski Area in Harbor Springs, Michigan on Sunday, March 7, 2027. Presented in association with Bahnhof Sports (the Northern Michigan ski & snowboard shop), the Park Jam is a laid-back terrain-park session/competition where skiers and snowboarders session the jumps and rails jam-format across the resort's terrain parks (Nub's Nob runs two terrain parks). It is listed on the resort's official 2026-27 season calendar. Exact hours, the featured park, format/divisions, entry fee and registration details are not yet published – confirm at nubsnob.com, with Bahnhof Sports, or the resort's social channels closer to the date. A lift ticket or season pass is required to ride the park during the jam.

Upcoming Events from Nub's Nob Ski Area

Nub's Nob Torchlight Parade 2026 (New Year's Eve)

Nordica Winter Rally at Nub's Nob 2027

The Nub's Nob Open Slalom Race 2027

Bahnhof Park Jam at Nub's Nob 2027