Pow-A-Bunga is Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort's annual pre-season kickoff party — billed as "the raddest pre-season party around" — held to ring in the new ski and snowboard season. For the 26/27 season it returns on Friday, November 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Armory in downtown Sonora, California (about 30 miles west of the resort). Guests are encouraged to break out their best 1980s neon ski-wear and dance the night away as the Dodge Ridge community celebrates the countdown to opening day. Family-built and family-loved since 1950, Dodge Ridge uses this off-mountain gathering to reunite skiers and riders ahead of the winter. As of early September 2026 the official event page confirmed the date, 6:00-10:00 PM time, and venue, but had not yet published admission, ticket, or age-policy details — check the Dodge Ridge events page closer to the date for entry information.

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort

Open to the Dodge Ridge community and public who want to celebrate the season kickoff. An age policy (all-ages vs. 21+) is not stated on the official event page.

Not applicable — this is a celebration/party, not a scored competition.

Upcoming Pow-A-Bunga (annual Dodge Ridge pre-season party) Events

Pow-A-Bunga 2026 at Dodge Ridge