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Event Name
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Date
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Details
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Opening Weekend Festival
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7 June – 9 June
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A celebratory street party in the Village Bowl followed by a spectacular firework show on Saturday night.
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Night Skiing and Boarding
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Every Wednesday and Saturday, from 28 June
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Ski and snowboard a lit-up Wombat’s Ramble, Australia’s longest green run.
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Fireworks Fiesta
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Thursdays in July and August, weather permitting
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The action-packed firework show will take place in the Village Bowl, near the Frying Pan Inn.
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Board Lounge Showdown
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25 June
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Rail Jam not to be missed. Open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages.
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Ski Demo Days
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30 June – 1 July
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Try before you buy with ski brands Atomic, Black Crows and Volkl.
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Snow Australia Interschools
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16 – 17 July
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School-aged skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels can compete in four disciplines, being Alpine Giant Slalom, Snowboard Giant Slalom, Ski Cross, and Snowboard Cross.
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Rossignol Cup & Cranky Charlie Cup
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18 July
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The popular events have competitors racing down Falls Creek’s iconic NASTAR racecourse. The Rossignol Cup is for Under 16s and the Cranky Charlie Cup is for Over 16s.
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Wombat’s Rambler
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25 July
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One of the longest ski and snowboard races in Australia, under lights.
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Mim’s Women’s Program
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25 July – 27 July, 4 August – 8 August, 29 August – 31 August
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Catering to beginner to advanced skiers, the program is ideal for women looking to improve their technique and gain new skills.
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Mike’s Men’s Program
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25 July – 27 July, 4 August – 8 August, 29 August – 31 August
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Catering to beginner to advanced skiers, the program is ideal for men looking to improve their technique and gain new skills.
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Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time Trial
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28 July
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A fundraising event through the Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Foundation. It is a great training opportunity for school aged and adult skiers and snowboarders to participate in a fun event while supporting emerging winter athletes.
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Snow Australia Schools Carnival
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28 July – 31 July
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A variety of individual and team events open to school aged competitors.
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Falls Creek Primary School Fundraiser
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30 July
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A silent auction to raise funds to support students and programs at Falls Creek Primary School.
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Snowboard Demo Days
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31 July – 1 August
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Try before you buy with Burton, Nitro, Capita, Salomon, Lib-Tech and Gnu attending.
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Junior Freeride at Falls
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9 August
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Junior athletes will have the opportunity to paint a picture on Falls Creek’s ‘Cabbage Path’ and show off their riding style.
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Storm the Park Slopestyle
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16 August
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Open to both skiers and riders, the Slopestyle is judged on overall run impression. With a medium and large line, everyone can get involved for the chance to win some rad gear.
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Kangaroo Hoppet
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23 August
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Falls Creek’s pillar cross-country event.
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Chicks Who Shred
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23 August & 24 August
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Free to attend, intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders will get the chance to improve their skills in a welcoming, female-only environment.
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Rudi Pendl Cup
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28 August
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If you can turn it, you can race it. Skis, snowboards, monoskis, you name it. Choose your weapon and join in the one run Giant Slalom race.
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Gay Ski Week
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29 August –7 September
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Australia’s ultimate LGBT+ Ski Week is back with a full programme of après events and social skiing and snowboarding.
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Twilight Skiing and Boarding
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Wednesday and Saturday nights in September
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Ski and snowboard a lit-up Wombat’s Ramble, Australia’s longest green run.
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Burton Mystery Series
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6 September
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A global series of banked slaloms, the Mystery Series celebrates community and progression for all ages and abilities, featuring all age race categories, product giveaways, athlete demos, and BBQ/après hangouts.
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Summit Masters and Retro Weekend
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6 September & 7 September
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Tradition and true roots return to The Summit with a solid two days of competition in both Giant Slalom on Saturday, followed by Bumps on Sunday.
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Father’s Day Mini Pipe Masters, Presented by Burton
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7 September
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Annual Junior Mini Pipe Masters held on our world series specification mini pipe on Highway 83. This free event is for under 16 shredders and their rad parents who put in the hard yards ferrying them up and down the hill daily.
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Bandwagon Banked Slalom
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13 September
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The event for any skier or snowboarder that loves a bumpy ride. There will be berms, jumps, bumps and spills galore.
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The Dreamer
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14 September
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The jam style format competition will pit local legends against each other with progression the aim of the game.
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Pond Skim
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5 October
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Finish off the season with a splash with prizes up for grabs and dress-up costumes welcomed.
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