04/05/2026
Get DirectionsCelebrate Buttermilk’s Final Day with "All Things Bacon"
In celebration of Buttermilk’s closing day, the mountain hosts an annual Bacon Appreciation Day featuring a schedule of all things bacon. You can find bacon waffles at the Cliffhouse starting at 9 a.m., bacon doughnuts at 10:30 a.m., bacon samplers around the mountain from 11 a.m.until they run out!
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Bacon Day Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. - Fueled by Bacon Sizzle Up
- 9:00 a.m. - Bacon waffles at the Cliffhouse Restaurant
- 10:30 a.m. - Bacon donuts at Base Area
- 11:00 a.m. - Bacon treats across the mountain
EVENTS OF THE DAY
What to Expect:
- On-Mountain Bacon Stations: Follow the scent of sizzling bacon to various stations across the mountain, including the top of Tiehack, Patrol Headquarters, and the No Problem Cabin.
- Morning Kick-off: Start the celebration at 8:30 AM in the Buttermilk Plaza with specialty bacon creations.
- Après & Live Music: Head to Buttermilk Mountain Lodge and its outdoor spot, The Backyard, for DJ sets and live music from local bands like 8th St Bus Stop until 2:00 PM.
- Annual Rail Jam: Watch local athletes compete from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the base area.
- Bacon Samples: Enjoy free bacon samplers throughout the day (until they run out!).