Summer Crank-Up
June 12-14 starting at 10am
This summer, Ober Gatlinburg is kicking off peak adventure season with a high-energy celebration: Summer Crank-Up, a weekend event designed to launch guests straight into everything the mountain has to offer, including adventure attractions, mountain biking, and family-friendly fun.
Join us June 12–14, with special event activities running 10:00am–3:00pm, while the mountain will operate 10:00am–7:00pm both days. Guests can take advantage of limited-time deals including a Mountain Biking and Adventure Pass bundle, making it easier than ever to get outside, ride, explore, and play all day.
Special: $89 Mountain Bike Lift Ticket + Bike Rental + Adventure Pass
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Schedule - Friday, June 12
9:00am - 11:00am: Mountain Bike Gear Swap in the rental shop
11:00am: Fire truck arrives
11:00am: First Guided Bike Tour at Bike Park entrance
11:00am - 1:00pm: Paul Rosewood Band at Pepsi Stage
11:00am - 4:00pm: Face painters
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Contests and Water Balloon fights
1:00pm: Guided Bike Tour at Bike Park entrance
1:30pm - 4:30pm: Radio on Band at Pepsi Stage
2:00pm: Final guided Bike Tour of the day
Schedule - Saturday, June 13
9:00am - 11:00am: Mountain Bike Gear Swap in the rental shop
10:00am - 2:00pm: Gatlinburg PD Bike Safety at Bike Park entrance
11:00am: First Guided Bike Tour at Bike Park entrance
12:00pm - 1pm: Contests and Water Balloon fights
1:00pm - 2:30pm: From the Edge band at Pepsi Stage
1:00pm: Guided Bike Tour at Bike Park entrance
2:30pm - 3:00pm: Simplicity Cloggers
2:00pm: Final guided Bike Tour of the day
3:00pm - 4:00pm: From the Edge Band at Pepsi Stage
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Contests/Prizes
Food and Drink Specials
To keep everyone fueled, families can enjoy tasty discounted food bundles during the event, including:
Beer + a hot dog or pretzel
Fountain drink + hot dog or pretzel
Activities
Summer Crank-Up will also bring a full lineup of crowd-pleasing entertainment and activities, including:
Face painting
Live music
Bike safety courses by Gatlinburg Police Department
Contests designed to keep the afternoon cool and competitive
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Bike Pass Special
$89 Mountain Bike Lift Ticket + Bike Rental + Adventure Pass
This special rate lift ticket + bike rental bundle rate is available for Summer Crank-Up weekend only and will include an Adventure Pass (as Adventure Pass supplies last).
Food + Retail Specials
All guests with the Bike Pass Special or an Adventure Pass for the Summer Crank-Up weekend get the following deals:
10% off prepared food and fountain drinks
Up to 75% off "Ober Mountain" branded retail merchandise.
Complimentary Guided Tours
Get to know the trails and terrain at Ober with a complimentary guided bike tour. A Mountain Bike and Lift Ticket are required and not included in the tour. Tours will be offered three times during the day, departing at the following times:
11:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
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A Community Event
Guests can also look forward to fun, community-style moments throughout the day, including special appearances planned with fire trucks, and Gatlinburg Police Department with sessions on bike safety, for a family-friendly “ride along” atmosphere.
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a biker, or bringing the kids for a summer day in the Smokies, Summer Crank-Up is your official invitation to jump into Ober Gatlinburg's adventures and make the most of the season.