Ride the gondola for an evening of stargazing, live music, and local tastings under the Cascade sky.
Summit Fest
Aug
8
Sat
Date & Time
Aug. 8, 2026
7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Join us for another amazing night beneath the stars!
Join us for an unforgettable evening on the mountain as you board the Mt. Rainier Gondola and climb 2,400 vertical feet to the summit, where sweeping views of the Cascade Range set the stage for a truly one-of-a-kind summer night. Once at the top, guests will enjoy live music, marshmallow roasting, and exceptional stargazing as the night sky comes alive.
As darkness settles in, take in the magic of the Perseid Meteor Shower above Mount Rainier, an awe-inspiring experience that blends the wonder of the cosmos with the beauty of the mountains. This beloved annual event only happens once each season, making it the perfect reason to gather your friends, bring a blanket, and settle in under the stars.
Join us for an unforgettable evening on the mountain as you board the Mt. Rainier Gondola and climb 2,400 vertical feet to the summit, where sweeping views of the Cascade Range set the stage for a truly one-of-a-kind summer night. Once at the top, guests will enjoy live music, marshmallow roasting, and exceptional stargazing as the night sky comes alive.
As darkness settles in, take in the magic of the Perseid Meteor Shower above Mount Rainier, an awe-inspiring experience that blends the wonder of the cosmos with the beauty of the mountains. This beloved annual event only happens once each season, making it the perfect reason to gather your friends, bring a blanket, and settle in under the stars.
Aug
8
Sat
Ride the gondola for an evening of stargazing, live music, and local tastings under the Cascade sky.
Summit Fest
Date & Time
Aug. 8, 2026
7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Join us for another amazing night beneath the stars!
Join us for an unforgettable evening on the mountain as you board the Mt. Rainier Gondola and climb 2,400 vertical feet to the summit, where sweeping views of the Cascade Range set the stage for a truly one-of-a-kind summer night. Once at the top, guests will enjoy live music, marshmallow roasting, and exceptional stargazing as the night sky comes alive.
As darkness settles in, take in the magic of the Perseid Meteor Shower above Mount Rainier, an awe-inspiring experience that blends the wonder of the cosmos with the beauty of the mountains. This beloved annual event only happens once each season, making it the perfect reason to gather your friends, bring a blanket, and settle in under the stars.
Join us for an unforgettable evening on the mountain as you board the Mt. Rainier Gondola and climb 2,400 vertical feet to the summit, where sweeping views of the Cascade Range set the stage for a truly one-of-a-kind summer night. Once at the top, guests will enjoy live music, marshmallow roasting, and exceptional stargazing as the night sky comes alive.
As darkness settles in, take in the magic of the Perseid Meteor Shower above Mount Rainier, an awe-inspiring experience that blends the wonder of the cosmos with the beauty of the mountains. This beloved annual event only happens once each season, making it the perfect reason to gather your friends, bring a blanket, and settle in under the stars.
VIP Experience
For guests looking to take their Summit Fest evening to the next level, the VIP Experience offers a seamless and elevated way to enjoy the event:
- Dedicated VIP check-in tent for a smooth arrival
- Exclusive entry to a reserved summit ridge line lounge area
- A curated goodie bag featuring premium items from our partners
- Priority gondola upload access to maximize your time on the mountain
- VIP tickets are limited to just 50 guests, ensuring an intimate and enhanced Summit Fest experience.
Ticket Details
General Admission: $74 + tax
Includes entry for one (1) person, gondola access, one (1) chance drawing ticket for prizes, and access to the mountain’s summit ridgeline after public hours. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price.
VIP Experience: $195 + tax (Limited to 50 guests)
Open to all ages. Includes full (1) General Admission access, (1) chance drawing ticket for prizing plus an elevated VIP experience featuring expedited check-in, priority gondola upload access, exclusive entry to a reserved summit ridgeline lounge, and a curated swag bag.
Day-of-Event General Admission: $119 + tax & fees
Includes entry for one (1) person, gondola access, and admission to the mountain’s summit ridgeline after public hours.
Summit Fest Schedule
7:00 p.m. | Check-in opens at the Crystal Mountain base area. Ride the gondola to the summit and explore the ridgeline
8:27 p.m. | Sunset
11:00 p.m. | Event concludes
Event Details
Who: All ages welcome. Moderate fitness level required to hike across the ridgeline and back to the gondola. Pets are welcome but must remain on a leash.
What to Bring:
Please come prepared for changing mountain conditions and bring warm layers, including a jacket, gloves, and a hat, as temperatures drop quickly after sunset. Comfortable footwear, a headlamp or flashlight, camp chairs and/or blankets, trekking poles, hand or toe warmers, water, a camera, and a backpack are all recommended.
Please Note:
Outside alcohol is not permitted.
Partners:
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Policies:
No Outside Alcohol: Please refrain from bringing any outside alcohol into the event venue.
Ticket Quantities: Summit Fest tickets are available in limited quantities. All Participants must be capable of a moderate fitness level required to hike across the ridgeline and back to the gondola.
Cancellations/Refunds: You may request cancellation of your ticket for a full refund up to 30 days before the event date. Cancellation requests made within 30 days of the event will not receive a refund, but can be transferred to another individual. When you register for the event, you agree to these terms.
Event Cancellation: Crystal Mountain reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event due to weather, smoke, force majeure events, or other unsafe conditions that may affect the safety of participants, volunteers, or spectators. Secondary to fixed costs of organizing this event, refunds will not be given in the event of cancellation. rich-text, responsive-table
For guests looking to take their Summit Fest evening to the next level, the VIP Experience offers a seamless and elevated way to enjoy the event:
- Dedicated VIP check-in tent for a smooth arrival
- Exclusive entry to a reserved summit ridge line lounge area
- A curated goodie bag featuring premium items from our partners
- Priority gondola upload access to maximize your time on the mountain
- VIP tickets are limited to just 50 guests, ensuring an intimate and enhanced Summit Fest experience.
Ticket Details
General Admission: $74 + tax
Includes entry for one (1) person, gondola access, one (1) chance drawing ticket for prizes, and access to the mountain’s summit ridgeline after public hours. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price.
VIP Experience: $195 + tax (Limited to 50 guests)
Open to all ages. Includes full (1) General Admission access, (1) chance drawing ticket for prizing plus an elevated VIP experience featuring expedited check-in, priority gondola upload access, exclusive entry to a reserved summit ridgeline lounge, and a curated swag bag.
Day-of-Event General Admission: $119 + tax & fees
Includes entry for one (1) person, gondola access, and admission to the mountain’s summit ridgeline after public hours.
Summit Fest Schedule
7:00 p.m. | Check-in opens at the Crystal Mountain base area. Ride the gondola to the summit and explore the ridgeline
8:27 p.m. | Sunset
11:00 p.m. | Event concludes
Event Details
Who: All ages welcome. Moderate fitness level required to hike across the ridgeline and back to the gondola. Pets are welcome but must remain on a leash.
What to Bring:
Please come prepared for changing mountain conditions and bring warm layers, including a jacket, gloves, and a hat, as temperatures drop quickly after sunset. Comfortable footwear, a headlamp or flashlight, camp chairs and/or blankets, trekking poles, hand or toe warmers, water, a camera, and a backpack are all recommended.
Please Note:
Outside alcohol is not permitted.
Partners:
Policies:
No Outside Alcohol: Please refrain from bringing any outside alcohol into the event venue.
Ticket Quantities: Summit Fest tickets are available in limited quantities. All Participants must be capable of a moderate fitness level required to hike across the ridgeline and back to the gondola.
Cancellations/Refunds: You may request cancellation of your ticket for a full refund up to 30 days before the event date. Cancellation requests made within 30 days of the event will not receive a refund, but can be transferred to another individual. When you register for the event, you agree to these terms.
Event Cancellation: Crystal Mountain reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event due to weather, smoke, force majeure events, or other unsafe conditions that may affect the safety of participants, volunteers, or spectators. Secondary to fixed costs of organizing this event, refunds will not be given in the event of cancellation. rich-text, responsive-table