San Francisco winter sports fans look forward to festival

The 2021 San Francisco Snowbomb Ski and Snowboarding Festival will come in early November.

Over 25 exhibitors will be North American ski resorts. Other exhibitors will be leading ski and snowboard manufacturers and car displays.

Many resorts get brochure printing done before these shows to have information ready for passers-by.

Entertainment will include a BMX/skate ramp show and pro athletes greeting attendees. Ski and board interactive activities will have prizes and many festivalgoers will try the Bear Valley Climbing Wall and yoga session.

A free pre-sale event will take place on Friday night before the show. Admission will be for the retail section only. A $25 Powder Pass on Friday will include the pre-sale, three lift tickets (China Peak, Bear Valley, and Plaisades Tahoe BOGO), and a free Powder House Express tune-up or board and ski rental. VIP passes also allows purchasers access to the beer tasting taking place from noon until 4:00 pm, and free additional lift tickets to Homewood Mr. Resort.

On Saturday and Sunday, free general admission will include the festival, sale, exhibitor access, and entertainment. A $25 Powder Passes on Saturday and $50 passes on Sunday will include all perks the Friday night powder pass offers.

The 2021 San Francisco Ski and Snowboard Festival will take place at Pier 35, 1454 Embarcadero from November 4 through 7.