Pierce Skate & Ski, located in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington, is holding their 19th annual Oktoberfest, Sept. 28-30. Purchase any ski package during the Oktoberfest and receive a free lift ticket. You can choose from among Afton Alps, Buck Hill, Welch Village, or Wild Mountain.

Kicking off the annual event will be a poster signing with freestyle skier Dan Treadway. Swix Alpine manager Justin Harvey will put on a free comprehensive World Cup training seminar Friday night from 7-9 p.m.
Pierce Skate & Ski was awarded the SIA (Sports Industries of America) Midwest Regional Ski Shop of the Year Award in 2006.