Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this open to? This event is open to the general public.

What are the hours of Mountainfest? The gates open at 12 p.m. with various activities starting at 12 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. or later. See Calendar of Events above for more details.

Is there an admission fee? Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, admission to this event is FREE.

Where is the event located? Division Hill, Fort Drum, New York

How do I sign up for the car show? Please see more information below about the car show.

What if someone gets lost at the event? If you or someone in your group get separated from each other please contact the nearest FMWR staff, dressed in bright blue, or Military Police, who will assist you until all parties are reunited.

Is there first aid available during the event? There is a First-Aid station at the event. The main infirmary facility is located on top of the hill behind the vendor tents.

How do I get onto the installation? Attendees without a Department of Defense identification card must enter post through the Mountainfest Event Gate (gate is TBD).

International attendees must gain access through the Visitor's Control Center located outside of the LTG Paul Cerjan Gate, off Route 11. Please bring a valid passport, driver's license, car registration and insurance when obtaining a gate pass. For your convenience, we recommend international attendees obtain a gate pass prior to the event or arrive at least an hour early for the vetting process.

What am I allowed/not allowed to bring? Chairs, blankets, diaper bags and small purses are permitted and are subject to search.

No pets other than certified service animals are permitted. No alcohol, illegal substances, marijuana or any CBD/THC products, coolers, backpacks, glass containers, insulated aluminum tumblers, knives or weapons will be allowed through security checkpoints at Division Hill.

Directions - Attendees without a Department of Defense identification card must enter post through the Mountainfest Event Gate through the Oswego Ave. Gate starting at 12 p.m. (Noon), off U.S. Route 26. Any vehicle coming onto post is subject to be searched.

International attendees must gain access through the Visitor's Control Center located outside of the LTG Paul Cerjan Gate, off Route 11. Please bring a valid passport, driver's license, car registration and insurance when obtaining a gate pass. For your convenience, we recommend international attendees obtain a gate pass prior to the event or arrive at least an hour early for the vetting process.

Attendees with a Department of Defense identification card can enter the installation at Lt. Gen Paul Cerjan or Gasoline Alley Gate and head to Division Hill for the event.

Col. Michael Plummer Gate will be closed on June 26 at 2:30 p.m. and will reopen on June 27 at 4:30 a.m. Bomparto Bridge will be closed June 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and reopen once all off-post traffic has left the installation.

Hours - The event opens at 12 p.m.

Lodging - Recreational Lodging Fort Drum, NY (armymwr.com)

Accessibility – There is designated parking. See map for more details.

Payment - While admission is free, various food vendors, booths and concessions will have products and items for purchase. ATM's will be on site provided by AmeriCU. However, it is recommended to bring proper cash and change. Credit and debit cards may be accepted at most vendors.

Weather - This is a rain or shine event & will go on regardless of weather.

• Those attending any Fort Drum FMWR event assume the risk of injury as a result of inclement weather.
• Please follow the Fort Drum FMWR Facebook page for updates regarding changes or delays.

There are a variety of carnival style games and activities available for patrons to participate in at Mountainfest. All carnival games require game tickets that can be purchased at the ticket booths on location at Division Hill. 

Division Hill Activities Include:

^$5 Game Ticket Booths:

• 120 ft Inflatable Obstacle Course

• Bull Riding Station

• Axe Throwing

^$2 Game Ticket Booths:

• Royal Flush

• Dunking Booth

• Foam Pit

• Soccer Dart

• Hungry Hippo

• Fast Pitch

• Basketball Challenge

• 10th Mountain Division Live (Military Demonstration)
• Salute to the Nation Ceremony
• AmeriCU Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert

MWR Concessions (can be redeemed with tickets purchased at the MWR Ticket Booth)

• Snow Cones
• Popcorn
• Cotton Candy
• Bottled Water

MWR Beverage Tent (all alcoholic beverages can be redeemed with tickets purchased MWR Beverage Ticket Tent)

• Variety of Wine Seltzers
• Variety of Ales
• Variety of Beers

Mountainfest 2025 Food Truck Vendors

• Chick-Fil A
• Dippin' Dots
• Elm Street Tacos
• Fries Before Guys
• Limp Lizard Bar & Grill
• Ma & Pa's Kettle Corn
• Ma & Pa Lemonade 
• The Spud Shack
• Mullin's BBQ
• Reczko's
• Scotty's NYP
• Squishy's BBQ & Catering
•  That’s a Wrap
•  The Humble Palace
• Waffle Overload

Note: Payment options may vary between food trucks, please bring cash in the event they do not accept debit or credit card payment. ATM's will be available in various locations around Division Hill.

All Food Truck Vendor spots for Mountianfest 2025 have been claimed. If you wish to be put on the waitlist, please contact Tammy Widrick at 315-772-0282 for more information.

Fort Drum BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) is hosting their annual Car Show! They will be showcasing cars and motorcycles! Prizes are awarded to best vehicle in their category!

Car categories include:

• Classic
• Domestic
• Import
• 4x4

Motorcycle categories include: 

• Classic
• Custom
• Tricycles

Interested in being in the Car Show? Fill out the BOSS Car Show Registration Form and return it to the BOSS Center located at 10650 5^th Armored Division Drive, Fort Drum.

For more information, call 315-772-7807.

No pets or companion animals allowed for any events unless specified otherwise.

• Only ADA service animals are allowed onsite.
• Companion Animals are not protected under the ADA.
• Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

 This definition does not affect or limit the broader definition of “assistance animal” under the Fair Housing Act or the broader definition of “service animal” under the Air Carrier Access Act.

 Some State and local laws also define service animal more broadly than the ADA does. Information about such laws can be obtained from the State attorney general’s office.

• Despite the New York amendment to legalize marijuana, possession of marijuana on a federal installation is a violation of federal law. 
• No illegal substances or any CBD/THC products.
• No firearms and/or weapons allowed.
• Privately owned drones/UAV's are not allowed.
• No personal fireworks or sparklers allowed on Fort Drum.
• No glass containers allowed.
• No insulated tumblers, containers or beverage holders.
• Alcohol in private containers is not allowed. Alcohol may be purchased from Fort Drum MWR Beverage Tent located in designated areas. 
• No coolers allowed except for breast milk totes/storage.
• No personal canopies, tents or campers allowed.
• Absolutely no personal grills or burners allowed.
• No bikes, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, or other alternative modes of human-powered transport allowed unless needed for medical purposes.

Interested in renting a sponsor space or being a corporate sponsor?

Mountainfest Sponsorship (or Sponsor Space) is offered to businesses or organizations that are looking to build brand awareness, introduce new products and acquire new customers.

APPLY TO BE ON THE WAITLIST TO BE A 2026 MOUNTAINFEST SPONSORS!

Please call Behare Taylor at 315-772-5370 more information on Mountainfest Sponsorship Opportunities.