Sunshine Slush Cup Festivities Take Place This Weekend

by admin in RSS Social News. Posted May 15, 2026

For nearly a century, what started as a dare between friends on a slushy spring day in 1928 has grown into the Canadian Rockies’ coolest party.

Skiers and snowboarders from across the world head to Sunshine Village to skim, or sometimes swim, across a 110-foot pool of melted water in creative costumes.

“Slush Cup is one of Sunshine’s most iconic traditions, it marks the final day of the ski and snowboard season in Canada,” said the Vice President Marketing Brand & Communications, Kendra Scurfield.

“The event has grown to be the official end of ski season party for Canadians.

“Every Slush Cup skier and snowboarder flocks to Sunshine in bright costumes to say ‘hasta luego’ to winter.

“Season to date Sunshine has received 980 cm, nearly 1000 cm-the most snow we’ve seen since 1956.

“This year’s slush cup will be the Marquee must not miss event, of the best ski season we have had in over 70 years!”

Over the years, Slush Cup has grown from a campy year-end party to the must attend end of season festival.

The three-day festival takes place during the May long weekend with the Slushshine Rail Jam on May 16, followed by the Water Gate Banked Slalom on May 17.

All leading up to the grand finale-the legendary Slush Cup on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Guests can toast the season with drinks and music at Sunshine’s Goat Club, the newest and coolest midday après spot in the Rockies.

On May 18, spectators are invited to watch over 100 costumed skiers and snowboarders compete for the title of “Mr. & Ms. Slush Cup” – a title that comes with $1000 cash, a season pass for next winter, and lifelong bragging rights.

Conditions on the eve of the festivities are looking good.

Access to the event is free with a Sunshine Season Pass, Spring Pass, lift ticket or sightseeing ticket.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Banff Sunshine Village (@sunshinevillage)

PlanetSKI: Number 1 for digital ski news

Your digital platform for ski news, resort information, travel, equipment rental, sport, money saving deals and everything connected with snowsports – web site, social media & more.