Homestead Lodge at Ski Brule
Ski Brule’s BBQ Dinner and More!
Home of Ski Brule’s BBQ Dinner, and daytime snacks, the Homestead Lodge is the 1800’s Oberg Homestead and the original Homestead Act, signed by President McKinley, hangs on the wall. This mid-mountain lodge takes guests back in time. Originally homesteaded by the Oberg family in the 1800’s, the Homestead Lodge is decorated with historic photos and antique farm and logging implements that were once used to work the land on which it sits. The antique pot belly stoves are the only source of heat in the Homestead Lodge and are the perfect place to gather with friends and swap stories after a day on the Ski Brule Mountain.
Ski from Homestead & North Forty Trails to the lodge for a warmup or bite to eat. Serving food and beverages when the lifts operate. The sunny deck on the lodge is the perfect place to watch over the beautiful view, and to socialize with other skiiers. Be sure say hello to the Homestead ponies while you’re there too!
The Homestead Lodge is open typically 9-3:45 Thursday through Sunday, 12/26-1/5, 1/19, 2/17, with limited hours during early, late season and inclement weather.
Grab A Bite To Eat & Relax On the Homestead Deck
The scent of outdoor grilling fills the air during your trip down Homestead and North Forty trails. Take a breather from your day of skiing to enjoy lunch and your favorite brew on the sunny Homestead deck as you watch the slopes and tell stories of your day. Choose from various breakfast items, or hot lunch items such as pasties, burgers, chili or soups for your lunch snack! Or just warm up by one of the antique pot belly stoves (only heat source) with a Supreme Hot Chocolate and giant cookie. Restrooms and bar service are also available.
The Homestead’s BBQ Dinner for the Whole Family
The Ski Brule Homestead Dinner:
After a day of skiing at Ski Brule, enjoy a hot BBQ dinner at the Homestead Lodge! This buffet meal of slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork at the mid mountain Homestead Lodge is sure to satisfy! Delicious food and family fun!
A night to remember awaits you at the Ski Brule Homestead BBQ Dinner, with Tubing & Sleigh ride, 5-8:00 on Saturday nights and 12/26, 12/28 & 12/30 (BBQ will be at the Brule Lodge until Homestead Lodge opens for the season). A shuttle from the Brule Lodge brings you to the marshmallow roast while you wait for the sleigh ride to the BBQ. The free sleigh ride delivers you to Homestead while sounds of toe tapping music fills the air. Toe tapping music fills the air while you fill your tummy with an “all you care to eat” barbecue dinner of Ski Brule’s famous slow-roasted pulled pork, barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, baked beans, sauerkraut, salad, dessert, rolls and one beverage choice of soda, wine or beer (menu subject to change). Then, head over for tons of fun at the traditional hike up Homestead Tubing hill. It’s a ‘must do’ after a day on the slopes!
Ski Brule’s BBQ Dates & Rates 2024/25
BBQ Dinner: Adult $19 , Junior (age 10-17) $15, Kids (age 0-9) $11, Family $82 (includes 2 adults & up to 4 dependent children ages 17 & under).
- Available Saturdays and 12/26, 12/28, 12/30 5-8:00. BBQ is not available 11/28 (Thanksgiving Dinner is served).
- Buy your BBQ Dinner tickets at the Lodging Office, at Bear’s Den, or at Guest Services.
- Live entertainment during the BBQ Saturdays and during the holidays.
- Homestead BBQ dinner will be held at Brule Saloon early / late season and as snow dictates. Reservations required early / late season BBQ.
How To Get To The Homestead BBQ Dinner:
The FREE sleigh ride to the Homestead BBQ dinner departs routinely from the bottom of the Homestead Trail 5-8:00. Parking is available but it’s highly recommended to take the FREE Brule Shuttle Bus from the Brule Lodge or your chalet to the sleigh ride.
Entertainment At Homestead BBQ – Tubing & Music
Live music and Homestead Tubing add more fun to your evening at the BBQ. Freddie Finger Schnitz will be performing this year with entertainment and songs the whole family will enjoy.
“We could not have had a more enjoyable experience. The staff was second to none and the food was delicious at Homestead Lodge. Everyone had an awesome time. We have already made our plans to return next year!” ~ John, Winnetka, IL
Homestead Tubing:
This traditional tubing (hike up the hill) is fun for the entire family. $10 Per person, limited rides 5-8:00 on Saturdays and 12/26. 12/28 & 12/30. For more information, see Ski Brule Snow Tubing.
A big ‘thank you’ to everyone at Ski Brule. We had an amazing time at the Homestead BBQ dinner. We laughed, danced, tubed and sang. Great family memories!” ~ Nancy, Milwaukee, WI
