Summer & Fall Events

Snowshoe Mountain specializes in putting on fun, exciting and unique events all summer long. From sporting events like the Snowshoe Mountain Bike Races to special events such as the Fire on the Mountain Chili Cookoff, Taste of the Mountains Wine & Jazz Fest, Snowshoe Blues, Brews and Barbecues Festival and the Snowshoe Symphony Festival, there is literally something for everyone. Best of all, you'll be able to enjoy the cool mountain air and our beautiful Appalachian scenery while attending the events listed below.

Summer 2008 Events

Summer Music Series & Memorial Day Celebration - May 23-26
Join us for music and excitement atop Snowshoe Mountain.  During Memorial Day weekend the resort will ignite with a special blend of of live music in a mountain atmosphere. 

Summit Showoff Classic Car Show - June 20-22
The Allegheny Mountains will shine with steel and chrome at the 2008 Summit Showoff.  From June 20-22, classic automobiles will converge on Snowshoe Mountain for a weekend of memorable alpine excitement!

Snowshoe Foundation Golf Tournament - June 20
You are invited to join Snowshoe Mountain and friends of the community for the annual Snowshoe Foundation Gof Tournament.  Participants and sponsors will play in this scramble format event all in the name of charity.

$25,000 Powerade Mountain Bike Race #1 - June 27-29
The 2008 Snowshoe Mountain Bike Race Series kicks off on the weekend of June 27-29.  Join us for the both dual slalom and downhill racing and your chance at part of the $25,000 in cash and prizes. 

Summer Music Series, Independence Day Celebration and  Community Day - July 4-6 
Take in Independence Day weekend at Snowshoe Mountain.  Enjoy complimentary village games, children's activities, music on the Village Stage and a mountaintop fireworks display on Saturday night!

Best of all, bluegrass legend Del McCoury headlines the Skidder stage on July 4th & 5th.  Tickets for the bluegrass festival are $20 for one day, $35 for two days.

Fire on the Mountain Chili Cookoff - July 11-13
Snowshoe Mountain will be blazing as we turn up the heat for the 17th Annual Fire on the Mountain Chili Cook-off.  Along with great live entertainment and fun & games, we are giving away more than $12,000 in cash and prizes to the top chili cooks.  Friday we're serving up Green & Salsa and Saturday is the day for Red! So…bring yourself and your friends as we have a scorching great time!

Freedom Fest - July 16-20 
Get those wheels ready and grab the throttle as Snowshoe once again hosts the best all-brands motorcycle touring rally in the state of WV! Great mountain road tours, activities, live entertainment and a $10,000 Poker Run are only a few things that rev about this event. 

$25,000 Powerade Mountain Bike Race #2 - July 25-27
Race #2 in the $25,000 Mountain Bike Race Series.  Both dual slalom and downhill races will be offered.

Taste of the Mountains Food, Wine & Jazz Festival - August 8-10
You are invited to a weekend of decadent food and exquisite wine all set to the backdrop of delicious jazz.  This happening delivers a series of wine tasting seminars, tasting events and memorable mountain entertainment.  Please join us for three delightful days in the mountains.

Blues, Brews & Barbeques - August 15-17 
Snowshoe Mountain is hosting a fiery weekend of sauce and smoke during the Annual Blues, Brews & Barbeques Event.  Guests will groove to music in our mile-high Village while enjoying mugs of beer from regional microbreweries.  Attendees will have their choice of blazin' barbeque dishes prepared by master chefs of flame and sizzle.  Best of all, you'll end the night with a Blues concert in the heart of our alpine Village.

Cheat Mountain Challenge - August 16 
The 4th Annual Cheat Mountain Challenge is back again!  This event has received high acclaim and great reviews across the nation... so come and experience a course that will challenge you physically and psychologically.

This year you can participate in this gruelling race, then join us for the Blues, Brews & BBQ event featuring mouth watering BBQ, palate cleansing brews and great sounds from the regions best blues bands.  Centering around the Village at Snowshoe, this is an event you don't want to miss!

For More Information on the Cheat Mountian Challenge and The West Virginia Cycling Foundation Check it out at http://www.wvcf.org/

Homeowners' Weekend - August 15-17
A weekend for Snowshoe Homeowners to meet management teams at the resort, and learn more about the workings of the resort.

Symphony Festival & WV Butterfly Festival - August 22-24
The mountain comes alive with the beautiful orchestral sounds of the renowned WV Symphony Orchestra.  With gourmet foods, arts and crafts and incredible entertainment we are sure to tantalize your every sense.  Plus, this year the WV Butterfly festival comes to the mountain for several days of arts, crafts and the release of hundreds of monarch butterflys.  Come and be a part of this combination of music, cuisine and nature in the pristine Allegheny Mountains.

$25,000 Powerade Mountain Bike Race #3 - August 29-31
Your third and final chance at part of the $25,000 in cash and prizes.

Summer Music Series & Labor Day Celebration - August 29 - September 1
Join us for a weekend of family adventure and music on the mountain.

Oktoberfest - September 5-7
On September 6, Snowshoe Mountain will tap the kegs and celebrate the world's largest fair – Oktoberfest!  Put on your best lederhosen, fill your bottomless stein with the finest from local breweries, dine on German favorites and dance the night away to Bavarian classics… Ompa! 

GNCC Circuit Race - September - 12-14 
Resting high in the Allegheny Mountains, Snowshoe Mountain is the place to be in September as we host part of the largest off-road racing series in the nation.  Racing starts on Saturday, September 13 and it will be one hot ticket, so make sure you get to the mountain early.

ATV Avalanche - September 19-21
A new event to Snowshoe Mountain, this event is produced by Racer Productions.  Racer Productions, the team that manages the GNCC racer series, is hosting an 11,000 acre tradeshow here at Snowshoe Mountain.

You'll be able to travel throughout our trail system and meet vendors and test-drive new equipment in a rugged mountain setting.

Gravity Sports International - September 26-28
Gravity racers from around the country will descend on Snowshoe Mountain's steep roads in a race unlike anything ever hosted at the resort.  These racers use street luges and other racing devices to speed through a downhill track at Snowshoe.

Harvest Your Memories Scrapbooking & Stampin' Getaway - October 10-12 Enjoy a relaxing weekend of uninterrupted scrapbooking and stamping atop Snowshoe Mountain.  You'll learn new techniques from visiting creative consultants as you create your own gifts and scrapbooks.

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