Posted Sunday, June 12, 2011
Snowshoe Mountain Welcomes The Del McCoury Band for Independence Day Weekend Celebration
SNOWSHOE, W.Va.- Snowshoe Mountain is celebrating the nation's birthday with a headlining performance from bluegrass legend Del McCoury, part of the resort's annual Bluegrass Festival, July 1-3, 2011. The Del McCoury Band will perform Saturday, July 2nd on the Skidder Slope Stage.
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Saturday Night . Headliner Band & Fireworks
The Saturday night performance will be the only ticketed event of the weekend, with presale tickets available for just $25. Tickets will be available for $35 day-of the show at Snowshoe Mountain.
Following the McCoury Band performance Snowshoe will light up the night with a spectacular mountaintop fireworks display. Great vantage points will be available from across the resort's mountaintop Village.
"We're thrilled to welcome back the Festival's original headlining act," said Events Manager Kathryn Bevan of the band, which helped Snowshoe launch the first Bluegrass Festival in 2008.
"The 4th of July Bluegrass Festival has become a staple of Snowshoe's summer events calendar, but it hasn't been the same without the Del McCoury Band. We know our guests are excited to welcome them back to this amazing performance setting."
Music Friday Thru Sunday
Enjoy other free bluegrass music on the Village Stage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the holiday weekend. Regional favorites including The Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, The Half Time String Band and The Hillbilly Gypsies will perform.
Weekend Adventures . Keep Cool
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Snowshoe's setting, nearly a mile high in the Allegheny Mountains, makes it the perfect place to beat the heat. With an average summer temperature of 74 degrees and little to no humidity, the resort is typically 20 degrees cooler than other regional locations.
Guests can enjoy easy access to all the festivities with a variety of resort accommodations, starting at just $47 per person, per night.
In addition to exciting family and adventure activities, Snowshoe also offers an assortment of shopping and dining options. The resort's picturesque Village will be animated throughout the July 4th weekend with regional crafters and artists and children's activities.
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Available online at www.snowshoemtn.com or by calling (877) 441-4386.
Racing Action July 2-3 . Powerade Race Series
Top mountain bikers compete on 1,500 vertical feet of decent; amateurs (beginners), weekend warriors (few races under your belt), and elites (pro/experienced) categories available. This is the first race in the series. Participate or just watch the action!
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Snowshoe Mountain is a four-season, Intrawest destination resort situated in the southern portion of the pristine Allegheny Mountains.
This 11,000-acre playground offers 1,500 feet of vertical drop for its expansive skiing and mountain biking terrain. The resort's mountaintop Village is home to a variety of dining and shopping venues and Snowshoe's 11,000 pristine acres offer endless opportunities to explore and discover. A host of special events and activities make the West Virginia resort a Forever Wild escape for the whole family.
For more information visit their website at: www.snowshoemtn.com
