2024 Snowshoe Summer Events Calendar
April
- APRIL 20 | Raven Golf Course Opening
The beautiful Raven Golf Course is kicking off the Shoe’s summer season this year! Play 18 of the most challenging and scenic golf holes in West Virginia on our Gary Player designed course. The Club features a full 18-hole course with various tee lengths, a driving range, a practice green, club rentals, and the delicious Raven Grille.
*Weather dependent
May
- MAY 10-12 | West Virginia Trail Fest
- MAY 23 | Snowshoe Bike Park Opening Day
- MAY 24 | Hotdogs and Handlebars
- MAY 24-26 | Memorial Day & Property Owners’ Weekend
- MAY 26 | Ruff Race
Calling all runners and hikers! West Virginia Trail Fest is a new event this year and a great way to get up close with the Monongahela National Forest and Pocahontas County. WVTF offers 100k, 60k, 30k, and 5k distance events that will start in various places but all ending in the Village atop Snowshoe Mountain. This event is open to everyone from the serious racer to the avid hiker looking for their next adventure.
Lube your chain, pump your tires, and tighten the bolts! Snowshoe Bike Park season is back! Our trail crew has been working hard to get the trails shaped up and ripe for the ripping. From green flow on Whistle Pig to the heart pounding, mind boggling tech of Hareball, it’s time to let ‘er rip! Swing by The Mountain Adventure Center (MAC) to pick up your tickets, rentals, and hop in a lesson to shake the dust off.
*Weather dependent
This new event series takes place of the old Hareball Series. Focused on fun and community, this first round will feature party laps and Village Bike Games, and, of course, hot dogs after.
Celebrate the long weekend at 4,848’! We’ll have all our activities open from the golf course to the lake, the bike park to the backcountry, and everything in between. Plus, live music and a spectacular mountaintop firework show.
Time to get your paws in the dirt! Well, your feet and your furry friend’s paws. Ruff Race is a chill-as-you-like 5k around Snowshoe for you and your best friends. This course starts in the Village, winds through loaming Spruce forests, and ends back in the Village.
June
- JUNE 1-2 | Downhill Southeast Snowshoe 1
- JUNE 7 | Snowshoe Foundation Golf Tournament
- JUNE 13 | Hotdogs and Handlebars Round 1
- JUNE 16 | Community Appreciation Day
- JUNE 21-23 | GNCC
Downhill Southeast is no stranger to Snowshoe Mountain, but this year we’re changing a few things. Most notably there will be 2 rounds of racing on our island in the sky. This first round will take place on the Basin-side trails offering a shorter and tighter race course than our classic Western Territory course (which will be featured in round 2).
Round up your golf buddies and head to the mountain for the Snowshoe Foundation Golf Tournament. This four-person best ball tournament is a fundraiser for the Snowshoe Foundation at The Raven Golf Course. The best part: even if you don’t win the game, you’ll be contributing to improving the quality of life in the region and ensuring that Snowshoe continues to be a special place for years to come.
The first official race of the Hotdogs and Handlebars series will feature the new section of Whistle Pig. This race is designed to be fun and progressive, great for those just getting into the wonderful sport of downhill.
Snowshoe wouldn’t be Snowshoe without our amazing community. That’s why we’re hooking our locals up with FREE Fun Passes on Sunday, June 16! Come on up and enjoy some mountain fun, on us. Includes access to Split Rock Pools, Shaver’s Lake activities, eurobungy and climbing wall, and scenic lift rides. Valid for residents of Pocahontas, Randolph, and Webster counties.
TENNNNNNNNNN SECONDS! Perhaps the rowdiest and definitely the gnarliest event of the Snowshoe summer season, GNCC racing makes its return to 4,848’. GNCC features 3 days of off-road racing including E-Bikes, ATVs, and Dirt Bikes. Known as the toughest GNCC round on the circuit, this course features sections of deep mud, slippery roots, steep hills, and high-speed dirt road sections. It is not an event to miss.
July
- JULY 4-6 | Independence Day Celebration
- JULY 4 | Hotdogs and Handlebars Round 2
- JULY 12-14 | Go Nuts Racing XC and Enduro
- JULY 18-20 | 4848
- JULY 25-28 | Yoga Power Retreat at Snowshoe
- JULY 26-27 | Blues & Brews
- JULY 28 | Hotdogs and Handlebars Round 3
There’s no better place to celebrate the 248th birthday of the United States of America than in the heart of Appalachia. We’ll be celebrating all weekend long with live music, family fun, great bike trails, and, of course, a fireworks display that will bring a tear to your eye.
The second round of Hotdogs and Handlebars will be a stars and stripes themed race. Wear your most patriotic gear and enjoy a fun race with hot dogs and a party atmosphere after.
Combining with DHSE for select weekends this season, Go Nuts Racing will bring the championship rounds of their Spring XC and Spring Enduro series to Snowshoe Bike Park. Cross Country competitors can expect a tight, technical, and punchy course while Enduro racers will face a mix of backcountry and bike park stages. These races are USA Cycling races so a race license will be required and may be purchased when you register.
A festivacation experience like no other. 4848 Festival is a highlight every summer and this year is no different. Greensky Bluegrass is set to return with a slew of new artists including The Flaming Lips and 2024 Grammy Award winner Molly Tuttle & The Golden Highway. Plus, while you’re not at the music enjoy a hike, round of disc golf, a few downhill laps, and all the amenities that the resort has to offer.
Have you ever done a sun salutation as the sun burns off the fog, revealing a beautiful mountain vista? If not, we highly recommend it! You can do all that and more at the Yoga Power Retreat. They’ll have multiple types of classes around the mountain for all different skill levels, designed for you to find inner peace and tranquility. Sessions range from peaceful meditation and sound baths to aquatic yoga and beach yoga.
Craft beer? Check. Grooving music? You bet. Mouthwatering BBQ? But of course. Blues & Brews is a summertime favorite, can’t miss event. After a day of mountain adventuring on the mountain, enjoy great vibes, fresh mountain air and fun for the whole family.
The third round of Hotdogs and Handlebars will take place as part of our Blues & Brews event. This round will feature racing on the right side blue trails of Western Territory. As always, expect a fun race with good vibes and hotdogs.
August
- AUGUST 3 | Treasure on the Mountain
- AUGUST 8 | Hotdogs and Handlebars Round 4
- AUGUST 9-11 | West Virginia Hillfest
- AUGUST 11 | Community Appreciation Day
- AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 1 | Labor Day Celebration
Who’s feeling lucky? Get a ticket for your chance at over $350,000 in cash and prizes, plus tons of good food, side raffles, and overall fun. Purchase a ticket and donate to the Snowshoe Foundation for your chance to win a new truck, side by side, vacation, and more.
The 4th round of Hotdogs and Handlebars returns to the Basin side. Expect a harder course than the Whistle Pig round with the same good food and good vibes as all the other rounds.
The spirit of motorsport climbs to new heights in West Virginia. WV HillFest is a high-octane celebration of car culture, speed, skill, and
the sheer thrill of a race up one of West Virginia’s most iconic mountain roads. Participants can expect a thrilling time trial competition, amazing car displays, food, and spirited drives through incredible scenery. The weekend will be filled with the best people from around the world of racing and the most amazing cars to be found. The West Virginia HillFest is more than cars, it is a cultural experience that encompasses a setting that makes an automotive festival a true experience.
Snowshoe wouldn’t be Snowshoe without our amazing community. That’s why we’re hooking our locals up with FREE Fun Passes on Sunday, August 11! Come on up and enjoy some mountain fun, on us. Includes access to Split Rock Pools, Shaver’s Lake activities, eurobungy and climbing wall, and scenic lift rides. Valid for residents of Pocahontas, Randolph, and Webster counties.
Embrace the long weekend and send off Summer Snowshoe style! We’ll have a full slate of activities on tap for the weekend including adventure tours, live music, fireworks, and more.
September
- SEPTEMBER 1 | WV Enduro Series Final
- SEPTEMBER 21-22 | UCI MTB Marathon World Championship
- SEPTEMBER 27-29 | USARA Adventure Racing National Championship
Pedal up to get down! WV Enduro Series returns to Snowshoe Mountain for its championship round. This event will give racers a mix of loamy back country single track and wide-open bike park trails. This race will feature 6-7 downhill stages with some pedal transfers and some lift assisted transfers for the full enduro experience.
The UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships is coming to Snowshoe. This race will see riders from around the world compete for their chance at the coveted rainbow jersey. This race will take place on the brutal Snowshoe Marathon course that takes riders around the mountain then out into the Monongahela National Forest and back for a grueling 3 hour event. Come out and watch as these racers look for glory for themselves and their country.
Canoeing? Maybe. Biking? Probably? Bush whacking? Most likely. Adventure? Guaranteed. The United States Adventure Racing Association National Championships are coming to Snowshoe. Navigate your way to different checkpoints in the fastest time to win. This new-to-the-‘Shoe event will showcase the beauty of Cheat Ridge while pushing participants to their best.
October
- OCTOBER 10 | Hotdogs and Handlebars Series Final
- OCTOBER 12-13 | Bike Park Closing Weekend
Join us on closing weekend for the final round of Hotdogs and Handlebars. We’ll have hotdogs and a party one last time before the skis and snowboards come out to play.
This is a bittersweet weekend on the mountain. Fall colors will be popping as we take our final laps of the summer. Bring the crew and close out the season in the best way possible. This is your last chance to hit that gap and celebrate with your mates over a cold beer.
