Thursdays In June Wake Up And See The Stars
Gather at the planetarium at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Greenbank every Thursday for a unique look at the sky. There is a three dollar charge per person and reservations are suggested. Program begins at 2:00 PM. For more information, call the NRAO at 304-456-2150 or visit www.nrao.edu.
June 3-4 Birding and Wildflower Train
Ride the Cass Scenic up the mountain where naturalist guides will take you on a special birding and wildflower hike. Bring your cameras and your hiking boots and be at the train by 6:30am. Call 800-CALL-WVA or visit www.cassrailroad.com for more details.
June 9-10 The Foreigner At The Opera House
The Pocahontas Drama Workshop presents Layy Shue’s hilarious comic romp, The Foreigner, for the annual community production directed by Margaret Baker. The zany comedy was winner of two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards as Best New American Play and Best Off Broadway Production. For more information call the Opera House at 304-799-6645.
June 10 Moonlight Fire Greenbrier Rail Excursion
Offered on full moon nights during the season, this late evening excursion aboard the steam powered Climax Train begins with a buffet dinner at the Durbin Depot followed by a trip along the beautiful, moonlit Greenbrier River. See the stars in this remote wilderness, far from ambient light, and follow the reflection of the moon shining on the river. Train departs the Depot at 8:00pm. For more information call 877-686-7245 or visit www.mountainrail.com.
June 14 and 28 NRAO Off Limits Weekend
Join the Nation Radio Astronomy Observatory for a guided tour through parts of the NRAO normally off limits to visitors. View areas where sensitive receivers are designed and built and much more. The tour starts at 3:30pm and space is limited to the first 15 people. The cost is three dollars per person. For more information, call 304-456-2150 or visit www.nrao.edu.
June 16 Snowshoe Foundation Golf Tournament (Registration Deadline is June 5)
The mission of the Snowshoe Foundation is to seek to enhance the quality of life in our local communities through assisting local organizations and/or individuals in areas of health, human services, education, recreation, the arts, culture and the environment, with an emphasis on children, youth and family programs.
Friday June 16
9:30am BRUNCH at the raven grill
11am SHOTGUN START
4-6pm AWARDS RECEPTION
June 17 and 24 Fiddles and Vittles Train Special
Back by popular demand is the Fiddles and Vittles Train ride at the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Take a train ride to Whittaker Station where you will enjoy a dinner and live bluegrass music along the way. For more information, visit www.cassrailroad.com or call 304-456-4300.
June 18-24 Allegheny Echoes Summer Workshops
Allegheny Echoes is the concept of a group of West Virginia musicians and writers who wish to promote, support, preserve and teach their own art without distracting influence. Their goal is to provide an accurate representation of West Virginia art that is not packaged and altered to appeal to a specific market. There is a strong emphasis placed on West Virginia tradition with an overall look toward embracing Appalachian culture. The summer workshops offer a chance for students of all ages and abilities to come together to learn, appreciate and appreciate our West Virginia Ways. For more information, visit www.alleghenyechoes.com.
June 23-25 Pearl S. Buck Birthday Party
This years theme is ‘Our Musical Heritage.’ Enjoy a three-day event with old time music, a western rodeo and a grand opening ceremony. Events also include a barbeque pig roast, arts and crafts, a ham and biscuit sale, vintage farming demonstrations, old fashioned kid carnival, live bluegrass music, log race on the Greenbrier River, a gospel singing and candlelight vespers. For more information, call 800-336-7009
June 23-25 Snowshoe Mountain Bike Race Series 1
The region’s best mountain bikers head to snowshoe for this event race series. Over $40,000 in cash prizes will be awarded throughout this series.
FRIDAY JUNE 23
5-9pm Registration at the MAC
5-9pm Happy Hour at the Junction
SATURDAY JUNE 25
9am-4pm Registration at the MAC
10am-4pm Downhill Practice, All Classes
5-7pm Dual Slalom Practice on Skidder
7-9pm Dual Slalom Race on Skidder
SUNDAY JUNE 25
8-9:30am Registration at the MAC
10-11am Downhill Practice on Western Territory
11:30am Downhill Race on Western Territory
Awards presentation will be held one hour after the finish of the Downhill Race at the MAC center.
June 30 Murder Mystery Train At Cass
Come enjoy this ‘who done it’ trail ride to Whittaker Station. The trip includes train ride, dinner and murder mystery entertainment. Train departs at 5pm and advanced reservations are required. For more information, call 304-456-4300 or visit www.cassrailroad.com.
July 1-4 July 4th Celebration
Come and celebrate freedom with us! Enjoy a weekend jam packed with live entertainment, great events, movies and a spectacular fireworks show on July 3rd that will blow you away!
July 2 Snowshoe Mountain Timbersports Challenge
Hear the roar of the saws and experience the excitement of head to head competition as a cast of elite timbersports athletes converge on the mountain to battle it out for cash and prizes. Lumberjacks and lumberjills will compete in 5 different events, showcasing their strength, skill and speed as they use axes, handsaws and modified chainsaws to make short work of huge logs.
July 7-9 15th Annual Fire On The Mountain Chili Cook-Off
Snowshoe Mountain will be blazing as we turn up the heat for the 15th Annual “Fire On The Mountain” Chili Cook-Off. Along with great live entertainment, fun and games, we are giving away more than $15,000 in cash and prizes to the top chili cooks.
Friday July 7, 2006
2pm Opening Ceremonies
2:30pm-7:00pm Live Entertainment
7pm Salsa & Chili Verde Awards Ceremony
10pm “Warm Up” Party With Live Entertainment
Saturday July 8, 2006
Live Entertainment and Chili Games All Day
10am-4pm Arts and Crafts
11am Opening Ceremonies
11:30am Cook-Off Begins
6pm Awards Ceremony
10pm Great After Chili Party in the Connection Nightclub
July 11-16 6th Annual Freedom Fest Motorcycle Rally
Get those wheels ready and grab the throttle as Snowshoe once again hosts the best all brands rally in the state of West Virginia. Great mountain road tours, activities and live entertainment are only a few things that “rev” about this event. For the first year ever, Snowshoe presents the shotgun build-off, featuring 5 of the regions top custom cycle builders. Visit www.snowshoefreedomfest.com
Tuesday July 11, 2006
4-8pm Rally Registration
Wednesday July 12, 2006
8:30am-6pm Ronald McDonald House Poker Run
9am-7pm Vendors and Exhibits Open
9am Guided Tours
7-10pm Live Entertainment
10:30pm-1am Late Night in the Connection featuring Zo-so (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band)
Thursday July 13, 2006
8:30am-6pm Ronald McDonald House Poker Run
9am-7pm Vendors and Exhibits Open
9am Guided Tours
12pm Biker Build-Off Begins
4pm Parade to Cass and Dinner Train
7-9pm Live Entertainment in the Village-Wicked Edgar
10pm-1am Late Night in the Connection-Elvis Impersonator
Friday July 14, 2006
8:30am-6pm Ronald McDonald House Poker Run
9am-7pm Vendors and Exhibits Open
9am Biker Build-Off Continues
9am Guided Tours
4pm Bike Night in Marlinton
4-6pm Budweiser Happy Hour
10pm-1am Late Night in the Connection
Saturday July 15, 2006
9am Ronald McDonald House Poker Run
11am-1pm Bike Show
12-3pm Live Entertainment
12pm Biker Build-Off Finale X-expo
4-6pm Biker Games Of Summer hosted by Mr. Roy Riley
5-8pm Cajun Night Dinner
6:45-10pm Live Entertainment In The Village
10pm-1am Late Night in the Connection – Black Berry Smoke
Sunday July 16, 2006
7:30-11am Biker Brunch – Junction
7:45am Biker Blessing – Village
July 21-23 Snowshoe Motorsports Weekend
A Snowshoe first! The track comes to the mountain…so drive on up and strap yourself in for a weekend of car races, car shows and live entertainment. If you like classics, hotrods, racers and modified rides, this is the weekend for you.
July 21-23 Snowshoe Mountain Bike Race Series 2
The regions best mountain bikers head to Snowshoe for this four event race series. Over $40,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded throughout this series.
July 27-30 Jeep Jamboree
Scaling the mountain for the second straight year is the nations biggest and best Jeep Jamboree. Join us for a weekend of rock climbin’ and 4-wheelin’ as we explore the Allegheny Mountains.
August 2-6 International Bow Hunting Organization World Championships
Competition is high as the world’s best bow hunters shoot for the title of World Champion. Great events and activities explode on the mountain including fireworks show that aims for the stars. For complete championship details, please visit www.IBO.net.
August 10-13 Taste of the Mountains Food, Wine and Jazz Festival
Bring your plate ready to taste the areas finest food and the regions finest wines…all while listening to some great jazz artists. Complete with wine and food tastings, this annual event is sure to leave you buzzing about it to your friends.
Thursday August 10, 2006
8-11pm Jazz Entertainment
Friday August 11, 2006
11am-3pm Cooking Demonstrations &Wine Seminars
7-10pm Dinner w/ Live Entertainment
Saturday August 12, 2006
11am-4pm Grand Tasting Event – X-expo
8pm Live Entertainment
Sunday August 13, 2006
11am-1pm Champagne Brunch
August 18-20 Bike Magazine Monster Park Slopestyle Invitational
Huge Stunts, wall rides and ladder bridges are just a few of the features that are sure to make your jaw drop. Join us and a select group of the world’s top riders as we turn this mountain into a freestyle playground.
August 18-19 Snowshoe Mountain Bike Race Series Three
The regions best mountain bikers headed to Snowshoe for this four event race series. Over $40,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded throughout this series.
August 25-27 Snowshoe Symphony Festival
The mountain comes alive with the beautiful orchestral sounds of the renowned WV Symphony Orchestra. With gourmet foods, arts and crafts, we are sure to tantalize your every sense. Come and be a part of the euphonious magic in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains.
Friday August 25, 2006
8-11pm Prelude Reception
Saturday August 26, 2006
10am-4pm Arts and Crafts Fair
11am-2pm Picnic At Shavers Lake
5-7pm First Symphony Performance
7:30pm Masterpiece Reception & Dinner
Sunday August 27, 2006
12-4pm Arts and Crafts Fair
9am-1pm Masterpiece & Encore Brunches
1:30pm Second Symphony Performance
September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend
Truly a family weekend for all…join us for great games, activities, face painting and more as we celebrate the last weekend of the summer season.
September 8-10 Snowshoe Mountain Bike Race Series 4
The regions best mountain bikers head to Snowshoe for the finale of this four event race series. We will be crowning the series champion at the end of this weekend.
September 8-10 Blues, Brews, and BBQs Festival
The stage has been set for a mouth watering weekend of championship BBQ and palate cleansing brews…not to mention great sounds from the regions best blues bands. Championship cook-offs, downhill racing, a car show and the 5-miler foot race are elements that set this weekend ahead of the rest.
Friday September 8, 2006
8-11pm Reception w/Live Entertainment
Saturday September 9, 2006
8am Reception w/Live Entertainment
9-11am Snowshoe 5 miler
11am 5 miler Awards Ceremony
11am-4pm Blues, Brews, and BBQs Festival
9-11pm Blues Concert
September 24 Cheat Mountain Challenge Century Ride
If you loved the first year, you certainly cannot miss the second. Start tuning your bikes now for the best mountain road riding in the country. We are capping this event at 450 people son register today online at www.bikereg.com.
September 30 Colors of Fall Festival
Celebrate fall at the highest village in WV. Pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, scarecrow making and arts and crafts are just a few of the activities to ring in a new season.
October 14 Octoberfest
Hearty beers, German foods, brass and oompah bands are a sure hit to this festival celebration. Come dressed in your finest lederhosen for an event not to miss. Dancing, drinking and eating…what a better way to spend a weekend!
Things To Do In Pocahontas County And Surrounding Area
Kumbrabow State Forest - West Virginia’s highest forest. Great for hiking and off-the-beaten path trout fishing
Snowshoe Mountain Resort – Offers everything from skiing to mountain biking and a while lot in between
Cass Scenic Railroad – Take a train ride back to the time of steam-driven locomotives
Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad – Tygart Flyer, Cheat Mountain Salamander and the Durbin Rocket travel historic railways through the region
Cranberry Glades – Botanical area offers a unique and exotic ecosystem on 750 acres
Dolly Sods – Dolly Sods is said to be a little bit of Canada placed and a bit to far south
Highland Scenic Highway – Scenic byway is a beautiful corridor through the national forest
Hills Creek Falls – Three waterfalls…the tallest, at 63 feet, is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia
Seneca State Forest – West Virginia’s oldest state forest is named for the Indian tribe that once roamed the area
Spruce Knob – West Virginia’s highest peak at 4,863 feet above sea level
Watoga State Park – offers over 10,000 acres for recreational use
Bear Town State Park – Natural area of 107 acres, known for its unusual rock formations
Droop Mountain Battlefield – Site of West Virginia’s last significant Civil War battle
Rich Mountain Battlefield – One of the earliest engagements of the Civil War
Historic Beverly, WV – One of the first settlements west of the Alleghenies, the town is rich in Civil War history
Helvetia, WV – A small Swiss Village settled in the lush Allegheny Mountains, Helvetia was one of the first districts in the state to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Greenbrier River Trail – 77 mile trail for biking, hiking and recreational use along the Greenbrier River
National Radio Astronomy Observatory – has the worlds largest fully maneuverable radio telescope, it reaches 485 feet tall and weighs 17 million pounds
For more information on Pocahontas County visit their website, www.pocahontascountywv.com
Snowshoe’s Winter Activities
(When closer to winter we will have a more detailed web page for the winter events)
-Cross Country Skiing
-Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
-Kids Night Out & Teen Night
-Snowcat Tour
-Snowmobile Tours
-Snowshoeing
-Sunrise Backcountry Hut
-The Big Top
