What’s up at Snowshoe? Events for this Summer 2026.
Introduction
When the snow guns stop blowing and the coveted Appalachian powder begins to fade, skiing and snowboarding quickly leave Snowshoe mountain. Although Snowshoe is undoubtedly primarily a ski resort, its mountain bike park extending into the Main basin, Western territory, and Silver Creek areas offer over 375 miles of rideable terrain. This Summer 2026 more than ever, Snowshoe has organized an agenda of exciting events all throughout the season in order to give bikers, guests, owners, and all visitors to the mountain an amazing experience. In this blog, we will go through the entire Snowshoe events calendar to provide information about all the happenings of the summer, which can be confusing if you don’t understand them, what you won’t want to miss, and what to expect for this exciting, new season!
Early Summer
- Raven Golf Course Opens (4/17)
With the opening of the famous Gary Player designed, mountain golf course at the base of the mountain on the Slatyfork side; golf enthusiasts of all levels should pay a visit to enjoy the course complete with a bar and grill on site!
- Snowshoe Bike Park Opens (5/21)
After months of being dormant, the Ballhooter and Western Territory High Speed Quad lifts are firing back up! Widely considered the Southeast’s and Mid Atlantic’s premier bike park, Snowshoe’s trails are now open to all who wish to adventure.
- Memorial Day Weekend (5/22-5/25)
The mountain’s first big event, Snowshoe is going to kick off the season strong with live music, a homeowner-focused weekend, and memorial day Fireworks! (which were unfortunately cancelled due to weather)
- West Virginia Trail Fest – Ultra Marathon Race (5/22-5/24)
A fun yet challenging mountain race event with options for 5k, 30k, 50k, and 100k competitions. The little ones can compete too in a short village lap race for young kids.
- Hot Dogs & Handlebars (5/30-5/31)
The first of a series of community focused amateur bike events, the skills clinic and beginner race are perfect for those in the area looking to pick back up their bike and learn to enjoy the sport. Of course, hot dogs will be served!
- Foundation Golf Tournament (6/5)
A Snowshoe classic, the annual tournament will be a beautiful day at the Raven Course as Snowshoe raises money for the community.
High Summer
- Downhill Southeast Series Race (6/12-6/14)
The Southeast’s premier downhill bike race comes to the Southeast’s premier downhill bike mountain; the event is open to bikers of all levels. There will be a novice course as well as the fearsome pro course on Western Territory!
- Community Appreciation Day (6/21)
We love Snowshoe, and the resort simply couldn’t be without the wonderful community. Any residents of Randolph, Webster, or Pocahontas counties will get a free Summer Fun pass for the weekend, just bring your ID!
- Grand National Cross Country Series (6/26-6/28)
The biggest and baddest event of the summer, it’s race time!!! E-bikes, ATVs, and Dirt bike races of all experience levels face off in this legendary event. If you feel like experiencing the chaos firsthand don’t miss Howard’s Hole mud pit or the Village parties at night!
- Independence Day Celebration (7/3-7/5)
America’s 250th Birthday, you’ll want to be there for Snowshoe’s celebration of the red, white, and blue. All activities will be open and a truly spectacular firework show for the great nation’s day of independence!
- Ruff Race (7/5)
All of Snowshoe’s races are fun, but what for our four legged friends? Take your loyal companion on a family friendly 5k through the Village and woods at whatever pace you like.
- 4848 Festival (7/16-7/18)
Another classic and popular Snowshoe event, the 4848 music festival will have 3 huge stages; one in the Village, one at Skidder slope, and one by the Boathouse. Get your tickets to enjoy music by notable or lesser known artists while browsing the local craft shops, this weekend is always a blast!
- West Virginia Speedfest (7/24-7/26)
West Virginia’s hill climb race up a mountain road in truly amazing cars. There will be food a-plenty, live music, and spirited competition between vehicles traversing the wild, wonderful WV!
- Blues and Brews Festival (7/24-7/26)
Beers, beats, and Snowshoe beauty. Stop by the village after a day of riding to have some craft beer while dancing the night away; and catch the gorgeous sunset.
- Hot Dogs & Handlebars (8/2)
The second of a series of community focused amateur bike events, the skills clinic and beginner race are perfect for those in the area looking to pick back up their bike and learn to enjoy the sport. Of course, hot dogs will be served!
- Treasure on the Mountain (8/2)
The second of a series of community focused amateur bike events, the skills clinic and beginner race are perfect for those in the area looking to pick back up their bike and learn to enjoy the sport. Of course, hot dogs will be served!
Low Summer
- Community Appreciation Day (8/16)
We love Snowshoe, and the resort simply couldn’t be without the wonderful community. Any residents of Randolph, Webster, or Pocahontas counties will get a free Summer Fun pass for the weekend, just bring your ID!
- Ballhooter Music Festival (9/4-9/6)
The new event this summer! Veteran Snowshoe guests may remember the old winter tradition, now the festival is recreated in the summer; three full days of live music featuring big name groups; expect big things for this newest edition to the summer events schedule!
- West Virginia Enduro Series Race (9/6)
Returning for 2026 the Enduro Race is different from your classic bike race. Competitors face multiple timed stages with transfers between lifts and on pedals, the lowest cumulative time to complete the course wins!
- Bike Park Closing Weekend (10/10-10/11)
The bike season has finally come to an end, the last chance to run your final trails and enjoy Snowshoe’s summer season. Following this weekend; the resort will prepare for the winter season starting on Thanksgiving, be sure to come back for Snowshoe’s skiing and snowboarding slopes!