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SNOWSHOE, W.Va.- Snowshoe Mountain is celebrating the nation's birthday in a big way. Beginning on July 3rd, the resort will host the first Snowshoe Bluegrass Festival, part of the Summer Music Series. Headlined by bluegrass legend Del McCoury, the festival will feature free live performances Thursday thru Sunday on the Village Stage. Evening concerts Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 on the Skidder Stage will feature The Del McCoury Band, Larry Cordle, Larry Keel and others. Tickets for these shows are now on sale at Ticketmaster, or by calling 1-877-441-4FUN. Only 1000 pre-sale tickets are available for the show, and they're going fast! The show will be moved indoors should inclement weather occur, limiting available pre-sale tickets. With Mother Nature's cooperation, additional tickets will be available day-of for the outdoor venue.

In addition to the live entertainment, guests will enjoy four days of family fun in Snowshoe's mountaintop Village. Carnival-style games, a climbing wall, eurobungy and other attractions will keep kids of all ages smiling throughout the day. All of Snowshoe Mountain's regular summer activities, including Shavers Lake, scenic lift rides, the Snowshoe Mountain Bike Park and Split Rock Pools will be open throughout the long weekend. On Sunday, July 6, residents of Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster, Greenbrier, Pendleton and Nicholas counties are invited to our annual Community Day Block Party. All residents showing a valid ID will receive a free Village Pass as well as a free Fun Pass, gaining admittance to scenic lift rides and Split Rock Pools, a ½ hour paddle boat rental at Shavers Lake and a free small bag of popcorn during the movie under the stars that evening. A 10% discount at Snowshoe-owned retail locations will also be available to residents showing ID.

On the night of the Fourth, after enjoying the sounds of Del McCoury and other bluegrass greats, guests will be treated to a spectacular mountaintop fireworks display. With the best viewing just outside the Village, this is the perfect way to end a fabulous day of celebration. In additional to all the entertainment and activities, Snowshoe Mountain offers beautiful summertime weather all season long. With warm temperatures free from humidity, the mountain sunshine offers the perfect setting to take advantage of our natural playground.

For more information call 877-441-4FUN. To view a complete summer events schedule visit http://www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/index.htm

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 2, 20089pm - Movie in the Village - The Waterhorse: Legend of the Deep - G

Thursday, July 3, 200811am-2pm -Day of Play: Inflatables attractions, eurobungy / climbing wall and orbitron ($25 Village pass allows for unlimited access, 11am-2pm)7pm- Everett Lilly & the Lilly Mountaineers - Village Stage (FREE)9pm - Movie in the Village - The Spiderwick Chronicles - PG

Friday, July 4, 200811am-2pm - Day of Play ($25 Village pass allows for unlimited access, 11am-2pm)Noon - Everett Lilly & the Lilly Mountaineers - Village Stage2:30pm - Halftime Sting Band - Village Stage (FREE)4pm - Steep Canyon Rangers - Village Stage (FREE)5:00pm - Evening Concert - Skidder Stage (ticket required-from Ticketmaster or 1-877-441-4FUN) 6pm - Wyatt Rice & Ronnie Bowen 7pm - Larry Cordle 8:30pm - The Del McCoury Band

10pm-Fireworks Display- Best viewing from Skidder Slope - Village

Saturday, July 5, 200811am-2pm - Day of Play ($25 Village pass allows for unlimited access, 11am-2pm) 11am - Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys - Village Stage (FREE) 1pm - Mountain Therapy - Village Stage (FREE) 3pm - Jack Ass Flats - Village Stage (FREE) 4:30pm - Deer Creek Boys - Village Stage (FREE)5:00pm - Evening Concert - Skidder Stage (ticket required) 5:30pm - Steep Canyon Rangers 7:15pm - Larry Keel 8:30pm - iii rd Tyme Out 9:30pm - The Del McCoury Band

Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Community Day11am-4pm - Extended day of Play Local residents from Pocahontas, Randolph , Webster, Greenbrier, Pendleton and Nicholas- Receive a free Village access pass and Fun pass by showing proper ID, plus 10% off retail merchandise. (For all others, $25 Village pass allows for unlimited access, 11am-2pm)11:30 - Trent Wagner and the Steel Wagler - Village Stage (FREE) 1pm - Deer Creek Boys - Village Stage (FREE)3pm - Poor Tater - Village Stage (FREE)9pm - Movie in the Village - Mr. Magoriums Wonder Emporium - PG