The highest out of doors races, festivals, occasions, and experiences within the Blue Ridge and Past. Take a look at a few of our high picks right here and on-line at blueridgeoutdoors.com
Mild The Night time Sequence
Wintergreen, Va.
November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28
Collect for a magical tree lighting on the Blue Ridge Terrace from 5pm-6:30pm full with seasonal decor, leisure, scorching coca, particular vacation happenings, and extra. Then retreat to one of many varied eating retailers to take pleasure in dinner specials and drinks. Costume in your vacation finest for a memorable photograph.
Winter Wonderland Vacation Parade
Beech Mountain, N.C.
December 19, 2024
Be part of the City of Beech Mountain for the wildly in style procession of festively embellished automobiles alongside Beech Mountain Parkway. Instantly following the parade, swing by Santa’s Workshop at City Corridor for cookies, cocoa and pictures with Santa and his Elves.
New Yr’s Eve
Wintergreen, Va.
December 31, 2024
Have a good time the New Yr on the slopes at Wintergreen. Ski by day and ring within the New Yr by night time. There will likely be an grownup occasion in The Edge and a youth occasion in Higher Crust Pizza. Everyone seems to be welcome to view the fireworks on the slopes at 9pm.
HeArt & SOUL Winter Fest
Massanutten, Va.
January 9-13, 2025
Massanutten is happy to host the second annual HeArt & SOUL Winter Fest weekend on January 9 – 13, 2025! This weekend occasion is ideal for the skilled out of doors adventurous to the one that needs to look fly and luxuriate in a cocktail by the fireplace! All generations are invited so seize your dad and mom, grandparents, aunties, uncles, and the youngsters; there will likely be one thing for each age group to take pleasure in!
Roundtop Mountain Resort Dew After Darkish sixtieth Anniversary
Lewisberry, Pa.
January 10, 2025 (Fridays by means of February. 21)
Have a good time Roundtop’s sixtieth anniversary on the Dew After Darkish glow-up occasion. Be part of choose nights in January and February 2025 to ski and journey underneath the lights, take pleasure in Mountain Dew samples, and rating unique swag. Discover the occasion at close by Vail resorts. For extra PA occasions, go to www.SkiPA.com.
The Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Pageant
Doswell, Va.
January 10-11, 2025
The twenty fourth Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Pageant brings collectively over 90 distributors from throughout the Mid-Atlantic, together with fly fishing lodges, guides, outfitters, customized rodmakers, fly tyers, and artists, in addition to 9 vineyards and three distilleries. From newbies to veteran anglers, all are welcome.Tastings are included in admission.
fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Wintergreen, Va.
January 10-12, 2025
Have a good time 50 years of snowboarding at Wintergreen Resort. Be part of us for a weekend stuffed with birthday enjoyable together with disco night time at The Edge, particular ceremony presentation on the Blue Ridge Terrace, historic presentation, Birthday Bash (ticketed occasion), and fireworks on the slopes. It’s a weekend lengthy occasion and YOU’RE INVITED!
Winterfest at The Omni Homestead Resort
Scorching Springs, Va.
January 17 – February 14, 2025
Expertise a winter wonderland for the entire household! Get pleasure from snowboarding, snowboarding, snow tubing, ice skating and extra. Heat up with scrumptious barbecue and burgers at Kober’s and chill out within the mineral-rich, geothermal waters of the Heat Springs Swimming pools. Plus, take pleasure in indoor actions like wine tastings, craft lessons, and household bingo.
Ski Sawmill Resort Children Ski Free Day
Morris, Pa.
January 20, 2025
Children 15 and underneath ski FREE on January 20. (Restricted to 225 free tickets). Get pleasure from prolonged hours from 10 a.m. –5 p.m. Reserve tickets upfront to say a spot. Don’t miss out on PA ski specials—go to www.SkiPA.com for extra particulars.
The SARA Race
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, W.Va.
February 1-2, 2025
The Southern Alpine Racing Affiliation returns with two thrilling days of Large Slalom and Slalom ski races. Skiers will take a look at their expertise on this high-speed occasion! Snowboarders, prepare in your personal problem on Feb. 3 with the Cupp Run. Don’t miss the motion!
The Cupp Run Problem
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, W.Va.
February 3, 2025
Prepare for the legendary Cupp Run Problem! Recognized for its steep slopes, sharp turns, and intense situations, this race is the final word take a look at for skiers and snowboarders alike. Be part of us for a historic day of heart-pounding motion on the mountain!
Wilderness First Assist 20-hour Certification Course
Charlottesville, Va.
February 22-23, 2025
Study important security expertise for out of doors adventures and journey in-person or on-line. Extra course dates in Charlottesville (Jan 11-12; March 29-30; Could 3-4), in addition to lessons within the DC space, Baltimore, Richmond, Blacksburg, Lexington, Harrisonburg, Raleigh and extra.
Highland County Maple Pageant
Monterey, Va.
March 8-9 & 15-16, 2025
Since 1959, guests have been drawn to Highland County to tour Virginia maple sugar camps for a cultural and culinary journey! Free excursions, over 100 juried artisans and crafters, scrumptious meals, and stay leisure abound at this county-wide family-friendly competition!
HighlandCounty.org/Maple-Pageant
Thrive Outdoors Pageant
Bedford, VA
April 5, 2025
Learn to “Thrive Outdoors” this yr by assembly and studying from native distributors associated to Journey/Recreation, Agriculture/Homesteading, and Well being/Wellness. It is a FREE household oriented occasion with a wide range of workshops, demos, youngsters actions, music, meals vehicles, regional craft drinks, and extra!
Fb.com/BedfordOutdoorAdventures
twenty first Spring Shakori Hills Grassroots Pageant
Pittsboro, N.C.
Could 1-4, 2025
The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Pageant of Music & Dance is a collaboration between the Shakori Hills Neighborhood Arts Heart and the GrassRoots Pageant Group, offering a family-friendly celebration of music, dance, artwork, and training; a Music Lovers’ Paradise! The Shakori Hills Neighborhood Arts Heart is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit group.
Rooster Stroll 15
Martinsville, Va.
Could 22-25, 2025
Rooster Stroll is a energetic, family-friendly music and humanities competition. This annual Memorial Day weekend occasion brings collectively top-notch musical acts throughout a number of genres, plus tenting, meals distributors, craft beer, and out of doors actions like disc golf and yoga. Rooster Stroll fosters a vibrant group ambiance that retains followers coming again yr after yr.
Meet The Mountains Pageant
Johnson Metropolis, Tenn.
August 15-16, 2025
This competition serves as a showcase of Northeast Tennessee’s out of doors recreation belongings. It offers a one-stop store to discover our area’s out of doors alternatives. By growing consciousness of our pure belongings and inspiring wholesome and lively life, we hope this competition contributes to the expansion of our out of doors recreation financial system.
NC Liver Mush Pageant – Mush, Music & Mutts
Higher Shelby, N.C.
October 18, 2025
Get pleasure from stay music, youngsters actions, RollOver Pet Zone, 100+ distributors and, after all, Liver Mush!! We’re proud to convey the competition again higher than ever in 2025! Free to attend, pets welcome, and enjoyable for the entire household!
ONGOING EVENTS
Spring Mountain Adventures 4th Grade Season Move Particular
Spring Mount, Pa.
2024/2025 Winter Season
Spring Mountain provides a $500 worth 4th Grade Season Move for simply $40. Accessible in-person solely, weekday/non-holiday (excluding December 24 – January 1). Consists of limitless entry, one free lesson, and gear rental. Deadline: January thirty first. Convey proof of 4th-grade standing. No exceptions. Go to www.SkiPA for extra ski specials
SpringMountainAdventures.com/snow-sports/4th-graders-free/
Cowl photograph: Picture courtesy of Snowshoe Mountain Resort
