Snowshoe winter 2026/27 events calendar

SNOWSHOE, W.Va.: Snowshoe's 2026-27 winter events calendar is out, and it is a full one. Snowshoe Mountain's official events page lists 23 winter events, starting with opening day on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and ending with closing day on Sunday, Mar. 21, 2027.

One caution up top, in Snowshoe's own words: "all events are tentative and subject to change." Times, prices and registration details for most events have not been posted yet. Where the resort has not published a detail, we say so below.

Opening day is set for Wed., Nov. 25, weather permitting. We covered it in Snowshoe opening day 2026.

November

• Wed. Nov. 25: Winter Season Opening Day. Weather permitting.
• Thu. Nov. 26 to Fri. Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. A Snowshoe tradition. Format and fees not posted.
• Fri. Nov. 27: Turkey Trek Walk / Run. A scenic walk or run. Snowshoe says costumes are encouraged and trail shoes recommended. Start time and fee not posted.
• Sat. Nov. 28: Village Tree Lighting. An evening event in the Village. Exact time not posted.

December

• Sun. Dec. 6: West Virginia Ski Free Day. WV residents ski and ride free. Snowshoe requires a state or government issued photo ID as proof of residency.
• Sat. Dec. 12: Winter Brewfest. An evening of beer and après at the new Shavers Center. Snowshoe has not posted a brewery list, ticket price or start time. Planning a weekend around it? See where to stay at Snowshoe.
• Fri. Dec. 18: Silver Creek Opening Day. Weather permitting. Night skiing returns, plus the rope tow in Mountaineer Park.
• Sat. Dec. 19: Burton's 50th Demo Event. Free demos of Burton boards, bindings and Step On boots, marking 50 years of Burton, with an after-party. Times not posted.
• Wed. Dec. 23 to Thu. Dec. 31: Holiday Celebrations.
• Thu. Dec. 24: Village Christmas Celebration. Pictures with Santa, cocoa, cookies and candy canes.
• Thu. Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Celebrations. Snowshoe promises multiple parties for all ages. Details not posted.

January

• Fri. Jan. 8 to Sun. Jan. 10: Snowshoe Pride Weekend, presented by Kiehl's. Snowshoe says the full schedule is to come.
• Sat. Jan. 30 to Sun. Jan. 31: SARA Race. Southern Alpine Racing Association slalom and giant slalom. Ski only.

February

• Mon. Feb. 1: Cupp Run Challenge. "The OG Snowshoe race," a giant slalom down the Western Territory. Snowshoe points snowboarders here for a timed run.
• Sat. Feb. 27: Red Bull Rivals. Collegiate slopestyle on Lower Ballhooter.
• Sun. Feb. 28: Snowshoe Open Slopestyle Competition. Same Lower Ballhooter course, with a cash purse. Purse amount not posted.

March

• Fri. Mar. 5: Skiercross/Boardercross Course Access. Practice on the Cross Course ahead of the races. No coaching included.
• Sat. Mar. 6 to Sun. Mar. 7: USASA Boarder/Skier Cross. Appalachian Series races. USASA membership required.
• Mon. Mar. 8 to Sun. Mar. 14: Kids Ski Free Week. Children 12 and under ski free with the purchase of an adult lift ticket. For timing beyond that week, see the best time to visit Snowshoe.
• Sat. Mar. 13 to Sun. Mar. 14: College Weekend. Skiing, riding and live entertainment. Performers not posted.
• Sat. Mar. 20: Spring Fling Pond Skim & Music. The pond skim, DJ sets and après. Lineup and registration not posted.
• Sun. Mar. 21: West Virginia Ski Free Day and Snowshoe Winter Closing Day. WV residents ride free again with photo ID, on the scheduled final day of the season.

Five dates worth booking around

If you can only plan one trip, start with these: Brewfest on Dec. 12, Silver Creek's night opening on Dec. 18, Burton's demo day on Dec. 19, Kids Ski Free Week Mar. 8 to 14, and the pond skim and closing weekend Mar. 20 to 21.

Keep the calendar handy

Every date above is on the MtnInfo ski calendar, which we update as Snowshoe adds times and details. For lifts, terrain and lodging, see our Snowshoe resort guide, and check the official events page before you go, since Snowshoe lists every event as tentative.

Corrections: info@mtninfo.com