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Independence Day Celebration 2023

Arts and Entertainment

June 8, 2023

From: Independence Day Celebration

Let freedom ring with a weekend full of fun activities, live music, and a spectacular mountain top fireworks.

Schedule:
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Salsa Cookoff
Hosted by Challenged Athletes of West Virginia
10:30-11:00am: Salsa Registration, 11:00-11:30am: Salsa Load-In
11:30-12:30pm: Set Up, 12:30pm: Salsa Submissions
1:00-4:00pm: Salsa Tasting, 4:30pm: Awards on the Junction Stage
12:30pm: Live Music by Bo McMillion in the Village
Bo McMilllion is a loop artist who can play a subtle ballad or sound like an entire band all by himself. His style follows his love of Rock, improvisations of Jazz, and homegrown Bluegrass traditions.
1:00-4:00pm: Registration for Forever Wild 5k Trail Run/Hike in the Village
2:30pm: Live Music by Josh Runyon in the Village
Josh Runyon is a West Virginia native determined to craft a legacy in music. His self-produced debut record "Danger" gives insight to his musical prowess on every instrument you will hear.
5:30pm: Live Music by 11:11 in the Village
The 11:11 is an Appalachian Rhythm & Blues band that proudly leans on its roots in jazz, rock & roll, and country. Music directed by songwriter, bassist, and pianist Grand Jacob is a truly unique experience with each performance.
7:30pm: Live Music by Josh Pantry in the Village
Josh Pantry and his band are touring country artists who stand out from others of their backgrounds in pop punk, giving them a unique sound.

Sunday, July 2, 2023
9:00am: Registration for Forever Wild 5K Trail Run/Hike at Silver Creek
10:00am: Forever Wild 5k Trail Run/Hike at Silver Creek
11:00am: 5k Awards
1:00pm: Live Music by Jonathan Cox in the Village
Jonathan Cox is a traditional bluegrass country music artist whose music embodies his blue-collar lifestyle.
3:30pm: Live Music by The 419 in the Village
The 419 is a digital/folk duo blending the old with the new.
5:30pm: Live Music by Dem Donkey Boys in the Village
This acoustic trio consisting of Tom Batchelor (guitar), Robert Desutter (bass), and Ty Jacquay (fiddle) bring a fun, upbeat show with multiple instruments.
8:00pm: Live Music by Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats in the Village
Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats perform a unique branch of rock n roll, blues, and Americana with an unmatched sense of urgency and unifying social commentary.
9:30pm: Mountain Top Fireworks Display. Best viewed on Skidder Slope

Monday, July 3, 2023
9:00am: Game Registration in the Village
10:00am: Village Games (seed spitting contest, ice cream eating contest, bubble blowing contest)

Date: July 1 - 3, 2023

Location: Snowshoe Mountain Resort - 10 Snowshoe Drive Snowshoe, WV 26209

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