Kicking off the special events on Snowshoe Mountain will be Yamaha’s GNCC University that takes place before the race on Wednesday, June 22 through Friday, June 24. Some changes have been made due to facility issues so listen up if you’ve signed up online for the University. The GNCC University will be moving to the Mountain Lodge Ballroom in lieu of the Shaver Center/Big Top Area being closed off. When you arrive onsite to check-in you will follow the signage, which will lead you to the ballroom.

Then on Friday morning, the 8th Annual Golf Tournament Team Fundraiser for the USA ISDE Trophy Team will take place at Snowshoe Mountain Resort’s Raven Golf Club. All proceeds from the event go directly to the USA ISDE Team to help fund the transportation of the athletes to this prestigious event, which will be held in Le Puy-En-Velay, France on August 29 - September 3. If you are unable to attend the event, donations can be made by selecting the “donate” option on the online registration form. For more information or to register for the tournament, click HERE.

Racing will kick off Saturday morning, and don’t forget without the Micro (50cc) racing the Youth ATV start will be at 8:00 a.m., the Amateur ATV Start with 4x4 Pro and WXC will be at 10 a.m. and the Pro ATV Start will be at 1:00 p.m. ET.The Specialized Turbo eMTB race will still begin at 4:30 p.m.

A handful of live entertainment will be on hand at Snowshoe once again this year as American Idol contestant Kaylin Roberson and Matt Gorman will perform throughout the weekend. Earlier this year Roberson received a “Golden Ticket” for Season 20 of American Idol and made her way to Hollywood where she was one of the top 40 contestants selected from hundreds of auditions. Roberson performed the National Anthem at last year’s Snowshoe GNCC and will continue with performances throughout the weekend alongside boyfriend Gorman.

Nat Frederick and Stephen Cotter will also perform throughout the weekend at this year’s Snowshoe GNCC. Fredrick has had a lifelong passion for music, rooted back to his family sing-alongs while watching country music television videos. Frederick continues to write authentic country music songs and perform his solo acoustic show all over the East Coast. A full schedule of live performances will be released within the next couple of days.

The Pride of West Virginia, the WVU Mountaineer Marching Band will once again be at Snowshoe Mountain Resort to perform before the start of the races. The award-winning Mountaineer Marching Band appreciates a reputation as one of the exceptional organizations on the WVU campus as they are known for their high-energy performances, outstanding musical arrangements and presentations.

The 7th Annual GNCC Graduation will take place on Saturday evening in the village at 6:30 p.m. Racer Productions is calling all members of the Class of 2022, whether you have graduated from elementary school, middle school, high school, college or a technical school, GNCC Racing wants to recognize you for your prestigious academic accomplishment. Tim Cotter, “The Dean of Dirt” and Racer Productions Event Director, will be the keynote speaker of the night. The Dean of Dirt will also be handing you your very own GNCC Graduation Diploma, as well as a commemorative GNCC Graduate favor. Since we spend so much time with our racing families, it is only fitting that we celebrate your graduation together. All we need is for you to fill out the GNCC Graduation Form, HERE, before 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 23. You may also sign up at the event by seeing Kayla Bolton at rider registration.

ePeeWee Racing will continue to take place on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. near the finish line area. Team Faith will also have their Non-Denominational Chapel Service from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Yamaha will host demo riders at the bottom of Ballhooter near the boathouse throughout the weekend. For a full list of scheduled events and times, click HERE.

If arriving to Snowshoe on or before Thursday, June 23 admission will be $40 per adult (12+) and $15 per child (6-11). Admission starting on Friday, June 24 will be $30 per adult (12 and $15 for children. All tickets include a Ski Lift Ticket. There will also be a $50 facility/grounds fee per Snowshoe Mountain Resort for anyone camping and/or bringing in a large trailer to the Snowshoe GNCC event.

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