Ballhooter...the name just screams intrigue. I mean what exactly is a Ballhooter anyway. A multitude of possibilities floods the mind, some clean some dirty. Believe it or not, it is a real thing and I promise that you'll find out by the end. However, right now, all you need to know is that Ballhooter is the fun title Snowshoe Mountain's spring festival that is sure to have you celebrating round the clock.
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Eighth Annual Ballhooter Festival This Weekend
Now in its eighth season, Ballhooter takes place every March and gives skiers and riders in the heart of Appalachia a chance to cut loose with some spring break-inspired shenanigans, competitions, and live music. Yes, you read that right, spring break in the mountains and it's this weekend (March 13-15).
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Ballhooter Festival Offers Free Concerts and More
At the center of it all are the FREE concerts in the village. This year's super jammy lineup includes performances from Dopapod, North Mississippi Allstars, Perpetual Groove, The Wooks, Black Garlic, and the headliner Papadosio, a jazzy, electronic rock ish band that's been playing at Colorado's Red Rock for years. These bands are sure to get the crowd pretty amped but it you're there with your family, there is plenty of other events and activities to check out. A brewfest, yoga, painting classes, relay races and, of course, skiing and riding makes Ballhooter full of family fun. Not surprising since Snowshoes is one of the most family friendly resorts in the country.
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What Exactly is a Ballhooter?
And what exactly is a Ballhooter you might ask? With roots in Appalachia, ballhooter is an old logging term for a logger who rolls logs down hills too steep for teams. Sorry, to nix any filthy ideas you all had. Like I said, Snowshoes is as family friendly as they come. Enjoy!
For a full list of events visit Snowshoe Mountain.
