What events are at Snowshoe in August?
The list changes each year. This page pulls the dates from our event calendar, which we check against the resort's own schedule.
Snowshoe in August 2027
Snowshoe in August
what it is really like
Late summer: blues, brews, treasure hunts, and cool nights.
What is open
Summer season
- The Bike Park, Shavers Lake, golf, and scenic lift rides
- Late summer events in the Village
- Hiking and the rail trails off the mountain
Closed or not running
- Skiing and the tube park
Opening and closing days move with the weather and the resort's calendar. The mountain report has what is open today.
Crowds
Moderate
Event weekends are busy; the weeks between them are some of the easiest of the summer. Back-to-school timing thins the crowds late in the month.
Our read after hosting here since 2020, not a resort statistic.
Typical weather
August at the summit
- Average high
- 69°
- Average low
- 53°
- Rainy days
- 14
- of 31
- Dry days
- 17
- of 31
Over the last 10 years, August at the summit averaged highs near 69° and lows around 53°, with rain on about 14 of the 31 days.
A ten-year average for the Snowshoe summit, 4,848 feet, from the Open-Meteo weather archive. Averages, not a forecast.
Live from our calendars
Homes open in August 2027
Nothing open in August 2027 yet. Dates that are not on the calendar are not yet released; text us for first look.
- Timbers 5Not yet released
- 103C SummitNot yet released
- 202D SummitNot yet released
- 305 Soaring EagleNot yet released
- Timbers 3Not yet released
- 1208 Silver CreekNot yet released
- 107D SummitNot yet released
Refreshed about every hour. Each home's page has the live price for the dates it opens with.
On the calendar
Events in August 2027
Usually first or second Saturday in August
Treasure on the Mountain2027 dates not announced yet. We add them the day the resort publishes.
Usually a long weekend in late July or early August
West Virginia Speedfest2027 dates not announced yet. We add them the day the resort publishes.
Usually labor Day weekend Sunday or a fall weekend
West Virginia Enduro Series2027 dates not announced yet. We add them the day the resort publishes.
Usually late July or the first Saturday in August
Blues and Brews2027 dates not announced yet. We add them the day the resort publishes.
Usually a late-May weekend and an early-August Sunday
Hotdogs and Handlebars2027 dates not announced yet. We add them the day the resort publishes.
Dates come from our event calendar, checked against the resort's own schedule.
Where to stay in August
The homes that fit this month
WALK TO SLOPES - GUEST FAVORITETimbers 5
Sleeps 12 · Walk to the slopes · private hot tub · pet friendly
4 bed · 3 bath · 2,000 sq ft
South Mountain
5.00
8 reviews
Bike racks in the garage, a private hot tub, and a top-floor sunset.
5-MIN WALK TO VILLAGE103C Summit
Sleeps 8 · Walk to the slopes
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,100 sq ft
North Mountain
4.94
128 reviews
A five-minute walk to the Village, with Wildcat Grocery right up the driveway.
5-MIN WALK TO VILLAGE202D Summit
Sleeps 10 · Walk to the slopes
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,100 sq ft
North Mountain
4.91
90 reviews
Second-floor views and a deck grill for long summer evenings.
What to pack
Pack for August at 4,848 feet
- A fleece or light jacket; summer nights on the summit run in the 50s
- A rain shell, since afternoon storms roll through most weeks
- Bike gear if you ride: full-face helmet and pads for the Bike Park, or rent them at the base
- Swimsuit and water shoes for Shavers Lake
- Bug spray and sunscreen; the sun is strong at this elevation
Checklist
The full August list
Pick the home if you know it and who is coming. Your ticks stay on this device.
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Every home has linens, towels, a full kitchen, a coffee maker, and WiFi. Forgot something? Text us and we will tell you where to find it on the mountain.
Plan the whole trip
Pick your August dates, we build the rest
Open homes, lift tickets or the Bike Park, dinners, groceries, events, the packing list, and the drive, on one page you can share with the group.
Questions
Snowshoe in August: questions
Is August a good month for Snowshoe?
Yes, especially midweek. It is still full summer on the mountain, the nights are cool, and the late-month crowds are lighter.
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