Gettysburg-area resort celebrates summer with wine festival, live concert series, dining events, golf, and wedding events
FAIRFIELD, PA. (April 25, 2024) –
Experience the magic of Liberty Mountain Resort as it transforms from a winter wonderland to a fun-filled summer getaway. Located just outside of Gettysburg, the resort will host several events this summer including a new wine festival, the Music on the Mountain concert series, and a dazzling Fourth of July celebration.
“Liberty is the perfect close-to-home mountain getaway,” said General Manager Chris Blackwell. “Whether you're into live music, sipping wine, hitting the links, delicious food, beautiful weddings, or just looking to unwind, everyone is invited to join in on the fun this summer and experience first-hand why we love Liberty!"
Liberty Winefest with Kelly Bell Band and Jonathan Sloan Trio
Raise a glass to the fusion of local flavors, the spirit of community, and the joy of discovery at the Liberty Winefest in partnership with the Pennsylvania Wine Association . The event will take place 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, June 8.
This event will feature some of the best Pennsylvania wineries including King View Mead , ReKlaimed Vines Winery , Armstrong Valley Vineyard and Winery , Bee Kind Winery , Black Dog Wine Company , Creekside Cellars Winery , Jackson Square Vineyard , Hungry Run Wine Cellars, Twisted Vine Winery, Antler Ridge Winery , Fero Vineyards and Winery, and Cellar '54 .
Admission to the event includes a souvenir wine glass, samples from attending wineries, live music including the Kelly Bell Band and Jonathan Sloan Trio, wine seminars, and a complimentary wine check service for wine purchases made on-site. Ticket sales are available online. Guests who purchase their tickets online in advance will save $25 per ticket. Designated driver tickets will be available at the event gate for $20 per person. Festival guests must be at least age 21 with proper identification.
Festival guests can upgrade to a VIP ticket which includes one-hour early access, a private seating area in the heart of the festival, and exclusive wine tastings.
To kick-off the festival, the resort will host a wine pairing dinner on Friday, June 7, at the on-site Eagle and the Owl. Liberty’s culinary team has created a superb five-course meal paired with wines from the finest Pennsylvania vineyards. Tickets are limited. Advanced registration is required and can be purchased online.
Music on the Mountain Concert Series
Starting May 29, the Music on the Mountain concert series returns to Liberty on Wednesday nights. The fun family-friendly live music event is a community favorite where guests can gather at the base of Liberty Mountain for bands, food, yard games, and more.
Celebrate Independence Day at Liberty. A special edition of Music On The Mountain, featuring the modern rock band “The Few” will be held on the Fourth of July. Liberty Mountain Resort is partnering with the Borough of Carroll Valley to light up the sky in celebration. A fireworks display will be set off from the top of Liberty Mountain at 9:45 p.m.
Carroll Valley Golf Course
Plan a summer weekend escape at Liberty Mountain Resort, everything needed for a perfect getaway is right on site. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain Resort is unique in design and stunning in scenery. The 18-hole masterpiece, located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, offers extreme diversity with its six par threes, five par fives, and seven par fours that test every aspect of the golf game. The resort also offers hotel accommodations an on-site restaurant, Eagle and the Owl , so guests can stay and play. The restaurant offers great daily specials and events all summer long. Rainy day? No problem. Guests can practice their golf swing with golf simulators located in the resort’s Pro Shop.
Summer Escape Sale
Travelers can save money by booking early with the Summer Escape Sale, offering the best deal on summer lodging rates across Vail Resorts’ portfolio of hotels, condos and chalets. For a limited time, guests can save up to 20% on lodging rates, and Epic Pass Holders can save an additional 20% with Epic Mountain Rewards. Pass Holders also receive early access to the sale starting Monday, April 29, through Wednesday, May 1.
In addition to Liberty Mountain Resort, the Summer Escape Sale lodging rates include Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Heavenly, Breckenridge, Seven Springs, Park City Mountain, Crested Butte, Northstar, Mount Snow, Okemo, Hunter and Kirkwood.
Epic Pass Holders can book the Summer Escape Sale by signing into their Epic Pass account starting April 29, selecting the sale and searching for their lodging of choice. For those without an Epic Pass, public access to the sale is open from Thursday, May 2, through Friday, May 10 . Minimum night stay requirements and other terms and conditions apply.
Plan Now and Save for Next Winter!
Spring has sprung at Liberty Mountain Resort but now is the best time for skiers and snowboarders to secure their 2024/25 Epic Pass for the lowest price! The Epic Local Pass , priced at $731 for adults, provides incredible value with access to all the company’s resorts across the East region, and allows Mid-Atlantic guests to take a trip out West with unlimited access at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Crested Butte, plus 10 days at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, or Whistler Blackcomb. An Epic Local Child’s Pass is just $380.
The Northeast Value Pass offers unbeatable value to those who only plan to ski or ride in the East, with access to many of the same destinations, including 21 resorts across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest – such as Liberty, Seven Springs, Roundtop, Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo, and Hunter – for $600. The Northeast Value College Pass is just $421.
Vail Resorts also continues to offer the Epic Day Pass , which allows guests access to world-class resorts at pre-season pricing with significant savings when compared to a lift ticket. Starting at as low as $44 for one day of skiing at Pennsylvania resorts, the Epic Day Pass is perfect for those who plan to ski and ride between one and seven days throughout the winter season. In effect, skiers and riders can build their own passes and also choose Epic FlexPay as a convenient payment option.
Compare all Epic Pass offerings on the Epic Pass website. And keep in mind – Epic Passes provide Pass Holders with Epic Mountain Rewards for 20 percent off lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals, select food locations, and more.
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating
footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com , or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com .
Contact
Kendra Nichols
Communications Manager
Mid-Atlantic Region, Vail Resorts
(717) 480-2504
