Vail Resorts Inc.

04/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2024 10:04

Liberty Mountain Resort To Host Spring Wine Festival

FAIRFIELD, PA. (April 16,2024)-Raisea glass to the fusion of local flavors, the spirit of community, and the joy of discovery at theLiberty Winefestin partnershipwith the Pennsylvania Wine Association. The event will take place11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at Liberty Mountain Resort,locatednear historic Gettysburg, PA.

"I amthrilledto announce our first annualLibertyWinefest,acelebration of the year-roundexperienceswe offer at LibertyMountain, and anopportunity to bring the community together," said General Manager Chris Blackwell. "The mountains and thespring flowers will be the perfect backdropto experience and appreciate wines made right herein Pennsylvania. With historic Gettysburg just a short drive away, visitors can also experience a part of history, from battlefield tours, museums, and local shops. We invite everyone to join us for the weekend and enjoy a fun getaway."

The festival grounds, locatedat the base area of Liberty Mountain Resort'sski lodge, will feature the wineries, a selection of artisan vendors, and a bevy of dining options and delicious dishes at The BBQ Deck, McKees Tavern, and Eagle and The Owl,as well as great live music.

"The Pennsylvania Wine Association is excited to partner with Liberty Mountain Resort to bring to life the inaugural Liberty Winefest," said Scott Neeley, Board President of the Pennsylvania Wine Association."This new event featuring Pennsylvania wineries, food pairings, and the Liberty Mountain backdrop is a perfect event to celebrate."

Admission to the event includes a souvenir wine glass, samples from attending wineries, live music, wine seminars, and a complimentary wine check service for wine purchases made on-site.Ticket sales are availableonline.Guests who purchasetheir tickets onlinein advance will save $25per ticket. Designated driver tickets will be available at the event gate for $20 per person. Festival guests must be at least age21 with proper identification.

VIP Experience
Festival guests can upgrade their experience with the VIP Experience ticket, which includes a one-hour early accessto the wineries, access to a private seating area in the heart of the festival, private bar service with seasonal libationsto purchase, and exclusive tastings from select wineries throughout the day.  VIP Experience tickets can be purchasedonline.

Friday Special Wine Pairing Dinner
To kick-off the festival, the resort will host a wine pairing dinneron Friday, June 7, at the on-site Eagle and the Owl. Liberty's culinary team has created a superb five-course mealpaired with wines from the finest Pennsylvaniavineyards. Thedinnermenuwill featurerosemary-braised lamb chops, truffle whipped potatoes, poached pear dessert,and more.Tickets are limited. Advanced registration isrequiredandcan bepurchasedonline.

A Toastto 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!TheEpic 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 VailMountain, Beaver Creek, or Whistler Blackcomb. An Epic Local Child's Pass is just $380.

The Northeast Value Passoffers 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 CollegePassis just $421.

Vail Resorts also continues to offer theEpic Day Pass,whichallows guests access to world-class resorts at pre-season pricing with significant savingswhen 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 chooseEpic FlexPayas a convenient payment option.

Compare all Epic Pass offerings on the Epic Passwebsite. And keep in mind - Epic Passes provide Pass Holders with Epic Mountain Rewardsfor 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 includingVail 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,ordiscover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.