Shenandoah National Park,
VA – June 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / July
is the month to catch blackberries thickets in their peak in Shenandoah
National Park. Skyland,
located at miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive, has planned a day full
of blackberry magic on Saturday, July 23rd for park visitors to enjoy this
season’s star.
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Executive
Chef Jeffrey Wasnesky has crafted a delectable blackberry themed menu with
savory items including Blackberry BBQ Pulled Pork, Grilled Chicken Breast
Sandwich with Blackberry Jalapeño Sauce, and Grilled Brat Sandwich
with Blackberry Whole Grain Mustard and Caramelized Onions. Those with
a sweet tooth can save their appetite for the dessert menu, as the event’s
roster includes Blackberry Cobbler a la Mode, Blackberry Ice Cream, Blackberry
Short Cake, Blackberry Lemonade, and Blackberry Wine and Beer. For more
information, visit www.goshenandoah.com.
All these delicious dishes and beverages will be available on the historic
lower lawn area.
Coupled with a day of family
fun and entertainment, the Blackberry Delight event is something that locals
and park visitors alike truly look forward to every season. The day will
be filled with kids’ crafts and pony rides, wine and craft beer tastings,
plus remarkable regional talent, including:
Glen Shelton
In 2010 Glen opened for
Tanya Tucker, Joe Nichols, Darryl Worley, Little Texas, and Rhonda Vincent.
His self-written “Help Me to Stand” hit #2 on the nationwide Christian
Country Top 100. Glen has also been nominated for the ICM (Inspirational
Country Music) Songwriter of the Year.
The Shenandoah Valley
Cloggers
The Shenandoah Valley Cloggers
is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Appalachian
clogging, a distinctive form of American folk dance, which encompasses
many different traditions of step dances with Scottish, English, Dutch
and German roots. To entertain a variety of ages, the troupe’s music includes
everything from bluegrass, to country, to pop, to old time rock ‘n’ roll.
Davis Bradley Bluegrass
Dynamic Duo Kathy Davis
and Bradley A. Bishop put together a show that will not disappoint, with
their unique mix of bluegrass and swing music. Combined with smooth harmonies
and string melodies, their sound is the perfect soundtrack to kick off
the summer.
Debbie Zinn and Natural
Grass
The Natural Grass Band was
formed in the summer of 2006. After “jamming” with musicians from both
sides of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Debbie Zinn brought some of her music
buddies together to perform. Natural Grass’ repertoire consists mainly
of traditional bluegrass favorites from many years ago.
Kinda Celtic
Fredericksburg natives’
Kinda Celtic puts a modern twist on classic Scottish melodies and Irish
tunes, producing an ode to the cultures that influenced their music. The
band is made up of Judith, James, and Jim, who use instruments including
the hammered dulcimer, fiddle, and guitar, to create a truly unique sound
which they have honed to become their own.
Additional lodging promotions,
events and activities for planning your Shenandoah getaway are available
at www.goshenandoah.com or call
877-247-9261 to speak with the reservation office.
About Shenandoah National
Park
Established by Congress
in 1935, Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
contains nearly 197,000 acres of land with over 500 miles of trails, including
101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Shenandoah draws up to 1.2 million
visitors a year with its rich history, unique geography and wildlife, as
well as the panoramic vistas from the Skyline Drive. This National Scenic
Byway, built during the Depression era, winds along the crest of the mountains
through the length of the park, providing vistas of the sweeping landscape
to the east and west. Lodging options in the park include Skyland
(mile 41.7), Big
Meadows Lodge (mile 51), and Lewis
Mountain Cabins (mile 57.5), which are operated by Delaware North,
an authorized concessioner and hospitality provider for the National Park
Service. For more information about Shenandoah accommodations, dining and
special events, call 877.247.9261 or visit www.goshenandoah.com.
About Delaware North’s
Parks and Resorts Business
Delaware North is a global
leader in the hospitality industry, operating lodging, recreational activities,
food and beverage services, retail and educational programming at destinations
throughout North America, Australia and Asia. Delaware North operates in
many of the country’s iconic national and state parks, including Kalaloch
Lodge in Olympic National Park and Niagara Falls State Park, as well as
at cultural attractions such as Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex.
Its portfolio also includes five luxury resorts in Australia. To learn
more about Delaware North’s hospitality management expertise, visit www.DelawareNorth.com/industries/parks.
About
Delaware North
Delaware
North is one of the largest privately held hospitality and food service
companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family
for 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places
such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination
resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 60,000 employee
associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a
time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North
operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks,
resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue
of about $3 billion. "Delaware North" is a reference to Delaware North
Companies Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including location-specific
operating entities. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in
hospitality and food service, at www.DelawareNorth.com.
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Contacts:
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Tiffany
Roshanian
for Shenandoah National
Park
703-793-3420
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Helen
Morton
Delaware North
540-843-2102
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