This past year was my first year at snowshoe. Understand that I had a great time and plan to attend next year as well.
However, I was dissapointed at the lack of local culture. On those rare occasions when I travel to distant parts of the country I like to enjoy the local culture. Snowshoe is in the heart of bluegrass country, yet there was none to be heard.
I know little about other aspects of that regions culture, but would like to experience more of it.
My suggestion for next year is include some bluegrass music, perhaps before and after the fireworks display. There were a lot of people standing, waiting for the fireworks. I'm sure they too would have enjoyed some local music. Serve local foods someplace, etc.
The music I heard at Snowshoe was rap and the same stale country music I can hear on at least five local radio stations.
Again, I want to make clear that I had a great time and was impressed with how well organized the entire event was, but it was lacking in local flavor.