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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