Tag: Mountain Day

142nd Mountain Day Filled with Great Weather and Great Fun

Last modified: May 15, 2018
On October 18th, hundreds of students, faculty and staffed followed a tradition that began in 1875 in order to celebrate Berea’s annual Mountain Day celebration.

Mountain Day began with a sunrise hike starting at 6:30 am, with the Berea Concert Choir greeting the sunrise with music on the East Pinnacle. Events and activities, coordinated by the Student Life office, provided entertainment throughout the day. Continue reading 142nd Mountain Day Filled with Great Weather and Great Fun →

142nd Mountain Day set for October 18

Last modified: November 9, 2018
Students at Pinnacle on Mountain Day
Following a tradition that began in 1875, classes and labor for Berea College students will be canceled for Berea’s annual Mountain Day celebration on October 18th. This College holiday is set aside as a celebration for “enjoying the fall colors and other natural wonders” in the Berea College Forest. Continue reading 142nd Mountain Day set for October 18 →

Beautiful Weather for 141st Mountain Day

Last modified: May 22, 2018

The first Mountain Day at Berea College was observed in 1875 for “enjoying the Fall colors and other natural wonders in the immediate vicinity and to provide a campus holiday free of classes and non-essential labor.”  It has become an annual tradition. In recent years groups, such as the Berea College Choir, sing to greet the rising of the sun after a morning hike. Mountain Day activities included climbing the Pinnacles, kettle corn, face-painting, winning prizes from various campus organizations and clubs, and dying t-shirts! Musical and dancing performances by campus student groups such as the Black Music Ensemble and the Berea College Country Dancers during the lunch hour drew a large crowd. This year marked the 141st year celebrating Mountain Day at Berea College.

Berea College’s 140th Mountain Day is Wednesday, October 21st

Last modified: May 23, 2018

Media Advisory ­ October 16, 2015

All classes and labor are cancelled in honor of this historic celebration which has been a College tradition since 1875. In addition to hiking the pinnacles in the Berea College Forest (on Ky. Hwy. 21), Mountain Day activities, sponsored by the College Campus Life office, include games, music, performances, and contests. Continue reading Berea College’s 140th Mountain Day is Wednesday, October 21st →

Berea College celebrates 139th annual “Mountain Day” October 15

Last modified: May 24, 2018

(#SeeYouAtTheTop #MTD14 #Conquer MTNDay)

Following a College tradition since 1875, Berea College students will get a day off from classes and labor to experience a day of outdoor fun on Wednesday, Oct. 15 for the annual Mountain Day. Continue reading Berea College celebrates 139th annual “Mountain Day” October 15 →

Berea College Celebrates 137th Mountain Day, Oct. 17

Last modified: February 8, 2019

Berea College will host the 137th annual Mountain Day celebration on October 17 at Indian Fort Theatre. Bereans will celebrate the tradition by participating in a day of free and fun activities, food and hiking in the college’s forest. Continue reading Berea College Celebrates 137th Mountain Day, Oct. 17 →

Berea College Celebrates 136th Mountain Day, Oct. 5

Last modified: May 25, 2018

Berea College will host the 136th annual Mountain Day celebration “Maintaining Tradition” on October 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Indian Fort Theatre. Bereans will celebrate the tradition by participating in a day of free and fun activities, food and hiking in the college’s forest. Hay rides and shuttles will depart from the Alumni Building at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided from 11 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. Continue reading Berea College Celebrates 136th Mountain Day, Oct. 5 →