Students, faculty and staff will hike, relax and enjoy the mountain trails in the College forest and participate in a variety of celebration events.

Activities will get under way at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mountain Day Eve, with the 26th annual pops concert by the Berea College Band in Woods-Penniman Commons. Conducted by Dr. Charles Turner, the program will include light classical, jazz and pop selections played by the Band's Chamber Wind and Jazz Ensembles.

Concert-goers are invited to bring snacks, relax to the band's easy-listening music, and enjoy the view of the mountains from the commons area. Food and drinks also can be purchased at the Crossroads Cafe in Woods-Penn.

Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.
On Wednesday, shuttles to Indian Fort Theatre and back, sponsored by Campus Activities, will begin at 9 a.m. and continue through 2 p.m., leaving from the Alumni Building circle.

A barbeque lunch will be served at Indian Fort Theatre from 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Meal tickets for non-boarders are $5 and are available from Berea Dining Services or can be purchased on site Wednesday. (Lunch will not be served in Dining Services).

In the event of rain, activities will be moved into the Alumni and Woods-Penniman Buildings.
To round out the Day’s events, there will be a dance convocation featuring MOJO and the Bayou Gypsies, who will perform their blend of Cajun and Creole music at 8 p.m. in the Seabury Arena. The event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Campus Activities, and the Alumni Association.

Admission to the convocation is free and open to the public.
Additional information on Mountain Day Eve and Mountain Day activities is available by contacting Campus Activities at 985-3290.