Upcoming Events

Blacksmithing is a popular workshop offered at Cedar Lakes Conference Center. Workshops in the blacksmith shop are offered on February 15-17, April 29-May 3, September 8-13, October 6-11 and November 4-8.

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Snow Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center at 8:00 p.m. This event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.

The award-winning 29th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting welcomes more than one hundred waters from across the country and around the globe on Saturday, February 23. Held in the historic spa town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, it is the largest water tasting competition in the world.

Program:
Gioachino Rossini: Italian in Algiers Overture
Alberto Ginastera: Harp Concerto
Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4

Lawrence Loh, conductor
Emily Levin, harp

Emily Levin, Astral Artist, is the Principal Harpist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Bronze Medal Winner of the 9th USA International Harp Competition. The Jerusalem Post praised her playing for its “communicative, emotionally intense expression” while the Herald Times commended her “technical wizardry and artistic intuition.”

Snowshoe Mountain's"Berming Man Banked Slalom," brought to you by Oakley, was pretty awesome. So you probably guessed, we're bringing it back! This event is a snowboard derby by design, but a gathering of the snowboard community by default. The two section course will test both speed and grit. Upon leaving the starting gate, riders will drop into a banked slalom section with multiple turns to test their waxing choice and technique. After speeding through the turns, the course will open…

A celebration of the region’s best musicians, artisans and local talent. Enjoy live music and unique games all across the mountain all weekend long.

Fasnacht is the pre-lenten burning of Old Man Winter. It occurs on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday and is likened to Mardi Gras. It has its roots in the Swiss Winterfest. Saturday afternoon features food, beverages, and open mic music in the Star Band (Red) Hall, a buffet at the Hutte restaurant, and browsing in the local shops. Masks from previous Fasnachts are featured at the Fasnacht Mask Museum. At 8:30 p.m., a parade featuring large, often frightening, and quite…

ACE Adventure Resort is hosting a murder mystery dinner theater with a home-style buffet in the Lakeside Dining Room on Saturday, March 2, from 6 to 8pm! Channel your inner super sleuth or just sit back and enjoy while actors from Murder & Merriment provide an interactive mystery for your entertainment. STORYLINE: THE INN SPECTRE The Inn is reportedly haunted by a murderous ghost. The Innkeeper invites Buffy Winters, Dr. Peter Winkman, Grant Wilkens, Melissa Gordon, Ted and Lorena Warren,…

West Virginia's capital city will be celebrating the annual Celtic Calling weekend and Mountain Stage will be a part of the festivities. Our guests will be jam grass superstars Leftover Salmon and Irish traditional artists The Jeremiahs. More artists will be announced soon.

Master potter Bill van Gilder of Maryland is leading the 39th annual Potter's Gathering at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, near Ripley. With 40+ years of pottery experience, van Gilder trained in London and operated a training center in South Africa.

At 4,848 feet elevation, we’re reaching for the stars and we’ll be pulling out all the stops for this astronomical celebration!

You know we always go big for Ballhooter, but this year we’re going gigantic with giant versions of your favorite games like Plinko, Chess, Jenga and Kerplunk. We’ll also have galaxy themed costume parties, galactic yoga, drink specials (cosmic cosmo anyone?) and plenty of other “constellation” prizes. Top it all off with some awesome bands like Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Shawn Owen Band and headliner Big Gigantic, and you’re in for one colossal, stellar spring break!

Every year during the third full weekend in March the Pickens Historical and Improvement Society puts on the Maple Syrup Festival. Join us for a full weekend of activities celebrating this tradition each year on the third full weekend in March!

We’re giving out free lift tickets to all residents of West Virginia! Just bring your proof of residency and get a ticket to ski and ride to your heart’s content.

Mountain Stage welcomes back veteran jamgrass group the Yonder Mountain String Band, IBMA entertainers of the year Balsam Range, alt-folk journeyman Peter Case, sensational young traditional band from Quebec, Les Poules à Colin, and a return appearance from Australia's pop duo Oh Pep!

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Worm Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center at 8:00 p.m. This event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Montani Semper Liberi - Music & Art at Oak Glen is a three day celebration of music, the arts and our cultural heritage. Check out the amazing lineup!

Welcome spring snow enthusiasts, skimmers new and old! Let's make the most of what's left of the snow in this hilariously challenging, just-for-fun, slush-spraying competition. And, while we're at it, let's see who can throw together the best costume!

Program:
Special commission piece by American composer Gary Fry written especially for the WVSO and the Appalachian Children’s Chorus. Camille Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 with area choruses

Lawrence Loh, conductor
Gabriel Cabezas, cello

The Oregonian once described Gabriel Cabezas as “an intense player who connects to music naturally, without artifice, and brings a singing line to the cello.” Cabezas combines a superb technique, intellectual curiosity and a pioneering musical spirit to his work and has appeared as a soloist with some of America’s finest orchestras, including those of Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Cabezas’ appearance is made possible by a partnership with Astral Artists.

Gary Fry, composer
GARY FRY, COMPOSER

Gary Fry is an Emmy-winning Chicago-based composer with a passion for working with young people, particularly in choral music. The WVSO commissioned Fry to write a special arrangement featuring the WVSO and the Appalachian Children’s Chorus.

West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member Tim O'Brien is back on Mountain Stage with a new group and a new album. The 2018 IBMA Emerging Artist of the year winners The Po' Ramblin' Boys will be guests as well.

The largest and most prestigious mountain film festival showcasing award winning films and audience favorites from more than 650 films entered from more than 50 countries.

The 43rd annual show features basket quilts, demonstrations and market area.

Calling all anglers! The waters are set to run gold on April 6 at Watoga State Park Lake. There will be a special stocking this date, where golden rainbow trout will be the only fish stocked, but will be the same capacity as a regular stocking. Be sure to come to the park early so that you can catch one of these beauties and make memories!

Enjoy fellowship with other quilters of all experience levels. This three day retreat will give you hands-on experience and advice from one of the best. Space is limited for this event. For more information, or to reserve your spot for the retreat, please contact Debbie Walker at 304.653.4150 *This event is apart of the 2019 Cal W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series*

Spring into Art with Artistry on Main! This indoor show will feature 30+ artists showcasing their talents and gifts of woodworking (chairs, wood turned pens & cutting boards), painting, photography, basket-weaving, glass blowing and more. Live music and tapas will be provided Friday evening from 5 - 8 PM. Visitors can stroll through the space to browse the artists’ booths, all while sampling local craft beer. Children are encouraged to come for a ‘Make & Take’ art project!

Have a "sweet" time during Ripley's 12th annual Chocolate Festival. It begins with a 10 a.m. parade through downtown Ripley followed by a gathering of vendors selling everything chocolate in the Fellowship Center of Epworth UMC. Entertainment includes a talk with History Alive's Charles "Peanuts" Schultz.

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II celebrates the most famous and beloved cartoons in the world and their equally famous classical music. Conducted by Emmy Award winner George Daugherty, and created and produced by Daugherty and Emmy Award winning producer David Ka Lik Wong, this performance features Warner Bros. Looney Tunes characters on-screen with live, full symphony orchestra accompaniment.

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Pink Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center at 8:00 p.m. This event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.

This week-long workshop features three talented instructors. Judy Lilly will focus on covered bridge quilts. Log cabin quilts are taught by Kathy Saunders. Mary Zesiger's topic is more traditional quilt designs.

Head out to the 33rd annual Great Greenbrier River Race taking place April 27th. This exciting triathlon combines running, kayaking and biking into one exciting race. Compete as a team, forge your way solo, or skip the race and participate as a spectator cheering on the competitors as they cross the finish line!

A one-day chocolate extravaganza that invites the public to indulge themselves in an array of chocolate creations. For only $5 per person, registrants may sample tasty chocolate treats at each business.

Since 2002, the annual New River Birding & Nature Festival has taken place in and around the New River Gorge National River in the heart of the upland, hardwood forests that Cornell Lab of Ornithology, identified as a crucial stopover habitat for the continued survival of species such as Golden-winged, Blue-winged, and Swainson's Warbler, as well as the Scarlet Tanager. This bird and nature watching festival highlights more than 100 bird species on a variety of birding tours.

A friendly birding vacation for everyone, the week long event features guided birding and nature excursions, world-class speakers, the finest collection of guides, tasty food, and a back-porch atmosphere unmatched by any other birding festival. Signature guided bird watching experiences include the opportunity to visit a wide range of habitats, world class instruction for those wanting to enhance their birding skills, and the best guide-to-guest ratio on the festival circuit.

All skill levels are welcome.

With options to suit many budgets, packages range from week-long with cabin accommodations to a single day without lodging. Each day offers a great field trip of your choice, three tasty meals, two knowledge and fun packed presentations, world-class experts you will call friends, and good times!

Enjoy Spring in the beautiful hills of Webster County, West Virginia by participating in this special 3-day weekend. Nature Tour takes place at Camp Caesar 4-H Camp on Rt.20 between Cowen and Webster Springs, West Virginia. Our guests will stay in the rustic log and cut-stone cabins surrounded by the beautiful hills of the Monongahela National Forest. The cost of this fun-filled weekend is $130.00 which includes 5 meals, 2 nights lodging, nightly program or entertainment, your choice of tours.…

The 15th Annual West Virginia Trout Fest will be held the first weekend in May, 2019 (May 3-5). The 3 day event will include a trout rodeo, fish fry dinner, boxcar derby, hard cider tasting, crafts and vendors, fish fly demonstrations, a 5k & kids' run, church in the park, and more! WV Metro News Outdoors anchor, Chris Lawrence, will be the guest speaker at the fish fry dinner on Friday and also broadcasting his radio show live on Saturday…

The Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance returns for its second year, May 3-5, 2019, and organizers are already working to make sure this year's Councours weekend builds and improves on that strong foundation with a bigger and better event. This year, we will honor Rolls-Royce and Bentley with a featured class, as Bentley celebrates its 100th anniversary. Make your plans now to be part of the Concours that will be the talk of the automotive community for years to come.

Program:
Dmitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Double Piano Concerto in E-flat Major
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

Lawrence Loh, conductor
Christina and Michelle Naughton, pianos

Pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton were hailed by the San Francisco Examiner for their “stellar musicianship, technical mastery, and awe-inspiring artistry.” The Philadelphia Inquirer characterized their playing as “paired to perfection.”