Upcoming Events

Drive-thru around Krodel Park and view the unique, animated light displays. New additions each year.

Join Jinx the Elf on board the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of…

Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday displays for your viewing enjoyment. These displays decorate the road around Morris Park located on Pleasant Valley Road in Fairmont.

Many people and groups volunteer their time to help with the set up and daily operation of Celebration of Lights event. Each year, over 1,000 hours of volunteer time is dedicated to producing this event for the public. Please come enjoy the displays!

The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of South Fairmont.

After a fabulous plated dinner of Italian marinated chicken breast, hamburger steak, slaw, green beans, baked potato, dessert and beverage, sit back and celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, and the finest musicians around. Join us and make your own mountain memories !!!

Arrive at 5:30pm ~ Dinner at 6:00pm ~ Show at 7:00pm

Reservations required.

After a fabulous plated dinner of Italian marinated chicken breast, hamburger steak, slaw, green beans, baked potato, dessert and beverage, sit back and celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, and the finest musicians around. Join us and make your own mountain memories !!!

Arrive at 5:30pm ~ Dinner at 6:00pm ~ Show at 7:00pm

Reservations required.

There is nothing like getting into the Christmas spirit with friends and family than attending a holiday musical performance by Ron Retzer Trio and the 1170 Band in the historic Capitol Theatre.

What makes for a perfect day, Snowflakes and Cold Beer. We invite you to celebrate winter with us for our Annual Winter Brewfest. The ticket will include sampling glass, sampling tickets and live musical entertainment throughout the evening by Groove Fetish and Medicated Sunfish at the Connection Nightclub. The Event will begin 6:00PM-8:30 PM. Registration will open at 5:30 PM and close at 8:00 PM.

You're invited to a free 100% handmade arts and crafts show in historic Shepherdstown, WV inside Town Run Tap House, featuring 17 local vendors. Shop for handmade gifts from soaps, lotion, jewelry, paintings, purses, knit items, and much more. The Tap House will have food, drink, and even a children's play area to entertain the kids while parents browse work from local artists. Door prizes!

For our 3rd year, we are excited to expand this event to 2 weekends, with different amazing artists at each one: Saturday, Nov. 24th (Small Business Saturday) and Saturday, Dec. 15th from 10am to 4pm.

After a fabulous plated dinner of Italian marinated chicken breast, hamburger steak, slaw, green beans, baked potato, dessert and beverage, sit back and celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, and the finest musicians around. Join us and make your own mountain memories !!!

Arrive at 11:30am ~ Lunch at 12:00 noon ~ Show from 1-3pm

Reservations required.

After a fabulous plated dinner of Italian marinated chicken breast, hamburger steak, slaw, green beans, baked potato, dessert and beverage, sit back and celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, and the finest musicians around. Join us and make your own mountain memories !!!

Arrive at 5:30pm ~ Dinner at 6:00pm ~ Show at 7:00pm

Reservations required.

The evening will feature a reception and a six course meal, pairing gourmet offerings with hand-crafted cocktails. Guests will enjoy one-on-one interaction with Assistant Master Distiller Chris Fletcher, as well as The Greenbrier Spirit Director Michael Deskins. The equisite menu will include: Braised Beef Cheek Salad of red watercress and arugula White chocolate blondie

The radio version of the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" is on stage at the historic Alpine Theatre. Performances of the Lux Radio Theater production by the Jackson County Players are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15. Admission is a monetary donation or pet supplies for the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

After a fabulous plated dinner of Italian marinated chicken breast, hamburger steak, slaw, green beans, baked potato, dessert and beverage, sit back and celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, and the finest musicians around. Join us and make your own mountain memories !!!

Arrive at 5:30pm ~ Dinner at 6:00pm ~ Show at 7:00pm

Reservations required.

After a fabulous plated dinner of Italian marinated chicken breast, hamburger steak, slaw, green beans, baked potato, dessert and beverage, sit back and celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, and the finest musicians around. Join us and make your own mountain memories !!!

Arrive at 5:30pm ~ Dinner at 6:00pm ~ Show at 7:00pm

Reservations required.

Christmas at The Greenbrier is a truly remarkable season at America's Resort. Families reunite in the merriment of the holidays and enjoy a diverse collection of activities, dining options, parties and more! From our highly anticipated annual "Gingerbread Ball" to the magnificent tree lightings, The Greenbrier is the quintessential destination to celebrate the season and fill your heart with the Christmas spirit.

Full Moon Hike – The Full Cold Moon-- December 22nd During December the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. It is also sometimes called the Moon before Yule. The term Long Night Moon is a doubly appropriate name because the midwinter night is indeed long, and because the Moon is above the horizon for a long time. The midwinter full Moon has a high trajectory across the sky because it is opposite a low Sun.

Full Moon Hike at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park will occur on or about the occurrence of full moon. Hikes will be led by a Park Ranger or Naturalist. Registration is not required, but requested. Please register for Full Moon Hikes ahead of time by calling 304-456-4300. All hikes will start at the Visitor Center and are just over 3 miles in duration on a slight grade.

Ring in 2019 at America’s Resort! The Greenbrier is synonymous with elegant and lavish parties and guests have been “toasting” the New Year for more than 200 years! This year, The Greenbrier has worked hard to present a unique collection of New Year’s events to help make memories that will last a lifetime.

Princeton’s New Year’s Eve “Downtown Countdown” celebration will feature a countdown, ball drop and fireworks at the stroke of midnight, four stages of musical performances, vendors, street performers, free refreshments and more. $7-$15, Veterans and kids under 10 are free. Time: 8:30 p.m. NO TICKET REQUIRED to watch the ball drop and fireworks at 11:30 p.m

Ladies…do you know what time it is? It’s WINTER time, which means it is Time.To.Ride. If you’ve never experienced Snowboarding at the Shoe as part of a group of friendly, fun loving, adventurous female riders… it’s about time you did! Just ask anyone who has been part of any Snowshoe Burton Women’s Camp, and they’ll tell you…there’s nothing like it for gaining confidence, pushing your skills, and making life-long riding girl-friends. Snowboard Camp is for the ladies who shred, and the ladies who have yet to meet their inner ripper! From curious first time snowboarders, to carefree girls who love cruisy, casual runs; to the feisty adrenaline fiend itching to throw down in the Terrain Park; there’s a perfect place for you and your style at Burton Camp. For two days you’ll explore, learn and grow as a rider with an exceptional team of the mountains top female coaches and riders; along with special guest coach, Lesley Betts straight from Burton Snowboards. We’re not afraid to add a little “girly flair” to our camps either; you’ll enjoy Yoga in the mornings, a private evening get together just for the ladies, chair massages and Burton goodies. Don’t miss out ladies…at Snowshoe Women’s Snowboard Camp; it is always Time To Ride!
Check out our web page for complete schedule

Experience the warmth of the season that only one place can provide as Wintertime comes to life at America’s Resort, The Greenbrier. Enjoy an exceptional array of indoor and outdoor adventures, mingled with seasonal foods, wines and entertainment every weekend from January 4 through March 16, 2019. Whether sipping on a unique winter cocktail around a cozy fire, taking an enthusiastic splash in the heated indoor pool or bundled up tight as you glide gracefully around the Ice Skating Rink, you’ll be refreshed and energized…

Like Snowshoe, Subaru believes in embracing winter adventure because their passion for the outdoors doesn't hibernate! That's why they created Subaru WinterFest, a one-of-a-kind mountain destination and lifestyle tour where skiers and snowboarders can come together and share their passion for all things winter.

Come enjoy live music, s'mores and OZO coffee. Participate in daily giveaways and test the latest gear. Call it après, call it hanging out... we're calling all winter warriors to experience Subaru WinterFest at Snowshoe.

Program:
Jennifer Higdon: blue cathedral
Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major

Lawrence Loh, conductor
Nikki Chooi, violin

The Calgary Herald described Violinist Nikki Chooi as “richly expressive and technically assured.” The New York Times said he is “vigorous and colorful.” This 28-year-old has performed with symphonies across the globe.

Jennifer Higdon, composer
JENNIFER HIGDON, COMPOSER

Jennifer Higdon is one of America’s most acclaimed composers and a Grammy Award winner who was once hailed by the Washington Post as having “a keen ear, an innate sense of form and a generous dash of pure esprit.” Higdon’s orchestral work, blue cathedral, which the WVSO will perform in January 2019, is one of the most performed contemporary orchestral compositions by a living American.

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Join us at the WV State Wildlife Center for our Annual Groundhog Day Celebration. Our resident weather prognosticator, French Creek Freddie, will emerge from his den at 10:00 a.m. According to legend, if he sees his shadow, we'll have six more weeks of winter. If Freddie doesn't see his shadow, it will be an early spring!

Festivities will start around 9:30 a.m. at the Amphitheater. After Freddie gives his forecast, we'll have a "Wood Chuckin" contest with prizes for different age groups. Our French Creek Freddie mascot will be on hand, so bring your camera and get your picture taken with a 7' 8", top-hat wearin' Groundhog.

There is no charge for this event. Visitors are invited to stay and tour the facility. We'll have hot chocolate and cookies in the Gift Shop immediately following Freddie's forecast!

The annual Cupp Run Challenge is one of Snowshoe’s oldest traditions! This giant Slalom race takes both skiers & snowboarders down the legendary Jean Claude Killey designed Cupp Run, which features 1,500 feet of vertical drop that spans more than a mile in length!

Called "two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel," crooner and pianist Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol' Blue Eyes. Headlining with the WVSO, Tony DeSare will deliver a fresh take on old-school classics in a critically-acclaimed tribute to Frank Sinatra that includes song like Fly Me to the Moon, One for My Baby, The Summer Wind, Luck Be a Lady, Witchcraft, and My Way.

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.”

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…

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.

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!

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.