Bridge Day
Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest single-day festival and one of the largest extreme sports events in the world. Held
10th Anniversary of Hygeia Spa at Capon Springs
Hygeia Bath House & Spa celebrates its 10th annivesary with a weekend long celebration for September 16-18! •10% off all baths and swimspa reservations from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning •Free gift to all spa-goers •Saturday evening gathering with door prizes of spa products and gift certificates, free massage and reflexology samples and light refreshments
Country Roads Festival
Enjoy arts and crafts, music and great food at Hawks Nest State Park.
Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival
The Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival is the premier heritage festival in West Virginia. It is an annual festival held every 3rd weekend in June in Ansted WV! It is hosted by the AIM/Hometown Mountain Heritage Committee. Activities include Coal Shoveling contest, Hometown 5-K Run, Flea Market, Kids Carnival, Heritage Demonstrations, Chain Saw Artist, Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Memorabilia Displays, Arts & Crafts Vendor Booths, and more.
White Oak Rail Trail Expo
White Oak Rail Trail is lined with vendors, organizations, services, fundraisers, concessions, flea markets, yard sales, etc. Each year in
Mountain Stage
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!
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series: Miller, Smith & Mazure
Concessions open at 5:30pm Concert starts at 7pm **Bring your own chairs**
Summer Soiree
The Trillium Performing Arts Collective is hosting their second annual Summer Soiree on Saturday, June 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Greenbrier Convention and Visitors Bureau. Trillium has been encouraging artistic expression and creative opportunities in the Greenbrier Valley since 1982. The evening will feature a dinner catered by The Bakery on Court Street; local brews from the Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company, wine, and soft drinks; live music and a DJ; dancing; and a raffle, with various prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets are $60 each or $100 per pair, and may be purchased at the Trillium office, at the Greenbrier Convention and Visitors Bureau, or online at www.summersoiree2016.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, stop by the office at 867 Court Street North, or call (304) 645-3003.
Lost River Fiber Festival
Fiber is our featured craft during the month of May. This consists of many mediums, including spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing and hooking. As part of our Memorial Day weekend of activities we will have artists available demonstrating many crafts to enlighten you about the art of fiber. Other artisan demonstrations will also be presented along with live music during the course of the day. Come and spend some time with us. This Saturday the Lost River Artisans Co-op Fiber Fest will be held this Saturday from 10:00-4:00. Among other activities there will be spinning and artist demonstrations, a kiddy craft tent, sheep shearing and the world famous Walking of the Sheep (think running of the bulls, just slower, less dangerous and replace the bulls in the street with sheep meandering to the barn). The Artisans Co-op will be open Friday through Monday so stop on by!
20th Anniversary Spring Festival at Heritage Farm Museum & Village
Celebrate 20 years of Heritage Farm Museum & Villages signature festival as Appalachian artisans preserve interactive crafts of yesteryear! New and exciting experiences await as we unveil the Six Simple Machines Discovery Zone, Generation's murals, and the new state-of-the-art MakerSpace!
MUSIC IN THE HILLS – Way Back Weekend
Join a celebration of folk music history with the Robin Kessinger Music Festival, featuring the West Virginia Flat Pick Guitar Championship and other live performances!
West Virginia State FLAT PICK GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Come play with the best of the best at the Robin Kessinger Music Festival!
North Mountain Arts Festival
This is the 12th year of North Mountain Art Festival. Previously in Hedgesville, WV Now in our 4th year at Orrs Farm Market. This is a juried fine Arts & Artisans show with Live Music, Fine Art, Handmade Crafts, Food and everything that Orr’s Farm Market has to offer. Festival hours are Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. come out and experience fun for the entire family. This is a Free event for the public with live music and of some of the best artists in the area. See you there!
Coal Mining, Railroad, and Scrip Trading Show
The National Coal Heritage Area is hosting the second annual Coal Mining, Railroad, and Scrip Trading Show on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Vendors will be displaying and trading coal and railroad memorabilia at the Bramwell Train Depot from 10 am to 3 pm. In addition to the trade show, we will have activities for the entire family. You may take a commerative photo on our mini refurbished train speeder and print a copy to take with you. New to the show this year is a pepperoni roll cook-off. Participants interested in the cook off must pre-register and bring a pre-baked pepperoni roll to the event. All entries are due by noon with judging and awards to follow. Concessions including snacks and drinks will also be available. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about this event and to register for the cook-off or as a vendor, please contact Richard Bullins at 304-248-8595 or e-mail rbullins@gmail.com.
WV Day Festival
The 4th Annual West Virginia Day Festival will be held at the Holly Gray Park in Braxton County just miles from the Flatwoods exit and nestled in the beautiful mountains of North central WV. Admission ADULTS $10 Kids 12 & under FREE Gates Open at 9 am Events kick off at Noon Motorsports, Car Show, Family Fun and more! Check back soon for details
Murder at Main Street Estate-Mystery Dinner Affair
Its the year 1925 and the Main Street Estate is in full swing. Mr and Mrs Twyford, the humble owners of the bed and breakfast, have invited twelve distinguished guests to join them for dinner, calamity, and mystery.
Surf & Turf at Graceland Inn
Graceland Inn on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins will host Surf & Turf Evening from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. The menu features Fresh Garden Salad with Ranch and Raspberry Vinaigrette; Clam Chowder with Crackers; Chef Mel’s Cole Slaw; Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Lemons; Crab Legs with Butter and Lemons; Mahi Mahi and Salsa; Cubed Steak with Coffee Gravy; Cheese Tortellini; Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes; Rice; Honey Glazed Carrots; West Virginia Green Beans; Fresh Dinner Rolls with Butter; Key Lime Pie, Lemon Pound Cake, Assorted Fancy Cupcakes; Red Raspberries and Whipped Topping; Iced Tea, Coffee and Water. The cost is Adults $28.95; Children 12 and younger $9.95; 5 and younger Free. Coca-Cola beverages available for $2 each.
Easter Sunday Brunch
Graceland Inn on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins will host Easter Sunday Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 27. The menu features Spring Greens with Fresh Strawberries and Pecans; Apple, Pineapple and Grape Waldorf Salad; Carved Ham with Pineapple Glaze; Mountain Spring Chicken; Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Cream Sauce; Smoked Bacon and Link Sausage; Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise; Stuffed French Toast and Waffles; Assorted Breads and Butter; Blintz with Fruit Topping and Whipped Cream; Steamed Asparagus; Honey Glazed Baby Carrots; Rice Pilaf; Whipped Potatoes with Gravy; Chef’s Assorted Desserts and Fresh Fruits; Unsweet Tea and Water. The cost is adults $24.95 plus tax per person; children 6-12 $9.95 plus tax; 5 and younger free. For reservations, call 304-637-1308.
Wheeling Heritage Trail Partners Bicycle Tour
Memorial Day Commemoration at Oglebay Resort
Numerous family events take place throughout the beautiful 1700 acre resort. Oglebay Resort is a wonderful destination located in Wheeling-WV.
Chocolate Fest & Book Faire
From cupcakes to truffles, local and regional authors and chocolate-themed activities, visitors won't find a more decadent or enjoyable festival than the Chocolate Festival and Book Faire April 23, hosted by Main Street Martinsburg. Local businesses throughout downtown host authors for book signings and discussions, as well as display chocolate-themed specials. Guests can also tour a local chocolate shop, sample cupcakes from a cupcake competition and watch "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" throughout this day-long adventure.
Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
Be Our Guest for your family favorite story of Beauty and the Beast! Buckhannon Community Theatre presents this age old story of the bookworm Belle, overly-confident Gaston, and the terrifying Beast who simply needs a little compassion and kindness. Directed by Jeremiah Smallridge, this will be a show you don't want to miss. Please see our web-site for ticket prices and reservations. Performance times: Aug. 11-13 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
“Always, Patsy Cline” presented by the Buckhannon Community Theatre
Buckhannon Community Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of "Always, Patsy Cline" directed by Jason A. Young. "Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." This show is a traveling production, with performances in Clarksburg, Fairmont, and our home location of Buckhannon, WV. If you have conflicts, please consider attending one of our other performances. You may purchase tickets on our web-site provided. NOTE: Buckhannon locations TBA. There are senior and student discounts for tickets at $10.
“Always, Patsy Cline” presented by the Buckhannon Community Theatre
Buckhannon Community Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of "Always, Patsy Cline" directed by Jason A. Young. "Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." This show is a traveling production, with performances in Clarksburg, Fairmont, and our home location of Buckhannon, WV. If you have conflicts, please consider attending one of our other performances. You may purchase tickets on our web-site provided.
“Always, Patsy Cline” presented by the Buckhannon Community Theatre
Buckhannon Community Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of "Always, Patsy Cline" directed by Jason A. Young. "Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." This show is a traveling production, with performances in Clarksburg, Fairmont, and our home location of Buckhannon, WV. If you have conflicts, please consider attending one of our other performances. You may purchase tickets on our web-site provided.
Star Party with Solar System Ambassador
Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, for an interactive presentation about outer space! "The Sky IS Falling: Space Rocks and You (touch a real meteroite!) A 45-minute discussion is followed by an exploration of the night sky.
Hinton’s Annual Christmas Bazaar
Held the first Saturday in December every year, the Christmas Bazaar rings in the holiday season through live music, great local vendors, a Christmas Parade, Santa Claus, and recognition of Summers County High School's Snow Queen. Door prizes and cash prizes are given out every year as well! For more information, call the City of Hinton at 304-466-3255.
DogFest Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown goes to the dogs with DogFest. Bring your best friends and help us shine the spotlight on rescue, adoption, education, and humane legislation. See dozens of rescue groups and shelters parade their adoptable dogs, join in the community dog show, and meet some very unusual breeds. Watch border collies work sheep, dogs of all kinds compete in flyball, and tricks and obedience demos. Shop for dog accessories in the exhibit area, grab a great meal in Shepherdstown's famed restaurants, and pick up something for yourselves in our delightful shops. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
SPRING BREAK HERITAGE CAMP
Spring Break Heritage Camp is a 2 day experiential learning, mini-camp experience for Kindergarten-5th Graders, throughout West Virginia's only Smithsonian Affiliate, Heritage Farm Museum & Village. From 9am-4pm campers will be encouraged to dream and create in the new MakerSpace. They will learn how the coal and train industry impacted daily life in our region and meet Simon Kenton, a frontiersman known for exploring, Kentucky and West Virginia. Children will tinker with pioneer inventions and toys, while gaining an introduction to the simple machines that still influence today. Other experiences will include photo hunts in award winning museums, wagon rides, outdoor play, and a campfire lunch!
SPRING BREAK HERITAGE CAMP
Spring Break Heritage Camp is a 2 day experiential learning, mini-camp for Kindergarten-5th Graders throughout West Virginia's only Smithsonian Affiliate, Heritage Farm Museum & Village. From 9am-4pm campers will be encouraged to dream and create in the new MakerSpace. They will learn how the coal and train industry impacted daily life in our region and meet Simon Kenton, a frontiersman known for exploring, Kentucky and West Virginia. Children will tinker with pioneer inventions and toys, while gaining an introduction to the simple machines that still influence today. Other experiences will include photo hunts in award winning museums, wagon rides, outdoor play, and a campfire lunch!
Eh440 Brings Fresh Harmony to the Chuck Mathena Center
Eh440 at the Chuck Mathena Center on Friday, March 18 at 7pm. Tickets are $20.00 and are on sale now at www.chuckmathenacenter.org or by calling 304 425-5128. You can visit the Box Office M-F 9am-5pm. Eh440, the Canadian acapella group, brings their sassy, fresh, urban acapella harmonies to the Chuck Mathena Center on Friday, March 18 at 7pm. Using just their voices, this Toronto-based group has wowed audiences across the US, Canada and Europe. Eh440 is a mix of five talented people from five very different backgrounds and together they form an "unforgettable combination of crazy beatboxing, killer harmonies and fresh, urban, R&B influenced compositions." Do not miss the fabulous, fun and exciting vocal performance!
Summer Star Parties at Capon Springs!
Nothing beats the chill of winter like planning a Capon summer vacation! Besides the usual daily outdoor adventures and evening events, starting July 10th we will feature several days and nights of "out of this world" programs... Here is your chance to explore our own galaxy, which seems not that far away when you use powerful telescopes! You might not find distant planets such as Takodana, Jakku or even Tatooine, but you will see constellations, clusters, nebulae and curiosities from our own solar system (including Saturn as it's brightest)! Evenings of star gazing will be combined with daily orientations about the night sky. Hosted by Shenandoah Astronomy Society president Dottie Edwards, these events are family-friendly for all ages. Tuesday evening will feature a NASA solar system ambassador talking about future explorations of the moon. Stay for as many nights as you would like! While the standard July and August vacation is still a week, during this special time period there are no minimum number of nights required.
Brew-HaHa Weekend
The Fearless Fools will return to entertain with their hilarious improv comedy and we'll serve over 15 awesome craft beers (including selections from Sierra Nevada, Oskar Blues, Sam Adams and Lagunitas) along with a delicious 'pub fare' buffet for the perfect night out!
Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival. August 2 - 6, 2016 featuring 25 bands over five days. Doyle Lawson, Balsam Range, Ronnie Reno, The Boxcars, The Gibson Brothers, IIIrd Tyme Out, The Grascals, LRB, The Spinney Brothers, Junior Sisk, Leroy Troy, and many, many more. Full Service & non service Camping available. 304-478-3515 Advance tickets go off sale July 4th, So Hurry!!
2016 Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission Celebration
Join us for the 2016 Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission Celebration
Beginner’s Soap Making Class
Beginner's Soap Making Class. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of Cold Process Soap Making. We will make a batch of soap using olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, cocoa butter, and lye. We’ll add Essential Oils and herbs to make a beautiful natural soap. Each student will take home 6 bars of handmade soap. Students will receive safety tips, recipes, and resources to help the beginning soap-maker. Cost: $90 (approximately 2 hours in length) Location: Shepherdstown, WV (Bring a friend and save $15 each off registration) Bring a friend for soap making, and save $15 off registration fee per person! Gift Certificates available! Pre-registration required at www.mywildrosesoap.com.
Blennerhassett Island Mansion by Candlelight
Return to the era of the Blennerhassetts and enjoy an enchanted evening on Blennerhassett Island. After an authentic sternwheeler cruise to the Island, experience a harvest dinner, horse-drawn wagon rides and music, games and dancing of the period. Reservations required.
Downtown Throwdown and PaddleFest
Paddlefest is a weekend water festival that features a unique opportunity to paddle your kayak or cano from Parkersburg to historic Blennerhassett Island duringa five hour window when the Ohio River is closed to commercial and motorized craft. Downtown Throwdown BBQ & Brewfest is held every September and features various BBQ favorites and craft beers from around the state.
Harvest Moon Arts & Crafts Festival
Annual juried craft show with over 200 crafters, craft demonstrations, quality food and live entertainment. Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
West Virginia State Honey Festival
The festival promotes the honey industry's sweetness and importance. See a live bee beard and enjoy great entertainment, crafts, baking contest, and children's heritage activities. Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
Competitions, events for all ages, parade, half-marathon, top Nashville entertainment, fireworks, arts and crafts, food concessions and sternwheelers.
West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition
Features 4-H exhibits, contests, professional entertainment, track events, livestock exhibits, carnival and more.
Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival
The Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival (MOVMCF) is a free annual festival which encourages the appreciation and recognition of community diversity through entertainment, cuisine, education, and artistic expression of all cultures. It celebrates diversity with a smorgasbord of artists and performers. The goal of the MOVMCF is to highlight a variety of cultural and ethnic groups, showcasing artistic performances of traditional music and dance. This year’s three-day event is June 15-17th, 2018, at Parkersburg (WV) City Park. The audience sits in the open air to watch the performers on a covered outdoor main stage. The event features traditional and contemporary music and dance performances of varying artistic, cultural, and ethnic traditions, all featured on a main stage. In addition to live performances, the festival features strolling artists, a variety of ethnic food vendors, traditional crafters and demonstrations, and a special Children’s Activity Center.
Taste of Parkersburg
Savor the flavor of Parkersburg with food, wine, entertainment and artisans. Taste selections from more than a dozen local restaurants and over 40 different wines. Special wine event Friday evening.
HallowEast Art Mares
This horror themed art show is back for its 7th year, featuring the works of over 30 local artists. Join us for a special reception, with the artists, live music, beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. Sales of art work benefit the artists and Charleston Main Streets-East End.
Two days of FREE golf all Fall at Capon Springs!
Two days of FREE golf every week this Fall! Stay overnight any Wednesday in September or October and enjoy complimentary green fees on both Wednesday & Thursdays. (Normal cart fees apply).
HAY EWE! WAY BACK WEEKEND
FUN, FIBER, and FARM...Make wool into clothing in a "Seed to Shawl" experience, Enjoy the "Stitches in Time" Quilt Show, Children's Adventure Hay Maze, Hay Rides, Artisans, Award Winning Exhibits, Unique Food, Petting Zoo, and More at West Virginia's Only Smithsonian Affiliate!
Green Bank Telescope Open House and Family Science Day
FREE EVENT! Where else can you... build and launch a rocket, test your engineering skills, play with liquid nitrogen, do fun science experiments and see some of the biggest telescopes in the whole world ALL IN ONE DAY? Telescope Tours will be available as well as rare peeks into the control room of the world's largest fully-steerable telescope, the GBT! This year we're celebrating Green Bank's pioneering contributions and groundbreaking work in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence with our new project, Breakthrough Listen! Build a squiggly bot, launch a rocket, solve a chemistry mystery, compete in the molecule design challenge and make comet ice cream! See how boats can float on air and smell space! *Come early! Rocket tickets are limited to 2/family and must be completed by 3pm for the launch at 4pm.
Helvetia Community Fair
THE HELVETIA COMMUNITY FAIR celebrates the rich culture and history of Helvetia, WV, a small Swiss community located in Randolph County. One of the oldest agricultural fairs in West Virginia, the Helvetia Community Fair encourages local families, friends, and visitors to celebrate our harvest and our heritage. Farmers, artisans, and children display their work at the Helvetia Community Hall the second full weekend in September. Canned green beans, yellow squash, pfeffernüsse cookies, tatting, wildflower arrangements, 4-H projects, watercolor paintings, and much more line the hall to honor the past year and to uphold our history. Just beyond the blue ribbon exhibits, the kitchen bustles with volunteers who prepare food for a day full of celebration. Festivities include a parade, Swiss folk dancing, Fahnenschwingen (Swiss flag swinging), Alphorn playing, yodeling, field games, relays, and a square dance. Helvetia’s original settlers proved they could withstand harsh winters and rugged terrain while retaining the traditions of their mother country, Switzerland. Our hope is that the Helvetia Community Fair reflects that character, celebrates our ancestry, and encourages our children and visitors to embrace our traditions.
Berkshire’s Frozen Custard 1st Annual July 4th Cruise In
Berkshire’s Frozen Custard 1st Annual July 4th Cruise In