Django Burroughs at The Irish Pub
Stop by the Irish Pub on February 29 to hear local solo artist Django Burroughs. Good music and tasty beverages await!
Bill Staines at The Irish Pub
Wednesday, February 1st, will be a special Whiskey Wednesday for us as we will have the legendary folk musician, Bill Staines, play here starting at 7:30pm. Come out and see this wonderful folk artist 40 years in the making. Singing mostly his own songs, Staines has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene today, performing nearly 200 concerts a year and driving over 65,000 miles annually. He weaves a blend of gentle wit and humor into his performances and one reviewer wrote, "He has a sense of timing to match the best standup comics".
Dan Freeman at the Irish Pub
Stop by the Irish Pub on January 19 to hear some acoustic tunes by local musician Dan Freeman with special guest Nathan Seldomridge. Good music and tasty beverages await!
FestivALL Charleston
Enjoy 10 days of music, theater, dance, visual art, family fun and much more in the capital city! FestivALL is West Virginia's premier arts collaborator and welcomes the community to come together to experience both local and national talents. The city-wide and multi-arts event hosts over 130 events and 360 performances and exhibitions from music, theatre, dance, visual art, humanities and more each summer. Many events are free or low cost and are designed with a little bit of something for everyone. Stay tuned for 2017 announcements!
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY – North Bend State Park
Countdown the old and ring in the New Year at North Bend State Park. Enjoy great food, live music and dancing, refreshments, and a champagne toast at midnight. New Year's is always a sellout at North Bend. Call early for reservations. Neon Moon will be at North Bend to help you ring in the New Year in style with their renditions of popular songs from yesterday and today. This local band featuring Jerry and Lisa Queen has been playing throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley for years and will have you dancing your way right into 2017! The North Bend Restaurant will be featuring its famous New Year's Eve buffet, including a carving station with several entrées, assorted sides, and decadent dessert table; all served by the North Bend wait staff. Atmosphere is casual, dress comfortably and to have fun. Click the web link for greater detail. Advanced reservations required. Contact: 304-643-2931
OktoberForest w. The Nature Conservancy
We all know clean water is important, but it's especially precious to make great beer!! Join The Nature Conservancy at Apothecary Ale House in celebrating delicious beer and the clean water used to brew it! Don't miss your opportunity to try (for the first time in Morgantown) Stumptown Ales from Davis, WV! Representatives and Brewers from Stumptown, Chestnut Brew Works, Greenbrier Valley, and Big Timber will all be on hand to help celebrate and raise awareness with us! Hours: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $10 entry (with access to food and live music) Breweries on tap: -Stumptown Ales (Davis, WV) -Chestnut Brew Works (Morgantown, WV) -Big Timber (Elkins, WV) -Greenbrier Valley (Lewisburg, WV)
Cabin Fever Craft Beer Festival
Cabin Fever Fest is North Central WV's annual in-door winter craft beer festival featuring regional brews from around the Mountain State along with music, games and food and merchandise vendors.
“Biketoberfest” @ The Arrowhead Bike Farm
A fun filled day of Traditional Bavarian food, Music and Bike Rides - and of course, Oktoberfest Beer (and other craft beers).
Blue Ridge Arts & Crafts Festival
Celebrate West Virginia arts, crafts, spirits, music, and food at this free family-friendly festival at the Bloomery Plantation Distillery in Charles Town, WV, near historic Harper's Ferry. Over 30 artists set up selling their wares for Mother's Day gift shopping, with artist demonstrations, a kid's arts and crafts tent, local delicious food vendors, and free samples of the distillery's limoncello and other WV spirits. Free reusable shopping bag for the first 30 attendees, with a beautiful WV state image. Door prizes, food pantry drive.
Sistersville Marble Festival
Collectible & Rare Marbles Displays and Sales. Marble Making Exhibition. Food, Art & Crafts. Flea Market. Marble Playing Contest.
48th West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival
A celebration of West Virginia's Oil and Natural Gas Heritage. Professional Entertainment, Industry Exhibits, Antique Engines, Food, Car Show, and Crafts.
Way Back Weekend- Christmas Village
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year, as the village brings you West Virginia’s best artisans in woodworking, spinning, soap making, and so much more. Plenty of song, laughter, and joy for the entire family! *WBW's events include: museum tours, wagon rides, petting zoo, food for purchase and other hands-on farm fun!
Way Back Weekend- Cast Iron CookOff
Bring the appetite as smoky scents of cast iron cooking will fill the Farm! Area Chefs faceoff in this regional competition and you experience how our Appalachian ancestors used an open fire to turn raw foods into the finest cuisine. *WBW's include event listed, museum tours, wagon rides, petting zoo, food for purchase and other hands-on farm fun!
Marshall University vs. Louisville Football
The Marshall Thundering Herd take on Louisville at Joan C. Edwards Stadium! Kick off at 8pm. - Visit www.herdzone.com for tickets and additional information.
Marshall University vs. Akron Football
The Marshall Thundering Herd take on Akron at Joan C. Edwards Stadium! Kick off at noon. - Visit www.herdzone.com for tickets and additional information.
West Virginia Open Fiddle, Old-Time Banjo and Bluegrass Banjo Contest
The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College welcomes musicians and spectators from across the region to the College’s Outdoor Amphitheatre for the West Virginia Open Fiddle, Old-Time Banjo and Bluegrass Banjo Contest on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Registration for the contest begins at noon. The contest will start at 2 p.m. and run until all contestants have competed. There is no registration fee to compete. participants from any state or region are welcome to enter. Five cash prizes will be awarded in Fiddle, Old-time Banjo and Bluegrass Banjo categories, as well as a Best Senior Musician prize for those age 60 and older, and a Best Youth Musician prize for those age 15 and younger. Awards are $400 for first place, $200 for second place, $100 for third place, $50 for fourth place and $25 for fifth place. The event is sponsored by Smakula Fretted Instruments, Valley Supply and McNeer, Highland, McMunn & Varner LC, Elkins-Randolph County YMCA and several anonymous donors. The contest is part of the Mountain State Forest Festival Celebrating Appalachia – Banjos, Burgers and Beer Festival. For more information, visit www.augustaheritagecenter.org, email augusta@AugustaHeritageCenter.org or call the Augusta Heritage Center office at 304-637-1209.
The Pumpkin House
The C-K AutumnFest takes place the last weekend in October in the two quaint communities of Ceredo and Kenova. The centerpiece of the festival is the famous Pumpkin House, which has become one of the favorite tourist attractions of West Virginia, decorated with over 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Arts and crafts booths, an old-fashioned bake-off, local vendors and more.
Greek Festival
Mark your calendars for the Annual Greek Festival in Huntington! Once again, the festival looks to be a fun filled weekend of food, music, and dancing. Come out and experience a little taste of Greece. We look forward to seeing you! Check out www.stgeorgehwv.org/festival for a full list of events and food options! Directions: Exit #8 from I-64. Take Fifth (5th)Street toward Huntington. At Eleventh (11th) Avenue, turn right. Go two blocks. Church is at corner of Eleventh (11th) Avenue and Seventh (7th) St.
East End Bazaar
The East End Bazaar is an open-air artisan market featuring a variety of functional and collectible arts and crafts.
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.
East End Bazaar – Art of Carving
The East End Bazaar is an open-air artisan market featuring a variety of functional and collectible arts and crafts. The Bazaar provides local and regional artists and craftspeople a much-needed venue to display and sell their wares. The selection you will discover at the Bazaar includes an assortment of paintings, jewelry, sculptures, stained glass, handmade crafts (such as soaps, textiles, and baskets,) photography, value-added food (such as jams and honey,) pottery, hand-blown glass, and much more. Aside from our skilled artisans, local musicians and performers are showcased each week at the Bazaar, along with a variety of local food vendors and producers of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Dates and times: May through September--2nd and 3rd Saturday's, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Homerun and Hops Craft Beer Festival
Spend the afternoon at the ballpark enjoying local and regional craft beers, food and MORE! There will be 50-60 beers on tap from local and regional craft breweries and the WVU football game will be broadcast live! **This is a 21 AND OVER EVENT ONLY** Ticket sales begin on Friday, July 22 at westvirginiablackbears.com. Tickets purchased before Sept. 5 will receive the “Early Bird” rate of $25/ticket (includes (20) 5 oz. samples). Tickets purchased after Sept. 5 will be $30/ticket (includes a souvenir cup). Only 3,500 tickets are available. Additional sample tickets will be available on-site for $1.50/each.
Country Music @ Sagebrush Round-Up
The Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Open Stage 6 – 6:30 (If you would like to perform on the open stage, come early and sign up with the MC). 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Open Stage 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. The Round-Up Band 7:20 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Rosie Greathouse 8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. The 501 Band 9:45 p.m. - 10 p.m. Drawings 10 p.m. - close The Round-Up Band Come early and try a home cooked dinner. The Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont, WV – just six miles east of I-79 This is a tobacco and alcohol free facility.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAY AT PRICKETTS FORT
Enjoy a full day of traditional music with musicians scheduled to perform at the amphitheater with informal jamming in the park. Food will be available.
Harvestfest at The Greenbrier
As the colors of fall set in across the Valley, a jubilee of activities abound at The Greebrier resort, from craft beer tastings and fall feasts to pumpkin carving and hay rides. Join the fun!
Wild Game Cook-off
Come hungry and sample recipes from some of best professional and amateur chefs in the area. With at least one local ingredient in each recipe, it’s a chance to taste a variety of West Virginia delicacies, family favorites and the latest kitchen concoctions. Beer, food and live music. If you consider yourself a chef of sorts, you are invited to compete with your best wild game recipes. Each recipe just needs to include at least 1 local ingredient. 304-661-3778
First Saturdays Concert Series with Rush Run Philharmonic
Come on out and enjoy music by Lobelia, WV group Rush Run Philharmonic. This eclectic group of musicians occupying the hills and hollers of southern West Virginia are named after the creek that bounds down one of those mountainsides. Music begins at 6 p.m. Thaibilly Kitchen, coming from Charleston, will be on hand all day serving up delicious, authentic and fusion Thai cuisine. You don't want to miss it!
Mannington District Fair
Family fun featuring a grand parade, carnival rides and food, live stage entertainment, demolition derby, horse and pony pulls, go cart racing, 4-H events. ADMISSION $6.00, CHILDREN 11 & UNDER FREE
First Saturdays Concert Series at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co.
Come on out and enjoy music by hometown favorite, Marguerite. Members Josiah Spangler, Abigail Reynolds, Evan Olds, Jeremiah Hatfield and Mark Spangler play a myriad of acoustic & percussive instruments with folk rock, Americana and a dash of jazz! The Market on Courthouse Square will be on hand all day with their delicious salads, sandwiches, pizza and dessert options. Mark your calendars for this one ~ it's sure to be packed!
West Virginia Chestnut Festival
Enjoy an Appalachian Chestnut Festival in Rowlesburg, WV, “the little town on the scenic Cheat River!” Honoring the heritage of our Great American Chestnut Tree & the research scientists dedicated to restoring them back to their natural forest habitat. Start your day with a Continental Breakfast – 10:30 to noon – In the River City Café. Meet friends and Distinguished Guests, including Lisa Thomson, President and CEO, The American Chestnut Foundation. Szilagyi Creative Arts Center (10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) West Virginia Chapter Meeting, Chestnut Scientific Program, and Permanent Exhibits! Gala Chestnut Dinner Banquet with chestnut-flavored dishes ! 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m Vendors Welcome: Contact Ellie at ellienesser@yahoo.com. To reserve banquet dinner tickets: Contact Shirley at, shirley.hartley@yahoo.com, or (304) 329-1240. For information contact: Shirley at shirley.hartley@yahoo.com
Buckwheat Festival
The 75th Annual Buckwheat Festival will be held Sept. 29-30 and October 1-2, 2016. Festival events include arts and crafts, a carnival, Buckwheat cakes and sausage, livestock, Irish Road Bowling and performing artists. Visit the Web site for the entire schedule and event updates: http://www.buckwheatfest.com/events.htm
WV Hot Dog Festival
The 2016 West Virginia Hot Dog Festival will be held from 8am to 6pm on Saturday, July 30, at Pullman Square and 3rd Avenue in downtown Huntington. The 12th Annual Festival will offer hot dogs from a dozen of the top hot dog businesses traditional Huntington and West Virginia. The WVHDF will have a classic & custom car and truck show, kids activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, along with retail and craft shopping. Don't forget about the ever-popular WV Hot Dog Festival Wiener Dog Races! Families love the "all-breed" exhibition races, the dog costume contest, hot dog eating and root beer chugging contests, "bun fun" games, and much more!
Hardy County Heritage Weekend
Join us for the only county wide fair or festival in the state! We are excited to bring you historical home tours, great food, crafts, a quilt show, great musical performances, a train ride, and more! Visit www.heritageweekend.com for ticket info and full schedule of events!
Murder Mystery Dinner at Heston’s Farm
What do an optimistic orphan, disgruntled clown, confused senorita, pirate, narcissistic prince and a Kentucky colonel have in common? They are all fast food icons, involved in a sordid tale of greed and murder at Heston Farm’s. This murder mystery dinner is full of comedy, audience participation, and great food,designed to entertain. Tickets are $40 and includes buffet dinner and show. Buffet menu includes: roast beef, chicken piccata, citrus glazed tilapia, penne marinara, sauteed green beans, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, salad & homemade rolls, apple pie and chocolate cake. (Taxes, gratuity and alcoholic beverages not included in price.) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Bluegrass Feast
Kick off summer with the Bluegrass Feast and The Mon River Games at Palatine Park. noon – Mon River Games 3:00 pm – Spence’s Rye 4:30 pm – Siles Powell & The Powell Family Band 6:30 pm – The Band Wagon 8:30 pm – The Jakob’s Ferry Stagglers
BLUEGRASS FEAST
Kick off summer with the Bluegrass Feast and The Mon River Games at Palatine Park. noon – Mon River Games 3:00 pm – Spence’s Rye 4:30 pm – Siles Powell & The Powell Family Band 6:30 pm – The Band Wagon 8:30 pm – The Jakob’s Ferry Stagglers
Wine & All That Jazz
Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Latin fusion jam-band Locos Por Juana and the contemporary world-fusion group Tizer featuring Karen Briggs headline Charleston’s biggest yard party on the banks of the beautiful Kanawha River across from the capitol dome. Food and drink available, legal beverages available with ID. Schedule: 2:00pm Dugan Carter and Full Flavor 3:30pm Steve Himes Connection 5:00pm Bob Thompson Band 6:40pm Tizer featuring Karen Briggs 8:30pm Locos Por Juana
WV State Farm Antique Tractor Pull
Fall tractor pull. Free to spectators. Country Kitchen and Country Store open.
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!
WV Birthday Celebration at I-79 Welcome Center
Entertainment and Exhibitors: Morgantown CVB, Morgantown LaQuinta Inn, Morgantown Best Western 10AM-4PM. Jeff Fedan (hammered dulcimer player) 10AM-Noon Greg Short (acoustic music) 1-2PM Norma Rittenhouse (hammered dulcimer player) 2:30-3:30 PM Green Turtle Mascot 11Am-? Jennifer Smith (Civil War Period Dress) 10AM-4PM Fred “Powerhouse” Powers (Living History Coal Miner) 10AM-4PM Giveaways: Gift Cards from Area Restaurants and business: Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Cheddars, Boston Beanery, Chili’s and Pirmanti Brothers. Also Movie passes from Carmike Cinema, Family Fun Pack from Coal Country Miniature Golf. Refreshments include: Pepperoni Rolls, WV Birthday Cupcakes, Doughnuts, Coffee, Cookies, Water, Candy and Snacks. Refreshments provided by: Chico’s Bakery, University Town Center Giant Eagle, Tim Horton’s, Sheetz, McDonald’s, Walmart
2016 Kindred Spirits Festival
Head for the Hills you people from Baltimore, DC, and Pittsburgh. Good neighbors, all are welcomed! Not your average agricultural Mini Distillery producing Fine Spirits from locally grown corn, barley, rye, peaches, pears and grapes. WE CELEBRATE SUCCESS! Free Spirits tasting, Music, Food, come for spell or stay awhile. It's all good.
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering–Cancelled
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE WEATHER CONDITIONS. The event may be at a later date, check back soon for determination. We will have the events, exhibitors and activities you have come to expect … pipe bands, professional entertainers, heavy athletics, living history presentations, Scottish goods vendors, Scottish country dancing, dancing competitions, piping competitions, sheep herding demonstrations, genealogy assistance … and much more. Friday night has a Ceilidh, a party with music, food and conversation. The main Festival is on Saturday all day at the Bridgeport City Park. On Saturday evening we have a concert with our professional entertainers.at the Bridgeport High School. On Sunday, there is a Kirkin of the Tartans, a short parade in downtown Clarksburg followed by a church service at the First Presbyterian Church. For more information contact: 304-534-3737; 304-677-6425; 304-677-1062; daa223@juno.com
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!
Taste of Charleston Inaugural Tour
Come experience the flavor and the fun that downtown Charleston has to offer. Each guided tour welcomes a small group of six to 16 people and includes at least five food stops. You'll cover roughly 1.5 miles at a comfortable pace in two-and-a-half hours. Along the way, enjoy an entertaining and informative look at the history and culture of West Virginia's capital city.
Stolen Pig Rally
Located in downtown Historic Matewan West Virginia, the Stolen Pig Rally will be held April 28, 2016 thru May 1, 2016 and will feature guided and self guided tours through the winding roads of Southern West Virginia including the "Feud Loop" for history buffs. There will be a BBQ dinner, live entertainment and a Stolen Pig Poker Run. The event is open to all sized dual sport adventure bikes as well as street bikes. For more information contact the Hatfield McCoy Resort @ 304-752-4700.
Charley West BBQ Fest
Enjoy BBQ from the best commercial and backyard BBQ chefs in the Kanawha Valley! The public will be able to purchase 10 tasting tickets for $10 and the opportunity to vote for their favorite backyard BBQ. A panel of judges will do a blind judging of the Best Pulled Pork, Best Ribs, Best Sauce, and Wildcard for any entrants who wish to compete. Commercial BBQ vendors and Proud Eagle beverage distributor will be present for those who wish to purchase their products. Commercial BBQ vendors at the event include: Big Joe’s Blues BBQ Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill Mountain Que Rollin Smoke BBQ If great BBQ isn’t enough to entice you, we will also enjoy great music from local bands throughout the afternoon! The lineup includes: 12:00 – 1:15 PM Josh Pantry Christian 1:30 – 2:45 PM Knockin’ Spirits 3:00 – 4:15 PM Your Lucky Stars 4:30 – 5:45 PM GrooveHeavy Between sets, Big Jer and His Rockin’ Mandolin will be performing. Art from children who have entered The Charley West BBQ Fest Youth Art Contest will also be on display during the event. Winners of this competition will be announced. Stay tuned for more information on how to enter the Charley West BBQ Fest competition as a professional or backyard participant. For all you backyard smokers and grillers, this is your chance to prove you’re the best! For all you BBQ lovers, this is your chance to sample the best!
East End Bazaar – Opening Day
Free and open to the public, come out for arts, crafts, music and more!
Nicholas County Potato Festival
The Nicholas County Potato Festival will celebrate 47 years in September of 2016. There will be a pet pageant, mashed potato and tater tot eating contests, corn hole competition, firemen's parade, 5 K race/walk, spud hunt, sack race, entertainment, grand parade, potato idol competition, car and tractor shows, hot wing eating contest, farmer's market, amusement rides. Food, fun and great neighbors!
Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival
37th Annual Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival June 21-June 24, 2017. This is an outdoor festival. A Pavilion is available at the rear of the concert area. Bring your own chairs - Chairs may be set out on a first come first served basis. By mail: Adams Bluegrass, LLC PO Box 98 Dahlonega, GA 30533 e-mail: info@adamsbluegrass.com By phone: 706-864-7203 Office 706-265-0655 Cell
WCBA Honeybee Products Show
The West Central Beekeepers Association and the City of Spencer present the WCBA Honeybee Products Show. There will be seminars, vendors, and honey based foods available to discover. Come enjoy the time honored tradition of bee keeping and learn more.
Doddridge County Fair
The 43rd Annual 2019 Doddridge County Fair hosted at the beautiful Doddridge County Park along U.S. Route 50. Enjoy our
Camp Creek State Park & Forest Lumberjack Competition & Ramp Fest
Camp Creek State Park & Forest Lumberjack Competition & Ramp Fest will be held Camp Creek State Park Amphitheater. The event will include a free (2 hours)Flower and Bird Walk with Bibbee Nature Club at 8:30 a.m. From 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Ramp Feast Sponsored by Camp Creek Foundation. Fee based. From Noon - 3:00 p.m., enjoy a Jack and Jill lumberjack competitions at no charge.
Bikers For Christ Spring Fling
The weekend event held at the Cornerstone Family Church is open to all bikers, all cagers, and all those who just like great blues music, food, fun and fellowship. The official host hotels are Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, Microtel Inn/Suite and Quality Inn in Princeton.
Capon Springs Closing Weekend Celebration
Join us this November for an extra weekend getaway, November 10-13. Come Thursday and help us celebrate Veterans Day on Friday morning. Stay for the rest of the weekend and enjoy an early family Thanksgiving holiday. While we have had several opening weekend parties, this is our first ever closing celebration! Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. Complete 3-night package rate: $418 per adult* from Thursday dinner through Sunday brunch (with all taxes and gratuities). All kids under age 13 are FREE in a room shared with 2 adults! ($352 per adult in rooms with shared bath). *Thursday night only with a special Veterans Day program on Friday morning: $118 & $102 per adult Friday to Sunday package: $300 & $250 per adult Gather with a group which averages 150 adults for both Friday and Saturday nights to reserve closing weekend: Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 13 BONUS: Reserve OR find a group by June 1st for the above dates and receive a FREE TWO NIGHT STAY FOR TWO ADULTS anytime in 2016!
Beverly Heritage Days / Battle of Rich Mountain Reenactment
Living history from Pioneer Days, Civil War and World War II; Craft demonstrations, Music, Food, and more. Historic periods dance. All-weekend event culminates in the Battle of Rich Mountain reenactment on Sunday. Experience centuries of history in historic Beverly. Small town. . .big history!
The Lady and the Empress
Join Lady D as she brings to life one of the greatest blues singers of all time; Bessie Smith! Known as the Empress of the Blues, Smith was flamboyant, confident and brash! All the things needed to be Great in 1920s and 30s segregated America! Backed by a group of talented musicians, Lady D sets the stage for entertainment with her original play that looks back over Smith's life and includes some of her more popular songs such as "T'ain't Nobody's Business If I Do" and "Gimme A Pigfoot." Sit back and relax with a tasty dinner from the RailYard in an intimate atmosphere that will be the perfect backdrop for a night of Classic Blues! Brought to you by the Simply Jazz and Blues Festival! Part of the Raleigh Jazz & Blues Concert Series! Price: $12 - $25
Battle of the Chefs Wine & Jazz Night
Battle of the Chefs Wine & Jazz Night at the Chuck Mathena Center. For a fun night of great food, Jazz music, silent auctions, powerful stories and more, join Chefs Rick Tabor (Fincastle on the Mountain) Clint Neel (Your Grate Escape), David Hardin (David’s at the Club) Hype Events ministries and Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc.
West Virginia Botanic Garden Enhance your Cooking with Fresh Herbs Class
Spend an evening during the summer solstice with Chef Marion Ohlinger of Hill and Hollow Restaurant as he shares his tricks of the trade of incorporating fresh herbs into recipes. Watch and sample some of his favorite summertime tapas recipes while enjoying a glass of wine in the Garden. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT BY NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 16TH.
WV Black Heritage Festival
This wonderful street festival is a celebration of black heritage that takes place during the annual remembrance of the Emancipation Proclomation. Great good, games, entertainment, and cultural events. For more info please visit their website at www.wvbhf.com or call 304-641-9963.
Festival of Nations
8th Annual Weirton Festival of Nations showcases the many ethnic heritages that make up our region. Watch India, Greece, Thailand, Italy, and many more nations provide entertainment to delight the crowd. Great food to eat provided by these many cultures. Great FREE event with great entertainment, food, and fun. Mark this on your calendar--you won't want to miss it!
1863 Grill Cooking Class – Sushi Making
Add an extra dash of fine flavor to your kitchen with sizzling secrets from our chef. Learn to bake, simmer, grill and more in 1863 Grill’s Cooking Classes taught by our own Executive Chef, Jason Fleck. You’ll get to craft your own delicious dishes, and take home not only a gift bag and some leftovers, but also skills you can apply to your meals at home. Register for classes before they fill up! We keep them small so every student can get personal attention. Classes will last from 2-4 hours depending on the subject matter. Call 304.637.1863 to Register. SUSHI MAKING SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016, 12 PM Get hands-on instruction, and craft your own sushi rolls. Chef Jason will demonstrate the techniques and then you’ll get an opportunity to give it a try. You’ll have sushi snacks throughout the day, plus you’ll have rolls and a goody bag to take home along with your new knowledge. We’ll also give you an opportunity to purchase hard-to-locate sushi ingredients so you can use your new skills at home. | $60 per person, limited to 20 people
1863 Grill Cooking Class – Soups and Stews
Add an extra dash of fine flavor to your kitchen with sizzling secrets from our chef. Learn to bake, simmer, grill and more in 1863 Grill’s Cooking Classes taught by our own Executive Chef, Jason Fleck. You’ll get to craft your own delicious dishes, and take home not only a gift bag and some leftovers, but also skills you can apply to your meals at home. Register for classes before they fill up! We keep them small so every student can get personal attention. Classes will last from 2-4 hours depending on the subject matter. Call 304.637.1863 to reserve your spot. SOUPS AND STEWS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016, 12 PM Simmer up bowls of flavor and flair, with intimate instruction in 3 different soups. Includes a meal and gift bag. | $40 per person, limited to 15 people
Jesus Fest
Faith based street festival with food, free movies, music, speakers, entertainment, and children's activities. For more info please call 304-838-9966 or visit their website at www.jesusfestwv.org
West Virginia Blackberry Festival
This great 3-day food festival has lots of wonderful blackberry dishes and other foods, arts & crafts, 5K run, fireworks, games, and loads of free entertainment! Ample parking available. For more info, call 304-622-3206 or visit www.wvblackberry.com
WV Italian Heritage Festival Pasta Cookoff
This pre-WV Italian Heritage Festival event is open to amateur and professional cooks. Entertainment, hot pepper eating contest and other activities throughout the day. Sponsored by the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival. For more info please call 304-622-7314 or visit their website at www.wvihf.com
Southern West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival
Bring a big appetite to this festival. Celebrating the rich Italian culture in southern West Virginia, the festival dishes up some of the best meatballs, spaghetti and cannolis in the land.
Princeton AutumnFest
Princeton's favorite fall event brings thousands to Mercer Street for AutumnFest. Here you will find children's activities , vendors, crafts, food, a car show, pumpkin painting, pie contests and more. To make sure you don't leave empty handed, various groups will make homemade apple butter on the street.
Camp Creek State Park Fall Festival
Enjoy the rich, fall colors of southern West Virginia, while enjoying music and food at one of Mercer County's three state parks. The park features plenty of walking trails, camp sites, picnic areas, playgrounds and other amenities.
Mercer County Heritage Festival
Step into the past and relive the days of Appalachian History. The Heritage Festival features Civil War storytellers, farm animals, re-enactors such as Gen. Robert E. Lee and wife, Abraham Lincoln and wife, Booker T. Washington, Mark Twain, Ostenaco (Cherokee Warrior), craftsmen, vendors, food, Native American presenters , African American presenters, blacksmithing, spinning wheel, weaving, crafts, barn dance, railroad and coal mining displays, Appalachian music, flatfooting, Ladie's tea, and much more! Friday is educational day for schools. Veteran's commemoration on Saturday and Sunday with door prizes for veterans. Civil War Era church service on Sunday morning. Small admission fee.
Athens-Concord Town Social
College students and the community come together to usher in the new school year at this annual event. From music to food and vendors, the town social welcomes back alumni and friends of the town and university.
Mercer County Fair
The County's only country fair has something for everybody . Check out the food and baking contests, agriculture contests, carnival rides, vendors, food and more. Don't forget about the rodeo and children's game and competitions.
Celebrate Princeton
Downtown Princeton comes alive with a street fair filled with food, vendors, crafts, music and children's activities such pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and more. A car show will also feature classic cars from the old day.
Cast Iron Cook Off
Food is the centerpiece of every human celebration and that traditions enhance the festivities.The heart of our Appalachian culture—in fact, of any culture around the world—is food. No matter how far away from home we move or how different our meals today are from the ones we grew up with, when it is time to celebrate a particular holiday, we feel the need “to go home” to the food and traditions our family associated with this occasion. The Cast Iron Cook-Off® helps all of us reconnect with, maintain and celebrate traditions—the recipes, folklore, cooking utensils, ingredients—and adapt them creatively to fit our current lifestyles while keeping in mind recent findings about nutrition and health. Being rooted in tradition doesn’t mean that we must be bound to or stuck in the past. In fact, it’s the opposite. Change is easier and more effective when you consider where others have already gone and what they discovered does and doesn’t work.
Romantic Rendezvous Weekend
This Valentine's Day weekend, celebrate lakeside at Stonewall Resort with a Romantic Rendezvous package designed specifically for you and your special someone. Starting at just $299/couple, this package includes: Overnight Lodge Accommodations Deluxe Dinner Buffet for Two in Stillwaters (Friday Menu | Saturday Menu | Sunday Menu) Two Free Drinks per Reservation (Wine, Beer or Cocktails) Live Entertainment in TJ Muskies in the Evening A Chocolate Dessert Plate and Bottle of Champagne Delivered to Your Room Breakfast Buffet for Two in Stillwaters Unlimited use of the Heated Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Jacuzzis Tax and Resort Fee not included. This package is available for Feb. 12th, 13th and/or 14th. Please make dinner reservations (304.269.8880) immediately as space is very limited in Stillwaters.
A Taste of the Spanish Coast
Gather your friends and join us for a very special tapas culinary event! On Saturday, February 6th, Stonewall Resort will bring you this exciting Spanish tradition for the fourth year in a row! During this event, sample a wide variety of Spanish fare paired perfectly with an exciting selection of Spanish wines that will enhance the delicious tapas menu. Many of the wines featured this year are rated 90 or higher by The Wine Advocate or The Wine Spectator. Plan now and see why this delicious event sells out each year! This package starts at just $249/couple and includes Lodge accommodations on Feb. 6th, 2016 Entry for two to the Tapas-Style Culinary Event from 7-9pm (Includes Spanish wine, tapas and Spanish Guitar performance) Based on double occupancy. Tax and resort fee not included. Not applicable to group. Additional people may be added to the package.
Winter Wellness Weekend
Focus on your plan for an improved lifestyle in the midst of nature! The Winter Wellness Package is great for couples, friends or family members and includes lodge accommodations on Friday night, followed by a full day of wellness workshops and healthy meals on Saturday. This package starts at just $179/couple but is also available for individuals, or larger groups. You may also add Saturday night to your stay for just $109 more! Tax and resort fee not included. Package includes accommodations for Friday night only, but you may opt to add Saturday night. Not applicable to groups. Additional people may be added to the package. Call 304-269-7400 to book now!
Hearth Cooking with Cordelia Spencer
For more information call (304) 363-3030 or register online at www.prickettsfort.org/shop Students will earn to cook a full colonial meal over an open hearth. This class will include soups and pies, Dutch oven cooking, using tin kitchens and other cooking accessories. This is an all- day class so please bring a brown bag lunch.
Hearth Cooking Demo at Pricketts Fort
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies.
Hearth Cooking Demo at Pricketts Fort
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies.
Hearth Cooking Demo at Pricketts Fort
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies.
Hearth Cooking Demo at Pricketts Fort
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies.
Hearth Cooking Demo at Pricketts Fort
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies.
13th Annual FOP/FOPA Open Car and Vintage Bike Show
The 13th Annual car and bike show is open to all makes and models. Free dash plaques, 50/50 drawing, $15 entry fee, over 50 awards, food and drinks, vendor spaces, blood pressure clinic, and door prizes. Breakfast at 7 a.m. Awards start at 2 p.m. Join the WV Blue Knights with the FOP Car and Bike Show Motorcycle Ride and Picnic on June 4. Departs at 2 p.m. For more information about the ride and picnic, call 304-419-5001.
George Washington’s Bathtub Celebration
Berkeley Springs celebrates its most unique historic site, George Washington’s Bathtub, with a weekend devoted to colonial food specials, dollar sales and local history. From Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, the tiny spa town highlights the country’s only outdoor monument to presidential bathing. The stone tub located in Berkeley Springs State Park is a popular photo opportunity. For information call 800-447-8797.
Jackson’s Mill Jubilee
A celebration of Appalachian Heritage, Educational Demonstrations, featuring Indigenous and Bluegrass music concerts, Native American Style Dancing, Chainsaw Carvings, Gristmill demos, Homestead Activities, Photography, Needle Arts and Quilt Show, Antique Tractors and Engines, Carriage Rides, Civil War Encampment, Top quality Artisans, a Zip Line for the active ones, and Kid’s Land for the younger festival participants. Foods – BBQ (Chicken, Beef, & Pork), Homemade Donuts and Ice Cream, Deep Fried Pickles, and more. Fun for the entire family. Hours: Fri. Noon-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Morgan County Master Gardener’s Annual Plant Fair
20th Annual WVU Extension Master Gardener’s Plant Fair Berkeley Springs State Park, Fairfax Street & RT. 522, Downtown Berkeley Springs WV 25411 This year’s theme: “Fruit Trees And Pollinators” Fri. May 11th 2018: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sat. May 12th 2018: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm *We will be selling all varieties of plants: vegetables, herbs, flowers, and house plants *There will be vendors selling garden art, crafts & pottery, food and fun! *We will have a “Plant Doctor” on call *There will be tours of beautiful gardens in downtown Berkeley Springs. *Children’s Area – With activities and FREE Plants for children to give to Mom for Mother’s Day! *There will be a raffle of a gardening utility wagon FULL of new garden themed items donated by the Morgan County Master Gardeners THIS IS A FABULOUS EVENT TO ATTEND WITH YOUR MOM FOR MOTHER’S DAY! RAIN OR SHINE!
Appalachian Festival
A two day community-wide event featuring: arts and crafts, Taste of Appalachia, ghost tours, outdoor theatre, car show, entertainment, food and fun! Location: Tamarack, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, RC Armory, Crossroads Mall, Uptown Beckley, Theatre WV and the Youth Museum. Hours: Varies with event. Admission/parking: Varies with event.