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Space Race Rumpus

It's a festival. It's a race. It's group rides. It's a clinic. It's a tradition. The Space Race Rumpus takes place every June in Pocahontas County, WV, which has some of the most scenic roads and trails in the mid-Atlantic. The rides and races explore both the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's unique property and the surrounding area.

Wild Thing Weekend

Come get wild on the slopes at Canaan Valley Resort. Plenty of family fun activities and contest scheduled throughout the weekend. This annual event includes various contests, races, cook-outs, live entertainment, and “The Infamous Pond Jump” and Sunday Rail Jam. Let’s get “WILD” this weekend!

Bark in the Park with Pet Helpers 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk & Festival

Registrations begins at 8 a.m., 5K race begins at 9 a.m., and a 5k Race/Walk with dog at 10 a.m. There will be over 60 vendors including food trucks, various food vendors, and miscellaneous pet and family oriented activities. Registration is $25 per entrant. Early registration before April 1, 2016 is $20 each. Family discount is 4 persons @ $65 and groups of 30 or more can register @ $15 each. Please contact 304-672-7387 or email information@pethelpers.org with any questions.

Wheeling’s Vintage Race Boat Regatta

The 2016 Regatta will celebrate our 11th year and build on our past success from previous years. Be sure to watch our website for the latest announcements. As always, the Regatta features FREE ADMISSION for all public events. Come to the Regatta and see the beautiful wooden hydroplanes and raceboats up close. Watch them run on the Ohio River at speeds between 60 and 140 mph! Learn about how these boats were built in their "glory days" from the 1920's to the mid 1980's. Find out who the famous boat builders were and the differences among them. Learn about the aerodynamics, engineering and physics of boat racing.