Wizarding Weekend of WV
WIZARDING WEEKEND: WEST VIRGINIA'S FIRST EVER WIZARDING EVENT The Resort at Glade Springs, located in Daniels, West Virginia, is hosting a weekend of spellbinding adventure this Labor Day weekend. This family event, scheduled for Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1, 2018 is dedicated to capturing the spirit of magic and enchantment. Guests will be organized into Orders of Enchantment on their arrival, and the weekend will be filled with activities such as Wand Crafting, US Quidditch Demo and Practice, Scavenger Hunts, Trivia, specialty drinks at an Elixir Bar and more, topped by a magnificent Wizard’s Feast on Saturday evening. Wizard Feast tickets and Weekend Packages can be found on our website www.WizardingWeekendWV.com
Tamarack Dinner Theatre – Hamlet
Dinner Theatre | Hamlet Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia and The Rustic Mehcanicals - West Virginia's Shakespeare Troupe proudly presents Hamlet! 2 showings: October 12th & October 13th Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy, and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice. Submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own morality in an imperfect world. Written by William Shakespeare, Perfromed by The Rustic Mehcanicals - West Virginia's Shakespeare Troupe Dinner is served at 6:30pm, show begins at 8pm. A cash bar will be available at dinner and during the show. Menu: Smørrebrød (Rye Bread with Smoked Salmon & Dill Crème Fraiche And Pumpernickel Bread with Liver Pate) Danish Corn Feast Soup (corn, carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and garlic) Krebinetter (Breaded Pork Cutlet, Fried Apples, Boiled Potatoes, Orange Glazed Beets) Rye Bread, Rolls & Butter Risalamande (Rice Pudding with Spiced Cherry Topping)
Gallery Opening | Good Enough to Eat
Tamarack’s David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery is hosting Good Enough to Eat*, an art exhibition. A traditional still life of fruits and veggies, abstract interpretations of "food porn," a classic teacup and saucer combo, conceptual social commentary of the food industry, an unexpected serving platter; everything food related is on the menu for this exhibition. Good Enough to Eat* ..., is an exhibition of fine art and craft celebrating food. Tamarack's David L. Dickirson Fine Art Gallery is seeking a vast breadth of two and three dimensional artwork, decorative and functional, in any media that corresponds with the theme of food. The exhibition will feature artists’ works from around the state, in a multitude of media. The opening reception is August 11, 5pm - 7pm, in the gallery, with live music by Sam Stephens.
Honey Festival-Beckley
Learn how to raise bees, taste and purchase local honey, see live honey bee demonstrations, visit informational display tents, and participate in great activities for the entire family! Special children’s activities will take place at the Youth Museum such as bee dissections and bee crafts. Food vendors will also be in place to satisfy your appetite. The Long Point String Band will be preforming during the day from 12pm - 4pm. Exhibition Coal Mine tours will be available all day as well for the special admission rate of $10 per person. The Beckley Honey Festival will take place at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. The Mine is located at 513 Ewart adjacent to New River Park. Museum hours are daily 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. For more information, call 304-256-1747 or visit online at www.raleighcountybeekeepers.com.
Lake Stephens Beach Blast
Beach Blast at Lake Stevens, May 25-26th, $1 admission fee per vehicle, more info to become available as soon as possible
20th Annual West Virginia Spring Wine Festival
West Virginia Wineries ~ Local Artisans and Crafts ~ Local Food ~ Live Music ~ And so much more! Gate Fee: Ages: 21 and up - $15.00; ages 13-20 - $5; Kids 12 and under ~ Free!
Rhododendron Festival
The Rhododendron Festival is held in the Beckley area over several weekends in May. The festival pageant will be on May 6. The annual Sweet Treats dessert event, along with the Raleigh County Schools Day of the Arts and Southern WV Preparedness Fair, will take place on May 12 at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. The City's Founder Day event takes place at Wildwood House Museum on May 19. The RhodoBoogie Car & Bike Show will happen on May 26 at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Plus a couple of Fridays in the Park concerts at Word Park, several art-related events and viewing rhododendrons at Grandview are also included during the festival.
Breakfast with Santa
Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a very special appearance at Tamarack! Join us for a delicious breakfast buffet with this dynamic duo. Many treats and activities for kids of all ages. Breakfast will include Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuit, Fruit, Mac & Cheese and Peanut Buttery & Jelly Sandwich. Tickets: Adults: $13; Chidlren 3-14: $10; Children 2 and under: Free. Note: This year we are having two events - December 9th and December 16th.
Breakfast with Santa
Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a very special appearance at Tamarack! Join us for a delicious breakfast buffet with this dynamic duo. Many treats and activities for kids of all ages. Breakfast will include Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuit, Fruit, Mac & Cheese and Peanut Buttery & Jelly Sandwich. Tickets: Adults: $13; Chidlren 3-14: $10; Children 2 and under: Free Note: This year we are having two events - December 9th and December 16th.
Beers and Brats Fall Celebration at The Resort at Glade Springs
Save the date: on Saturday September 23 our Beers & Brats fall celebration returns to the terrace outside of Bunkers Sports Bar, and so does live music by The Parachute Brigade! Enjoy a variety of craft brews and bratwursts, with games, prizes and face painting for the kids. There's no cover, and everyone's invited, so come join the fun with us! (Specialty food and beverage items will be sold by tokens at $1 each, which you can purchase at the door or in advance at Bunkers Sports Bar at The Resort at Glade Springs).
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) Bloody Mary Brunch Matinee
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) (original theatre production) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt at The Resort at Glade Springs
Everyone is invited to join The Resort at Glade Springs for our annual spring tradition: our Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt, Sunday April 16 2017 with seatings at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm in our Bright Ballroom. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet of traditional Easter favorites prepared under the direction of our Executive Chef Randy Forsythe. Then, make sure you have your cameras ready for our Easter Egg Hunt! Kids will delight in finding hundreds of prize-filled eggs hidden throughout the Resort, and will have a chance to meet the Big Bunny, too! Buffet is $36 per person for adults, $14 for kids age 6-12 (plus tax and gratuity), and free for children under age six. Easter Egg Hunt is included in buffet price. All-inclusive packages with deluxe accommodations also available. Call the Glade Springs Activities Concierge for reservations at 304-763-0876.
Spartan Race West Virginia Trifecta Weekend
The world's leading obstacle race series comes to West Virginia! All four Spartan Races will be offered over the course of the weekend; Beast, Super, Sprint, and Kids Races.
2017 National Scout Jamboree Visitor Days
Day visitors have access to the Summit Center during the Jamboree. The Summit Center is the hub of Jamboree activity and is home to the stadium shows, the military exhibits, conservation trail, Disabilities Awareness Area, Sustainability Treehouse, merit badges, and a wide variety of other exhibits and displays. Observers and participants can see all the above listed items and visit the main retail store, purchase retail food items, and experience Brownsea Island. In addition those who purchase a participant pass can experience other elements of the Summit Center, including Boulder Cove, Challenge Course, Skate Board Plaza, Mountain Biking, Shooting Sports, Climbing, Zip-lining, and BMX riding. Visitor access to activities is based on availability. Activities may be closed at times due to adverse weather conditions. Day visitors do not have access to the base camps or activity areas. Questions Website: http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/overview/2017-day-visitor-pass-information/ Email: 2017.jamboree@scouting.org Call: 972-580-2489 Visitor hours will be as follows: Friday, July 21st: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, July 22nd: 9:00 am – End of Show Sunday, July 23rd: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday, July 24th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, July 25th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 26th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday, July 27th: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (note the early closing time) Tickets: http://2017nsj.eventbrite.com/ Notes: Under 6 years old free admission Ages 6-10 pay the youth fee One day passes specifically for Sunday, July 23rd will be ½ the normal one day pass because of the shortened hours of operations. There are no other discounts regardless of the type of pass selected. Scouts/Venturers in full uniform receive coupon for Trading Post discount under both plans (10% on any single purchase up to $40) Single day, Two Day & Three Day Pass purchasers must purchase the Saturday, July 22nd Show Day Pass separately Notice: No refunds will be provided on the basis of inaccuracy in product selection or quantity; weather; change of schedule; change, suspension, or cancellation of activities; failure to arrive at the venue; failure of on-site transportation; substitution or cancellation of entertainers close of venue; overbooking; wait times; or acts of God. For your convenience and security, please: No backpacks No Coolers No picnic baskets Visitors are encouraged to bring water bottles and/or small daypacks. Visitor Logistics Shuttle transportation to the Summit Center from the visitor lot is provided with your pass. Visitor shuttles run regularly all day during the Jamboree. All visitors will be required to return to their cars when visitation hours end each day. Upon arrival, all visitors will see a Youth Protection presentation. For everyone’s security, all bags may be screened or checked. The last shuttle to the Summit Center will depart from the visitor lot two hours before the posted closing hour. On, Saturday, July 22, 2017, the last shuttle to the Summit Center will be 6pm. We can’t wait for you to visit the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. You will have the experience of a lifetime and a taste of everything the Jamboree has to offer! Admission: $12.50 - $140.00
Santa’s Christmas Adventure at The Resort at Glade Springs
Families are invited on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2016 to create memories through this interactive Christmas Adventure! Children will write letters to Santa Claus, assist Santa’s elves in his workshop, try Mrs. Claus’ Christmas cookies, and even meet Santa Claus himself on this fun, one-of-a-kind experience. Adults $22; Children age 3 and up $11.50; free for under age 3. Santa's Christmas Adventure is sold by time slots, beginning at 6 pm through 8 p.m. nightly. A special, extended “Tea with Santa” time slot begins at 4:30 p.m. and is a highly popular upgrade to the Santa’s Adventure experience. Tickets are required and early reservations are strongly recommended. Visit gladesprings.ticketleap.com to get your tickets! One and two-night packages including deeply-discounted room rates, your Santa's Christmas Adventure “Passport to the North Pole” and breakfast the following morning are available by calling the Resort directly at 304-763-2000.
Santa’s Christmas Adventure at The Resort at Glade Springs
Families are invited on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2016 to create memories through this interactive Christmas Adventure! Children will write letters to Santa Claus, assist Santa’s elves in his workshop, try Mrs. Claus’ Christmas cookies, and even meet Santa Claus himself on this fun, one-of-a-kind experience. Adults $22; Children age 3 and up $11.50; free for under age 3. Santa's Christmas Adventure is sold by time slots, beginning at 6 p.m. through 8 p.m. nightly. A special, extended “Tea with Santa” time slot begins at 4:30 p.m. and is a highly popular upgrade to the Santa’s Adventure experience. Tickets are required and early reservations are strongly recommended. Visit gladesprings.ticketleap.com to get your tickets! One and two-night packages including deeply-discounted room rates, your Santa's Christmas Adventure “Passport to the North Pole” and breakfast the following morning are available by calling the Resort directly at 304-763-2000.
Thanksgiving Buffet at The Resort at Glade Springs
The Resort at Glade Springs is cooking up southern West Virginia's most delicious Thanksgiving Dinner this year, and we invite everyone to come share it with us! Our annual Thanksgiving Buffet will be November 24, 2016, with seatings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in our Bright Ballroom; space is limited. Call us at 304-763-0876 for reservations. $38 for adults, $14 for kids age 6-12 (plus tax and gratuity), and free for kids under age 6 dining with a paid adult. You can view our Thanksgiving menu as a pdf here: http://bit.ly/2eFP4Da.
Tamarack Dinner Theatre Series | The Merchant of Venice
Join us in Tamarack's Governor Hulett C. Smith Theater for a night of delicious food and a great show with William Shakespeare's "The Merchant Of Venice!" Produced through The Vintage Theatre Company out of Clarksburg, WV. Cost: $45 plus tax and processing fee. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.; Show begins at 8:00 p.m.
Get Cooking with Tamarack
Join Executive Chef, Jamie Henderson for a interactive cooking demostration as he creates four different dishes using a Braising Technique. Learn all the tips and tricks behind Braising with Chef Jamie. After the demonstration, we invited to enjoy a small plates dinner with us!
Annual West Virginia Spring Wine Festival
Annual West Virginia Spring Wine Festival at Daniel Vineyards offers a great selection of West Virginia wineries, artisans, food vendors and musicians. All ages welcome! Rain or shine ~ Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket ~ NO pets ~ NO Coolers. Valid ID required for wine tastings which includes a commemorative wine glass. Cheers!
Sweet Treats
Beckley's annual Sweet Treats event features dessert-tastings, music by Raleigh County Schools, and booths for the Southern WV Emergency Preparedness Fair. The event is part of the Rhododendron Festival. Free to enjoy music and booths; $5 = 5 sample dessert tickets.