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Your Budget Friendly Guide to West Virginia

Planning a fun vacation or day trip doesn’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of activities that you can

The Wardensville Garden Market is a Must-Stop this Holiday Season

Explorer Blog Shared by Wardensville Garden Market Recently voted as the Best Bakery in West Virginia by the Best of

A Farm 5k for Your Labor Day Weekend: Wardensville, WV

Explorer Blog Shared by Wardensville Garden Market Make this Labor Day weekend one to remember in Wardensville, WV. This small

Visit The Ramps & Rail Festival in Elkins, WV

Explorer Blog shared by: Elkins-Randolph County CVB Elkins, West Virginia is home to the annual Ramps & Rail Festival which

Our Tips For Cooking Fresh & Eating Local in 2022

This new year we are all looking to make positive changes in our lives, with many of us hoping to

Winter Blues Farmers Market

The annual Winters Blues Farmers Market will be held on Saturday, February 26 from 1 pm – 5 pm. During

Fall Foliage Road Trip: U.S. 250 to W.Va. 88

Northern Panhandle Must-Visits With later than normal peak color arriving in the Mountain State, beautiful fall foliage remains in several

Road Trips from Pittsburgh: Mountaineer Country

The Mountaineer Country Region of West Virginia is a lively and beautiful area filled with scenic attractions, fine dining, ample

A Foodie’s Farm-to-Table Roadtrip in West Virginia

Here in West Virginia, agricultural heritage can be traced back for decades upon decades with both classic and new flavors

Arden Summer Arts Festival

Find the perfect Christmas Tree at these 4 Farms

The holiday season is approaching, and it’s time to start looking for the perfect tree for your living room. West

A True Farm To Table Thanksgiving

Family. Food. Fun. The only thing that could make your Thanksgiving dinner better is food from local farmers. Almost Heaven

A Taste of Almost Heaven: Thanksgiving Edition

Try something new for your family holiday gathering this year. Wow your company this Thanksgiving with delicious Appalachian-inspired cuisine. Sides

Thanksgiving Recipes to Add to Your Almost Heaven Table

Thanksgiving means classic dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans and gravy. For a unique holiday meal, spice up your turkey

Experience the Best of Autumn in Almost Heaven

Pumpkin patches. Warm fuzzy sweaters. Autumn views. Its fall in Almost Heaven and favorite fall adventures and beautiful fall views

Hidden Gems & Unique Experiences this Fall in West Virginia

Fall in Almost Heaven is a magical time of year. The leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, deep red and

Halloween in Almost Heaven

Are you all about sweet treats, fun costumes and cute pumpkin decorations? Or, are you ready to get scared, watch

Fill your Glass with Almost Heaven Cider

Fall is cider season. Whether you prefer yours hot or cold – or an adult version – a cup of

Take a Bite Out of West Virginia Apples and Apple-Inspired Recipes

Fall in Almost Heaven is the perfect time to pick up local apples and prepare them into delicious desserts and

A Quick Trip in the Metro Valley: Experience History, Culture and So Much More

Cityscapes, unique stops, shops, small town charm and so much more await in Almost Heaven’s Metro Valley region. Home to

Mark down these fall events in Almost Heaven

Fall is a great time of year to get out and explore all the local events, fairs and festivals in

Find Fall Flavors in Almost Heaven

Fall in West Virginia means pumpkins, apple butter, cider, farmers’ markets and farm-to-table dinners. The season brings fall harvest festivals

Don’t Miss these Seasonal Finds at Almost Heaven Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets around West Virginia carry fresh, local produce throughout the year – but especially in spring and summer. Local

ENTERTAINMENT EXPLORER: Historic Lewisburg, Topping Must-Do Lists from Around the Country

Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Entertainment Explorers Since its earliest days, Lewisburg has been a literal crossroads and commercial hub for

Travel every Almost Heaven region

Each region in Almost Heaven is home to beautiful sites. From gentle rolling farmland to deep gorges and canyons, the

Sunset Berry Farm

Not Far From the Tree: This family-owned West Virginia farm is fun for everyone

Since 1927, Gritt’s Farm has worked to maintain its mission and vision: “to preserve and advance our families commitment to

West Virginia Cities by Day & Night

The Mountain State is home to a mix of vibrant, eclectic, unique and historic cities that are perfect for wandering

These 11 Winter Events Are Must-Sees in West Virginia

The winter season in the Mountain State is an amazing time of year when you can experience new and exciting

This local market features handcrafted goods from Almost Heaven

Have you been looking for a place to find handcrafted treasures that you can’t find anywhere else? The Handcrafted Cooperative

155 ways to enjoy summer in West Virginia

West Virginia turns 155 years young on June 20! And while you’re spending the birthday exploring the beautiful state, here

These 27 places know EVERYTHING about West Virginia

Have you consulted a local convention and visitor’s bureau when planning your trip? These organizations are staffed by friendly and

Capitol Market

This huge, four-day-long festival in West Virginia has a little bit of everything

For more than half a century the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair has been as closely stitched into West

Celebrate Earth Day in West Virginia

Earth Day is celebrated worldwide every April 22 in an effort to promote a healthy, sustainable environment. There are many

Bridgeport Farmers Market

Old Central City

The Wild Ramp

Have you shopped at these locally owned grocery stores in West Virginia?

Independent grocery stores make it easy for you to get fresh, natural foods and other products while supporting your local

The perfect fall day in West Virginia

Apple cider. Pumpkin carving. Corn mazes. Bonfires. Fall is one of the best times of the year, and there’s no

Meet West Virginia’s unique fruit: the pawpaw

Have you ever tried a pawpaw? This oblong, greenish brown or yellow fruit that has a sweet, custard-like flavor similar to

You can find pumpkin-flavored everything at WV’s largest pumpkin festival

At only one-and-a-half square miles with a population of about 2,500, the tiny river town of Milton boasts an impressive

Fish Hawk Acres

Mountain People’s Market Co-Op

The Wild Ramp

7 WV authors you should be reading

  The Mountain State has produced hundreds of talented writers, including the Nobel Prize-winning Pearl Buck, whose childhood home in

Town guide: Morgantown

Whether you bleed gold and blue, love munchin’ on some local eats or are looking for a place to spend

Taylor’s Farm Market

Williams Farms & Sweet Corn

South Branch Meat and Cattle Company

Ranson Convention and Visitors Bureau

Snow doesn’t stop the farm-grown freshness here!

It may be the dead of winter, but that doesn’t stop West Virginia farmers. Gather in Charleston and Morgantown for

Mountain People’s Cooperative

Discover urban Appalachia’s renaissance at this unique open-air market

Get a peek behind the curtain of Appalachia’s artistic revival at the East End Bazaar in Charleston. The Bazaar’s colorful

Wait, farm-to-table is a trend? Not here!

While the farm-to-table trend seems to have appeared out of nowhere, here in West Virginia, locally sourced food has always

Our favorite simple summer pastime

Nothing captures the natural, simple joys of summer in the mountains like picking your own berries. Whether you’re eating them

Meet the real busy bees behind your mountain honey

For a real sweet taste of mountain flavor, head straight to the source for some fresh, flavorful honey. Did you

Best of June in WV

Here is just a sampling of some of the fun and exciting events this month in the Mountain State: 1.

Unique, home-grown finds from WV’s farmers markets

Stop in any farmers market in West Virginia, and you’ll find a beautiful variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and other

Brooke County Farmers Market

You see a building. We see opportunity.

Potential: West Virginia has a lot of it. Especially when it comes to our historic structures. As part of a

Inside the WV communities that get “live local” right

Living local is nothing new to West Virginia. Since colonial and frontier times, West Virginia has been marked by self-sufficiency

Quirkiest places for truly unique WV gifts

Looking for some really, really unique gifts this holiday? Check out the wealth of quirky, curious and funky gift shops

Spooky (but not too spooky!) Halloween fun for the kiddos

Halloween is a popular holiday for adults and kids alike, but some events can get a little spooky for the

Gritt’s Farm

Harvest in the hills: Celebrating WV’s fall foods

The rains and heat of summer have done their work, and the fruits and vegetables are at their peak of

Farmer’s Daughter Market & Butcher

White Barn Farmers Market

White Barn Farmers Market is open from July to December. Starting in July we sell fresh fruits and vegetables through

Orr’s Farm Market

Orr’s Farm Market offers pumpkin patch-already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic

Morgantown Farmers Market

The Morgantown Farmers’ Market is a producer-only marker featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, free-range eggs and meat, honey, herbs, bedding

Monroe Farm Market

Monroe Farm Market, open every Thursday (May-October) from 12:30 – 4:30pm. Enjoy local, fresh farm products including meat, eggs, fruit,

Lost River Farmers Market

If you haven’t made it to the Lost River Farmers Market yet, you are really missing out.|nbsp; They are open

Lewisburg Farmers Market

Weekly market featuring a wide variety of in-season fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, plants and fresh flowers, all grown locally in

Kitchen’s Orchard

OPEN : APPLES AND PEACHES AVAILABLE WHEN IN SEASON

Fresh Seafood Company

Capitol Market, an old train station that was converted to a farmers market in downtown Charleston, houses The Fresh Seafood

Fayette County Farmer’s Market

The Fayette County Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday May through October in the parking lot of the Fayetteville Convention

Fairmont Farmers Market

Fresh produce, baked goods, fresh picked berries, and honey. Find us on Facebook for more information. Hours: Every Tuesday (weather

Elkins Farmers Market

Founded in 1975 with a diverse collection of vendors whose mission is to provide local farm and kitchen products. Elkins Town

City Of St. Marys

Annual Events: Onion Festival, Elks Youth Fair, and Alumni Week in May, West Virginia Bass Festival in June, The Farmers

Central City Market

    

Byrnside Branch Farm

Tour through the pumpkin patch and around our beautiful farm. The tractor driver also gives educational information on farming procedures

Butler’s Farm Market

Farm market at the junction of Dry Run Road and Thatcher Road

Buckhannon – Upshur Farmer’s Market

Buckhannon Upshur Farmer’s Market Association Held yearly from May – season end Hours:   Monday evening 5pm – 8pm Tuesday

Berkeley Springs Farmers Market

Featuring fresh produce from local farmers. Open April through October. Hours of operation: Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Thursdays,

Capitol Market

Capitol Market is located in a renovated freight station from the 1800’s. It is eclectically designed to capture the essence

5 best-kept food secrets in West Virginia

The only problem with great food secrets is that if the food is amazing, it won’t be a secret for

Wardensville Garden Market

“The Co-op” – Hampshire County Co-op and Heritage Marketplace

A & P Antiques