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Gandy Dancer Theatre- Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and many more. Dinner includes Chicken Cordon Bleu with sauce, sliced beef brisket, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pasta salad, dinner roll, dessert and beverage.

Gandy Dancer Theatre- Dinner & Premier Show

After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime. Arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner menu includes Italian marinated chicken breast, chopped sirloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert & beverage.

Join in on this majestic creature’s comeback story

Bald eagles have been nesting in northern parts of the state since 1981, but it wasn’t until spring 2010 that

Valentine’s Love & Marriage Dinner Game Show

The Gandy Dancer features the finest in live entertainment and outstanding cuisine in a beautiful 11,000 square foot dinner theatre. Patrons receive a full dinner, dessert, and enjoy a high energy, state of the art live music show. Shows at the Gandy Dancer are family friendly, featuring a variety of music and comedy from the 50's to the 90's, country, Motown, Gospel, patriotic and legends performers. Our Valentine's Love & Marriage Dinner Game Show features a plated dinner which includes: sliced sirloin, Italian marinated chicken breast, green beans, side salad, baked potato, dinner roll, dessert & beverage. The dinner/dessert begins at 6 p.m., with music & dancing til 7:30 p.m., then couples questions (game show style) with a prize at the end!

10 cozy WV cabins and cottages for winter escapes

When a heavy snow blankets the ground and night falls early, there’s nothing like huddling around a crackling fire and

Yeager House Vacation Rental

Roll, Ride or Relax: 3 Distinct West Virginia Getaways

Looking for inspiration for your next Mountain State getaway? Here are three unique destinations that will remind you why West

8 WV Coffee Roasts to add to your online cart

Each winter season we are faced with cold mornings and busy days. The best way to beat the chill and

West Virginia is Home to the Longest Sled Run on the East Coast

If flying down a snowy hill at 25 mph is your idea of fun, there’s no better place to be

5 Ways to Warm up this Winter in WV

When the weather outside is frigid and freezing, there are plenty of ways to cozy up in Almost Heaven. Whether

Fort Ashby Days

Step back in time to enjoy food, crafts, music, reenactors, and more at Fort Ashby Days, 2018.

THIS is the best time to learn to ski & snowboard in West Virginia

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at skiing or snowboarding, West Virginia is the perfect place to begin.

Lifestyle Fitness Center

Keyser Inn

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

New year, new you: Start 2018 in WV’s great outdoors

New Year’s Day: It’s a time for reflection and renewal, when many folks are inspired to set health and fitness

6 reasons why West Virginia is out of this world

West Virginia is known for its majestic scenery, outdoor adventures and delicious home cooking. But the Mountain State also boasts

12 must-see places for snow in West Virginia

Whether you prefer the adrenaline-charged excitement of the ski slopes or an afternoon of quiet reflection strolling through the woods,

New Year’s Eve Buffet

Historic Graceland Restaurant on the campus of Davis & Elkins College will host a New Year’s Eve Buffet from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, December 31. The menu includes shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, French onion soup, carved southwest barbecue beef brisket, chicken alfredo, pepper and smoked sugar marinated salmon, baked potato bar, wild rice, West Virginia green beans, cheesecake with berries, chocolate torte and peaches romanoff. For reservations, call 304-637-1600. Cost: $31.95 for adults, $11.95 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger

14th Annual Oyster Feast

Historic Graceland Restaurant on the campus of Davis & Elkins College will host the 14th annual Oyster Feast from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, February 3. The menu includes tossed garden salad, traditional cole slaw, oyster stew, fried oysters, oyster stuffing, fresh oysters on the half shell, Southern sautéed shrimp over pasta, crab balls with pineapple salsa, grilled steak with peppers, onions and mushrooms, roasted potatoes, green beans, rolls, green onion and bacon cornbread and assorted pies. For reservations, call 304-637-1600. Cost is: $31.95 for adults, $10.95 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger.

Christmas Party @ Inn at Mountain Quest

Head to the Inn at Mountain Quest this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to ring in the holidays! Bring a canned good and head out to the Christmas Party to enjoy hot cocoa, children's activities and pictures with Santa!

Man-cations: Best brew and spirit escapes in West Virginia

  Nothing wraps up an action-packed day in the mountains like a cold beer or sip of liquor with your

Checklist: Best thing to try at every WV State Park

With nearly 50 state parks and forests spread across the state, West Virginia provides a scenic piece of Almost Heaven

10 West Virginia classes that will turn ANYONE into an artist

Set aside the stick figures and get hands-on with an art class in West Virginia. Whether you want to learn

Ballhooter Spring Break 2018

Free Village concerts, competitions, games

Snowshoe Foundation Ice Dinner

Enjoy a night of food & drink, live entertainment, silent & live auctions. This is all in support of the Snowshoe Foundation, whose missionis to serve the communities in Webster, Randolph and Pocahontas Counties. Tickets are $100 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, please go to snowshoefoundation.org.

Berming Man Banked Slalom

Snowshoe Mountain’s”Berming Man Banked Slalom,” brought to you by Oakley, was pretty awesome. So you probably guessed, we’re bringing it

Beats on the Basin: Holy Ghost Tent Revival

Nine years, three genres, and four records into it, Holy Ghost Tent Revival's sound has emerged as something different than anyone might have expected. The music is filled with three and four part harmonies that recall classic 60's and 70's rock influences.

Beats on the Basin: Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns

An Appalachian rock band that have found a niche all their own. The stories in their songs are almost as diverse as the influences you hear in the music. Fueled by a driving rhythm section and a lyrical prowess of raspy voice singer/guitarist Matt Mullins, the Bringdowns are creating some truly honest music.

Head Women’s Ski Camp

If you’re finally ready to find the skier in you, eager to polish the skier you already are, or itching

Beats on the Basin: Sun Parade

Sun Parade is a psych rock pop band based in Northampton, MA. Their personal obsessions and projects range from British folk ballads to Motown; collectively their music is most influenced by the mutineers' pantheon - The Clash, Beastie Boys, Dr. Dog, Nirvana, The Beatles.

Burton Kid’s Snowboard Camp

Sometimes good things come in small packages…especially when it comes to little rippers! Snowshoe’s Mountaineer Parks and Burton Snowboards are teaming up to host a BIG snowboard camp designed just for our Little Shredders! Strap on a snowboard for the very first time, hit that steep run you know you’re ready to rip, or smooth your style in the Terrain Park; whatever your snowboarding dreams, our lively, expert team of kid-at-heart coaches is ready and waiting to make your dreams come true! This is a camp for kids, so we figure why not throw in some extras near and dear to every kids heart; a pizza party, an ice-cream social, a goody bag…even a chance to show off your new skills in our Mountaineer Parks Progression Session park competition; especially designed to give any skill level a chance to win! Come on little snowboarders…come on up and show us big kids what it really means to have BIG fun!

Beats on the Basin: Super Doppler

A new name on a familiar sound. This psychedelic rock band from Norfolk Virginia may be better known to some as "Major and the Monbacks."

Beats on the Basin: Dead 27’s

Dead 27's brilliantly infuse rock and roll with classic soul, bringing both raw energy and refined musicality to the stage.

Beats on the Basin: Porch 40

Porch 40 will be rocking out at the Shoe for 2 nights in a row! That's right. If you miss them on the 12th, you can catch them on the 13th. Formed in 2012 at Western Carolina University, this band plays a style of highly progressive southern funk rock that has won over an eclectic audience everywhere. Incorporating elements of R and B, Jazz and Funk with the best of Rock, Progressive, Indie and Metal, they cross genres with ease.

Beats on the Basin: Porch 40

Porch 40 will be rocking out at the Shoe for 2 nights in a row! That's right. If you miss them on the 12th, you can catch them on the 13th. Formed in 2012 at Western Carolina University, this band plays a style of highly progressive southern funk rock that has won over an eclectic audience everywhere. Incorporating elements of R and B, Jazz and Funk with the best of Rock, Progressive, Indie and Metal, they cross genres with ease.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

The Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

Beats on the Basin: The Get Right Band

According to the Alternate Root, the Get Right Band are "hip-shaking, earthquaking pure funk fun". They are one of Relix Magazine's "On the Verge" picks, Home Grown Music Network's 2015 "Best New Band of the Year," and were voted "Best Progressive Band" in Western North Carolina by Mountain Xpress readers.

College Winter Break

Looking for a fun way to chase away the stress of the holidays? Or an awesome place to spend your last days of freedom before the Spring Semester starts? Maybe you're just itchin' to enjoy some stellar January conditions? Look no further, friends. College winter break is here! Great student deals, live music, games and competitions await. See ya at the top!

Burton Women’s Snowboard Camp

Ladies…do you know what time it is? It’s WINTER time, which means it is Time.To.Ride. If you’ve never experienced Snowboarding at the Shoe as part of a group of friendly, fun loving, adventurous female riders… it’s about time you did! Just ask anyone who has been part of any Snowshoe Burton Women’s Camp, and they’ll tell you…there’s nothing like it for gaining confidence, pushing your skills, and making life-long riding girl-friends. Snowboard Camp is for the ladies who shred, and the ladies who have yet to meet their inner ripper! From curious first time snowboarders, to carefree girls who love cruisy, casual runs; to the feisty adrenaline fiend itching to throw down in the Terrain Park; there’s a perfect place for you and your style at Burton Camp. For two days you’ll explore, learn and grow as a rider with an exceptional team of the mountains top female coaches and riders; along with special guest coach, Lesley Betts straight from Burton Snowboards. We’re not afraid to add a little “girly flair” to our camps either; you’ll enjoy Yoga in the mornings, a private evening get together just for the ladies, chair massages and Burton goodies. Don’t miss out ladies…at Snowshoe Women’s Snowboard Camp; it is always Time To Ride! Check out our web page for complete schedule

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

From the Village and Connection Nightclub to Split Rock Pools and the Village– there’s an awesome time in store for every age and personality at this annual mountaintop blow out. Ring in 2018 in style at 4,848 feet! Check out our web page for a list of all parties.

Beats on the Basin: Brother Short Band

The Brother Short Band hails from several states throughout the region andtheirinfluences are as varied as their roots.Together they blend soundsfrom Rock, Blues, Country and Funk. If you like any of these genres, you're likely to find something you can dig within the archive of their music.

Beats on the Basin: Brother Short Band

The Brother Short Band hails from several states throughout the region andtheirinfluences are as varied as their roots.Together they blend soundsfrom Rock, Blues, Country and Funk. If you like any of these genres, you're likely to find something you can dig within the archive of their music.

Winter Brew Fest

What makes for a perfect day, Snowflakes and Cold Beer. We invite you to celebrate winter with us for our

WV Ski FREE Day

We’re giving out free lift tickets to all residents of West Virginia! You heard us right. Just bring your proof of residency and get a ticket to ski and ride to your heart’s content.

Demo Days-Snowshoe

The biggest names in the business will be here on the mountain all weekend long letting you test drive the latest gear. Open to the public. Must be 18 years of age or older or have a parent or guardian present in order to demo.

Visit with Santa & Ornament Making

This could be your last chance to meet Santa before he delivers toys and goodies to your home. We will offer everyone a chance to make ornaments they can take home. From 1:00pm – 5:00 pm, come see Santa in the main office at Watoga State Park and have your picture taken, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Fee is $10.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail  to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Strawberry

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Snow Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Bright Morning Inn

Man-cations: 4 winter getaways with the guys

1. Winter climbing and hiking at Seneca Rocks Want to really test your manhood? Take a weekend scaling the crown jewel

Salute WV heroes at these 8 stops

West Virginia boasts one of the highest numbers of veterans per capita in the nation, as well as some prestigious

Gal getaways: 6 women-only events and places

Would you and your girlfriends like to escape for a weekend or evening? Head to the Mountain State for indulgent

The River House

Holiday Market

Come join us for our annual Holiday Market! We'll have the room packed with artists, craftspeople, food entrepreneurs and farmers offering their gifting treasures... not to mention festive music, raffle drawings, hot food, coloring contest and SANTA!!! Yep... jolly Santa will be joining us to listen to all the little kiddos holiday wishes and, for a small fee, you can get your very own Polaroid picture to take home.

Randolph County Museum

If your group is planning a retreat, you’ve gotta check these stops out

Researching the activities. Booking the tickets. Collecting the money. Making the cabin reservations. Packing the sandwiches (2 with no mayo!),

Cabins of Kelly Mountain

Town guide: Romney

Officially chartered in 1762, this city is 1 of the 2 oldest in West Virginia. Dining Main Street Grill harkens

The must-try beer from every WV brewery

West Virginia’s growing craft beer scene is creating a ton of delicious, must-try beers from all over the state. Here’s

These 10 WV tacos will satisfy those Tex-Mex cravings

West Virginia is a culinary mecca – with everything from high-end French cuisine to traditional Appalachian fare. But, sometimes, nothing

The Gendarme

Veterans Weekend Package

Come Thursday, November 9 to Sunday, November 12 and help us close our 2017 Capon Springs season. Plan your Veteran’s Day Escape Package now with spa time, golf, awesome food (made from scratch), hiking and reading in your favorite nook at Capon. It will be a great time as we end our 85th anniversary season! Call Tom in Reservations at 304-874-3695 to book your Veteran’s Day weekend now! $300 all-inclusive package for Friday to Sunday. Add on Thursday for only $118 per person with bath, $102 with share bath.

Capon Springs & Farms-End of October $99 Specials

If you aren’t able to join us for our early October $99 special, here’s another chance to take advantage of these great savings. Many locations are open for booking! And if you think $99 is a great deal, consider staying in Main House rooms with shared bath for only $85 per night per person! Book now and grab your spot for any number of the following nights at this $99 offer.

3 areas in WV that grow flora usually found across the world

Have you heard of Ice Mountain? This 150-acre nature preserve in Hampshire County gets its name from an unusual geological

Hampton Inn by Hilton

Cacapon River Arts

Free Open House at Buffalo Gap Retreat, Capon Bridge

Enjoy the fall foliage while listening to music, doing yoga, getting a seated massage, sitting in a wood-burning sauna and so much more.

Meet these birds up close during migration season

Meet some of the most dramatic and colorful birds in West Virginia. From vast forests to isolated canyons, the Mountain

The Landing on the Shaver’s Fork

Wild, wonderful fun on the Fourth

  West Virginia’s rich with hometown pride, and we sure know how to celebrate our nation’s birthday! From small-town picnics

Augusta Folks Art for Kids “Exploring Art Through Times”

Augusta Folks Art for Kids “Exploring Art Through Times” will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 7-11 on the Davis & Elkins College campus. Instructed by artist Kylie Proudfoot-Payne children will explore visual art and heritage crafts through the creation of a variety of art projects. Students will paint, print, weave, bind, mold, sew, experiment, square dance and much more as they learn about how the heritage crafts are connected to the world today. They will have the opportunity to experience the wider Augusta program through coordination with other Augusta instructors. Registration is open at www.augustaheritagecenter.org. For additional information, call the Augusta Heritage Center at 304-637-1209.

Augusta Folk Arts for Kids “Augusta Explorers”

Augusta Folk Arts for Kids “Augusta Explorers” will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4 on the Davis & Elkins College campus. Artist Emily Prentice will instruct the class focusing on Appalachian culture and the great outdoors. Class activities will include nature walks, plant identification, weaving, party games, ghost stories, square dancing, printmaking, singing and much more. Augusta Explorers will earn merit badges as they take in all that Augusta has to offer. Registration is open at www.augustaheritagecenter.org. For additional information, call the Augusta Heritage Center at 304-637-1209.

Augusta Folk Arts for Kids “Art with Soul”

Augusta Folk Arts for Kids “Art with Soul” will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. July 17-21 on the Davis & Elkins College campus. Artist and teacher Sarah Ferguson will lead an action packed week of creativity, arts and crafts, music, movement and adventure. Participants will learn about the essence of blues and swing music through a variety of experiences. Registration is open at www.augustaheritagecenter.org. For additional information, call the Augusta Heritage Center at 304-637-1209.

Augusta Folk Arts for Kids “Exploring Cajun Culture”

Augusta Folk Arts for Kids “Exploring Cajun Culture” will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. July 10-14 on the Davis & Elkins College campus. Instructed by musician Megan Brown, students will learn history and French vocabulary, build masks and Mardi Gras hats, dye and paque eggs, make Acadian flags, learn some dance moves and even get a chance to cook up a Cajun dish. Registration is open at www.augustaheritagecenter.org. For additional information, call the Augusta Heritage Center at 304-637-1209.

Imperial Woman: Celebrating Pearl S. Buck

Davis & Elkins College will host “Imperial Woman Celebrating Pearl S. Buck” with events for all ages throughout the day Saturday, July 8 at historic Graceland Inn and other locations on campus. Activities and times are: 11 a.m., tours of Graceland, free; 11a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch on the veranda soup and sandwich buffet, $12, tickets at door, Graceland; 2-3 p.m., tours of Pearl S. Buck Room and library collections, free, Booth Library/Liberal Arts Hall; 2-3:30 p.m., children’s activities: kite-making, readings and more, free, Graceland front lawn; 3 p.m., ice cream social, free, library bridge; 4 p.m., presentation: My Mother’s House in Hillsboro, W.Va. by Phyllis Lubin-Tyler, free with dinner ticket or donation to Birthplace Fund, Graceland; 5:15 p.m., dinner events begin, beverages and hors d’oeuvres, included in dinner ticket; 6 p.m., formal four-course dinner with Pearl Buck’s Oriental Cookbook recipes, tickets required, $35 per person, beverages extra, Graceland; 7:30 p.m., A Visit with Pearl S. Buck with Karen Vuranch, free for dinner ticket holders only, Graceland. For reservations and additional information, call 304-637-1600 or visit www.gracelandinn.com.

Watoga Art in the Park

Watoga Art in the Park – bringing together artists and the great outdoors. Watoga Art in the Park features a great fun- filled weekend for families set in one of West Virginia's most beautiful parks – Watoga State Park. The juried fine art and craft fair will feature some of the region's most impressive artists and craftspeople showcasing jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and much more Find that perfect gift for a loved one or yourself. Along with showcasing fine art for purchase, there will be eight professional artists, instructing in 22 workshops throughout the two-day event to help you create your own work of art. Learn pastels, watercolors, or acrylics from accomplished artists, watch and participate in wood-fire pottery or blacksmithing, make your own mask and paint or decorate it, check out white oak basketry, as well as yoga and art therapy. Join in one or all three nature walks lead by a Watoga State Park Naturalist. Learn about birds and then return to paint what you observed, make a clay dish using some of the natural materials you'll find along your walk, or check out the hike where you learn to identify animal footprints. In the evening you can participate in an Owl Prowl and the even make owl houses to take home with you. There will be great music both days as well as a variety of foods. Kids Corner open all day. Check us out on the web for details and to submit your artwork for consideration. https://watogaartinthepark.com/

Share your #AlmostHeaven photo for a chance to win a West Virginia getaway

What makes West Virginia #AlmostHeaven to you? Is it the fog-covered mountains at sunrise? Is it that record-setting bass you

“A Tribute to Elvis”-William Stiles

"Just close your eyes and you will think you are listening to Elvis!!" A young man with the looks and moves of the 1960's Elvis!! A Semi-Finalist of the World Championship "Tribute To Elvis Contest!!" A proud owner of 11 authentic reproductions of Elvis jumpsuits & stage costumes!!

Town guide: Elkins

Elkins is a mountain oasis rich with history, outdoor fun and beautiful art. One trip here and you’ll love this

West Virginia Cares Festival – Pegasus Farm Campground

West Virginia Cares Festival is a new regional event celebrating all that we CARE about this great Mountain State. WE CARE about our people, our veterans, our culture, our environment, our history, our talent and our future. The two-day event features Appalachian music, dance, arts, crafts, foods, the hospitality of mountain folk and many other events.