Town guide: Moundsville
Down-home comforts and fascinating historical attractions are just 2 reasons you should visit this Ohio River town. Dining Bob’s Lunch
Morgantown Farmer’s Market
Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Come to the market this week to hear musician Cody Clayton, get info from non-profit CVB and a cooking demonstration by Cindy Gay, before heading to the High Street Bazar. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.
Morgantown Farmers Market
Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Come to the market this week to hear musician Jeffrey Carver and a cooking demonstration by Kimberly Williams. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.
Westover Farmer’s Market
Shop local at the weekly Westover Farmers Market, Tuesday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the former Shop n' Save parking lot in Westover. Vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, meats, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.
Westover Farmers Market
Shop local at the weekly Westover Farmers Market, Tuesday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the former Shop n' Save parking lot in Westover. Vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, meats, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.
Town guide: Beckley
Beckley is southern West Virginia’s largest population center, and a major shopping and entertainment center for thousands of the Mountain
“Ride the Rails to Ridgedale”
Tour the Home of George W. Washington along the South Branch of the Potomac River Board the POTOMAC EAGLE TRAIN at Wappacomo Station, Romney, WV at 12:30 pm. Re-enactors + Entertainment on the train + Box Lunches + Encampment Ticket Price: $35.00 Tickets Available at: Anderson’s Corner Information: call 304-822-4285; or email: marlapisciotta@frontier.com, or 304-788-0903
Explore this turn-of-the-century town of millionaires
Tucked into the mountains in a bend of the Bluestone River, the tiny Mercer County town of Bramwell has a
Fresh? How ‘bout straight from the vine! 6 you-pick farms
Whether you like your berries in pie, cobbler, or just straight out of the bucket – West Virginia is the
Graffiti in the Park
Tri-State Street Rods presents Graffiti In The Park June 4th from 8am to 5pm. Huntington WV's scenic Ritter Park is the setting for the largest car show in the Tri-State area. With over 350 classic and custom cars, bikes, and trucks nestled among the trees, it is a great way for the whole family to spend the day. As you stroll through the park enjoying the vehicles, your senses will be stimulated by various food vendors, great Oldies Music, dance competitions, arts and crafts vendors, and the sights and sounds of children participating in the activities provided for them. There will be 16 classes of Trophies awarded for cars, along with door prizes every half hour, and a 50/50 drawing. Bring your classic car, bike, or truck and spend the day with us. For more information please call 304-617-1608 or 304-416-0205 or visit www.tristatestreetrods.com
Purple Rain: A Legend’s Birthday Celebration
Party like it's 1999 in honor of Prince's birthday! General admission tickets for adults and children: $10 Celebrate the legendary Prince in the Caperton Planetarium and Theater by watching the iconic and Academy Award winning film, Purple Rain. The fun begins at 6:30 in the Juliet Art Museum with a special musical tribute to Prince by DJ Anthony Lewis! A full cash bar will be available with a featured “purple rain cocktail” in honor of the celebration!
Live from Space: The Bowie Songbook
Join local musicians Mark Scarpelli and Ryan Hardiman for an homage to the legendary David Bowie. General Admission tickets for adults and children: $20
Toyota USA Foundation Family Fun Day!
A variety of hands on demonstrations as well as a Pixar: CARS showing in the Caperton Planetarium at 11:00am or 2:00pm! Tickets for the movie showing are $3 for members and $4 for non-members.
Art: The Truly Experimental Science (A Workshop with Patte Loper)
This workshop invites participants of all ages to use a mix of art materials and found objects – along with imagination and courage to make ‘experimental science’ by constructing science-fiction based sculptural objects. General Admission for adults and children: $5
Choose Your Own Adventure Family Fun Day!
Explore a world of art and science! A variety of demonstrations including: lycopodium fireball demonstrations, large bubbles, viscosity painting, sidewalk chalk art, artist and scientist hat designs, and so much more! Adult tickets: $9 Children tickets: $7.50 Members: FREE
Morgantown Farmers Market
Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Come to the market this week to hear musician Michael Ginsburg, for information about non-profit Partnership For Success, and a cooking demonstration by Hayley Ryzeck. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.
Bow down to these giant biscuits with a fanatical WV fandom
With its warm, from-scratch specialties and Mountain State roots, Tudor’s Biscuit World is a sentimental West Virginian favorite. A winning
Family Friendly Feast and Paint Party
Sunday Night Paint Party Image- Capon Fish Pond with Gazebo 7:15-9:15pm $20 to overnight guests, $49 for dinner & paint party only We will paint a Follow-Along painting that anyone can do. No experience required! Monday, May 21- Intro to Acrylic Painting: subject of your choice! *9:30 am – Noon This is for the absolute beginner or intermediate painters. (Advanced painters in other mediums are welcome to come and work on in their medium of choice. The instructor will offer advice if you want it.) The morning sessions will start with a demonstration by the Artist in Residence and then we will help you work on a painting of your choice. Everyone will choose their own subject matter. 2-6 pm Open Studio – Students are welcome to work on their paintings independently or take a break and enjoy the Resort activities. 6-8 pm Featured event: Chicken BBQ cookout on the golf course Tuesday May 22 – Intro to Paper Painting *9:30 am – Noon This is making art using only torn or cut pieces of paper. Beginners or Advanced students will enjoy this. The morning sessions will start with a demonstration by the Artist in Residence and then we will help you work on a painting of your choice. Everyone will choose a subject from a variety offered. 2-6 pm Open Studio – Students are welcome to work on their paintings independently or take a break and enjoy the Resort activities. 8-9 pm Featured event: Live Music: Wildflower Wednesday, May 23 – Choice of Acrylic or Paper Painting *9:30 am – Noon Beginners or Advanced students are welcome. We will do a quick demonstration of the painting styles and then help students work on the subjects of their choice. 2-6 pm Open Studio – Students are welcome to work on their paintings independently or take a break and enjoy the Resort activities. Featured event: 8-9:00pm Bingo: win fabulous prizes! Thursday – May 24 – Choice of Acrylic or Paper Painting *9:30 am – Noon Beginners or Advanced students are welcome. We will do a quick demonstration of the painting styles and then help students work on the subjects of their choice. 2-6 pm Open Studio – Students are welcome to work on their paintings independently or take a break and enjoy the Resort activities. 6-7:15pm Steak cookout on the golf course 7:30-9:30pm – Paint Party $20 to overnight guests, $49 for dinner & paint party only We will paint a Follow-Along painting that anyone can do. No experience required! Friday, May 25 – Week in Review *8:30 – 10 am Questions answered and help for anyone with specific issues they have with their art. *Supplies for morning programs $10-$15 per person depending on medium***
Town guide: Ripley
Visit this western city for soul-satisfying cuisine, countless Fourth of July fireworks and genuine Appalachian moonshine. Dining The Downtowner
Mother’s Day Weekend at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
It doesn't get much better for Mom or the special women you celebrate with on Mother's Day Weekend - A meal at the Last Run Restaurant that Mom doesn't have to prepare or clean up after! The Last Run Restaurant at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is preparing a $15 special meal ( Fried Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Buttered Peas, Roll, a drink and dessert) on Mother's Day Saturday, May 13 with dining hours from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Live music by Black King Coal is part of the Saturday evening entertainment. Make a weekend of it at Cass! Rent a company house on Friday and Saturday. Two night rentals of a company house includes two Saturday Special Dinners at the Last Run Restaurant! Yum! Reserve a house soon as they fill up quickly. Mother's Day Sunday features a dinner special of 3-piece fried chidken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll and a drink, $15 per person. Mom's dinner includes dessert when purchasing the Mother's Day Special. Sunday hours begin at 10:30 a.m. until closing. Sunday church services are open to the public at Cass Methodist Church, 8:00 a.m. Trains are running this weekend on the Cass Scenic Railroad. Tickets are a separate purchase and available online or calling Mountain Rail. Train tickets are available online at www.mountainrail.com or by calling 877-686-7245. For company house reservations: 304-456-4300. Last Run Restaurant: 304-456-9952
C.A. House Music “Family Fun Day”
C. A. House Music's Family Fun Day at Wheeling Heritage Port! Stop out for a of family fun full of activites, entertainment, food, and more! FREE ADMISSION!* All proceeds go to the C. A. House Music Scholarship fund. Inflatables provided by Kurt James Fun & Games: 1-5pm Balloon Animals and Face Painting: 1-3pm Craft table with The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley, instrument 'petting zoo', vendors and more! Instrument raffles include a Martin Guitar, Remo drum baskets, and more TBA! Tentative Main Stage Schedule as follows: Main Stage: 1 – 2:30pm: Drum Competition (Winner gets a Yamaha Gigmaker!) 3pm – 4pm: Magician Michael Strough 4:15-5pm: R.J. Gaudio - Troubadour 5:15-6pm: Roger Hoard & Dan Jones 6:15-7:30: C. A. House Music Band All proceeds go to the C. A. House Music scholarship fund, which provides scholarships to high school seniors entering a music program. A big 'THANK YOU' to our sponsors, WESBANCO, Paree Insurance, and WTRF!!! *Minimal fee for inflatable ride = $0.25/ride
Riverfront Movie Night – “Moana”
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to Wheeling Heritage Port for a free showing of "Moana" on the Riverfront!
Riverfront Movie Night – “Rogue One”
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to Wheeling Heritage Port for a free showing of "Rogue One" on the Riverfront!
Memorial Day Concert – Legend
Enjoy a free rock and pop concert at Wheeling Heritage Port featuring favorites by Legend!
Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day Observance will be held at Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at Wheeling Heritage Port.
Post-Race Concert – Easy Street
Head to Wheeling Heritage Port following the Ogden Newspapers Half-Marathon Classic for new and classic rock favorites with Easy Street!
Live Music: Michael Iafrate and Joshua Lee Album Release Party
Join Wheeling indie folk-rock musicians Michael Iafrate and Joshua Lee for a special double-album release party 8pm Saturday, June 10 at Towngate Theatre. M Iafrate & The Priesthood will perform material from their newly-released “Christian Burial,” while Joshua Lee performs singles from his debut EP “Promise Land.” Andrew Iafrate will open, and an after party will take place at the Gallery at Towngate. Beer, wine, soda, water and popcorn will be available to purchase. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online, at the door, or by calling 304-242-7700. More about Michael Iafrate: For over two decades, West Virginia songwriter Michael John Iafrate has performed alongside some of West Virginia’s most creative independent music acts such as The Minus Tide, COBRA and Killed At Camp. Recently, Iafrate has developed his unique voice with his band M Iafrate & The Priesthood. His soft-spoken contemplative song-explorations are often enriched by his training as a theologian—asking more questions than providing answers, co-mingling the worlds of flesh and spirit, and holding received images and traditions up to the light in respect, playfulness, and negation. Whether solo or with his band, each of Iafrate’s records presents an introspective “theo-folk” through thoughtful and dignified arrangements. More about Joshua Lee: After 14 years in Nashville, cutting his teeth on Rock, Pop, Country, and everything in between, Joshua Lee decided to hit reset in West Virginia. He brought along a love for a good hook, and a taste for ambience, noise, and fits of fury. Joshua’s songwriting falls somewhere between brooding melancholy of bands like The National, the no-nonsense song-crafting of Ryan Adams, and a healthy overdose of childhood religion.
Gal getaways: glamping
Want the fun camping with the gals, but the comfort of something a little more upscale? Try mountain “glamping.” From
Five Craft Workshops
Week-long workshops at beautiful Cedar Lakes Conference Center feature fly fishing, wool art needle felting, blacksmith knife making, woodturning and twig furniture. Call Marsha Humphrey at 304-372-7860 for details.
Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tour and Gourmet Market
Enjoy a voyeuristic tour of some of Wheeling’s spectacular kitchens Saturday, June 10 during the Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tour & Gourmet Market. Begin the self-guided tour between 10am-2pm at the Mansion Museum in Oglebay. You’ll receive a map guiding you to home kitchens tucked away in some of Wheeling’s finest neighborhoods. Kitchens provide design inspiration. You’ll take away ideas for kitchen re-dos and discover simple ways to transform an existing space too! In addition, guests can shop the Gourmet Market from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. outside the Mansion Museum. Merchants and artisans sell kitchen accessories, artwork, baskets, gourmet foods and much more. Market shopping is free, and participation in the tour is not required to shop. Get Tickets for Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Purchase online, visit the Mansion Museum or call 304-242-7272.
Textural Contemporary Ballet
Professional Ballet in Wheeling! Enjoy a captivating performance by the Pittsburgh-based Texture Ballet Company. You don’t have to drive to the big city for quality, cultural experiences. See professional ballet in Wheeling! Oglebay Institute is proud to host this amazing performance. Texture presents authentic and dynamic movement based in classical ballet. Performances are both unique and inviting. These passionate dancers break through preconceived notions of ballet. Watch their graceful and powerful movements. You’ll admire their gravity-defying leaps and spins, too. As you watch the performance, the music and the stories come to life onstage right before your eyes. Most importantly, the dancers express emotion with their bodies in ways that words cannot. You’ll be amazed. $15 per person. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. Teaching the Art of Dance… Oglebay Institute recognizes the importance of creative expression through movement and music. Dance, in all forms, has been a vibrant part of Institute’s programming for more than eight decades. Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance not only presents dance as an art form and a means of self-expression but also as social interaction for all ages. From novice dancers to returning professionals, our students immerse themselves in the art of dance at Oglebay Institute.
Mountain murals: 5 stops for a DIY public art tour
The Mountain State is full of funky art galleries and sophisticated art museums. But during the warmer months, get your
Morgantown Farmers Market
Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market! More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors. Market runs every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street, now - November 4th.
Barboursville Buckle Series
H&H Ranch and Rodeo is bringing the show on the road for the first rodeo since 1999 to be held at the Barboursville Park. This is a 5 month Buckle Series on the national circuit where riders will compete for cash and the buckle. The Barboursville Buckle Series is sponsored by Cabell Huntington Hospital and events included will be bull riding, team roping, steer riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, cowgirl break away, and mutton busting. A pig roast will be set up and food available for purchasing at each event as well as beverages of all sorts. Admission is free for children 5 and under. $5 for ages 6-16 and $10 for adults. This event will happen rain or shine and you are going to want to come early to get a great spot! Parking will be available at the soccer field and tractor rides available for getting to the ring. Hope to see everyone there for this exciting event!
All-Day Trip to Petersburg – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
Your journey begins at Wappocomo Station, situated next to a charming homestead and a sprawling view of the mountains. Enjoy the sounds of vintage diesels as they lead you through beautiful pastures and farms dating back to the 1700s. As you wind along the South Branch of the Potomac River, you’ll enter a visually-striking gorge known as The Trough. One of the most scenic spots along the South Branch, The Trough is home to American bald eagles. Train departs at 10 a.m.; takes 3 hours to get to Petersburg, where you'll have a layover of about 2 hours; then return to Romney at 6 p.m. Total trip is 8 hours.
Potomac Eagle Rail Fest
SPEND FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT POTOMAC EAGLE RAIL FEST On Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, 2017, Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad will host Potomac Eagle Rail Fest. The festival will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days with several railroad-related activities for all ages at Wappocomo Station, 1 ½ miles north of Romney, West Virginia on WV28. In addition to the regularly-scheduled 3-hour Trough Trips at 1 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, there will be 45-minute express trips with Lehigh Valley 126 steam engine. These trips will be offered at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. both days. Tickets are $20 for adults and seniors, $10 for children, and will be available for purchase during the festival. Lehigh Valley Coal Company #126, a.k.a. “Sadie," is an 0-6-0T saddle tank engine, built by Vulcan Iron Works for the Lehigh Valley Coal Company and put into service May 1931. It burns coal 1500-3000 degrees to heat the 1250 gallons of water stored in the saddle tank into steam. The steam flows down to the piston cylinders and turns the actuating rods which turn the wheels. The Gramling Locomotive Works travel to scenic railroads and museums across the country with their steam engines. Several free activities and exhibits will be offered throughout the weekend as well. There will be speeders on display. A speeder is a maintenance of way motorized vehicle formerly used on railroads by track inspectors and work crews to move quickly to and from work sites. Although it is slow compared to a train or car, it is called speeder because it is faster than a human-powered vehicle such as a handcar. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway will have a handcar on display as well. Operation Lifesaver will have a booth about railroad safety with activity books and engineer hats for kids. Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. Operation Lifesaver's network of authorized volunteer speakers and trained instructors offer free rail safety education programs in all fifty states. They speak to school groups, driver education classes, community audiences, professional drivers, law enforcement officers, and emergency responders. Their programs are co-sponsored by federal, state and local government agencies, highway safety organizations and America's railroads. Operation Lifesaver promotes the three E's—education, enforcement and engineering—to keep people safe around the tracks and railway crossings within our communities. The West Virginia Railroad Museum will be at Rail Fest to promote the essence and spirit of West Virginia's railroad heritage. The purpose of the West Virginia Railroad Museum, Inc. is to be a cultural resource dedicated to educating visitors and the community about West Virginia's railroad history. Their mission is accomplished through the collection, preservation and interpretation of significant locomotives, rolling stock, artifacts, photographs and memorabilia directly related to railroads and railroading in West Virginia. In addition to static exhibits, select pieces of equipment in the collection are restored and operated throughout the year to demonstrate steam, gasoline, and diesel technology and provide visitors with a first-hand experience of our railroad history through the sights, sounds, and sensations of a train ride. WVRM is located in the historic Darden Mill on the former Western Maryland Railway yard in Elkins, West Virginia. Accompanying the WVRM is Ed Griesel, who will present hobo history to guests. He is one of many WVRM members who possess an array of talents. Despite his never having “lived the life of the hobo”, he is a bonafide member of the hobo “society” and is keeping the history of the hobo alive as are few others. “Old Ed,” the moniker given him by a very special hobo friend, speaks to groups of all ages but his favorite audiences are young people. He keeps his audiences, whether young or old, engaged by asking questions. The Community Model Railroad Club of Frostburg, Maryland will have a 4’ x 8’ layout on display, Christmas train set raffle, and various items for sale. They will hand out free catalogs and their Christmas Open House schedule. On Saturday, June 17, the Queen City Antique Automobile Club of America will host a car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dash plaques and trophies will be given out. The car show is in memory of Harry “Buddy” Hartman, who was an avid car club member and railroad fan. On Sunday, June 18, the West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center will host a bald eagle presentation from Noon to 2 p.m. The WVRRC rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned birds of prey and to provide environmental education programs to the public for the benefit of all living things. The WVRRC’s permanent residents assist their volunteer presenters in fun and informative programs about the value of raptors in the environment and the important work being done at the Center. Their presentation will include a juvenile bald eagle. For more information or reservations, visit potomaceagle.info, follow Potomac Eagle on Facebook, or call 304-424-0736.
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
Father’s Day Trough Trip – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
Enjoy a 3-hour round-trip from Romney to Sycamore Bridge. Travel along along the South Branch of the Potomac River through the Trough, a steep narrow gorge where American bald eagles nest.
Mother’s Day Trough Trip – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
Enjoy a 3-hour round-trip from Romney to Sycamore Bridge. Travel along along the South Branch of the Potomac River through the Trough, a steep narrow gorge where American bald eagles nest.
Seasonal sips
Absence makes limited-availability flavor even better! Nature isn’t the only thing that’s seasonal. Visit West Virginia’s distilleries, wineries, and meaderies
5 things your out-of-state spouse ought to know about your WV roots
West Virginia is an anomaly. We do things differently around here, so you may find it hard to describe your
Discover Forks of Coal Day!
Join us for a FUN family friendly outside event at the beautiful Forks of Coal State Natural Area! We hope you will spend your time out with us learning about what makes West Virginia’s Forks of the Coal State Natural Area wild and wonderful!
Town Guide: Bluefield
Head south for savory cuisine, carefree entertainment, and intriguing history in “Nature’s Air-Conditioned City.” Dining While you’re in town, check
Morgantown Summer Farmers Market Begins!
Weekly Summer Farmers Market begins this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, locally raised meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. This week the market will feature a cooking demo by Cindy Gay, information from Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds/Try this, and music by violinist Michael Ginsburg, and proximity to the High Street Bazaar (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.). Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.
Spruce Knob – Mountain Biking
Located in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks Recreation Area at 4,863 feet, Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia.
20th Annual Shepherdstown Back Alley Garden Tour and Tea
The historic town of Shepherdstown WV will hold its 20th annual Back Alley Garden Tour and Tea the weekend of May 21 and 22. The event, which is sponsored by the Shepherdstown Community Club, will include a self-guided walking tour of some 20 private gardens rarely open to the public and an elegant afternoon tea. Incorporated in 1762, Shepherdstown has many interesting 18th- and early 19th-century homes. Many of the gardens on the Garden Tour will be located on the grounds of those homes. The town will be hosting other garden-related activities both days, including a Native Plant Sale on Saturday and a Farmers' Market on Sunday. Both days will also include a variety of other activities for visitors: live music, children's events, carriage rides, displays by local artists, access to local historic sites, and special spring menus at many local restaurants. The Tour and Tea and all the other weekend activities will be held rain or shine. Garden Tour hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Teas will be offered from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. each day. Admission to both the Garden Tour and Tea will be $20 per person before May 17, and $25 after that. Advance tickets to the Garden Tour and Tea and more information are available online at www.backalleygarden.org. The Saturday Native Plant Sale will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society, it will emphasize plants that benefit endangered pollinators like honeybees and butterflies, and it will include informational displays as well as vendors. The Sunday Farmers Market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All the weekend's other activities will follow the same hours as the Garden Tour.
Jenkins Chapel United Methodist Annual Ramp Dinner
Ramp dinner with fixings. Donations accepted.
Town guide: Buckhannon
Fresh meals, outdoor attractions, and lively festivals define this Upshur County city. Dining At C.J. Maggie’s, indulgence is the main
Ivy Terrace Concert Series at Carnegie Hall
Enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are free and open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world. June 8 - The WV Brass Quintet
The Subdudes at Carnegie Hall
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature The Subdudes, who over the course of 25 years and 10 albums, have quietly become one of America's national music treasures. The New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock 'n' roll attitude, and folky social consciousness--not to mention some of the sharpest musicianship and ensemble playing you'll ever hear from any five musicians. Mainstage Lounge Host: Three Little Pigs Catering - Concert ticket holders may enjoy food and beverage before the show for only $5. (Lounge opens at 6:30pm and closes 5 minutes prior to the show.)
Davis Stuart Horse Show
Davis Stuart is hosting their second annual Open Horse Show at the WV State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 13 -- RAIN OR SHINE! Registration begins at 10am with the show beginning at 11:00. Entry fee is $8 per class. Pay Back 1st, 2nd, 3rd. (Current negative Coggins required if out of state health certificate. Farrier will be available.) Stop by and see a great show! There is no admission fee for spectators. Food tent will be available with food and drinks for sale.
Carnegie Hall 10th Anniversary Celebration and High Tea
The Carnegie Hall Guild's 10th Annual Tea will take place on Sunday, May 7 at 2pm in Carnegie Hall's Old Stone Room. More information to follow, But keep this event in mind for a fun early Mother's Day outing! (Wear your special hat....or choose from a variety of hats supplied for the day.)
Bramwell’s Spring Tour of Historic Homes
Go back in time and visit the town of Millionaires with a self-guided walking tour featuring rows of Victorian homes built during the height of the West Virginia coal industry. The homes date back to the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Quaint brick streets line the way, with delightful stores and restaurants on Bramwell’s Main Street.
Cole Chevy Mountain Festival
One of Mercer County's most popular events. For more than 30 years, the Mountain Festival has provided carnival rides, a lumberjack contest, petting zoo, traditional carnival food, vendors, entertainment, music and much more.
Girl Scout Cookie and Craft Beer Pairing
Enjoy delicious Girl Scout Cookies paired with craft beer for sensational flavour combinations. It’s also trivia night. Play Pub Trivia to win prizes.
Roll on up: ATV-friendly businesses in Hatfield-McCoy Country
Traveler Tip: The towns of Gilbert, Man, Matewan, Delbarton, and Williamson are all “ATV- Friendly Communities,” where locals and guests
Wings & Wheels Festival
Annual festival held at the Mercer County Airport. Plane rides for kids, vendors, raffles and a Car Show. Free Admission.
Dinosaur Day
Pan for buried fossils and learn all about dinosaurs at Mercer County's premier RV Resort.
Dueling Pianos
“A High Energy, all request, sing along, clap along, Rock n Roll, Comedy Piano show where the audience is just as much the show as the entertainers”. A family friendly show will be held in The Clover Club (upstairs at The RailYard). It will include a buffet dinner then a show. Tickets $30 Per Person. Children 12 are free admission and eat free. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. A cash bar will be available. The second show will be held in The RailYard. The Show starts at 10:00 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. LIMITED SEATING FOR BOTH SHOWS! Please purchase tickets in advance for the first show at The RailYard. Call 304-800-4141. Admission will be taken for the second show at the door.
Cool Cruisin Nights
Come bring your favorite ride and cruise the “strip.” We welcome all makes and models to this family-friendly event. Every third Saturday night from May-October. See classic, muscle and custom cars as they cruise up and down Mercer Street in Downtown Princeton.
Parking Lot Party at Big Whiskey BBQ CO.
Pack the parking lot and celebrate one year in business. Great food, live music and cold beer. Featured bands are One Eyed Jack and Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns.
Russian National Ballet Theater Presents Cinderella
With Russia’s finest dancers, Prokofiev’s exuberant music, sumptuous costumes, lush scenery, and comical stepsisters, this performance is a treat for audiences of all ages. The classic fairy tale tells of the virtuous and mistreated servant girl who is magically transformed by her fairy godmother allowing her to attend the grand royal ball. She captures the heart of the handsome prince, but dashes off at the stroke of midnight, leaving only her glass slipper behind.
Shrimp Feast
Featuring music by the Beach Nite Band, raffles, a silent auction and of course SHRIMP!
Learn to Rock Climb
World-class peaks and cliffs are just a lesson away. Start on the best, with the best, and learning something new
Dinosaur Zoo Live! at Chuck Mathena Center
Chuck Mathena Center is proud to announce the arrival of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live! in Princeton, WV! Created in Australia, this entertaining and educational theatre attraction will play at CMC on May 16 at 7pm. Don’t miss this chance to experience what life was like amongst these giant creatures 65 million years ago! Tickets are on sale now at www.chuckmathenacenter.org or by calling 304 425-5128. Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live! is an experiential theatre production which takes audiences on a prehistoric journey into a new dimension where they get to meet a menagerie of insects, mammals and dinosaurs that once roamed the planet millions of years ago. Featuring a large-scale cast of life-sized dinosaur puppets brought to life by sophisticated design, theatrical presentation and puppet mastery, these amazingly lifelike dinosaur recreations connect children to paleontology in a fun and informative setting. Children can watch and learn but also interact with the creatures in this fun and educational performance. Erths’ Dinosaur Zoo Live! is both entertaining and educational. The New York Times says, “ Eath’s Dinosaur Zoo Live! delivers solid science as well as an extraordinary spectacle!” Tickets for the show are $17 for children and $20 for adults. Groups of ten of more receive a ten percent discount. Purchase your tickets at www.chuckmathenacenter.org, by calling 304 425-5128 or drop by the Box Office at 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV. Bring the whole family!
Capon Springs & Farms – Grandparents and Grandkids Interactive Sessions
Designed for grandparents and grandkids, these fun interactive sessions bring the kid out in all of us. Come immerse yourself in the freedom of outdoor play at Capon, where you CAN go back to your childhood and re-experience those happy carefree moments again.
Capon Springs & Farm – 85th Anniversary Celebration
Join in the 85th Anniversary Celebration of Capon Springs & Farms. Featured fun includes history tours, farm to table adventures and golf fun with Capon's new PGA pro! (including night and Flinggolf). Arrive Friday for the feast at 6 p.m. and enjoy a weekend getaway full of family friendly programs. Check out is 2 p.m. Sunday.
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FestivALT
Nationally touring bands The David Mayfield Parade, Seratones and a special guest will rock out the Schoenbaum Stage. The David Mayfield Parade headlines the evening with his impressive display of pickin' and singing as he combines his rugged Americana tunes with a touch of vaudeville flair, and the Seratones will light up the stage with their feisty southern rock tunes unfluenced by their Louisiana home. Join us at Haddad Riverfront Park for a night of FREE live music.Enjoy this FestivALL experience from the water or land as you watch the Levee become a work of art! Expect to see FestivALL characters dancing throughout the crowd and additional artful activities on the levee and boulevard. Local food vendors & trucks will line the Kanawha Boulevard and beverages will be available for purchase. Info at :http://festivallcharleston.com/events/preview-weekend-festivalt
Town guide: Morgantown
Whether you bleed gold and blue, love munchin’ on some local eats or are looking for a place to spend
Young Birders Walk
It's never too early to become a birder! This walk will introduce children of all ages and their parents to the wonder and joy of birds and bird watching. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. This walk is offered in conjunction with the Avian Conservation Center's Young Birders Club and will be led by ACCA Director Katie Fallon. All ages. Free.
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – “Murder in the Choir Loft”
Join the Friends of Music for a murder mystery dinner theater performance at Shepherdstown's Bavarian Inn the evening of Friday, May 19. It will combine a plated three-course dinner and an original, lighthearted murder mystery performed by Murder Mysteries Will Travel, a professional acting troupe from Winchester, VA. The mystery will be entitled "Murder in the Choir Loft." Like all the troupe's productions, it will be a comedy that spoofs the murder mystery genre, and it will be interactive; diners will work to solve the crime, and they may play roles in the drama if they wish. The evening will begin with hors d'oeuvres, wine and a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the performance will follow at 7:15 p.m. Tickets will be $100 per person, with $45 of that amount tax-deductible. All proceeds will benefit the Friends organization and its Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra. Seating will be limited to 55 couples or 110 people. Attire will be evening casual or your best detective outfit. Tickets are available through the Friends website at www.friendswv.org. Or call or email the Friends office at 304-876-5765 or info@friendswv.org. The Friends of Music is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 to support and promote musical excellence in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and the surrounding region. It is governed by a board of directors made up of local-area citizens. The Friends' Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra is the only professional chamber orchestra in the Eastern Panhandle and one of only three professional classical music orchestras in the state. It was established by the Friends of Music in 2007 and has been sustained by the Friends since its inception.
West Virginia Trout Fest
The 15th Annual West Virginia Trout Fest will be held the first weekend in May, 2019 (May 3-5). The 3
Colonial Era Needlework & Stitching Craft Party 2017
Come try your hand at some colonial era needlework. This is a perfect activity for parent and child to share. Light refreshments served. Please register with MaryAnne Lister at mamlister@verizon.net
22nd Annual North River Mills / Ice Mountain Day 2017
Each year we celebrate the by-gone days of this 1700s village. Enjoy a relaxing day in this once-bustling, now quiet hamlet. Usual activities include (Double check closer to the event date): Old time music jam on the porch, Folks clogging/buck or flat foot dancing, Interpretive hay-less ride around the hamlet. Historical re-enactors will likely be camping and participating (French and Indian, Civil War, Native American) Rob Wolford demonstrates blacksmithing. Model A and Model T Fords, Steam engines and antique tractors and The church ladies provide refreshments. The adjacent quiet dirt lane is a nice place for a hike. C.C. Hall has an excellent site with info about the village:www.NorthRiverMills.org North River Mills was designated a "Historical Landmark". If you have old photos ( people or structures of the village), we would love to scan them. Often old timers come to swap stories of North River Mills, giving the day a homecoming feel. Ted Kalvitis, the antique tractor guru, and his better half, Stephanie host a Narrow Gallery (corn crib) art show. Docents lead hikes to the cold vents at Ice Mountain (probably early.)
Capon Springs & Farms’ 85th Anniversary & Open House 2017
Enjoy a day at a Historic Resort with activities; award winning pool; golf; a relaxing spa (with reservations & fee); and a Special BBQ Dinner (reservations required & $20 adults, $10 children 5-12). RAIN DATE: April 30th. Check in at the Main House upon arrival. Please call 304-874-3695; Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Canaan Valley State Park Irish Road Bowling
June 18 Canaan Valley State Park, Davis, WV www.canaanresort.com Sunday 1:30 p.m. In the highest-elevation valley east of the Mississippi, this open road with sweeping curves is an ideal contrast to the boulders and rhododendron thickets at nearby Blackwater Falls. Enjoy a two-day two-event road bowling weekend at Blackwater and Canaan. Contact David Vance, 1 (800) 622-4121, Ext 2788
Blackwater Falls State Park Irish Road Bowling
June 17 Blackwater Falls State Park West Virginia Day Celebration, Davis, WV www.blackwaterfalls.com, blackwaterfallssp@wv.gov Saturday 1:30 p.m. One of the closer events to Pittsburgh and Washington D.C., Blackwater Falls is WV's best known landmark in a state famous for its scenery. The Washington Post described the Falls as “so perfectly set in its narrow canyon and so beautiful as to be almost surreal.” Rhododendron blossoms and a circle road. Two-for-one, next day bowling at Canaan Valley, nine miles away. Blackwater Falls State Park (304) 259-5216
Strawberry Festival Irish Road Bowling
♣ May 20, 21 Strawberry Festival, Buckhannon, WV www.wvstrawberryfestival.com Turkey Run Road, two miles north of Buckhannon, site of the 2006 and the 2015 Irish Road Bowling North American Region Championship Finals, Bol~Chumann na hEireann. Winners advanced to the All Irelands, in Ireland (the country). Saturday May 20 4:00 p.m. Team Bowling Sunday May 21 1:00 p.m. Men's and Women's Singles Qualifier and Team Bowling The second Men's and Women's Qualifier will be held at the Pipestem Resort State Park, April 22, 23. Top men and top women scorers from each qualifier, Pipestem and Strawberry Festival, advance to the West Virginia IRB Singles State Championship, June 24, 25, Ireland, WV. Novice I, II, III, IV. Beginners are welcome. Novice IV is for beginners.
Kanawha State Forest Irish Road Bowling
May 13 Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV Saturday 1:30 pm. (Team Registration, 12:30 p.m.) Located just seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha State Forest is in close proximity to the heavily populated Kanawha Valley and is a recreational haven. The 9,300-acre forest is noted among naturalists for its diverse wildflower and bird populations. Rich cove forest sites provide nesting habitat for 19 species of wood warblers, a feature which draws birders from as far away as Canada. The forest offers some of West Virginia’s best special hikes in winter, spring and fall. Kanawha State Forest | (304) 558-3500 | kanawhasf@wv.gov Road Master Stephen Wallington (304) 638-3224 for the WVIRBA, two-time WV state champion.
Coopers Rock State Forest Irish Road Bowling
Located near Cheat Lake, Lakeview Golf Resort and with an overlook into Cheat River Gorge, this 12,713 acre forest with cliffs and 11 rustic picnic shelters is ideal for Irish Road Bowling. See www.coopersrockstateforest.com. Contact Coopers Rock (304) 594-9024. For the WVIRBA Clifton Colebank (304) 698-9065.
Pipestem Resort Irish Road Bowling
A magnificent view into the Bluestone River Gorge, Appalachian Spring colors in southern West Virginia, and one of the state's very best road bowling roads, combine for an unforgettable weekend. Pipestem Resort call Kim Hawkins 304 466 1800, www.pipestemresort.com. Ask for Irish Road Bowlers discount. For WVIRBA Kevin Smith 304-228-7928. Also 2011 Women's State Champion Samantha Mann, 2014 North American Region Novice 1 Finalist Rich Meece. Saturday family fun bowling, Sunday Men and Women Singles qualifiers for the WV State Championship.
You, too, can soak in George Washington’s old tub!
George Washington was a regular visitor to Berkeley Springs from the age of 16, where he first visited as a
Beats on the Basin: The Floorboards
The Floorboards are an Appalachian roots rock ensemble hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Known for marrying rock and roll and country roots with the sights and sounds of Southern Mountain towns, the Floorboards have quickly become a staple in the roots music scene and are branching out with purpose.
Once Upon A Time Princess Tea Party
For children ages infant to 12. Come visit with the princesses for a morning. Refreshments, pictures, activities, and more. Call 304-562-0518 ext 103 for more information.
Hawk Knob Tasting Room Opening
Come on out to Hawk Knob for our tasting room spring opening! We're going to have the tasting room open Friday the 28th for a soft opening from 4-7pm. Then on Saturday, where going to be open from 12-7pm with a cider pressing in the early afternoon, tree grafting demonstration, and music from the infamous Corey Lee McQuade from 4-7pm. There will be cider and mead available to taste. 5 dollars for a tour and tasting
Spring Clinic and Garden Fair
The Harrison County Master Gardener Spring Clinic and Garden Fair is an excellent opportunity for garden lovers of all ages.
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Wear a piece of West Virginia! The wild Mountain State abounds with natural riches: regal cliffs, deep hardwood forests, and
Strawberry U Pick
Help yourself to our strawberry patch! We will offer U pick strawberries each spring in our 1 acre patch of West Virginia's sweetest strawberries. Call or text ahead to confirm availability & opening day. 304-646-3784 We also offer watermelon U Pick in August/September.
Alderson Strawberry Festival
The 2nd Annual Strawberry Festival will be Saturday, May 27th from 10am to 3pm. Come out and enjoy family friendly fun! There will be a variety of activities including a crazy straw contest, hay maze, and more! Fun for the whole family. There will also be a number of musicians throughout the day, including Emmalea Deal and the Goodson Boys! Start the day with a pancake breakfast, hosted by the local fire department.
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There’s a ton of fun to be had at West Virginia’s resorts—especially when the warmth of summer arrives. So much
Alpine Theatre 80th Anniversary
Alpine Theatre is a 120-seat venue that has been the site of entertainment since the 1930s. Part of the WV Historic Theater Trail, the 80th anniversary celebration includes a special showing of Disney's 1937 classic, "Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs." The show will have 1937 ticket and concession prices and special guests. It is located across from the Jackson County Courthouse at 210 W. Main Street in Ripley.
Could you solve the challenges to escape these 6 puzzle rooms?
Immerse yourself in a live-action mystery! West Virginia’s intense “escape rooms” test your ability to solve puzzles under pressure. Beat
Wild Edibles Festival
Don’t call them “weeds”! Our workshops and nature walks will show you food preparations and the medicinal properties of Pocahontas County’s wild and wonderful spring plants. Enjoy a weekend of fun, learn to forage and prepare tasty dishes and teas. We will give you ideas about how to make use of those pesky invasive plants and the hardy flowers in your yard. Doug Wood will be the featured naturalist. Doug is known to WV nature lovers for his “Tracking and Woods Lore” workshops, “History Alive!” portrayal of Ostenace and expert plant knowledge of wild plants and their uses. He is also an instructor with the WV Master Naturalist program. Doug will speak Friday evening and lead a nature walk on Saturday. Breakfast bake sale: goodies, coffee and herbal teas will be for sale Saturday morning during registration. Treat yourself to a delicious and unique “Wild Edibles” lunch. Soups, wraps, herbal teas will be available to purchase. Vendors on Saturday. Held at Watoga State Park. Attendance is free. Friday, April 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. Field trip to Yew Mountain Center: Nature walk to forage for a salad lunch; bread & soup optional for a fee. 7:00 p.m. Doug Wood at Watoga “Plants: Medicinal &Edible” Saturday, April 22, 2017 9:00 a.m. Registration will be at the Watoga Rec Hall from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshops, Nature Walks, potluck supper. Call Mary Dawson 304-799-4766 for event details and to preregister.
Lecture: “Beneath the Poppies and Crosses: What Archaeology Reveals about the First World War”
By Hank Lutton, Curator, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. April 2017 marks the centenary of the United States’ entry into the First World War. This program examines the recent contributions that archaeology has made to provide a better understanding of “The War to End All Wars.” Recent discoveries, including forensic evidence, are transforming our knowledge of how individual soldiers lived and died a century ago.
Annual Planting of the Interpretive Garden
Help plant the garden and learn about the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) who were planted together in many Native American gardens. There are also indoor activities – the program will take place rain or shine.
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Spring Clinic and Garden Fair
Sips & Sweets
Two ticket options are available for attendees. 300 General Admission tickets are available for $30 per ticket, which includes a branded wine glass, wine samples, wine tickets, and unlimited sweets samples while they last. Non-drinker tickets are purchasable, limited quantity of 100, for $20 and are only available online. Non-drinker tickets include access to live music and unlimited sweets while they last. Purchase tickets here or at the Kanawha City and West Side Drug Emporium locations.
Arti Gras presents Main Street Masquerade
Arti Gras is the showcase of our fair city’s thriving and incredibly vibrant art scene. Brought to you by The Albans Arts Center, local galleries, the business community, local artists, and art lovers as well. Arti Gras presents Main Street Masquerade: Art Auction, Music, Hors d’oeuvres, Wine & More. Cost: $35 each, $60 a couple.