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 State Event Calendar August 1-6, Bluegrass and Dance Week Classes in playing, singing, and history of bluegrass music and traditional Appalachian dancing. For information call: (304)637-1209 [Return to top] August 2-8, WV State Water Festival Parades, fireworks and entertainment, arts & crafts, exhibits, races, contests and more. For information call: (304)466-5155 [Return to top] August 5-7, WV Blackberry Festival WV Blackberry Festival includes food, vendors and more. For information call: (304)623-2381 [Return to top] August 7-8, Norba American Mountain Bike Challenge The largest individual mountain bike race in WV will feature cross-country, down hill and dual slalom events. For information call: (304)572-5402 [Return to top] August 8-14, Cherry River Festival Parades, crafts and race events. For information call: (304)846-6790 [Return to top] August 13-15, Wet N Wild Whitewater Days Rafting discounts for back-to-school fun. For information call: (888)463-9873 [Return to top] August 19-22, 4th Annual Riverfront Ribfest Four-day extravaganza with world-class BBQ specialists competing for cash and prizes. For information call: (304)696-5990 [Return to top] August 20-21, WV Highland Games and Celtic Festival See the hills come alive. For information call: (304)727-9513 [Return to top] August 27-29, South Charleston's Show Days of August Parade of motorcycles, bike show and car shows. For information call: (304)776-4970 [Return to top] August 27-September 6, Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Annual river event festival featuring sternwheelers, children's events and family fun. For information call: (304)348-6419 [Return to top] September 3, Main Street Concert Series. The Main Street Concert Series begin at noon until 1:00 pm at Chicory Square in Bluefield. For information call: (304)325-5442 [Return to top] September 3-5, Holly River Festival Arts, crafts, contests, games and entertainment. For information call: (304)493-6532 [Return to top] September 3-6, Wyoming County Labor Day Festival Parade, music, food, arts & crafts and more. For information call: (304)732-6700 [Return to top] September 4-5, The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad Scenic three hour ride through the tranquil wilderness home of nesting bald eagles. For information call: (304)424-0736 [Return to top] September 10-11, Sagebrush Round-Up Country Music Festival Continuous country music, old-time country, contemporary country, bluegrass and gospel music performed by regional artists. For information call: (304)363-6366 [Return to top] September 12-18, King Coal Festival Week-long celebration of the coal industry. For information call: (304)235-5560 [Return to top] September 16-19, Fall Home Show Vendors fill the mall with everything to help get your home ready for those cold winter days. For information call: (304)983-6255 [Return to top] September 21-24, Septemberfest Senior Fling A variety of programs and activities planned for those 50 years of age and older. For information call: (304)259-5216 [Return to top] September 23-25, WV Molasses Festival Molasses making is demonstrated daily along with lots of entertainment. For information call: (304)655-8374 [Return to top] September 24-26, Annual Greek Festival Greek food, pastries, artifacts, church tours, exhibition, ethnic dances and warm hospitality. For information call: (304)552-0773 [Return to top] September 30-October 3, Preston County Buckwheat Festival Buckwheat cake dinners, parades, art & crafts, antiques, exhibits, music, car show, carnival, livestock and more. For information call: (304)329-0021 [Return to top] October 1-3, WV Pumpkin Festival The WV Pumpkin Festival is a 3-day event to celebrate the culture & history of our state with things done the old fashioned way. For information call: (304)743-9222 [Return to top] October 7-10, WV Black Walnut Festival A festival for everyone. For information call: (304)927-1780 [Return to top] October 9-10, Victorian Show-Off Showcase of Victorian houses, Victorian-era related programs, displays and food. For information call: (304)232-5338 [Return to top] October 15, A Chili Night in Summers County Chili & cornbread cook-off contest, prizes awarded. For information call: (304)466-4544 [Return to top] October 16-17, Heritage Association Wine and Craft Festival WV winners and more than 40 local crafters. For information call: (800)848-8687 [Return to top] October 24-30, Old Time Week and Fiddlers Reunion Instruction in old-time fiddle, banjo and guitar. For information call: For information call: (304)637-1209 [Return to top] October 29-31, Legends and Folktales of Prickett's Fort Enjoy a hair-raising experience in 18th century style at Prickett's Fort. For information call: (304)363-3030 [Return to top] October 30, Halloween Train Train rides to Whittaker Station, train cars are decorated, and a treat is provided. For information call: (304)456-4300 [Return to top] October 31, Halloween Costume Murder Mystery Express A Halloween Murder Mystery Costume Party with live, interactive theater performed aboard the train enroute to a mystery destination. For information call: (304)529-6412 [Return to top] November 1-December 31, AEP City of Lights Spectacular lighted displays, snowflake ornaments, lighted trees throughout downtown Wheeling and city neighborhoods. For information call: (304)233-2575 [Return to top] November 4-7, Antique Show For information call: (304)983-6255 [Return to top] November 5-7, Greenbrier River Winter Tours See Greenbrier River in crisp fall weather. For information call: (304)456-4935 [Return to top] November 7, 150th Wheeling Suspension Bridge Celebration The 150th birthday party of the renowned 1849 Wheeling Suspension Bridge will feature fun events, entertainment, food and spectacular fireworks. For information call: (304)242-1087 [Return to top] November 12-14, Night Watch and Astronomy Weekend Spend a quiet weekend in a remote park where no city lights obscure your vision of the heavens. For information call: (304)294-4000 [Return to top] November 18-21, Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Arts and crafts vendors fill the mall with handmade crafts. For information call: (304)983-6255 [Return to top] November 20-21, Green Heron Gardens Annual Christmas Open House Fragrant & relaxing atmosphere, herbal goodies & hot wassail. For information call: (304)783-5271 [Return to top] November 22-28, Thanksgiving Activities Live Appalachian music, wild food demo, naturalist led interpretive and recreational programs. For information call: (304)466-1800 [Return to top] November 28, The Santa Express Magical quarter-day adventures for believers of all ages featuring Santa and his entourage of jugglers, magicians, clowns and elves. For information call: (304)529-6412 [Return to top] December 1, First Night Celebration Lighting of the town Christmas tree, brass ensemble, children's choir, Santa Claus, hot chocolate and more. For information call: (800)833-2068 [Return to top] December 3-4, The Graham House Olde-fashioned Christmas Dinner and Yule Log Ceremony Heritage music and stories around an open fire. For information call: (304)466-3321 [Return to top] December 4-5, Spirit of Christmas in the Mountains Christmas at Fort New Salem is a celebration of the historic and cultural folkways of the Scotch-Irish and German settlers in WV. For information call: (304)782-5245 [Return to top] December 9-11, Christmas on the Island Step back in time while you enjoy a recreated 18th century-style holiday celebration in the Mansion on Blennerhassett Island. For information call: (304)420-4800 [Return to top] December 18, Christmas Bird Count Park staff and members of the Bibbee Nature Club will spend the day searching the Pipestem area for wintering birds. For information call: (304)466-1800 [Return to top] December 19-20, Timberline Demo Days Ski and snowboard equipment manufacturers on site for equipment demos on Saturday and Sunday. For information call: (304)866-4801 [Return to top] December 24-31, Christmas Week Celebration Christmas Eve celebration with visit from Santa, craft workshops, winter walks, snowshoe tours and more. For information call: (800)622-4121 [Return to top] December 30-January 1, New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance Holiday Package A dinner, dance and lodging package to bring in the New Millennium. For information call: (304)294-4000 [Return to top] December 31, Multi-Fest New Year's Eve Celebration Ring in the New Year just like at Time Square in New York City. For information call: (304)342-4600 [Return to top] December 31-January 1, New Year's Eve Celebration Activities include dinner, a celebration dance with a live band and a breakfast buffet. For information call: (304)643-2931 [Return to top] |
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