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Family Campers & RV    [ to top ] Sep 9 - Sep 12 Cottageville, WV 304-743-6846 The Family Campers & RV Club will be having a camping event at the Jackson County Jr. Fairgrounds in Cottageville, WV. Directions to the Jackson County Jr. Fairgrounds take I-77 to the Ripley exit number 132, go West on Rt. 62 go 7 miles the fairgrounds entrance will be on the left.

Swinefest 2010    [ to top ] Sep 9 - Sep 11 Guyandotte, WV 304-522-6582 e-mail us  |  visit site Thurs Sept 9 - 6pm Kickoff Parade, Gambill Carnival, Pig Roast - Pulled Pork at our new Swinefest Vendors Booth. Trackless Train circles Guyandotte with TourGuide onboard. Cruz In & Harold Perry Fishing Contest at the Boat Ramp Saturday, Sept 11 Admission is Free. Giant Tent at our Hospitality Station complete with stage for 3 days of music and fun. Then it's on to Main Street which is lined with vendors selling food, arts & crafts. We also have Historic Walking Tours each night after dark courtesy of The Huntington Paranormal Society or ride the Trackless and do a Historical Tour of 200 year old Guyandotte.

Nicholas County Potato Festival    [ to top ] Sep 9 - Sep 11 Summersville, WV 304-872-3722 e-mail us  |  visit site The Nicholas County Potato Festival began as a way to showcase our local potato growers and the importance of agriculture in Nicholas County. A premier small town festival, the Nicholas County Potato Festival has been described as, "Americana at it's best". The last several years has seen the festival evolve into a 3 day event that includes: a kids evening, mashed potato eating contest, potato decorating contest, potato auction, tractor show, pet pageant, car show, craft and food vendors and a lot more. Individuals and local organizations set up items ranging from baked goods to crafts, and raffles. Saturday is our "Grand Day" which begins with a 5k Run, mid-day features the Grand Parade and the day ends with great entertainment. This tradition has continued for 41 years thanks to the work of the City of Summersville, Summersville CVB, Summersville Lions Club.

High Tech Tour - National Radio Astronomy Observatory    [ to top ] Sep 9 - Sep 9 Greenbank, WV 304-456-2150 e-mail us November through May - event takes place 2nd Thursday of each month at 3:30pm. June through October - event takes place 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 3:30pm. $3.00 per person. Reservations are required. Join us for a guided tour through parts of NRAO normally off limits to visitors, like lab areas where sensitive receivers are designed and built. Space is limited to 15 participants per program. Time: approximately 1 hour.

CultureFest 2010    [ to top ] Sep 9 - Sep 12 Appalachian South Folk Life Center 304-320-8833 e-mail us This is a festival filled with music food and fun!

Pickin In The Panhandle: WV BBQ and Bluegrass Festival    [ to top ] Sep 10 - Sep 12 Hedgesville, WV 304-264-8801 e-mail us  |  visit site Visit the West Virginia State BBQ and Bluegrass Festival in beautiful Berkeley County, W.Va. Only an hour away from the D.C. Beltway. Pickin' in the Panhandle celebrates the best of barbecue, bluegrass and family fun so close to home but so far out of the ordinary! We look forward to seeing you at the Lazy A Campground in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia! This festival holds more than just great food and good music. Heritage artists demonstrate and sell fine, handmade crafts and other activities for kids of all ages. Also a Beer Garden will be the perfect complement to a thick, juicy bite of brisket for adults! Ticket prices are as follows: $50.00 for a Weekend (three-day) Pass $25.00 for a Day Pass Children (12 and Under) are FREE! Camping prices are $25 per night for a spot! No hook-ups are available and Port a-Potties only. Each member of the party must have a valid Weekend Pass to camp. Camping must be purchased in advance and WILL SELL OUT EARLY!

Friday Night ALIVE!    [ to top ] Sep 10 - Sep 10 Lewis Theatre 304.645.3003 e-mail us  |  visit site Informal, low cost, one hour long, family friendly showcase of live performance, including music, dance, theatre, spoken word and multi media.

Astronomy Weekend    [ to top ] Sep 10 - Sep 12 Davis, WV 800-225-5982 e-mail us Noted speakers, workshope and star gazing parties. A dark sky area. No fee. For lodging, give call.

Mountain Lakes Festival     [ to top ] Sep 10 - Sep 12 Flatwoods, WV 304-765-3300 e-mail us There are many events going on at the Mountain Lakes Festival, including a 5K race, Battle of the Bands, Anything that Floats but a Boat Contest, a kids' carp fishing contest and a cast iron cook-off.

SPECIAL SING 2010    [ to top ] Sep 11 - Sep 11 Song Convention Road, Mt. Nebo, WV 304-872-1977 e-mail us  |  visit site Singers invited by Board of Directors Only Approximately 12 singing groups are booked in advance. Each group will sing two rotations of 30 minutes Saturday, September 11………………………….2:00 p.m. Located approximately 2 miles East of the intersection of US-19 and WV-129, South of Summersville, WV. Campground available for tent, trailer or motor home – modern restrooms & showers – limited electrical service (light, fan & refrigerator only) – two dump stations - water available on grounds - fellowship pavilion with shared campfire at night. Handicap friendly. There is never a charge for our sings. However, donations are accepted and used for maintenance of the sound equipment, up-keep of the grounds, and payment of utilities. Food service is available on grounds during each of the singing sessions. Contact People: Faye or Carl Bostic 304-872-2074 or 304-872-1977

No One You Know Bluegrass Concert    [ to top ] Sep 11 - Sep 11 near Hacker Valley, WV 304-493-6574 e-mail us  |  visit site Showtime 7:00 p.m. Adults $5, children $3, under 5 free. Concession stand. No smoking or alcohol in theater. Jerry Run Summer Theater is a rustic, indoor acoustic music venue located in rural Hacker Valley-Cleveland area of northern Webster County, WV, on Rte. 20, about 1 mile north of Holly River State Park. See website for details.

SpeakEasy Singles Dance    [ to top ] Sep 11 - Sep 11 WVSU-Wilson Student Union 304-345-7810 e-mail us  |  visit site SPEAKEASY SINGLES Dance-Football Theme, Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 8:00pm – midnight (doors open at 7:30pm). WV State University - Wilson Student Union, Washington Avenue off Route 25 (Fairlawn Avenue), Institute, WV. Watch for SpeakEasy sign on Route 25. For more information please contact Alice 304-766-2415 or Nancy @ 304-744-1955 nifty50inwv@gmail.com or speakeasysingles@suddenlink.net or visit our web site www.speakeasysingles.com. DJ Randy Justice and food included with admission and drinks available for $1.00 (No Alcohol Permitted!). Members $8.00 and non-members $10.00. If you want you can wear your football jerseys, jewelry, hats or school colors to show your team spirit (this is optional) and join us!

Hampshire Heritage Fest    [ to top ] Sep 11 - Sep 12 Romney, WV 304-822-3647 e-mail us  |  visit site We are celebrating our heritage in Romney, WV of Hampshire County. We will have a Civil War reenactment on an original battlefield. There will a lumberjack competition, home and building tours, plenty of food and many other activities. Church service will be held in the Presbyterian Church. The church building was used during the Civil War by the North, as a stable. The South also used the building for a hospital. Free parking at Civil War reenactment. Saturday 9 am -11 pm Sunday 11 am-5 pm

Wine and Jazz Festival     [ to top ] Sep 11 - Sep 11 Wheeling, WV 800-828-3097 e-mail us  |  visit site Good music, good wine. Don't miss!

School of the Good Wyfe    [ to top ] Sep 11 - Sep 11 Fairmont, WV 304-363-3030 e-mail us A full day of instruction exploring the role of women on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills. Space is limited and registration is required.

The Maze at Cooper Farms LLC    [ to top ] Sep 11 - Oct 31 Milton, WV 304-743-0548 visit site The maze is a living, growing series of twists and turns that allows participants to navigate their way through a cornfield design eight acres in size. Maze goers use a passport full of clues to ensure correct passage. A wrong answer will send you in the wrong direction which adds up to more fun. Average time for daytime completion is 1 hour. In the nighttime, that time increases and so does the fun. Tents are available for parties, a fire for hot dogs and marshmallows, kiddie rides, cornhole and other activities. Oct. 22, 23, 29, 30 - the maze transforms into the Field of Screams. Times tba. We are located conveniently along I-64 in Milton, behind the old Milton Middle School.

Barboursville Fall Fest    [ to top ] Sep 15 - Sep 18 Barboursville, WV 304-736-8994 e-mail us  |  visit site This community event will include carnival, parade, car show, Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast, Barboursville Women's Club Spaghetti Dinner, Fall Fest Pageant- Teen, Queen and Childrens, Arts and Crafts, Musical entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening and an Art in the Park exhibit.

Sternwheeler Festival    [ to top ] Sep 16 - Sep 18 Wheeling, WV 800-828-3097 e-mail us  |  visit site Bring the whole family out for this annual fun-filled event! Don't miss it!

Clay County Golden Delicious Festival    [ to top ] Sep 16 - Sep 19 Clay, WV 304-587-7353 e-mail us The 37th Golden Delicious Festival is the place to be the third weekend of September. This four-day celebration speaks Americana at it's best. Apple pride is evident in Clay County among the festival's many displays of crafts, the finest apple butter and various apple contest events. Other activities include the skillet flinging contest, antique car show, apple butter making, amusement rides, "Solomon's Secret" outdoor drama, "Devil's Backbone" country driving challenge, "Name that Apple" contest, free music concerts, cookie stacking contest, clogging, magic shows and more.

Nature Wonder Weekend    [ to top ] Sep 17 - Sep 19 Cairo, WV 304-643-2931 e-mail us Wild food enthusiasts enjoy a weekend of hikes, programs & wild food banquet. Reservations required.

AHMA Fall Festival    [ to top ] Sep 17 - Sep 18 Camp Creek State Park 304-384-9807 e-mail us Pig roast, music, and more! Call for more information!

Ohio Valley Riding Association    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 19 Belleville, WV 304-863-0365 e-mail us  |  visit site OPEN HORSE SHOW; Events include contest, western, halter, english, hunter in hand, hunter over fences. 2 day shows, stalls available. We will have over 120 classes each show. Entry to the grounds are free for spectators, Classes are $5 each, with an all day fee of $30. Sept 18 & 19; Oct. 30 & 31 Shows start at 8 am each day.

Main Street Arts Festival    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 18 Buckhannon, WV 304-473-1444 e-mail us  |  visit site 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Food, music, demonstrating artists, door prizes. Fundraiser for the non-profit Main Street Arts Co-operative

Soldiers of the Cross Gospel Bluegrass Concert    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 18 near Hacker Valley, WV 304-493-6574 e-mail us  |  visit site Showtime 7:00 p.m. Adults $5, children $3, under 5 free. Concession stand. No smoking or alcohol in theater. Jerry Run Summer Theater is a rustic, indoor acoustic music venue located in rural Hacker Valley-Cleveland area of northern Webster County, WV, on Rte. 20, about 1 mile north of Holly River State Park. See website for details.

Upper Kanawha Valley Oktoberfest    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 18 Montgomery, WV 304-981-6400 e-mail us The Upper Kanawha Valley Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 18, 2010. It begins at 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Parade, Live Bands throughout the day, food vendors, crafters, kids' activities, authentic German Beer Garden. Montgomery is 30 minutes east of Charleston on Rt. 60 (Midland Trail). No admission fee.

Shoney's Old Timers Racers Reunion    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 18 St. Albans, WV 304 548-6365 e-mail us A reunion of the folks who made Shoney's drive-in their hang-out in the 50s, 60s & 70s. Of course there may have been a little drag racing involved also. A fun, family day to renew old friendships and make new ones. A chance to show off your cars without being concerned about judging, trophies or entry fees. Dash plaques to the first 150 registrants. No registration fee, donations only. DJ Cliff Messer will keep the music playing. A fun day for all ages.

Jackson County Horse Club - Horse Show    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 18 Cottageville, WV 304-372-4971 The Jackson County Horse Club will be having a horse show at the Jackson County Jr. Fairgrounds on September 18, 2010. Over 40 English and Western Classes in every show. The show will begin at 3 pm. Stalls are available, concessions and a tack vendor will be on site. Directions to the Jackson County Jr. Fairgrounds take I-77 to the Ripley exit number 132, go West on Rt. 62 go 7 miles the entrance to the fairgrounds will be on the left. Requirements: One year coggins test and out of state horses requires a health certificate. Fees: $5.00 children $7.00 adults $10.00 for pay back per class

Bend Area Care Eleventh Annual Fall Catfish Tournament    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 18 Mason, WV 304-882-2456 e-mail us  |  visit site Tournament monies will raise 70-80% of the total money used for the Kids for Christmas program, a local event that helps needy families during the Christmas season.

Appalachian Heritage Festival and Pig Roast    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 19 Camp Creek, WV 304-425-9481 e-mail us Applachian Highland Music Association presents two days of music, food and fun. Bring the family.

The Washington Family Homes Tour    [ to top ] Sep 18 - Sep 18 Charles Town, WV 304-724-7956 e-mail us  |  visit site Four private Washington Family homes in Jefferson County, WV will be open to visitors on Saturday, September 18, 10am – 5pm, presented by the Friends of Happy Retreat. This year’s tour offers a rare opportunity to see Happy Retreat, the gracious 1780 home of Charles Washington, Charles Town’s founder and George Washington’s youngest brother; Harewood, the 1770 estate of George’s oldest brother Samuel; Beallair, built in the 1790s, and expanded by Lewis Washington in 1850; and Claymont Court, the 1840 mansion built by the president’s grand-nephew Bushrod Corbin Washington. Advance tickets are $20 for the tour, or $10 per home. On the day of the tour, the cost is $25, and single- admission tickets are $10. Every American knows that George Washington was a general in the American Revolution and our nation’s first president. His famous home Mount Vernon, a national treasure, receives a constant stream of heritage visitors. Yet few know the story of George’s younger years, and his and his family’s settlement in the rich lands between the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers – now known as Jefferson County, West Virginia. The Washington family built at least 10 estates in Jefferson County, but not all remain. The homes on this tour are private historic residences. They are not handicapped accessible, and not all rooms will be open to the public.

Workshop by Celeste Miller    [ to top ] Sep 24 - Sep 26 Lewisburg, WV 304.645.3003 e-mail us  |  visit site Weekend workshop on the "Intersection between Word and Movement", see website or call for more info.

Cass Scenic RR Murder Mystery Evening Train    [ to top ] Sep 24 - Sep 24 Cass, WV 304-456-4300 e-mail us An evening dinner train and a murder mystery. One of six scheduled this year. Reservations a must.

Intersection of Word and Movement    [ to top ] Sep 25 - Sep 25 Lewis Theatre, 113 N court St., Lewisburg, WV 304.645.3003 e-mail us  |  visit site Solo concert by guest performing artist and teacher Celeste Miller, hosted by Trillium

Founders Day Festival    [ to top ] Sep 25 - Sep 26 Capon Bridge, WV 304-856-1303 e-mail us Capon Bridge, WV's Gateway to the mountains celebrates its mountain heritage and founding in 1902 at this 2-day festival. Includes crafters and artisans, kids land, inflatables and a rock climbing wall. Sports and outdoor exhibits featuring Cabela's, outfitters exhibitors, trout pond, BB gun and archery shooting events. Military exhibits including tours of a black hawk helicopter, antique and modern military equipment, exotic animals, petting zoo, business expo, chain saw carvers, historical presentations and tours of historical sites, chili cook off, concerts, music, and food. Located 20 miles west of Winchester, VA on US Route 50. 50 miles from Hagerstown, MD. 82 miles from Washington, DC. Visit us on Facebook by searching Capon Bridge Founders day Festival. FREE ADMISSION, free parking, and shuttle bus services. NO PETS PERMITTED.

Laurel Creek Bluegrass Concert    [ to top ] Sep 25 - Sep 25 near Hacker Valley, WV 304-493-6574 e-mail us  |  visit site Showtime 7:00 p.m. Adults $5, children $3, under 5 free. Concession stand. No smoking or alcohol in theater. Jerry Run Summer Theater is a rustic, indoor acoustic music venue located in rural Hacker Valley-Cleveland area of northern Webster County, WV, on Rte. 20, about 1 mile north of Holly River State Park. See website for details.

Autumn Harvest Festival    [ to top ] Sep 25 - Sep 25 Marlinton, WV 800-336-7009 e-mail us This festival has become a legend in the mountains of Pocahontas County. Original country crafts, great sounding music by regional bands, and the best food you can find anywhere. Spend one last day enjoying the yellow leaves before winter sets in. Fun for the whole family! Bring your dog for the dog show. See Ms. Roadkill crowned at 10:00 a.m. at the Gazebo. Las year Smokey the Bear stopped in - you won't know who dropped in this year unless you come see for yourself. The festival features clogging, soccer games, harvest games for all, horseshoe pitching, scavenger hunt, agricultural and homemaking exhibits, and much more. Last year's Kidfid was so popular that we are featuring them again this year - better and bigger than ever. You'll get a kick out of watching youngsters as young as five play a fiddle and banjo. See you there!

National Public Lands Day    [ to top ] Sep 25 - Sep 25 Harpers Ferry, WV 304-535-6029 Explore area trails, see breath-taking vistas while helping to keep trails clean and pristine. Guided hikes rated easy to challenging will be offered in many areas of the park.

Princeton AutumnFest    [ to top ] Sep 25 - Sep 25 Downtown Princeton 304-487-1502 e-mail us This is a festival full of fun! Contests, music, and vendors!

National Hunting and Fishing Days    [ to top ] Sep 25 - Sep 26 Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park 304-558-2771 e-mail us  |  visit site National Hunting and Fishing Days is a must for any hunter or fisherman! Featuring everything from boat rides to kettle corn there is something for every outdoors men here including demonstration, exhibits, retailers, food, contests, children's activities and much more. Call 304-558-2771 for more information. Times vary by day.

Cranberry Shindig    [ to top ] Sep 26 - Sep 26 Hillsboro, WV 304-653-4826 Traditional Appalachian festival featuring live folk dancing and music. See local arts and crafts including blacksmithing, spinning wheels, homemade syrup, fly tying, homemade soup and many more. Come see the best of Appalachia here at Cranberry on a cool autumn day.