July 7-12
- Nicholas County Fair, Summersville , WV.
Something for everyone! Music, good food,
games and a spectacular midway with rides to
dazzle. Beautiful crafts, quilts and art
displays. Fun for the entire family.
304.872.1454
July
10-13 - Appalachian Traditional Archery
Rendezvous, Lake Stephens, Surveyor , WV.
Event includes competitions, raffle, swap
meet, storytelling and activities for
children. 800.786.8430
http://www.lakestephenswv.com
July
11-13 - John Henry Days, Talcott, WV.
The legend of how John Henry beat the steam
drill has been told and retold not only in
WV but all over the country,. This three-day
festival features unique events and
demonstrations, children's activities and
fabulous music entertainment. 304.466.5420
www.hintonwva.com/JohnHenry.html
July 13
- Scenic Mountain Triathlon, Monongahela
National Forest, Richwood , WV. Swim, bike,
run triathlon held in the beautiful
Monongahela National Forest, is USA
Triathlon sanctioned. Come join us for
spectacular mountain scenery, great food and
fantastic racing! 304.846.6790
http://www.richwoodwv.com
August 2
- Bluestone Bassin Fishing Tournament,
Bluestone Lake, WV.Activity taking place
during the WV State Water Festival. Two man
Bass tournament. Sixty boat cut. Call for
registration form. 304.466.9121
August
3-9 - Cherry River Festival, Richwood ,
WV. Annual festival acts as homecoming for
many Richwood natives. The weeklong
festivities include parades, food and craft
vendors and aquacade and both formal and
street dances. 304.846.6790
www.richwoodwv.com
August 8-16 - State Fair of West
Virginia,Fairlea, WV (US Rt 219 South),
Lewisburg, WV.Family fun & entertainment.
5-star agricultural event. Livestock,
exhibits, carnival, concerts, entertainment,
great food & more! Major credit cards
accepted. 304.645.1090
http://www.statefairofwv.com
August 10
- Athens-Concord Town Social, Front Lawn,
Concord University Athens , WV. Front lawn
of Concord University. Music and crafts. Fun
for young and old! 2-5 PM Sponsored by the
Town Social Committee. Alternate Phone #:
304.384.9712; 304.384.5348
http://www.concord.edu
August
15-16 - Summersville Freedom Rally,
Summersville, WV. Patriotic motorcycle ride
pays tribute to our soldiers and veterans.
Ride will begin in downtown Summersville and
will be escorted by Governor Joe Mandchin.
Festivities include bike vendors, live
entertainment, food and a bike show.
304.872.3271
August 16-17
- Re-enactment of the Battle of White
Sulphur Springs (Dry Creek) Greenbrier State
Forest, Caldwell, WV. Living History
Demonstrations depicting Civil War camp
life, period costumes. 304.536.1944
http://www.greenbriersf.com
September
4-6, 11-13 - Big Dreams ...
Restless Spirit Outdoor Drama. Island Park
Amphitheater, Ronceverte, WV. Many changes
came to the busy town of Ronceverte in the
early 1900's. The expansion of the railroads
meant the end of an era for the brave men
who had floated the logs down the river to
the mill. See how our characters meet the
future with hard work and a positive
attitude. A hilarious lesson in history told
in a beautiful setting on the banks of the
Greenbrier River, in a family appropriate
format. Starts 8PM, cost $10. 304.647.4500
http://www.ridersoftheflood.com
September
13-14 - Carnifex Ferry Battlefied
Re-enactment, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield
State Park
Summersville, WV. Re-enactment of Sept 1861
Civil War battle at Carnifex Ferry. Living
history, displays, souvenirs and
demonstrations. 304.872.0825
www.carnifexferrybattlefieldstatepark.com
September
18-21 - CULTUREFEST, Appalachian South
Folklife Center, Pipestem, WV. Sponsored by
Llynium Entertainment. Multicultural
celebration of music, art, ethnic foods and
dance. 304.425.6425
http://www.culturefestwv.com
September
19-21 - Fall Photography Workshop. Twin
Falls Resort State Park, Mullens, WV. An
excellent opportunity to learn basic and
intermediate photography methods with indoor
and outdoor sessions. Instructor/student
oriented. Overnight packages available.
Reservations required. 304.294.4000
http://www.twinfallsresort.com
September
20-21- Country Roads Festival, Hawks
Nest State Park, Ansted, WV. Two day
festival with craft vendors, food vendors
and Live entertainment. Entertainment on
Saturday will include traditional music,
high school band, lip syncs, blue-grass and
rock bands. Sunday entertainment will
feature gospel music. Free Event. Sponsored
by the Ansted Lions Club Sponsored by the
Ansted Lion's Club. 304.658.5212
http://www.hawksnestsp.com
October
3-4 - Southern WV Italian Festival,
Bluefield Youth Center / Auditorium,
Bluefield, WV. Sponsored by the Son's of
Italy. Dinner, dance bakery, crafts,
entertainment. Fun for the entire Family.
304.589.3317
http://www.sonsofitalywv.com
October 4
- Country Craft Guild Show, Bluefield Arts
Center, 500 Bland Street, Bluefield, WV.
Unique gifts, fall and holiday decorations.
304.425.8026
October
4-5 - Pumpkin Harvest Festival -
Burlington United Methodist Family Serv.,
Beckley, WV. Arts, crafts, food, music, 5K
run, face painting, carving contest, hay
rides, haunted trail, antique vendors and
Little Mr & Miss Pumpkin contest.
304.252.8508
http://www.bumfs.org
October 4
- October Sky Fall Festival, Coalwood, WV.
"October Sky" author, Homer Hickam & Rocket
Boys will attend Festival. Autographs & book
signings, entertainment, food, hayride,
games, etc. All WV authors invited to
attend. See scenic southern WV in its fall
splendor! 304.297.4124
www.homerhickam.com/festival.htm
October 4
- 11th Annual Beckley Half Marathon,
Beckley, WV. 5K Run & 5K Walk. Run or walk
on a picturesque and challenging course as
only Southern WV can offer . . through
historic downtown Beckley. 877.987.3847
http://www.brccc.com
November
8-9 - Pocahontas NRHS Train Show,
Bluefield Youth Center, Bluefield, WV. A
must for train enthusiasts. Model Train
Displays and more! Sponsored by the
Pocahontas Chapter of the NRHS. 304.431.2593
December
5-7 - Ballroom Dance Weekend, Pipestem
State Park, Pipestem, WV. Teaching of
professional ballroom dancing. Contact
Pipestem State Park. 304.466.1800 Ext 379
www.pipestemresort.com
December
6 - North House Museum's Stellar Evening
Gala, Roland P Sharp Alumni Center, 301 W
Washington St, Lewisburg, WV. WVSOM Roland P
Sharp Alumni Center. 304.645.3398
www.greenbrierhistorical.org
December
12-14 - 8th Annual Ski Swap Tent Sale,
Ski Area Exit 28 on I-77, 125 Odd Road,
Ghent, WV. Three Day event (Friday, Saturday
& Sunday) Annual fundraiser for the
Children's Home Society of West Virginia.
Sponsored by The Ski Shop. 304.787.3316
http://www.skishopwv.com
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