June
4 - 7 - Bramwell Theatre Festival - Bramwell
Theatre Festival begins June 4 and continues
through June 14, 2009. Thurs. - Saturday
performances are at 7:00 PM with a Sunday
Matinee at 3:00 PM. For reservations &
information call the Bramwell Theatre Festival
(304) 325-8438. Directions: I-77 to Exit 1 to
Rt. 460 West, to Rt. 52 North. Approximately 8
miles from Bluefield going North towards Welch,
WV.
June 5 -
First Friday's Music Concert - Sponsored by
Bluefield Fine Arts Commission, "First Friday"
Concerts will be held June 5, July 3 and July
31, 2009 at Chicory Square in Downtown
Bluefield, WV. Special music events, craft
vendors and more. Call (304) 325-8438 for time.
June
6 - Twin Falls Resort State Park - Bike 'N'
Hike National Trails Day - Hike and Bike
National Trails Day Twin Falls Resort State Park
This event is geared toward hikers and mountain
bikers. Throughout the day a series of guided
hikes and rides will be conducted. (304)
294-4000
June 11 - 14
- Bramwell Theatre Festival - Bramwell Theatre
Festival begins June 4 and continues through
June 14, 2009. Thurs. - Saturday performances
are at 7:00 PM with a Sunday Matinee at 3:00 PM.
For reservations & information call the Bramwell
Theatre Festival (304) 325-8438. Directions:
I-77 to Exit 1 to Rt. 460 West, to Rt. 52 North.
Approximately 8 miles from Bluefield going North
towards Welch, WV.
June 13 -
SpeakEasy Singles Summer Dance - 8:00pm –
midnight. DJ will be Randy Justice. Members
$8.00 and non-members $10.00. Dunbar National
Guard Armory, Route 25, Dunbar, WV, watch for
SpeakEasy Sign. For more information please
contact Sharon @ 304-562-6222, Nancy @
304-744-1955 (nifty50inwv@gmail.com)
or Vicky @ 304-205-4329 (speakeasysingles@suddenlink.net).
June 13 - 14
- Celebrate Princeton - Crafts, pony rides, good
food, entertainment and much more. Held in
downtown Princeton, WV. Fun for the entire
family. (304) 487-5045
June 20 -
West Virginia Day - Celebrate the creation of
the state of West Virginia at the Statehood
shrine where the constitutional conventions were
held 1861-1863. Free tours, children's
activities, music, demonstrations, educational
activities and refreshments. Statehood ceremony
on the lawn begins at 12:05 PM.
www.wvculture.org/sites/wvih.html
June 20 -
Pipestem Resort State Park - WV Day Celebration
- "No lie" - Pipestem Resort State Park- Bill
Lepp Pipestem Resort / Bluestone State Park A
winner of the West Virginia Liars Contest, Bil
Lepp tells tall tales written by himself and his
brother. His outrageous stories about Buck-dog,
fishing, politics, trains, the rodeo and many
others will have the audience roaring with
laughter.
pipestem@hotmail.com
www.pipestemresort.com
June 28 -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town,
Jefferson County Description: Join a guide for a
two-hour walking tour of John Brown related
sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the
Jefferson County Black History Preservation
Society. Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: Meet at
Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles Town, WV.
July 11 -
Riding for a Reason - The 4th annual Riding for
a Reason bike ride is a fund raiser for the Ohio
Valley Young Life organization. There are five
routes to choose from depending upon the rider's
ability. Rides vary from a family fun ride along
the scenic Ohio River bike trail to traveling
through the Appalachian foothills of West
Virginia and Pennsylvania offering beautiful
scenery, light traffic, smooth roads & tough
hills! This is a fully-supported event with rest
stops and motorcycle support. Each rider can
partake in the barbecue dinner and have a chance
at winning one of the great door prizes provided
by our sponsors. Check out the website for group
rates, route details, registration and other
information at
www.RidingforaReason.org
July
11 - 16 - Sam Snead Festival - The tradition
continues as we honor a golfing legend with the
16th annual Sam Snead Festival Pro-Am tournament
at The Greenbrier.
lynn_swann@greenbrier.com
July 23 - 25
- Blue-Gray Horse Show - 41st Annual Show held
at the Bluefield City Park, Bluefield, WV.
Riders from all over the East coast compete for
coveted blue ribbons. (304) 327-2448
July 26 -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town –
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town,
Jefferson County Description: Join a guide for a
two-hour walking tour of John Brown related
sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the
Jefferson County Black History Preservation
Society. Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: Meet at
Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles Town, WV.
July 31 -
Bluefield Downtown Street Fair - Free lemonade,
entertainment, crafts, flea market, antiques,
down hill derby and much more. Held in downtown
Bluefield, WV. (304) 327-9686
July 31 - August
1 - Bluefield Lemonade Days - Free lemonade,
entertainment - fun for the entire family. For
information contact: (304) 327-9686, (304)
325-8438 or 1-800-221-3206.
August 1 -
Bluefield Downtown Street Fair - Free lemonade,
entertainment, crafts, flea market, antiques,
down hill derby and much more. Held in downtown
Bluefield, WV. (304) 327-9686
August 1
- Bluefield Lemonade Days - Free lemonade,
entertainment - fun for the entire family. For
information contact: (304) 327-9686, (304)
325-8438 or 1-800-221-3206.
August 9
- Athens Town Social - Socialize in a small town
setting. Music, food, crafts - fun for the
entire family. Held on the front lawn of Concord
University, Athens, WV. Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm. No
admission charge. 1-800-221-3206
August 23 -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town,
Jefferson County Description: Join a guide for a
two-hour walking tour of John Brown related
sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the
Jefferson County Black History Preservation
Society. Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: Meet at
Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles Town, WV.
September 16 - 18 - Bluefield Coal Show -
Brushfork Armory-Civic Center.
www.bluefieldchamber.com/
September 26 - Princeton AutumnFest - Held
in the historic district of downtown Princeton,
WV. Join us for a day of fun - bring the family
for wholesome fun and take part in Princeton's
100th year celebration! Free entertainment, corn
roast, classic car show, apple butter
demonstrations, pumpkin pie-eating contest. FUN
dog show, lots of kids activities, food &
vendors. Visit our website at
www.pmccc.com
September 27 - Fall Fest - Join us for a day
of displays, demonstrations and activities about
early Appalachian life that reflects the era of
the War Between the States. Tours of the
building are available.
http://www.wvculture.org/sites/wvih.html
September 27
- John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town,
Jefferson County Description: Join a guide for a
two-hour walking tour of John Brown related
sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the
Jefferson County Black History Preservation
Society. Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: Meet at
Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles Town, WV.
October 2 - 3
- Southern WV Italian Festival -
Dinner/Dance held at the Bluefield Auditorium/
Youth Center, Stadium Dr. Bluefield, WV.
Dinner/Dance held Oct. 2, Festival Oct. 3.
Italian baked goods, crafts, entertainment and
great music. Fun for the entire family. Plenty
of free parking. No admission charge to
festival. Dinner/Dance $$ (304) 589-3317
October 10 -
Bramwell Oktoberfest - Live music, beer samples,
fine food & brew competition. Self-guided
outdoor walking tour of historic district. Time:
2:00 - 8:00 pm. Advance tickets: 1-800-221-3206
October 23
- 24 - PMCCC Women's Expo - The 6th
Annual Women's Expo features crafts, vendors,
fashion show, fitness programs, luncheon and
more - it's all about women & women's health.
Held at the Brushfork National Guard Armory,
Bluefield, WV. (304) 487-1502
October 25 -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town,
Jefferson County Description: Join a guide for a
two-hour walking tour of John Brown related
sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the
Jefferson County Black History Preservation
Society. Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: Meet at
Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles Town, WV.
October 31 -
31st Annual Pipestem Pumpkin Run
10,000 meter run; 5,000 meter run; 5,000 meter
walk and 800 meter children's fun run Fun Run
starts at 11 a.m. All other races start at 10
a.m.Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the
Canyon Rim Center. Contact Tom Davis at 304
384-3298 or 304 384-5134 or
Tdavis@concord.edu
www.pipestemresort.com
November 14 -
15 - Complete show for all railroad
enthusiasts. Family event. Admission charge.
Plenty of free parking. Held at the Bluefield
Youth Center, Stadium Drive, Bluefield, WV.
(304) 431-2593
November 22
- John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town -
John Brown Walking Tour of Charles Town,
Jefferson County Description: Join a guide for a
two-hour walking tour of John Brown related
sites in Charles Town. Sponsored by the
Jefferson County Black History Preservation
Society. Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: Meet at
Jefferson County Courthouse, Charles Town, WV.
November 26
- January 10 - Holiday of Lights Festival
- 40+ acre holiday light display. Special
weekend events, visit from Santa, special
walk-through nights, music and much more! Held
at the Bluefield City Park, Bluefield, WV.
Admission: Donation (304) 327-2448
November 27
- 36th Annual Wild Food Thanksgiving Fest - She
introduced Euell Gibbons as a guest speaker at
North Bend’s first wild foods weekend in 1968
and she’s been a driving force promoting organic
and wild food preparation and education ever
since. Join us at 1 p.m. at Pipestem Lodge to
enjoy the 36th year for these post-Thanksgiving
programs. No admission to attend. (304) 466-1800
www.pipestemresort.com
December 1 - January 10 - Holiday of Lights
Festival - 40+ acre holiday light display.
Special weekend events, visit from Santa,
special walk-through nights, music and much
more! Held at the Bluefield City Park,
Bluefield, WV. Admission: Donation (304)
327-2448
December 5 -
Holiday Open House - Ring in the holiday season
with a day of activities for the family. Guided
tours, children's activities, and story telling
and refreshments plus holiday music.
http://www.wvculture.org/sites/wvih.html
December 12
- Bramwell Christmas Home Tour - Self-guided
walking tour of inside millionaire homes.
Costumed interpreter in designated homes.
Tickets: $15/person and may be purchased the day
of the tour at the Bramwell Presbyterian Church.
Tours conducted rain or shine. Reservations are
not required. 1-800-221-3206
December 19
- 38th Annual Pipestem Area Christmas Bird Count
- Join Pipestem staff and the Bibbee Nature Club
for an all day survey of our winter birds. There
is a $5 fee which goes to the National Audubon
Society.
For more information contact Jim Phillips,
Naturalist: 304 466-1800 ext. 344.
www.pipestemresort.com
