West Virginia 2008 Official State Travel Guide - (Page 229) 2008 Events g Potomac Highlands a Mountain Lakes h New River-Greenbrier Valley b Metro Valley i Hatfield-McCoy Mountains c Mid-Ohio Valley d Northern Panhandle e Mountaineer Country f Eastern Panhandle Search for events either by the time of year when you plan to visit, or by region, using the color key above. Or, once you find an event you’re interested in, check the color box to find in which region the event occurs. The color-coding relates to the regional sections included in the book. Ev e n ts Ev en ts Recipient of MAPP funding from the Division of Tourism. Here’s a selection of happenings throughout the year in the Mountain State. You’ll find events as varied as river races and ramp festivals, quilting exhibitions and Civil War re-enactments. For a more comprehensive list, visit www.callwva.com. JANUARY b TBD: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Charleston, 304-558-0162, www.wvculture.org. A celebration of the slain civil rights leader’s life and works. g 2: g 9: f Fasnacht. Helvetia, 304-924-6435. Music, live entertainment, Lampion parade at 8 p.m., masked ball and prizes. Valentine Express Dinner Train. w Petersburg, 304-257-9264, www.southsidedepot.com. Dinner train, romantic w K.D. Lang-The Clay Center for the Charleston, 304-561-3570, Arts & Sciences. www.theclaycenter.org. Experience unparalleled entertainment with this Grammy Award-winning musical icon. b 9: f h w e 1-31: h 5: h Toboggan Festival. Morgantown, 304-594-1773, www.chestnutridgepark.com. Winter festival at w setting, catered by Gourmet Delights, casual but elegant, music, adults only. 14-16: George Washington’s Bathtub Berkeley Springs, Celebration. 800-447-8797, www.berkeleysprings.com. w Chestnut Ridge Park. Fun for all ages. Bring your own sled. Many winter activities. Eagle Survey - Pipestem Resort State Park. Pipestem, 800-CALL WVA, www.wvstateparks.com. Birding. Survey wintering eagles in southern West Virginia. Naturalist assisted. Lodging available. 15-16: Sweetheart Getaway - Cacapon Resort State Park. Berkeley Springs, 800-CALL WVA, www.wvstateparks.com. History events, dollar sales and specials throughout town celebrate the only outdoor monument to presidential bathing. 18-20: Lore & Tracking Weekend - Twin Falls Resort State Park. Mullens, 800-CALL WVA, www.wvstateparks.com. East American Indian and early European subsistence. Tracking and living techniques. Limited space. West Virginia International Auto Charleston, Show-Charleston Civic Center. 304-345-1500, www.westvirginiaautoshow.com. Getaway includes dinner, entertainment and lodging. Steal away to a state park. Packages available. 15-17: Sweetheart Getaways – Various State Parks, 800-CALL WVA, www.wvstateparks.com. Valentine events scheduled: Pipestem, Twin Falls, Hawks Nest, Capacon and North Bend. 21-24: Berkeley Springs International Berkeley Springs, Water Tasting. 15: 22nd Annual Irish Festival - Pipestem Resort State Park. Pipestem, 800-CALL WVA, www.wvstateparks.com. Lively entertainment. Traditional Irish food. Always fun. Overnight packages available. b 15: Capitol Market Green Chili Shoot Out. f Charleston, 304-344-1905, www.capitolmarket.net. Competitors concoct w w 800-447-8797, www.berkeleysprings.com. green chili, along with the traditional red varieties. Sample dishes. Live music. b 18-20: f 25-27: h 26: w 18th annual Olympics of water. Largest and longest-running water tasting. More than 100 waters from around the world. March15-April 15: 75th Civilian Conservation Corps Anniversary. More than 400 of the hottest automobiles from more than 20 manufacturers at the largest auto show in WV. w Berkeley Springs, 800-447-8797, www.berkeleysprings.com. Spa Feast. Sample massage, health and beauty treatments in this free Saturday morning fair. More than 20 booths, demonstrations and door prizes. Spa specials around town all weekend. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. at The Country Inn at Berkeley Springs. www.downtownmorgantown.com. e 23: w h TBD: h 8: b Statewide - various cities, 304-842-5194, www.wva-ccc-legacy.org. On March 31, 1933, 75 w Morgantown Winter Carnival, Morgantown. Ice sculpting, pancake breakfast, Winter Princess Pageant, ice castle building, and many more winter activities. years ago, the CCC was initiated nationwide. Celebrations are to be announced. Check Web site for details. b 28-30: Civil War Weekend. Hurricane, 304-562-0518, www.putnamcounty.org.tourism. Crafts, storytelling, night firing, parade drill, ladies tea, historical lantern tour and military dance. w MARCH GBCC Women’s Conference. Bluefield, 304-327-7184, www.bluefieldchamber.com. Full day of seminars APRIL Stolen Moments Dinner Theater Hawks Nest State Park. Ansted, 800-CALL WVA, www.wvstateparks.com. Jazz Dinner Theater. WV Symphony Jazz Quartet performs. Small group setting. One of many scheduled. g April 1-October 31: w designed to educate, motivate, build confidence and inspire women. A Groovy Kind of Murder - Hawks Nest State Park. Ansted, 800-CALL WVA, www.wvstateparks.com. A dinner theater. Lovebeads Farewell Tour Reunion and demise. Dinner. Suspense. Reservations needed. Appalachian Mountain Scenic Backroads Motorcycle Tours. Seneca Rocks, 800-828-8478. Free guided scenic mountain tour for log cabin guests, offering an evening dinner at Smoke Hole Resort. FEBRUARY 15: g February 1-Decemberw American Mountain Theater. Elkins, 304-630-3040, www.amerianmountaintheater.com. 8: Garden Party. Ona, 304-743-8320, www.myspace.com/2inthepineswv. Spring and summer garden metal yard art in a festive atmosphere. Good food. Good friends. Good art. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. w April 1-November 30: Water Gap Retreat. Elkins, 304-636-3624, www.watergapretreat.com. April through November. Weekend workshops on the arts, nature, gardening, cooking and healthy information on the web site. g Live two-hour variety show puts Branson-quality entertainment in your backyard, new theater. e 2: Banff Film Festival. Morgantown, www.mettheatre.org. Adventure film festival held at the Historic Metropolitan Theatre. W W W . C A L L W VA . C O M w 229 http://www.callwva.com http://www.theclaycenter.org http://www.wvculture.org http://www.southsidedepot.com http://www.berkeleysprings.com http://www.chestnutridgepark.com http://www.wvstateparks.com http://www.wvstateparks.com http://www.wvstateparks.com http://www.wvstateparks.com http://www.capitolmarket.net http://www.wvstateparks.com http://www.berkeleysprings.com http://www.westvirginiaautoshow.com http://www.wva-ccc-legacy.org http://www.downtownmorgantown.com http://www.putnamcounty.org/tourism http://www.berkeleysprings.com http://www.bluefieldchamber.com http://www.wvstateparks.com http://www.wvstateparks.com http://www.watergapretreat.com http://www.myspace.com/2inthepineswv http://www.americanmountaintheater.com http://www.mettheatre.org http://www.callwva.com
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