West Virginia Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 227) f g h i a 2009 Events Eastern Panhandle Potomac Highlands New River-Greenbrier Valley Hatfield-McCoy Mountains Mountain Lakes b c d e Metro Valley Mid-Ohio Valley Northern Panhandle Mountaineer Country Search for events either by the time of year when you plan to visit, or by region, using the color key at left. 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 beginning on page 76 of this guide. Recipient of MAPP funding from the Division of Tourism. WV Events 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 reenactments. For a more comprehensive list, visit www.wvtourism.com. JANUARY 304-594-1773, www.chestnutridgepark.com. e 3-27: h f h New Paintings by Jennifer Boggess. Fairmont, 304-367-4300, www.fairmontstate.edu. d 7: f h a h Wheeling Celtic Festival. Wheeling, 304-232-1810, www.artisancenter.com. Celebrate e TBD: h 3: Toboggan Festival. Morgantown, Winter festival at Chestnut Ridge Park. Fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to bring your sled. Eagle Survey - Pipestem Resort State Park. Pipestem, 304-466-1800, www.pipestemresort.com. Join area birding enthusiasts to survey the growing eagle population. Lodging available onsite. Winter Wonder Weekend North Bend State Park. Cairo, 304-643-2931, www.northbendsp.com. Family-oriented winter hikes, games and activities. Weekend package. Reservations required. The opening reception for this event is Feb. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. 13-15: Great Backyard Bird Count Pipestem Resort State Parl. Pipestem, 800-CALL WVA, www.pipestemresort.com. c 16-18: h 17: A Country Music Murder - Hawks Nest State Park. Ansted, 304-658-5212, www.hawksnestsp.com. A Hawks Nest State Park dinner theater filled with music and mayhem. Overnight package available. Country Western Couples Weekend - Pipestem State Park. Pipestem, 304-466-1800, www.pipestemresort.com. Dance lessons Friday night and Saturday, hoe down Saturday night where you can practice your moves. Three days of birdwalks in and around Pipestem. 5 p.m. 13-15: Sweetheart’s Escape - Cacapon Resort State Park. Berkeley Springs, 304-258-1022, www.cacaponresort.com. Steal away to Cacapon. Entertainment, meals and overnight packages. 13-15: Sweethearts Weekend Pipestem State Park. Pipestem, 304-466-1800, www.pipestemresort.com. A romantic getaway for you and that special someone. Includes twonight lodging, dinner Saturday and music. Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting. Berkeley Springs, 800-447-8797, www.berkeleysprings.com. Largest water tasting. More than 100 of the world’s waters. Reception Sat., 2 - 10 p.m. Country Inn at Berkeley Springs. 22-27: Quilter’s Retreat - North Bend State Park. Cairo, 304-643-2931, www.northbendsp.com. Spend days working on quilting projects and evenings piecing by the fire. Lodge packages available. 28: Charlotte Blake Alston. Princeton, Irish, Scottish and Welsh heritage with authentic Celtic music, dance, food and merchandise. 13-15: George Washington’s Bathtub Celebration. Berkeley Springs, 800-447-8797, www.berkeleysprings.com. Events, scenic trail, sites, sales and specials in town celebrate the only outdoor monument to presidential bathing. 13-15: Irish Festival - Pipestem State Park. Pipestem, 304-466-1800, www.pipestemresort.com. Come enjoy St. Paddy’s day a few days early with Irish road bowling, food, music and more. Lodging packages available. 13-17: Irish Spring Festival. Ireland, 800-296-7329, www.stonewallcountry.com. f 20-22: c h h Come enjoy the Irish Spring Festival with Irish road bowling, food, music, crafts and more. 14: Preservation Hall & Jazz Band. Princeton, 877-452-5128, www.chuckmathenacenter.org. Band brings h 23-25: e 23-25: f New Orleans music to the world. Performance begins at 8 p.m. e 15-24: h b Celebration of the CCC 76th Anniversary Statewide – various cities, 304-842-5194, www.wva-ccc-legacy.org. On March 31, Festival of Food and Wines. Morgantown, 800-624-8300, www.lakeviewresort.com. A wild and wonderful 1933, 76 years ago, the CCC was initiated nationwide. Celebrations are to be announced. Check the website for details. 877-452-5128, www.chuckmathenacenter.org. culinary adventure. Two-night inclusive package only $415 per couple, plus tax. 23-25: Spa Fest. Berkeley Springs, 800-447-8797, www.berkeleysprings.com. Sample massage, health and beauty. 20-plus booths, demos and prizes. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Country Inn at Berkeley Springs. Her stories are enhanced by the sounds of traditional instruments. A repertoire of stories, songs and poetry. 28: Stolen Moments with WV Symphony Jazz Quartet - Hawks Nest State Park. Ansted, 304-658-5212, www.hawksnestsp.com. A dinner theater featuring jazz quartet in a small group setting. Overnight package available. 17: GBCC Four Seasons Women’s Conference. Bluefield, 304-327-7184, www.bluefieldchamber.com. Full day of seminars designed to educate, motivate, build confidence and inspire women. 26-29: Civil War Weekend. Hurricane, 304-562-0518, www.putnamcounty.org/tourism. Commemorating Battle of Scary Creek and Hurricane Bridge. Crafts, storytelling, drills, ladies tea and more. FEBRUARY e TBD: MARCH Morgantown Winter Carnival. h 27-29: Morgantown, 304-292-0168, www.downtownmorgantown.com. Ice sculptures, e 3: Guitar Workshop with Robin Kessinger - Twin Falls Resort State Park. West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Mullens, 304-294-4000, www.wvstateparks.com. Fairmont, 304-367-4240, www.fairmontstate.edu. pancake breakfast, winter princess pageant, hot chocolate and tons of winter fun. For tickets, call the box office at 304-367-4240. Free for Fairmont State University students. An A+ guitarist weekend. Learn, pick and jam with Wayne Henderson, Jim Ritchey and Kessinger. 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