2010 Calendar of Events
12 events scheduled in August
| Friday Night ALIVE! |
1/22/10 to 12/22/10 |
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Monthly showcase of original performance arts, includiing music, dance, theatre, spoken word and more. Family friendly event produced by Trillium Performing Arts.
Location:
The Lewis Theatre
Address: 113 N Court St.
City: Lewisburg
Zip:
County: Greenbrier
Phone: 3046453003
Email: trilliumbiz@verizon.net
Website: http://www.trilliumperformingarts.org
Cost: $6 adult,3 youth,under 7 free
Category: Other
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| Contemporary American Theater Festival 2010 Season |
7/9/10 to 8/1/10 |
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The Contemporary American Theater Festival is dedicated to producing and developing new American theater. Our goal is to: sustain an artistic process of innovation and daring, tell diverse stories, and to create a profound and ever evolving relationship between the audience and the work. CATF’s commitment to new work is an annual festival of new plays by American playwrights, most often premieres or second or third productions. This year we invite you to thinkfive as we will again offer FIVE new plays in rotating repertory. CATF focuses on plays that deal with contemporary issues that boldly challenge and entertain audiences.
Call our Box Office (304)876-3473 for more information and to order your tickets. CATF is excited for their upcoming summer season and to show you the ultimate theater experience.
Location:
Sheperd University
Address:
City: Shepherdstown
Zip:
County: Jefferson
Phone: (304)876-3473
Email:
Website: www.catf2.org
Cost:
Category: Theatre
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| Appalachian Immersion Family Adventure Camp |
8/1/10 to 8/6/10 |
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August 1-6 - Appalachian Immersion Family Adventure Camp
*Age: All ages, for families
Dates: Sunday thru Friday, 8/1 - 8/6
REGISTRATION STILL OPEN
To register by Phone: 1-800-768-2087
To register Online (please type "Family Camp" in comments field): Registration
LIMITED NUMBER OF FAMILIES, EARLY RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Camp Director: Lynda Bell, 301-676-72636, ivyrowe@aol.com
This is a "dude ranch" experience, with full immersion in the Appalachian mountain lifestyle.
Stay at the beautiful Pegasus Farm in Elkins, West Virginia. This private campground offers plenty of choices: from renting an eclectic 1960s painted camper bus to bringing your own RV, pop-up, or tents. Each campsite is fully equipped with full hookups for RVs (if needed), a fire ring, and a picnic table. A new, beautiful, and full-service bathhouse with hot showers and quaint Hospitality Barn for family get-togethers add a touch of the convenient to the country atmosphere accented by views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains, a freshwater stream, and swaying sunflower and organic vegetable gardens.
Our program includes something for everyone, with a full roster of activities and classes to choose from each day. Activities range from hiking in the nearby Stuarts and Dolly Sods National Recreation Areas to rock climbing at world-famous Seneca Rocks, as well as canoeing clean mountain rivers and caving.
In collaboration with the Augusta Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Elkins, the camp offers choices in cultural immersion activities such as bluegrass and swing music, swing dancing, felting, traditional weaving, drawing, Appalachian natural history, and even cowboy yodeling.
Environmental awareness and outdoor appreciation classes are also offered with time to do some stream surveying and fishing, Appalachian botany studies, outdoor cooking classes, and nature art.
Pegasus Farm Family Camp offers activities for the entire family, just the kids, or just the parents. You choose. We provide the fun; you provide the relaxation.
Come enjoy this uniquely remote and diverse area and learn all about our Appalachian heritage.
Location:
Pegasus Farm
Address: 480 Arnold Hill Road
City: Elkins
Zip:
County: Randolph
Phone: 304-642-2352
Email: mark@markandbonnie.com
Website: http://pegasusfarmcampground.com
Cost: Varies
Category: Cultural/Heritage
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| longest yard sale |
8/1/10 to 8/31/10 |
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2-3 county yard sale
Location:
Address:
City: Buckhannon
Zip:
County: Upshur
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Cost:
Category: Other
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| Tri-County Fair |
8/2/10 to 8/7/10 |
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FREE PARKING: Parking is available at the fairgrounds.
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE: Parking is also available at Petersburg High School with shuttle service in the evenings.
REGULAR FEATURES:
Carnival/Midway rides; exhibits including 4-H displays, agriculture competitions, arts & crafts competitions and livestock competitions throughout the five days; bingo; flower & garden exhibits; horse show and lots of food.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 2 • ENTER EXHIBITS
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Beef, Sheep, Rabbits
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Artwork and Baked Goods
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dept. E, F, H, I, K
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Queen
7:00 pm Livestock Exhibitors' Meeting
(Livestock arena)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
9:00 am 4-H & FFA Market Lamb Show
1:00 pm Breeding Sheep Show
3:00 pm Breeding Cattle Show
4:00 pm Exhibits Open
6:00 pm Dancing With Katie
7:00 pm Rides to Open
8:00 pm QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
8:30 pm Pig Scramble (livestock arena)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
10:00 am 4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship
2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show
4:00 pm Exhibits Open
6:00 pm Parade
7:00 pm Rides to Open
8:00 pm TRI-COUNTY FAIR STAR
9:00 pm Awards - Parade Winners
9:00 pm Pig Scramble (livestock arena)
11:00 pm Release Breeding Cattle & Breeding Sheep
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
8:00 - 11:00 am Check in Swine
10:00 am 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship
4:00 pm Exhibits Open
5:00 pm 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show
6:30 pm Pedal Power Contest (stage)
7:00 pm Rides to Open
7:30 pm Lamb Costume Contest (livestock arena)
8:00 pm SKYLINE BOYS
8:30 pm Pig Scramble (livestock arena)
9:30 pm Calf Scramble (livestock arena)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 $5 ADMISSION
8:00 am Tri County Exhibitors Horses at Hand
8:30 am 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show
10:30 am 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship
2:00 pm Beef/Sheep/Swine Skillathon
4:00 pm Master Showmanship Contest
4:00 pm Exhibits Open
5:00 pm Pet Show (stage)
6:00 pm Good 'Ole Country Games (livestock arena)
7:00 pm Rides to Open
7:30 pm Mutin Bustin (livestock arena)
DON'T MISS!
8:00 pm RICOCHET
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
8:00 am 4-H/FFA Junior Horse Show
2:00 pm Exhibits Open
4:00 pm Lamb Obstacle Course (livestock arena)
4:45 pm Livestock Awards (livestock arena)
5:00 pm 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale
5:00 pm Studio 1
6:00 pm The Band Of Gold
7:00 pm Release Artwork
7:00 pm Rides to Open
8:00 pm Lumberjack Competition
9:30 pm Release Exhibits (E, F, G, H, I, J & K)
Location:
Tri-County Fairgrounds
Address:
City: Petersburg
Zip:
County: Grant
Phone: 304-538-2278
Email: tcf1920@yahoo.com
Website: www.tricountyfair.com
Cost: $6
Category: Other
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| 13th Annual Fireman's Bluegrass Festival |
8/12/10 to 8/14/10 |
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Upper West Fork Vol. Fire Dept. in Chloe of Calhoun County WV is proud to present our 13th Annual Fireman’s Bluegrass Festival. Beginning August 12,13 and 14th 2010, Thursday evening with storytelling, clogging and square dancing. Friday and Saturday plenty of fun like kiss the goat contest and greased pig contest, huge country store, pig roast, camping, rock wall, 50/50, good cookin’, Grand fireworks display and lots of bluegrass music. Family oriented. Atmosphere is friendly. Thursday charging $8.00 a person, Fri and Sat. $10.00. More info contact Deb at 304-286-3783, Web site http://uwfvfd.tripod.com. Email debandrick@frontiernet.net.
Location:
Upper West Fork Vol. Fire Dept.
Address: Rt. 16
City: Chloe
Zip:
County: Calhoun
Phone: 304-286-3783
Email: uwfvfd@frontiernet.net
Website: http://uwfvfd.tripod.com
Cost: Thu. $8.00 Fri & Sat. $10.00
Category: Music
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| Avalonfest 2010 |
8/13/10 to 8/15/10 |
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The Hills are Alive with Music at Avalonfest 2010
The slate of performers for Avalonfest 2010 is taking shape. Avalonfest is a music, arts & crafts festival hosted annually at the beautiful Avalon Resort, nestled on a mountainside in the Panhandle of West Virginia. The 13th annual Avalonfest runs from Friday, August 13 through Sunday, August 15 with a special Thursday night pre-fest bonus concert for early arrivals.
The growing list of Avalonfest 2010 performers is an eclectic mix of musical styles. Performers include the Randall Williams Band (folk/rock), Creole Stomp (Cajun), ilyAIMY (percussive/contemporary), Anne Hills (featured singer-songwriter), The Guy Mendilow Band (world music), Two Man Gentlemen Band (vaudeville), Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade (swing), Resonance (Caribbean steel drum), Craig Bickhardt (country), IONA (Celtic), and more to be announced. David Kleiner, last year’s winner of the Avalon Performing Songwriter Competition at Avalonfest ’09 will also return and perform with his band.
Because Avalon Resort is a full service resort with lodging and a large campground, many folks start their Avalonfest weekend early. Guests can take a break Thursday night from relaxing by the indoor or outdoor pools or from setting up their campsite to be entertained at the pre-fest bonus concert by Bill Danoff, of Starland Vocal Band and co-writer of “Country Roads”.
The Friday through Sunday Avalonfest 2010 entertainment includes much, much more than the scheduled performers taking center stage. The annual Performing Songwriter Competition brings four finalists to the stage on Friday. To get contest details go to www.avalon-resort.com or www.sonicbids.com. On Friday night David Kleiner leads the after-hours singing in the lodge. On Friday and Saturday night a live dance band rocks the Avalon Field House. Sunday morning features the audience-favorite open mic. In addition to the musical entertainment a ticket to the festival includes access to the large marketplace of quality vendors as well as use of all resort facilities. Those facilities include an outdoor pool, indoor aquatics center (a pool, 2 hot tubs, a dry sauna and exercise room), spa services, a large hiking area with marked trails, food service and bars.
Festival tickets are on sale now and include free tent camping. If you purchase tickets before July 6 the discounted prices are - entire festival 3-day ticket ($115) or individual daily ticket for Friday ($40), Saturday ($50) and Sunday ($40). Avalon members receive even more of a discount. All ticket prices will increase July 7. Get your tickets early!
In these times of economic stimulus and environmental awareness a trip to Avalon offers both. Avalon is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier casual and family-appropriate clothing-optional resort and campground. There is no need to buy new vacation clothes to visit Avalon. Less dry cleaning or laundry means you are also being easier on the environment. To find out more about Avalon visit www.avalon-resort.com. Avalon is affiliated with both the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) and The Naturist Society (TNS). Come see why Avalonfest is known as the ‘Nakedfest’.
Location:
Avalon Resort
Address: Critton Owl Hollw Road
City: Paw Paw
Zip:
County: Morgan
Phone: (304) 947-5600
Email: leslie@avalon-resort.com
Website: www.avalon-resort.com
Cost: day or event ticket available
Category: Seasonal Festivals
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| SpeakEasy Singles Dance - Luau |
8/14/10 to 8/14/10 |
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SPEAKEASY SINGLES Luau Dance, Saturday, August 14, 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 luau outfits - flowered shirts & grass skirts (this is optional) and join us! Who knows, we may even have a LIMBO contest!!
DIRECTIONS/LOCATION
WV State University
Wilson University Union
103 University Union
Route 25 Fairlawn/Washington Ave.
Institute, WV 25112
From Charleston:
Travel 9 miles West towards Huntington on Interstate 64. Get off of the Interstate at exit 50 (Institute Exit). Turn Left at the stop sign, onto US Highway 25.
From Huntington:
Travel 40 miles East towards Charleston on Interstate 64. Get off of the Interstate at exit 50 (Institute Exit). Turn Left at the stop sign, onto US Highway 25
Location:
WVSU-Wilson Student Union
Address: Route 25 - Washington Avenue
City: Institute
Zip:
County: Kanawha
Phone: 304-345-7810
Email:
Website: http://www.speakeasysingles.com
Cost: $10.00
Category: Dance
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| march of dimes Bikers for Babies |
8/20/10 to 8/21/10 |
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pre-party is Aug. 2oth with the ride on the 21st. March of Dimes will be hosting the bikers for babies to help in the fight against premature birth.
Location:
Address:
City: Sutton
Zip:
County: Braxton
Phone: 304-765-3300
Email:
Website:
Cost:
Category: Charity
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| 2nd Annual ATV Poker Run (with carnival games) |
8/21/10 to 8/21/10 |
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2nd Annual ATV Poker Run Saturday, August 21, 2010 Job Knob (5 miles from Harman, WV)
Rain or Shine!
Drivers: $10.00 Riders: $5.00 (machine must be multi-rider approved)
Don't have to ride to play or have to play to ride!!!
Registration: 9:30 am to 11:30 am Last on mountain: 12:00 pm All riders must be off the mountain by 5:00 pm
ATVs and UTVs only - No Motorcycles or Dirt Bikes.
Alcohol, Illegal Drugs & Firearms are PROHIBITED, Violators will be removed!
Under age 16: Must be accompanied by an adult the entire ride.
Under age 18: Registration must have a parent or guardian signature.
Food and Drinks Available
Drawings & Prizes
Games and Rides for the Kids starting at noon!
For more information or registration form e-mail wvangel@frontiernet.net or call 227-4061
Location:
Job Knob (5 miles from Harman, WV)
Address:
City: Accoville
Zip:
County: Logan
Phone: 304-227-4061
Email: wvangel@frontiernet.net
Website:
Cost:
Category: Other
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| Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon, Two Mile, and Kids Races |
8/21/10 to 8/22/10 |
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The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Parkersburg. This rolling course takes you out of the city and into the scenic surroundings of West Virginia before looping back into the commercial area. The 2 Mile races begins 10 minutes after the Half Marathon and goes through the Historical District of Parkersburg. On Sunday, there are kids races starting at 1 p.m. for children ages 1-11. All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a free t-shirt. All half marathon participants will recieve a free past dinner the night before and the 2 Mile participants can pay have the pasta dinner for $3.
Location:
Parkersburg
Address:
City: Parkersburg
Zip:
County: Wood
Phone: 304-485-1891
Email: halfmarathon@newsandsentinel.com
Website: www.newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com
Cost: $35 - half; $15 - 2Mile; $5 Kids Races
Category: Running
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| West Virginia Pen Ghosthunt |
8/21/10 to 8/22/10 |
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Explore the WV Pen with Sherri Brake of Haunted Heartland Tours.
Ghosthunt is limited to 45 people as we will be the only ones in the Pen overnight!
Pizza, pop, coffee and snacks all night long.
Ghosthunt till 5 am!
Bring flashlights and all ghosthunting gear.
Private tour of Pen and time to investigate the dark shadows.
Age 18 and over and by reservation only
Location:
West Virginia Pen
Address: 818 Jefferson Ave
City: Moundsville
Zip:
County: Marshall
Phone: 3304126114
Email: sherri@hauntedhistory.net
Website: www.HauntedHistory.net
Cost: 80.00
Category: Other
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