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May 25, 2012
Come and enjoy the official opening of our train excursion season with tours of the historic town and locomotive repair and restoration shops. Visit the museum and showcase or shop in our company store and eat in the Last Run Restaurant. Excursions to Whittaker Station and Bald Knob daily with other exciting events scheduled throughout the weekend.
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May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
We loved the great snow atop the mountain this year but we're glad summer is back! Escape to Snowshoe Mountain for an exciting weekend. Enjoy live music as the resort gets ready to rock the summer.
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May 28, 2012 to May 28, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. Travel back to the days of the original mountain settlers as you taste herbal teas with Dawn Baldwin Barrett of Brightside Acres. Dawn’s engaging blend of information regarding the morphology, folklore, and modern science of Pocahontas County’s most ubiquitous and healthful herbs is sure to delight. Participants will leave her talks with eyes opened, minds awakened and taste buds tickled by the natural bounty that surrounds us. Talks begin on the hour and last approximately 45 minutes. Programs will start at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
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June 02, 2012 to June 03, 2012
The hills are alive with music! Join 2nd generation clawhammer banjo player, and Pocahontas County native, Caleb JM Diller, for an in-depth and hands-on look at Traditional Music of the region. Get a rare glimpse of our people and their music through historic photos, recordings, stories and an instructional session with Caleb and Dwight Diller, both world
renowned performers and instructors.
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June 08, 2012 to June 08, 2012
Bluegrass music and self-serve ribs buffet waits for riders to Whittaker Station for this special evening train. Train departs at 5:15 p.m.
Optional locomotive shop tour or Cass Showcase presentation; optional self-guided tour of Camp Whittaker, a recreated logging camp is part of this special evening package. Train ride, music and dinner cost: Adult, $36; Children 5-12, $26; Children under age 5, $16. Reservations required.
Contact: 304-456-4300
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June 09, 2012 to June 10, 2012
The regions best mountain bikers head to Snowshoe for this four event race series. Over $20,000 in cash along with great prizes will be awarded throughout the series.
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June 15, 2012
What a great time of the year to play golf at the world-famous Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe! Join us this year for brunch from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with the shotgun start at 9:45 a.m. USGA rules govern. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams as well as other more novel recognitions. Te awards reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Your participation help support all the wonderful programs that Snowshoe Foundation supports in Pocahontas, Randolph, and Webster counties.
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June 15, 2012 to June 17, 2012
Join us for guided road and mountain bike rides and compete on a cyclocross course that sits right next to radio telescopes! This 3 day family- oriented cycling festival promotes wellness, science education and a whole lot of fun.
Everything from bike clinics taught by local experts to music and bonfires, this event will be a winner with your family and one you'll want to return for again and again! For complete details and schedule, see web link above.
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June 17, 2012 to June 17, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. Join us this summer as we showcase the beautiful landscape of our property. Guest will have the opportunity to walk through our herb, vegetable, and flower gardens. Tours will be conducted by garden professionals that will discuss specific topics as they relate to our gardens and Pearl S. Buck.
Dates:
June 17, 2012
July 15, 2012
August 19, 2012
September 16, 2012
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June 22, 2012 to June 24, 2012
You won't want to miss this one - 50 thousand dollars is on the line this year. Join the hot action taking place in the cool mountains of Pocahontas County WV.
The AMA/ATVA-sanctioned Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. The 13-round race series stretches through the eastern US, starting with the season-opener in Florida in March and concluding with the season-finale in Indiana in October. The GNCC series is produced exclusively by Racer Productions, a Morgantown, West Virginia-based racing production company with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
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June 22, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Remember when you went to small country festivals as a kid? Well, step back as we celebrate all that's wonderful about the Little Levels area. Lots of music, a great parade, food everywhere, locally made crafts, and fun galore. Enjoy a three-day event with old time music, great kids games, and a grand parade. Events also include a barbecue pig roast, arts and crafts, live bluegrass music, a gospel sing and candlelight vespers. For further information, call 800-336-7009.
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June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Beginning at 4:00 p.m.come spend an afternoon at a reception to honor student writers and presenting their awards. Enjoy local music. All followed by birthday cake and punch to celebrate and remember the birth of Pearl in the Little Levels.
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June 23, 2012 to June 23, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. Travel back to the days of the original mountain settlers as you taste herbal teas with Dawn Baldwin Barrett of Brightside Acres. Dawn’s engaging blend of information regarding the morphology, folklore, and modern science of Pocahontas County’s most ubiquitous and healthful herbs is sure to delight. Participants will leave her talks with eyes opened, minds awakened and taste buds tickled by the natural bounty that surrounds us. Talks begin on the hour and last approximately 45 minutes. Programs will start at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
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June 24, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Allegheny Echoes is the concept of a group of West Virginia musicians and writers who wish to promote, support, preserve, and teach their own art without distracting influences. Their goal is to provide an accurate representation of West Virginia art that is not packaged and altered to appeal to a specific market. There is a strong emphasis placed on West Virginia tradition with an overall look toward the embracing Appalachian culture. The Summer Workshops offer a chance for students of all ages and abilities to come together to learn, appreciate, and enjoy our West Virginia ways.
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July 04, 2012 to July 08, 2012
If there is only one festival you can come to this year – this is the one! Three days of fun, frolic and food. Step back to yesterday with friendly people, exceptional artisans, and tasty treats throughout the event. Music, games, and demonstrations highlight the event that many come “back home” to celebrate.
Look at all the fun there'll be - crafts, carnival, concessions, flea market, horseshoe pitching, parades, youth events, western comedy drama, contests, demonstrations, antique car show, truck and tractor pull, mud bog, and lots more!
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July 11, 2012 to July 15, 2012
This one's for the big boys. Music. Riding. Games. Pig Roast. Sites. Parades. Bike Show. More riding. Attractions. Lots of people are working together to insure this rally's one of the best you've been to in a long while. Stay tuned while we bring you more information as we get it.
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July 15, 2012 to July 15, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. Join us this summer as we showcase the beautiful landscape of our property. Guests will have the opportunity
to walk through our herb, vegetable, and flower gardens.
Tours will be conducted by garden professionals that will discuss
specific topics as they relate to our gardens and Pearl S. Buck. Tours are free to the public.
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July 18, 2012 to July 21, 2012
Remember the fun times of long ago when you went to fireman's parade's and entered your grand daughter in the beauty contest? Well those times are still around in Durbin WV. Come enjoy the fun. Antique car show, carnival, craft show, train rides, a Grand Parade, fireworks, live entertainment and much, much more. This is the one event where people who now live all over the country return to enjoy these special festivities.
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July 20, 2012 to July 21, 2012
Snowshoe Mountain will be blazing as they turn up the heat for the 18th Annual Fire on the Mountain Chili Cook-off. Along with great live entertainment and fun & games, they we are giving away more than $15,000 in cash and prizes to the top chili cooks. Friday they’re serving up Green Salsa and Saturday is the day for Red! So…bring yourself and your friends as we have a scorching great time!
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July 26, 2012 to July 28, 2012
We love to quilt and we get together every summer to learn and share with one another. Our program consists of three one day workshops and two mini-classes with experienced teachers for your learning enjoyment and quilting experience. You may register for one or more classes.
The schedule is as follows: July 28 - Thursday - ABC 3D Tumbling Blocks Wall Hanging taught by Michelle Hill, in the evening will be "Christmas in July taught by Cheryl Beverage. July 29 - Friday - Quilter's Tote taught by Cheryl Taylor-Dean, Friday evening is Funky Chicken Pincushion taught by Cheryl Taylor-Dean. July 30 - Saturday - will be the Mariner's Compass taught by Fran Kordek. Registration is limited for this outstanding education event so call now for registration forms.
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July 28, 2012 to July 28, 2012
The art-celebrating, good-eating, field dancing homecoming music festival is coming to High Rocks. A combination High Rocks reunion and music festival, join us for a family friendly festival that features local West Virginia crafts and foods, the curiosity-generating Nettle/local food cook-off, High Rocks girl artwork displays and sales, a silent auction, pony rides, games, face painting and more!
If you are interested in participating in the cook-off, bring a dish and $5 of your entry fee will be entered into the competition. (1st prize wins half the cook-off entry fees). For additional cook-off information, contact Corey at corey@highrocks.org.
Schedule of Events:
11:00am - Song School 101 students perform,
12:15pm - Appalachian Annie,
12:30-2:30pm - NettleFest dinner ($8),
1:15pm - Judith Avers,
2:15pm - Dueling Fiddlers,
3:00pm - Nettle Cook-Off Judging,
3:30pm - Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys,
4:30pm - Nettle Cook-Off Results.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. (Kids under 10 get in free!)
A benefit for High Rocks Educational Corporation, for more information contact us at (304)653-4891 or info@highrocks.org
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July 28, 2012 to July 29, 2012
The regions best mountain bikers head to Snowshoe for this four event race series. Over $20,000 in cash along with great prizes will be awarded throughout the series.
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August 04, 2012 to August 04, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. The Pocahontas County Opera House presents a one-of-a-kind outdoor performance at the Cranberry Glades, bringing to life The Mystery of Gauley Marsh, as written by G.D. McNeill in his historical novel The Last Forest. The audience becomes the jury in this murder mystery that unfolds alon g the Glades boardwalk.
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August 11, 2012 to August 11, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. The Pocahontas County Opera House presents a one-of-a-kind outdoor performance at the Cranberry Glades, bringing to life The Mystery of Gauley Marsh, as written by G.D.McNeill in his historical novel The Last Forest. The audience becomes the jury in this murder mystery that unfolds along the Glades boardwalk.
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August 11, 2012 to August 12, 2012
The stage has been set for a mouth-watering weekend of championship BBQ and palate-cleansing brews…not to mention the great sounds from the regions best blues bands. Car shows, and championship cook-off’s, are elements that set this weekend ahead of the rest!
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August 11, 2012
The Wild 100 offers some of the best mountain biking that West Virginia has to offer! Riders choose their own route to get across this 62 mile (100K) course which winds up back at the Elk River Touring Center. The thrill and adventure of this race is unmatched anywhere. For complete details and registration information, go directly to the Elk River Touring Center site.
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August 17, 2012 to August 18, 2012
Bring your palate ready to taste the areas finest foods and the regions finest wines . . . all while listening to great jazz artists. Complete with wine and food tastings, this annual event will leave you buzzing about it to your friends.
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August 18, 2012 to August 18, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. The Pocahontas County Opera House presents a one-of-a-kind outdoor performance at the Cranberry Glades, bringing to life The Mystery of Gauley Marsh, as written by G.D. McNeill in his historical novel The Last Forest. The audience becomes the jury in this murder mystery that unfolds along the Glades boardwalk.
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August 19, 2012 to August 19, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. Join us this summer as we showcase the beautiful landscape of our property. Guest will have the opportunity to walk through our herb, vegetable, and flower gardens. Tours will be conducted by garden professionals that will discuss specific topics as they relate to our gardens and Pearl S. Buck. Dates: June 17, 2012 July 15, 2012 August 19, 2012 September 16, 2012
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August 25, 2012 to August 25, 2012
The Pocahontas County Opera House presents a one-of-akind
outdoor performance at the Cranberry Glades, bringing
to life The Mystery of Gauley Marsh, as written by G.D.
McNeill in his historical novel The Last Forest. The audience becomes the jury in this murder mystery that unfolds along the Glades boardwalk.
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September 01, 2012 to September 03, 2012
Say farewell to summer in the most spectacular way - a weekend full of great music high atop Snowshoe Mountain. The whole family will enjoy these final days of summer with great music, family games, and fun events. If we have to say good bye to summer, this is the way to do it!
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September 15, 2012 to September 15, 2012
The beautiful rolling hills of Frost, West Virginia will be the setting for the newest Pocahontas County celebration of Fall, Frost Fest. On the grounds of Mountain Quest Farm and throughout the town, Frost will come alive with games and activities for children of all ages. The fun starts with…
A three-acre Corn Maze challenging the senses…
The alluring smells of a baking competition and fresh pressed apple cider…
The toe tapping sounds of local entertainers…
Sample local foods while visiting the crafters booths…
The sound of children’s laughter, as they enjoy kids games…
Visit the Historians booth to learn the history of the town of Frost…
Auto enthusiasts can check out the classic cars at the car show…
Visit the pumpkin patch to choose the perfect one…
Have fun building a scarecrow or carving a pumpkin…
Try your hand at the horseshoe pitching competition…
Additional attractions include:
Hay ride
Book signing by local authors
Cake walk
Food vendors
Pie eating competition
Face painting
Crafters and demos
Games
Saturday night concert is the legendary Steve Hussey Band from Parkersburg WV beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $10.00 per person, kdis under 10 free.
Come join the fun!
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September 16, 2012 to September 16, 2012
A program of the Calvin W. Price Appalachian Enrichment Series. Join us this summer as we showcase the beautiful landscape of our property. Guest will have the opportunity to walk through our herb, vegetable, and flower gardens. Tours will be conducted by garden professionals that will discuss specific topics as they relate to our gardens and Pearl S. Buck. Dates: June 17, 2012 July 15, 2012 August 19, 2012 September 16, 2012
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September 22, 2012 to September 23, 2012
The grand finale to the Mountain Bike Race Series! Come race and ride with friends and enjoy live entertainment, happy hours, giveaways and much more.
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September 29, 2012 to September 29, 2012
This festival has become a legend in the mountains of Pocahontas County. Original country crafts, great sounding music by regional bands, and the best food you can find anywhere. Spend one last day enjoying the yellow leaves before the winter sets in. Fun for the whole family! Meet Ms. RoadKill at 10:00 a.m. at the Gazebo. Last year Smokey the Bear stopped in - you won't know who dropped in this year unless you come see for yourself. The festival features soccer games, harvest games for all,horseshoe pitching, scavenger hunt, agricultural and homemaking exhibits,and much more. A tribute to the musical Hammons Family will take place at the Opera House at 7:00 p.m. Some of the best musicians, both young and old, will entertain you. See ya there!
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September 29, 2012
Andrew Zimmern from Bizarre Foods was a judge here last fall so who knows who we'll have this year! This outstanding event was rated by Parade Magazine as thee festival in WV and we couldn't agree more! You've heard about this festival, you've seen it on the Food Channel and the Travel Channel - now come enjoy a whole new experience and have a lot of fun, too at the 21st Annual RoadKill Cook-off. Anything goes as long as the main ingredient is an animal commonly found along the road. You can taste some very unique dishes. The cooking begins at 11 a.m.; the judging begins at 2 p.m.; and the tasting beings when you're ready to sample a taste! Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams chosen by our panel of celebrity judges.
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September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2012
Traditional Appalachian festival featuring live folk dancing and music. Local artisans will be set up demonstrating and selling their goods from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Demonstrations and goods including blacksmithing, spinning wheel, basketry, fly tying, wooden bowls, homemade soap, fudge, and much more. If interested in setting up a booth please send us an example or photo of your work along with contact information. We have limited space. Center merchandise 20% off.
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October 05, 2012 to October 07, 2012
Huntersville Traditions Day is a way to step back in time and enjoy the Appalachian Culture by taking part in demonstrations of some of the lst arts that have disappeared through the decades.
Visitors have the opportunity to tour the Huntersville School, Presbyterian and Methodist Church, Jail, Civil War Cemetery and enjoy the history throughout the Huntersville Community. Al Stone, who impersonates Robert E. Lee, will have a program at the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening, October 5th and he will be around on Saturday October 6th to visit the community and commemorate the Anniversary of the Civil War. You can also take a walking tour or catch a horse and buggy to enjoy making apple butter, make ice cream, spin wool, cane chairs, grind coffee, watch soap being made, listen to Beatrix Potter's story, start a hit and miss engine, take a pony ride, help make sorghum, keep in tune with the cloggers, practice muzzle leading, let the children play old time games, visit the old time post office, enjoy a cup of cider, tap your foot to mountain mussic and watch corn meal being ground.
You can stop at the jail and pick up a Pocahontas County history book, check out the old tool wagon and enjoy a wonderful meal at the Methodist Church. Make a visit to the lunch room at the school and step back in time with Laura Ingalls and enjoy the quilt display.
What a wonderful weekend in Huntersville WV of stepping back in time when life was simple and our traditions began.
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October 27, 2012 to October 27, 2012
Haunted train ride to Shittaker Station with ghostly surprises for all. Includes a rare night descent back to Cass. Train departs deot at 6:00 p.m. Wear you cutest or most goulish costume!
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