Southern West Virginia Events

Based on the true story that led to the only U.S. murder conviction based on ghost testimony, The Greenbrier Ghost is a haunting Appalachian musical rooted in West Virginia legend. When newlywed Zona Heaster dies under suspicious circumstances, her mother claims Zona’s ghost has revealed the truth: she was murdered. Combining folklore, courtroom drama, and [...]

Embrace the adventure and run wild at the New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run this fall at ACE Adventure Resort! Set against the stunning backdrop of the New River Gorge, runners can choose from three exciting distances: a full marathon, half marathon, or a 5K. Whether you’re an experienced trail runner or a first-timer looking [...]

Active Southern West Virginia is excited to welcome runners back to the Beckley Half Marathon on September 26, 2026! Starting and finishing at the iconic Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, this race blends local history with a course that highlights the best of Beckley. The Exhibition Coal Mine is a preserved historic coal camp and underground [...]

Introducing the 2026 West Virginia Bigfoot Festival! Hosted at Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park. Spaces available for up to 400 vendors, dozens of food trucks, and some of the best Cryptozoology speakers in the world!

On the 3rd Saturday of October every year, the New River Gorge Bridge closes to traffic and opens to attitude!  BASE jumpers, rappellers, vendors and spectators share the excitement, spectacle, the experience of this day. Come be part of it! Big Adventure, Big Day, Bridge Day! Be sure and come to the Taste of Bridge [...]

Join us for one final blowout of the season at ACE’s Lost Paddle Bar! The Bridge Day Afterparty will feature an electrifying lineup with three incredible bands: The Kind Thieves, Florencia & the Feeling, and Big Blitz. As we bid farewell to another unforgettable rafting season in the New River Gorge, it’s time to turn [...]

The world’s longest-running play, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, is the ultimate classic mystery. When a snowstorm strands a group of strangers in a remote English guesthouse, what begins as a cozy retreat quickly turns chilling as one guest is found murdered, and the killer is still among them. Secrets unravel, identities shift, and everyone becomes a suspect [...]

This retreat will feature sessions on song writing fundamentals that includes writing exercises, and task writing. There will be time for private one-on-one sessions throughout the weekend. The workshop is designed for songwriters of all levels, but will be particularly helpful for those who have written songs and need some help perfecting their craft. Participants [...]

Join the WILD Institute for their third year of the Women of Rescue Conference! The conference features inspirational speeches and hands-on trainings with the goal of building a community of support and shared interests. Scholarships are available for those in need. Please reach out to inquire at info@wildtraining.org

The Holiday Magic Begins Here — With a LIVE Orchestra. This holiday season, experience The Nutcracker like never before. Featuring a live orchestra, 40 world-class dancers, over 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and lavish hand-crafted sets, World Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker is a breathtaking holiday spectacle for all ages. Follow Marie on a magical Christmas Eve [...]