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In an attempt to keep our communities informed about the current dining options available to them, Visit Southern West Virginia is compiling a list of local restaurants that are providing carry-out/drive-thru/delivery options. We always encourage the support of small businesses, and now it is especially important. Keep checking back as we continue to update this list with the most accurate information.  Raleigh County Dining Fayette County Dining Nicholas County Dining Summers County Dining Greenbrier County Dining Mercer County Dining Wyoming County Dining Monroe County Dining McDowell County Dining Raleigh County Dining Beckley Raleigh County CVB Additional Dining Resource. Calacino’s Pizzeria - 304-253-1010 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carryout & Outdoor Dining Available 11:00am-11:00pm Mon-Sat 1:00pm-8:00pm Sunday https://www.facebook.com/Calacinos https://visitwv.com/company/calacinos-pizzeria-sports-bar/ The Char- 304-253-1760 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy 5:00pm-9:00pm Monday 5:00pm-10:00pm Tue-Sat Carryout Available https://www.facebook.com/charbeckley https://visitwv.com/company/the-char/ Chick-Fil- A- 304-894-8455 Carry Out, Drive Thru,Mobile ordering  available, as well as catering (pick-up and delivery). Meal delivery is available through Doordash. 6:30am-10:00pm Monday-Saturday Crossroads Mall Location 11am-7pm Monday-Saturday https://www.facebook.com/CFAHarperRoad/ https://visitwv.com/company/chick-fil-a-beckley-galleria/ Crossroads Mall-304-255-6176 Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm Sunday 1pm-5pm Restaurant and Store openings vary, call to verify. https://www.facebook.com/shopcrossroadsmall/ https://visitwv.com/company/crossroads-mall-dining/ Daniel Vineyards 304-252-9750 10am-5pm Tues-Sat Weekly lunch specials, Dine In or Carryout (Must Order Ahead) https://www.facebook.com/daniel.vineyards https://visitwv.com/company/daniel-vineyards-llc/ The Dish Cafe- 304-763-2366 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Curbside, Carry-Out & Delivery 11:30am-8:30 pm Monday-Saturday https://www.facebook.com/Thedishcafewv https://visitwv.com/company/dish-cafe/ Dobra Zupas-304-253-9872 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Tue-Fri 11am-9pm Sat 5pm-9pm  https://www.facebook.com/DobraZupas https://visitwv.com/company/dobra-zupas/ Fujiyama Japanese SteakHouse-304-250-0288 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Reservations Recommended Carry out  & Delivery 20 mile radius 11:00 am-10:00pm Mon.- Thurs 11:00 am -11:00 pm Fri & Sat 12:00-9:00 pm Sunday https://www.facebook.com/Fujiyama304 https://visitwv.com/company/fujiyama-japanese-steak-house/ Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House-304-253-3137 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Drive thru open daily Times vary at different locations  https://www.facebook.com/ginospizzaandspaghetti https://visitwv.com/company/ginos-pizza-and-spaghetti-house-4/ Kem’s Restaurant & Lounge- 304-252-2250 Closed https://www.facebook.com/Kems-Restaurant-230713490275922 https://visitwv.com/company/kems-restaurant-and-lounge/ Kimono Kin Japanese-304-252-2008 Carry out /Curbside pick up, and delivery within Beckley( $15 dollar minimum and no fees). Along with Doordash for delivery Monday - Friday 11am - 9:30pm; Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12-10pm https://www.facebook.com/kimonokinbeckley https://visitwv.com/company/kimono-kin-japanese/ King Tut Drive- 304-252-6353 Drive-in - curbside pick up - all food will be bagged to go 2:00pm-8:00pm Thursday-Tuesday Closed on Wednesdays https://www.facebook.com/King-Tut-Drive-In-100859583292760 https://visitwv.com/company/king-tut-drive-in/ Little Sicily-304-255-4976 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carry out/ Delivery Monday-Thursday 11:00pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday  11am -11pm, Sunday 11am -9pm  https://www.facebook.com/littlesicilybeckleywv https://visitwv.com/company/little-sicily/ McDonalds-304-252-7310 ( 5 locations)  Drive thru, Carry out  6am -11pm https://www.facebook.com/McDonalds2930RobertCByrdDrive https://visitwv.com/company/mcdonalds/ Pasquale's - 304-255-5253 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carry out/Delivery. Outdoor Dining Available Daily 11:00 am-10:00pm https://www.facebook.com/PasqualesItalian https://visitwv.com/company/pasquale-restaurant/ Skyline Grill- 304-787-6201 Thursday-Saturday 5pm-10pm Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Outdoor Dining Available Take Out Orders Available https://www.facebook.com/skylinewv https://visitwv.com/company/rich-ernies-pub-skyline-resort/ Tamarack- 304-256-6843 Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Simply between 11am and 4pm (Kitchen closed Wednesdays and Thursdays). Place your order. Pay over the phone. Pick up curb-side at our main entrance. https://www.facebook.com/TamarackWV https://visitwv.com/company/tamarack-a-taste-of-wv-food-court/ Tudor’s Biscuit World 304-253-3330 (6 locations)   Drive Thru Open Times vary at different locations  https://www.facebook.com/tudorsbiscuitworld https://visitwv.com/company/tudors-biscuit-world-13/ Young Chow’s 304-253-5772 Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm Sunday 12pm-10pm Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carry and Drive thru 11am -10pm https://www.facebook.com/Young-Chows-Chinese-Cuisine-60251264410 https://visitwv.com/company/young-chows/ Chocolate Moose-304-253-7242  8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Sat Walkin Orders, Curbside Pick up & Mobile Orders on the @Cloosiv App https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateMooseCoffees https://visitwv.com/company/chocolate-moose-roasted-coffee/ Black Knight 304-253-7321 Closed 11:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri https://www.facebook.com/Black-Knight-Country-Club-113805141983746 https://visitwv.com/company/chilsons-grill/ Leisure Lanes- 304-253-7328 Carry Out Mon-Fri 10:00am -6:00pm  All bowling and gaming activities are closed at this time.  https://www.facebook.com/LeisureLanesWV https://visitwv.com/company/leisure-lanes-inc/ Weathered Ground Brewery 304-223-2500 Carry out/ Curbside- Cans, Growlers, bottled wine and cider merchandise-Monday- Friday 10am-4pm purchases can be made at the loading dock (right side of the tap room) or in the tap room.  Kitchen is open Tuesday- Friday 4:00pm-8:00, Sat noon-8pm, and Sunday noon-6:00pm. Please have debit/ credit or exact change ready. Outdoor Dining Available https://www.facebook.com/weatheredgroundbrewery https://visitwv.com/company/weathered-ground-brewery/ Morgan's Food and Spirits 304-255-1511 Carry out  Daily 5pm-9pm https://www.facebook.com/MorgansBeckleyWV https://visitwv.com/company/morgans-food-spirits-lounge/ Fayette County Dining Visit Fayetteville CVB Additional Dining Resources Bridge Brew Works 304-282-2201 1:00 pm-9:00 pm Wednesday-Sunday https://www.facebook.com/BridgeBrewWorks Café One Ten   304-469-7657 8:30 am- 8:00 pm Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carry-out & delivery only Daily https://www.facebook.com/cafeoneten https://visitwv.com/company/cafe-one-ten/ Cathedral Café 304-574-0202 8:00 am - 4:00 pm carry out & delivery only Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm carry out & delivery only Saturday-Sunday https://www.facebook.com/cathedralcafe https://visitwv.com/company/cathedral-cafe-bookstore-gifts/ El Bandido Mexican Restaurant 681-823-5453 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy 11:00am-10:00pm Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-10:30pm Friday-Saturday Daily https://www.facebook.com/OakHillWestVirginia https://visitwv.com/company/el-bandido-mexican-restaurant/ Firecreek BBQ & Steaks, LLC 304-900-5505 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Outdoor Dining Weather Permitting 4:00pm-9:00pm Tue-Thur 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday 12:00pm-10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm-9:00pm Sunday Closed Mondays Carryout Available Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill 304-574-0789 Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy 12:00pm-10:00pm Daily Carryout Available https://www.facebook.com/ElliottsWhitewaterBarGrill https://www.facebook.com/firecreekbbqandsteaks https://visitwv.com/company/firecreek-bbq-steaks/ Gino’s Pizza & Spaghetti 304-574-2604 Drive thru only Monday-Thursday 10:30am-10:00pm Fri-Sat 10:30am-11:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-10:00pm https://www.facebook.com/ginospizzaandspaghetti The Handle Bar + Kitchen at Arrowhead Bike Farm 304-900-5501 12:00pm-8:00pm Fri & Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm Sunday Takeout & Outdoor Dining Available https://www.facebook.com/arrowheadbikefarm Monkey’s Uncle Bar & Grill 304-632-1010 Closed https://www.facebook.com/monkeysuncle2018 https://visitwv.com/company/monkeys-uncle-bar-and-grill/ Pies and Pints 304-574-2200 11 am-9 pm Daily Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Outdoor Dining Available carryout & door dash Daily https://www.facebook.com/PiesandPintsFayetteville https://visitwv.com/company/pies-pints-pizzeria/ Pinheads Fun Center 304-465-5500 4pm-9pm Wednesday & Thursday 2pm-11pm Friday & Saturday 2pm-9pm Sunday Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Outdoor Dining and Carryout Also Available https://www.facebook.com/pinheadsbowlingwv https://visitwv.com/company/pinheads-fun-center Secret Sandwich Society/The Grove 304-574-4777 (Closed) https://www.facebook.com/secretsandwichsociety1 https://visitwv.com/company/secret-sandwich-society/ Southside Junction Tap House 304-574-2222 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm-9:00pm Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carryout available- Delivery to Fayetteville proper delivery area Monday-Friday https://www.facebook.com/SouthsideJunctionTapHouse https://visitwv.com/company/southside-junction-tap-house/ The Station 304-900-5516 11:00am-6:00pm Monday-Saturday Curbside Carryout https://www.facebook.com/TheStationWV https://visitwv.com/company/the-station Tudors Biscuit World 304-574-3820 Drive thru only 6:00am-7:00pm https://www.facebook.com/TudorsBiscuitWorld323NorthCourtStFayetteville The Vista Restaurant 304-658-3639 Closed https://wvstateparks.com/park/hawks-nest-state-park https://visitwv.com/company/vista-hawks-nest-state-park/ Wood Iron Eatery 304-900-5557 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Outdoor Dining Available (No Table Service) Carry out Available Wednesday- Sunday https://www.facebook.com/woodironeatery https://visitwv.com/company/wood-iron-eatery Adventures on the Gorge Smokey's Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Outdoor Dining available Friday-Monday Lunch 11am-3pm Dinner 5pm-9pm https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresOnTheGorge/ Summers County Dining Kirks Restaurant 304-466-4600 7:00am-8:00pm Tuesday-Sunday Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Outdoor Dining Available https://www.facebook.com/kirkshintonwv https://visitwv.com/company/kirks-restaurant The Market at Courthouse Square 304-466-6626 11:00am-7:00pm Daily Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Curbside Pickup https://www.facebook.com/themarketwv https://visitwv.com/company/the-market-at-courthouse-square/ Greenbrier County Dining Greenbrier County CVB Additional Dining Resource The French Goat 304-647-1052 5:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday-Sunday  Curb side pickup bottled wine 50% menu prices Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Outdoor Dining Available https://www.facebook.com/thefrenchgoat https://visitwv.com/company/the-french-goat Greenbrier Valley Brewing 304-520-4669 Tap room closed Pick up available - must follow guidelines (find on Facebook) Tuesday - Friday 11-7pm, Saturday 11-4pm https://www.facebook.com/greenbriervalleybrewingcompany Hawk Knob Cidery and Meadery 334-324-5114 Tasting Room Open Outdoor Seating Available 3pm-7pm Friday 12pm-7pm Saturday https://www.facebook.com/hawkknob https://visitwv.com/company/hawk-knob-hard-cider-mead Lewisburg Downtown Business Association https://visitlewisburgwv.com/dining/ Smooth Ambler Spirits 304-497-3123 12pm-5pm Tue-Fri Curbside Pickup https://www.facebook.com/SmoothAmbler https://visitwv.com/company/smooth-ambler-spirits-distillery/ Tudor’s Biscuit World 304-793-2022 5:30am-7:00pm Monday-Thursday 6:00am-7:00pm Saturday 7:00am-7:00pm Sunday Drive thru only https://www.facebook.com/tudorsbiscuitworld https://visitwv.com/company/tudors-biscuit-world/ Mercer County Dining Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House 304-384-7970 Daily-Times vary at different locations Drive thru only https://www.facebook.com/ginospizzaandspaghetti The Railyard 304-800-4141 12:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday-Saturday Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carryout and Delivery Free Delivery on orders $10 or more** https://www.facebook.com/RailYardWV https://visitwv.com/company/the-railyard Tudor’s Biscuit World 304-487-8010 Hours vary at different locations Daily-Drive thru only https://www.facebook.com/tudorsbiscuitworld Nicholas County Dining Fujiyama Summersville 304-872-0333 11:00am-9:00pm Sunday-Thursday  12pm-10pm Friday & Saturday Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy https://www.facebook.com/Fujiyama-Summersville-544516625690211 https://visitwv.com/company/fujiyama-japanese-steak-house-2/ Gino’s Pizza & Spaghetti House 304-872-1001 11:00am-10:30pm Drive thru and Delivery Daily https://www.facebook.com/ginospizzaandspaghetti https://visitwv.com/company/ginos-pizza-and-spaghetti-house/ Kirkwood Winery 304-872-7332 9am-5pm Mon-Sat 1pm-5pm Sunday Wine available for purchase and can be shipped to 41 states! https://www.facebook.com/KirkwoodWineryWV https://visitwv.com/company/kirkwood-winery-isaiah-morgan-distillery/ La Caretta Mexican Restaurant 304-872-6570 11:00am-8:00pm Daily Indoor Dining 50% Occupancy Carryout Available https://www.facebook.com/LaCarretaMexR/ https://visitwv.com/company/la-carreta-mexican-restaurant/ The Tractor Bar 304-872-8100 Closed https://www.facebook.com/thetractorbar https://visitwv.com/company/the-tractor-bar/ Tudors Biscuit World 304-872-9779 5:00am-2:00pm daily Drive thru only https://www.facebook.com/tudorsbiscuitworld https://visitwv.com/company/tudors-biscuit-world-5/ Wyoming County Dining Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti 304-682-8241 10:00am-10:00pm daily Drive thru only https://www.facebook.com/ginospizzaandspaghetti/ Tudor’s Biscuit World 304-732-0000 Hours vary at different locations Daily-Drive thru only https://visitwv.com/company/tudors-biscuit-world-3/ https://www.facebook.com/tudorsbiscuitworld Twin Falls Restaurant 304-294-4005   Closed https://www.facebook.com/WVSPTwinFalls https://visitwv.com/company/twin-falls-restaurant-inc McDonald's 304-682-4357 Drive thru, Carry out- 5am-11pm https://www.facebook.com/McDonalds/ McDowell County Dining McDonalds 304-436-2673 5:00am-1:00am Daily Drive Thru Only https://www.facebook.com/McDonalds784VirginiaAve/ Monroe County Dining Old World Libations 304-992-8424 Saturday 1pm-6pm Sunday 1pm-5pm Tasting Room Open Everyone may have a picnic lunch by the creek... with your purchased wine, mead, or cider. https://www.facebook.com/OldWorldWV/ https://visitwv.com/company/old-world-libations/

Ready or not, the Holidays are here. Twinkling lights are going up all across the region. In Southern WV there are several locations that take the holidays seriously, incorporating thousands of twinkle lights into amazing holiday décor. As you are planning your holiday outings, be sure to put these spots on your stopover list:   Holiday of Lights Festival - Bluefield, WV Beginning on Thanksgiving night of each year and continuing through New Year's Eve, numerous holiday displays can be enjoyed from the comfort of your car by driving through the 40 plus acre park.   The Holiday of Lights is a wonderful addition to this festive season.  Admission is free. Donations or canned items can be dropped off as vehicles exit the park. Various specialty nights during the month of December include: A visit from Santa, where children can meet Santa and ride through the park on the trolley with him, Walking the Holiday of Lights Night, and much more! Sunday through Thursday 6 to 9 pm.  Friday and Saturday - 6 to 10 pm.  Cost: No fees. Donations accepted or Canned Items   The Greenbrier’s Winter Wonderland - White Sulphur Springs, WV                                                                                                              America’s Resort will again be adorned in lights as they present their Winter Wonderland, beginning December 3. Animated light displays, holiday music, and the resort’s 90 foot tree will adorn the grounds and provide a great place for a festive evening stroll.   Downtown Lewisburg Holiday Lights - Lewisburg, WV The downtown area of Lewisburg may be known for its great shops and restaurants, but this holiday-The shops of Lewisburg will again transform the city into a holiday wonderland on Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24. And there's so much to enjoy! From holiday caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides and storytelling to trinkets and treats sprinkled throughout every shop, to cookies and/or cocktails....event goers are sure to find a remembrance or inspiration to create their own new holiday traditions.  And, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for photos and to take note of Christmas wishes! Fayette County  Park Winter Wonderland – Beckwith, WV                                                                                                                                Start a new holiday tradition or continue a favorite one at the annual Winter Wonderland at Fayette County Park. Drive or walk through the park to view thousands of lights that create wonderful holiday scenes and displays. On the weekends guest can enjoy wagon rides, community carolers, hot chocolate and visit with Santa. The Winter Wonderland light display opens on December 1 and runs through December 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Admission is $5.00 per vehicle.   Nicholas County Veteran’s Memorial Park - Summersville, WV Christmas Lights in the Park at the Veteran's Memorial Park on Rt 19 in Summersville WV. Open through the month of December nightly til 10pm. Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park kicks off its 22nd annual Lights in the Park November 30, 2019! Lights in the Park is open 5:30PM - 9:30PM, nightly November 30th through December 31st. Voting for our annual decorating competition will be November 30 - December 21, and winners will be announced the following week.

Abbie is the youngest member of the team bringing that sense of awe for whitewater we can all relate to. She came to the area for a restaurant job and ended up joining the river guide training class. In her own words, Abbie Clasgen: I got a job working in the restaurants for a rafting company and ended up signing up to ride along with raft trips every week on my day off. Towards the end of the season the river manager tracked me down and asked if I wanted to train to guide the following season. I had no idea that was even an option but I immediately agreed and am so glad I did! Racing opens up a lot of opportunities to travel and to meet amazing people. I also love the feeling of being on a team and working hard with 5 other ladies as enthusiastic about rafting as I am. Racing is also a whole new way to view the river compared to guiding and I love getting to explore the different lines we can take. My Astral shoes are my absolute favorite piece of gear. I love wearing them to scout and hike because the tread on them is absolutely amazing. And they protect my toes and ankles! I hope to gain more confidence both on and off the river. I get to really challenge myself in the boat and it’s a great feeling to try and push my limits. I am new to racing and I am so excited! I started training sitting on the side of the pool, which I thought was so cool. Then I moved up to flatwater at the lake which was a blast. Now we’re practicing downriver and I absolutely love it! I cannot wait to participate in my first race with 5 of my favorite ladies in just a few months. I am going to Argentina to race with the US Junior Team in November. World’s will be my 3rd race ever!   National Championship The National Rafting Championships are coming to southern West Virginia! The US Rafting Association (USRA) recently announced the New and Gauley Rivers will host this prestigious whitewater event September 4-8, 2018. This event is the qualifier for the World Rafting Championship to be held in Australia in May 2019. Tuesday September 4th: Team practice at Fayette Station, New River (driving directions) Wednesday September 5th: Head to Head Race at Fayette Station, New River Wednesday September 5th: Sprint Race at Fayette Station, New River Thursday September 6th: Slalom Race at Upper Gauley River put in (driving directions) Friday September 7th: Team practice on Gauley River downriver Saturday September 8th: Down River Race on Upper Gauley River Read more here: West Virginia's Raft Race Team; Sweets of the East Who is on the team? This dedicated group of ladies have worked, played, and trained hard together this year to proudly represent the home team. The Sweets of the East team started in 2015 and has rotated team members over the years to accommodate R4 and R6 competitions. 2018 Sweets of the East team members from left to right; Sarah Merritt,  Margaret Cadmus, Katee Knight, Jo-Beth Stamm, Abbie Clasgens, Melanie Seiler, and not pictured alternate Christian Mullens.  Click on each name for individual bios. Sweets of the East Sponsors Mason Dixon Tower and Technology Greasezilla Cathedral Cafe Shred Ready Oak Hill Garbage Disposal Water Stone Outdoors To become a team or event sponsor please contact Mike Cassidy. National Championship Event Sponsors Adventures on the Gorge River Expeditions Southside Junction Tap House Oak Hill Garbage Disposal Winterplace Ski Resort Rocky Mountain Rafts Cathedral Cafe

“Nature’s Air-Conditioned City” will celebrate Small Business Saturday both online and on the ground. Here’s the scoop on special social media events, participating merchants, and upcoming Christmas events. Contests Shop Small Saturday may be Nov. 25, but Bluefield starts earlier than that with three online competitions. If you’re a participating merchant, try your luck with the Favorite Small Business Contest. All you have to do is promote your shop’s photos, which will be listed on the Bluefield Community and Economic Development (CED) Facebook page. Obviously, the more “likes” your business collects, the better your chances of winning some cash! First place earns $100, second place gets $75, and third receives $50. This contest goes from Nov. 18-25. Speaking of cash, who couldn’t use a little extra? Bluefield’s two social media contests give you multiple shots at winning some money! “How Well Do You Know MyBluefield?” is a weekly trivia contest. You must complete all four surveys. The highest scores will be randomly drawn on Nov. 28, so cross your fingers! The topmost winners will receive $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third. The “Caption This” contest is especially fun. Participating merchants will post images and videos on Facebook  and Instagram, which need captions. Use every ounce of your (appropriate) wit; vendors will pick their favorite remarks and enter them into a grand drawing on Nov. 28. Prizes for the best remarks are worth $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third. Shop Small Saturday Now for the hands-on part! More than two dozen Bluefield shops and restaurants will be participating on Nov. 25, so grab your Christmas list. Get deals from places like: Landmark Antique Mall: explore three floors’ worth of glassware, furniture, coins, clocks, and more. Blue Mountain Mercantile: stop by for primitives, handmade crafts, vintage finds, yarn, and candy. The Corner Coffee: a charming eatery with quality espresso drinks, cupcakes, sandwiches, and treats. Portabella Italian Restaurant: enjoy hot sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and salads at this casual family joint. Big Whiskey BBQ: delight your tastebuds with slow-smoked pork, ribs, chicken, and brisket. Enjoy your Shop Small Saturday! After that, get ready for … A Bluefield Christmas Germany in December is simply magical. Vendors set up in town squares with mulled wine, cookies, and exquisite little gifts. Fortunately, you don’t need to hop on a plane. For the first time ever, Bluefield City Park will feature a Christmas Market! Craftsmen and food vendors will share space with the enormous Holiday of Lights. More than a million bulbs illuminate the grounds, too— a surefire way of sparking your spirits. What’s more, some nights will have different events, such as: Holiday of Lights 5k Challenge on Dec. 2 Hayrides with “Frozen” characters on Dec. 9, 16, 22, and 23 A live nativity on Dec. 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16 Check out the complete schedule for exact times. Both the Christmas Market and the Holiday of Lights will last from now until Dec. 31. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Southern West Virginia has days of patriotic celebrations. Pick from small-town festivals to family resort gatherings. Big or small, there’s a red, white, and blue party for you and the gang. Alderson 4th of July Celebration Now through July 5 The little town of Alderson has Independence Day down pat. After all, it has 56 years of experience. And what a show! Alderson’s enormous parade and fireworks display defy belief. As for entertainment, look forward to a whitewater canoe race, field games, ice cream social, banquet, and much, much more. So pack up the SUV and bring the kids; there’s nothing quite like West Virginia’s biggest July 4 festival. The Resort at Glade Springs June 30-July 1 If you don’t have any vacation time, no sweat. The Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels has a weekend party instead! The “All-American July 4 Package” lives up to its name with old-fashioned summer rituals. Daily activities feature: Friday: craft brews and live music on the deck, plus a movie and golf cart decorating for kids Saturday: recreational games, music by the pool, fireworks, and American buffet with classics like BBQ, hot dogs, and sundaes Sunday (optional extension with fee): picnic buffet (reservation required), concert, and fireworks Lodging on Saturday and Sunday includes a breakfast buffet. July 4 (on the 2nd) Family Festival July 2 There’s no need to miss Fayetteville’s Fourth of July party. In fact, Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) in Lansing starts early so you can try everything. The July 4th (on the 2nd) Family Festival crams in all of your summer favorites. From 4-8 p.m., get free resort admission to goodies like bounce houses, games, live music, and the pool. Prizes are up for grabs, too. Sprint in relay races, spit seeds, and more! There will be lots of grill action as well. (What’s a Fourth of July party without some BBQ?) Meals aren’t free, though, so bring your wallet. Gorge-ous fireworks July 2 Adventures on the Gorge continues the drama at night. From 8-10 p.m., watch fireworks boom and glow over the canyon. It’s a July 4 celebration unlike anything else! No admission fee, either.   AOTG will have shuttles going to and from Mountain State Campground. Locals also like to sit by the south rim. Fayetteville Lions Club 4th of July Celebration July 3-4 With its big-hearted pep, the little town of Fayetteville always does justice to Independence Day. The celebration starts July 3 with music and vendors arriving at 5 p.m. Browse the downtown area, then grab some dinner at a nearby restaurant! It gets even better July 4. Vendors set up shop at 9 a.m., then festivities quickly follow: a parade, classic car show, and more bands. Kids and families can also try their luck with field games. A water balloon toss, sack race, and turtle race— just to name a few— start in the afternoon. Then head to the town park by 9 p.m. for fireworks and music. Fayette County Park Independence Day July 4 Slow things down a notch with an old-fashioned summer picnic. With its shady lawns, rec room, and swimming pool, Fayette County Park in Fayetteville provides the ideal setting. What’s more, picnic shelters on July 4 will be 25 percent off the normal price. Reserve your Independence Day hangout before they’re gone! Each one has a grill, ice cooler, and trash cans. Finish things off with a leisurely hike or swim. Pool passes are just $5 for folks aged 16-54, or $4 for seniors and kids aged 4-15. Babies 3 years old or younger are welcome for free. A grand slam Fourth of July July 4 How’s this for different: baseball on Independence Day. With its old-fashioned ambience and fireworks, the Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley is a real hit with kids, too. Start the celebration early July 3 or arrive July 4 … or both! No matter which you choose, The Miners will clash with Ohio’s Chillicothe Paints right at 7 p.m., so settle in early. Fireworks start after the game (approximately 10 p.m.) with an impressive display of fire power planned for the 3rd. And if you’re a military serviceman or veteran, bring your ID for free admission on July 4. And speaking of Beckley, the city will have a fireworks show at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center at 9:30 p.m. on July 4! Decisions, decisions …