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Tons To Do at Beckley’s Auto Fair
July 12, 2013
Beckley’s extravagant Friends of Coal Auto Fair is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Notice it’s not a car “show.” It’s a full-on, four-day, festival-style fair with tons of entertainment and attractions. The cars are just part of the fun. The family fun kicks off with a Thursday night concert, featuring the southern indie band Shea and … Continue reading Tons To Do at Beckley’s Auto Fair
Visiting West Virginia in August? Make the State Fair Part of Your Vacation
July 24, 2012
If your vacation brings you to West Virginia in mid-August, you’ll find another great event that showcases the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. The West Virginia State Fair is almost here, and it should be on your must-do list. Staged August 10-18 at the fairgrounds in Fairlea in Greenbrier County, the West Virginia State … Continue reading Visiting West Virginia in August? Make the State Fair Part of Your Vacation
Your Guide to Memorial Day in Southern West Virginia
May 23, 2012
The three-day Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer, and no place rocks the start of the season like southern West Virginia. If you’re still unsure about how you are going to spend your Memorial Weekend, look no further. Picnic It Up Spending the day outside with family and friends is a Memorial … Continue reading Your Guide to Memorial Day in Southern West Virginia
Bridge Day Highlights
October 13, 2011
A massive structure like the New River Gorge Bridge deserves a massive festival, and Bridge Day does not disappoint. From the 450 BASE jumpers to the 200+ vendors to the 300 or so rappellers, this southern West Virginia festival goes big in every category. It was even planned to take advantage of the 100 different … Continue reading Bridge Day Highlights
Is there Such a Thing as Too Much Chocolate?
March 24, 2011
One of West Virginia’s fastest growing events will be here soon – the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival. A day after our own heart…a day where eating chocolate to excess is not only o.k. but encouraged! If you haven’t made it to the April 9 event before, you’re in for a treat. Organizers say this year’s festival … Continue reading Is there Such a Thing as Too Much Chocolate?
Down Home Country Cookin’
March 1, 2011
Spring is near. In Southern West Virginia spring brings a number of things: Warmer temperatures, the last few turns on skis, the start of whitewater season, blooming flowers and much more. It also signals the time for ramps. You may be familiar with the enigmatic ramp. For those of you that aren’t, a ramp is … Continue reading Down Home Country Cookin’
Can’t Miss Fall Festivals
October 7, 2010
Streets lined with food. Beer gardens. Celebrations 876 ft in the air. These are what West Virginia festivals are made of and over the next two weekends there are lots of lip-smacking events to choose from. Here are some insider tips on what’s new with these can’t miss fall festivals: * Taste Of Our Towns … Continue reading Can’t Miss Fall Festivals
Ready for a Grape Stompin’ Good Time?
September 13, 2010
When you think of a grape stomping, what comes to mind? The classic “I Love Lucy” episode where Lucy stomps and brawls in a vat of grapes? Same for us. However, the 20th annual, family-friendly Grape Stomping Festival in Summersville is all that and more, without the brawling of course. Celebrate more than 20 years … Continue reading Ready for a Grape Stompin’ Good Time?
3 Don’t-Miss West Virginia Events For May
April 30, 2010
Here we go, everyone! Spring has taken over southern West Virginia, and that’s just fine with us. Why? Oh, I don’t know… because it’s AWESOME? Honestly, is there any better place in the world for spring? If there is, no one’s discovered it yet. Not because they haven’t looked. It’s just that the search always … Continue reading 3 Don’t-Miss West Virginia Events For May
Top 10 Things To Do At Beckley’s Appalachian Festival
August 17, 2009
As big admirers of all things Appalachian, the Southern West Virginia CVB offers you up this list. Come to the Appalachian Festival, and get your last summer fun in the southern WV way! • Hillbilly Breakfast – Biscuits-n-gravy, and… well that’s all you need to say really (plenty of other stuff, too). • Arts and … Continue reading Top 10 Things To Do At Beckley’s Appalachian Festival
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