BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Southern West Virginia - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visitwv.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Southern West Virginia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T220000 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20230830T154907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T154907Z UID:10007667-1693848600-1694469600@visitwv.com SUMMARY:Beckley Kids Classic Festival DESCRIPTION:Beckley’s Kids Classic Festival 2023 Schedule:\nMonday\, Sept. 4 (Labor Day): Beckley Little League: Home Run Derby (ages 8 & up\, $5) registration begins at 5:30 pm\, derby starts at 6 pm (rain date: Sunday\, Sept. 10\, 4 pm)\nTuesday-Saturday\, Sept. 5-9: Leisure Lanes – One free game of bowling & shoe rental per child when accompanied by a paying adult\, 10 am–9 pm\, call for lane availability at 304-253-7328.\nTuesday\, Sept. 5 – Raleigh County Library – 4-6 pm – Kids Creation Event – Painting class ages 6-12 (register to attend\, only 20 spots) from 4-5 pm; LEGO building competition until 6 pm\nTuesday\, Sept. 5 – Story Walk / Scavenger Hunt with McDonald’s on the McManus Trail\, 5-7 pm\, begins near Prince Street Trail Shelter\nWednesday\, Sept. 6: Beckley Art Center 4-6 pm\, Visit the Art Center (TBA)\nThursday\, Sept. 7: The Pottery Place painting party\, 5 pm\, $10\, only 25 spaces\, pre-register in-person or call 304-253-8777\nFriday\, Sept. 8: Youth Museum & Exhibition Mine\, 6-8 pm\, FunnyBones Magic Show & Balloons 6-7 pm at the amphitheater; Inside Youth Museum: New exhibit: Sound Sensation\, + Planetarium Show; Exhibition Mine tours; Admission for inside the Youth Museum & the Mine Tour = $5.\n7 pm – Stinky Cheese Man youth play by the WV Collective at The Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre\, Neville Street.\nSaturday\, Sept. 9: Kids Fest Street Fair-10 am–2 pm – Booths\, games\, fun activities & food vendors along Main & Fayette Streets\, Federal Plaza/Shoemaker Square area.\n-Beckley Fire Dept.’s Junior Firefighters Challenge\n-United Bank Carnival Showcase (game band = $5 to play games\, $5 to spin the prize wheel)\n-Sakura Mankai Café – Free Read Aloud books + Storytime at 11am & 1pm\n-WV WIC offering free fruit/veggies stand\n-Festival Parade at 11 am – Characters/mascots\, bagpipers\, bands\, dancers\, teams\, royalty … Youth welcome to wear costumes (Theme: Animation/Cartoons) in the parade.\n-Cincinnati Circus – shows at noon and 1:15 pm – Federal Plaza.\n-12:30 – Ronald McDonald Show\, Heber Street\, with 103CIR\n-2:00 & 7:00 pm – Stinky Cheese Man youth play by the WV Collective at The Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre\nHamster Races at Pet Supplies Plus parking lot\, 3 pm\nSunday\, Sept. 10: – Pet Pageant at the Youth Museum\, 2 p.m.\, Prize drawing\nMonday\, Sept. 11\, 9-11 Parade of Lights – watch emergency vehicles (Independence\, Byrd Dr\, downtown\, Epling Stadium)\n\nOrganized by the Beckley Events Committee – Info: 304-256-1776\, www.beckley.org / “Beckley Events” on Facebook URL:https://visitwv.com/event/beckley-kids-classic-festival/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20230731T165400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T172117Z UID:10007500-1692403200-1693180799@visitwv.com SUMMARY:BECKLEY APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce\, the Appalachian Festival is now in its 26th year.\nThe week-long festival features events throughout the week celebrating Appalachian heritage and culminating with the Appalachian Makers Market.\nThis year the Chamber is highlighting Appalachian cuisine and local businesses by incorporating a restaurant week into the Festival’s activities.\nThe mission of the Festival continues through the years by adding new events and activities focused on life in Appalachia.\nJoin in for all of the events of the 2023 Appalachian Festival – August 19-27\, 2023 \nSee the full list of events here. URL:https://visitwv.com/event/appalachian-makers-market-2/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T000000 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20220627T154848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T184108Z UID:10006029-1689584400-1689984000@visitwv.com SUMMARY:BEX Arts Week DESCRIPTION:BEX delivers affordable\, thought-provoking arts programming not typically found in Southern WV.\nBEX Arts Week is achieved through collaborative efforts between individuals\, organizations\, businesses & artists with a shared goal of creative community development. URL:https://visitwv.com/event/2022-bex-arts-week/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="BEX- Beckley Art and Entertainment Exhibition":MAILTO:beckleybex@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20230707T201139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T201139Z UID:10007052-1688752800-1688758200@visitwv.com SUMMARY:Cruising Around Town - Beckley DESCRIPTION:Cruising Around Town on Friday\, July 7 – Vehicles leave Archie’s Cruisers (regular Friday evening cruise-in gathering at B-Macs in Beaver) around 6:00-6:30 pm to cruise to Robert C. Byrd Drive (former Valley Drive) and circle around downtown Beckley ending at Word Park to enjoy music and a food vendor at the park. Please note that these are not formal cruises where all the cars stay together. These cruises are meant to be more casual cruising like many locals used to do in the 60s\, 70s\, and 80s along Valley Drive. It is fine if some of the cars stay together\, but please follow all the rules of driving (stop lights\, stop signs\, speed limit).\nPlease be careful when exiting Archie’s Cruisers lot in Beaver. Drive whichever route you like to arrive on Valley Drive (now Robert C. Byrd Drive). Then\, make a circle around downtown and park at the lot by Word Park. 70s/80s music provided by Quiet Enough\, plus Patriot Food Wagon will be set up between 6-7:30 pm. You are welcome to make a few loops along the former Valley Drive before and/or after the music. Happy Cruising! URL:https://visitwv.com/event/cruising-around-town-beckley/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220529 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20220512T133804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T133804Z UID:10005986-1652486400-1653782399@visitwv.com SUMMARY:Beckley WV Rhododendron Festival DESCRIPTION:During the month of May\, the Beckley-Raleigh County area celebrates spring and beautiful rhododendron blooms by offering the Rhododendron Festival with events such as:\n– Rhododendron photo contest with Active SWV\,\n– Sweet Treats / Preparedness Fair / Bill Withers Memorial Festival at BIG on May 14\,\n-Rhododendron Pickleball Tourney at New River Park on May 14\,\n– Rhododendron painting class at the library on May 14\,\n– Beckley Founders Day at Wildwood on May 21\,\n– Cruise to Grandview and walks with a ranger on May 22\,\nRhodoboogie Car & Bike Show on May 28 at BIG\,\nplus other local events that are tied into the festival URL:https://visitwv.com/event/beckley-wv-rhododendron-festival/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210827 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20210809T145517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T180631Z UID:10004954-1629417600-1630022399@visitwv.com SUMMARY:APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce\, the Appalachian Festival is now in its 24th year. The week-long festival includes a collaborative partnership of events such as:\nAppalachian Makers Market\nRestaurant Week Showcase\nDaniel Vineyard Wine Festival Appalachian Street Fair\nFridays in the Park\nHoney Bee Festival\nYouth Museum Thomas the Train Exhibit\nBeckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours\nTamarack Courtyard Concerts\nFull Moon Bike & Walk\nFarmers Markets\nYouth Library Events\nBeckley Art Center Exhibits\nNational Park Ranger Programs\nAppalachian Jamboree Concert\nHaunted Beckley Ghost Tours\nSupport Local Business Show\nthroughout the week celebrating Appalachian culture.\nThis year we are highlighting Appalachian cuisine and local businesses by incorporating Restaurant Week into the Festival’s activities.\nThe mission of the Festival continues through the years by adding new events and activities focused on life in Appalachia.\nWe welcome you to join us for all of the events of the 2021 Appalachian Festival. URL:https://visitwv.com/event/appalachian-festival-2/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20210706T151631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T151631Z UID:10004841-1626548400-1626548400@visitwv.com SUMMARY:Haunted Beckley DESCRIPTION:First Time Investigation at this location. Mysterious happenings are occurring. Ring camera capturing strange images and detecting motion when the building is empty. Unseen Voices and movements!\nSix areas to investigate. Limited Tickets Available. $20. Facebook Pay Available.\nIncluded in Membership.\nMessage for details. URL:https://visitwv.com/event/haunted-beckley-2/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20201105T165146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T165146Z UID:10004396-1605963600-1605970800@visitwv.com SUMMARY:Beckley Justify the Pie Bike/Walk DESCRIPTION:No need to feel guilty for that extra piece of pie this Thanksgiving come join Active SWV Community Captains and Justify the Pie at our bike walk event on the McMannus trail in Beckley.\nSaturday\, November 21st at 3 pm we will meet at the 3rd Ave parking lot to walk or bike away that extra piece of the pie.\nMake sure you follow the links below and sign the online waiver before you arrive.\nhttps://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=K7WDLY3DW7\nAssessment and RSVP – required to attend activities. Online Reservation.\nCovid-19 disclaimer\nThe volunteers\, participants\, and partners acknowledge and understands that exposure to disease-causing organisms\, such as COVID-19\, and personal contact with others\, including but not limited to participants\, non-participants\, organizers\, volunteers\, onlookers\, and other individuals in the activity/program involves a certain degree of risk that could result in illness\, permanent disability or death. The participant acknowledges that Active SWV has not screened or tested any of the participants for such diseases. After fully and carefully considering all the potential risks involved\, The participant hereby assumes the same and agree to release and hold harmless Active SWV and its employees\, officers\, agents\, volunteers\, vendors\, and contractors from and against all claims and liability resulting from exposure to disease-causing organisms such as COVID-19.\nParticipants\nParticipants will be asked the following questions before being permitted to participate. Participants who are minors may be asked to have a guardian confirm their answers.\n• Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?\n• Are you experiencing a cough\, shortness of breath\, or sore throat?\n• Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?\n• Have you had a new loss of taste or smell?\n• Have you had vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours\nIf a participant has any primary or secondary symptoms during the above stated time frame they will be asked not to participate in the program.\nActive SWV will encourage supervisors\, participants\, and spectators\, to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)\, including appropriate face coverings\, to the greatest extent possible. Further\, to the greatest extent possible\, encourage participants to wear appropriate PPE\, including appropriate face coverings when not actively participating. They may remove face coverings while participating and maintaining 10 ft of distance from others. URL:https://visitwv.com/event/beckley-justify-the-pie-bike-walk/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20200903T182316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T182316Z UID:10004278-1599852600-1599852600@visitwv.com SUMMARY:Parade of Lights-Memorial Tribute DESCRIPTION:This Event is a “Silent” (Emergency Lights Only) Memorial Parade to honor the “Fallen” – Law Enforcement\, Firefighters\, Emergency Medical Services\, Military and other Victims of the September 11th Attack on our Country. \nWe Will Not Forget! \nWe hope you can join us for this memorial event.                                                                                                                                     Questions: Contact Kevin Price\, Fire Levy Director 304-573-9755 or Linda Bragg\, Best Ambulance at 304-252-5522 \nStarting location will be Independence High School 850 Independence Rd. Coal City WV URL:https://visitwv.com/event/parade-of-lights-memorial-tribute/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171020T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T010000 DTSTAMP:20240329T010250 CREATED:20181024T133719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T133719Z UID:10000306-1508540400-1508547600@visitwv.com SUMMARY:Haunted Beckley Tours DESCRIPTION:The best ghost stories are always based on history . . . stories of sightings and inexplicable encounters have long surrounded the historic downtown area of Beckley.  Find out what building is the most haunted; if the spirit of John McCreery still wanders his former home; and who exactly is the lady in red? Oct. 20\, 21\, 27\, 28 & 31. \nSpace is limited please make reservations.  All tours begin and end at Brown Dog Bottom in the Beckley Underground\, behind Tickety Boo Mercantile\, 337 Neville St. Refreshments will be served there following the tours\, and in the event of inclement weather\, enjoy ghost stories from inside Brown Dog Bottom. URL:https://visitwv.com/event/haunted-beckley-tours/ LOCATION:Beckley\, 337 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV 25801\, USA\, Beckley\, West Virginia\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR