http://www.wvstateparks.com/ Upcoming Events for West Virginia State Parks Arts Performing Arts en Copyright 2008 richard.a.shearer@wv.gov Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:03:34 GMT Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:03:34 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2 3rd Annual Spring Hop Tygart Lake State Park A three-day event with a variety of activities, entertainment and fun to celebrate the spring opening of Tygart Lake State Park. Open to the public. For reservations and info: 304-265-6144 3rd Annual Spring Hop Tygart Lake State Park A three-day event with a variety of activities, entertainment and fun to celebrate the spring opening of Tygart Lake State Park. Open to the public. For reservations and info: 304-265-6144 http://www.tygartlake.com/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:02:45 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270821814166:4689018894682585:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Spring Photography Workshop Twin Falls Resort State Park The workshop focuses on basic and intermediate photography methods with indoor and outdoor sessions. Instructor/student oriented. Overnight packages are available. Reservations are required. $ For reservations and info: 304-294-4000 Spring Photography Workshop Twin Falls Resort State Park The workshop focuses on basic and intermediate photography methods with indoor and outdoor sessions. Instructor/student oriented. Overnight packages are available. Reservations are required. $ For reservations and info: 304-294-4000 http://www.twinfallsresort.com/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:01:53 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270821814166:35766817987415444:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Antique experts will be at the Blennerhassett Museum from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. providing verbal appraisals of your family heirlooms, attic treasures, or unique estate and garage sale finds. Guns must be in cases. No musical instruments. The cost is $5 per item (limit four items per person). View Flier Contact: 304-420-4800 Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Antique experts will be at the Blennerhassett Museum from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. providing verbal appraisals of your family heirlooms, attic treasures, or unique estate and garage sale finds. Guns must be in cases. No musical instruments. The cost is $5 per item (limit four items per person). View Flier Contact: 304-420-4800 http://www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com/Antiques_Appraisal_Clinic.pdf Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:01:11 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270821814166:4681710293499993:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml January 16, 2010 Coal Camp Memories Chief Logan Lodge January 16, 2010<BR/> Coal Camp Memories<BR/> Chief Logan Lodge http://www.chiefloganlodge.com/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:58:37 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1263225581328:2822292843983515:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml January 16, 2010 Magician John Slicer – Dinner Theater Hawks Nest State Park January 16, 2010<BR/> Magician John Slicer – Dinner Theater<BR/> Hawks Nest State Park http://www.hawksnestsp.com/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:57:37 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1263225581343:30669965224800976:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Bringing in the New Year at a West Virginia State Park can be all “sizzle and pop” or just chilling out. “Special dinners, traditional dance parties, or just some quiet time, it’s all about how folks want to greet 2010,” said State Parks Programming Coordinator Sissie Summers. Reservations are required for most events, so it’s not too early to make your year-end plans. Bringing in the New Year at a West Virginia State Park can be all “sizzle and pop” or just chilling out. “Special dinners, traditional dance parties, or just some quiet time, it’s all about how folks want to greet 2010,” said State Parks Programming Coordinator Sissie Summers. Reservations are required for most events, so it’s not too early to make your year-end plans. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news180.shtm Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:18:59 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1261077610577:0:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Tygart Lake State Park Noted author, writer and singer, Writer Colleen Anderson leads this Women’s Writing Weekend. If you have ever thought of writing a memoir for your children or a novel about your ancestors and didn’t know where to begin – begin here. $ Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 Tygart Lake State Park Noted author, writer and singer, Writer Colleen Anderson leads this Women’s Writing Weekend. If you have ever thought of writing a memoir for your children or a novel about your ancestors and didn’t know where to begin – begin here. $ Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 http://www.tygartlake.com/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:58:53 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1254837578183:31499828540273444:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Pipestem Resort State Park Dance instruction and lodging package. Call for details. Contact: Shirley Martin 304-466-1800 Pipestem Resort State Park Dance instruction and lodging package. Call for details. Contact: Shirley Martin 304-466-1800 http://www.pipestemresort.com/special.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:58:13 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1254837578183:923575713776935:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park A reception will be held at the Blennerhassett Museum from 1 pm to 3 pm featuring entertainment by area groups and musicians. The Victorian Society will provide refreshments and our Victorian Father Christmas will be available for children to meet. Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park A reception will be held at the Blennerhassett Museum from 1 pm to 3 pm featuring entertainment by area groups and musicians. The Victorian Society will provide refreshments and our Victorian Father Christmas will be available for children to meet. Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 http://www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com/calendar.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:57:13 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1254837578183:160160456875175:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park View Flier For two nights only! Sternwheeler rides transports visitors back to the year 1805 where the Blennerhassetts are hosting a party on the island. On this autumn evening, electricity is banished and the mansion and island are transformed into the flame-lit world of the early 19th century. The soft glow of candlelight weaves a mesmerizing spell as you listen to music, watch dancing and a lively game of cards. The island’s cooks prepare a harvest dinner for guests to enjoy before touring the mansion, taking a horse-drawn carriage ride or visiting the servant’s party and other activities on the island. Reservations required in advance. $ Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park View Flier For two nights only! Sternwheeler rides transports visitors back to the year 1805 where the Blennerhassetts are hosting a party on the island. On this autumn evening, electricity is banished and the mansion and island are transformed into the flame-lit world of the early 19th century. The soft glow of candlelight weaves a mesmerizing spell as you listen to music, watch dancing and a lively game of cards. The island’s cooks prepare a harvest dinner for guests to enjoy before touring the mansion, taking a horse-drawn carriage ride or visiting the servant’s party and other activities on the island. Reservations required in advance. $ Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 http://www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com/09BLEN_101_web.pdf Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:11:58 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1252509189860:12585649581319114:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Blackwater Falls State Park Events, walks and celebrations of the fall season. One the earliest fall celebrations in the mountains. This celebration is capped off with the Tour of Davis-Run for It on Saturday, September 26th. Reservations are suggested. Call the Tucker County Convention & Visitors Center for Schedule of Events, 304-259-5213. Reservations are suggested. Blackwater Falls State Park, 304-259-5216 Blackwater Falls State Park Events, walks and celebrations of the fall season. One the earliest fall celebrations in the mountains. This celebration is capped off with the Tour of Davis-Run for It on Saturday, September 26th. Reservations are suggested. Call the Tucker County Convention & Visitors Center for Schedule of Events, 304-259-5213. Reservations are suggested. Blackwater Falls State Park, 304-259-5216 http://www.blackwaterfalls.com/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:10:51 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1252509189860:435722285023738:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml “The Murder of Lumberjack Johnny Parker” Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Enjoy a great buffet dinner, but watch your back because somebody isn’t going to make the return trip! Includes train ride to Whittaker Station, dinner and entertainment. Reservations required. Contact: Cass Scenic Railroad State Park 304-456-4300 “The Murder of Lumberjack Johnny Parker” Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Enjoy a great buffet dinner, but watch your back because somebody isn’t going to make the return trip! Includes train ride to Whittaker Station, dinner and entertainment. Reservations required. Contact: Cass Scenic Railroad State Park 304-456-4300 http://www.cassrailroad.com/dinner.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:09:48 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1252509189860:7003023327458803:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Hawks Nest State Park An annual event held the 3rd Saturday in September and sponsored by the Ansted Lions Club. The festival features, crafters, apple butter making, food vendors, bluegrass and country music on Saturday, and gospel music on Sunday. FREE Contact: Hawks Nest State Park 304-658-5212 Hawks Nest State Park An annual event held the 3rd Saturday in September and sponsored by the Ansted Lions Club. The festival features, crafters, apple butter making, food vendors, bluegrass and country music on Saturday, and gospel music on Sunday. FREE Contact: Hawks Nest State Park 304-658-5212 http://www.hawksnestsp.com/events.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:09:01 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1252509189860:44977722797692550:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Take a ride back into a simpler time with this evening train ride to Whittaker Station that includes a great buffet dinner and live bluegrass entertainment. A finger lickin’, foot stompin’ good time. Reservations required. Contact: Cass Scenic Railroad State Park 304-456-4300 Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Take a ride back into a simpler time with this evening train ride to Whittaker Station that includes a great buffet dinner and live bluegrass entertainment. A finger lickin’, foot stompin’ good time. Reservations required. Contact: Cass Scenic Railroad State Park 304-456-4300 http://www.cassrailroad.com/dinner.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:08:13 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1252509189860:524427802317011:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Blackwater Falls State Park Workshops, keynote speakers, and star parties are some of the activities at this event with novice and more advanced amateur astronomers in mind. Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216 Blackwater Falls State Park Workshops, keynote speakers, and star parties are some of the activities at this event with novice and more advanced amateur astronomers in mind. Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216 http://www.blackwaterfalls.com/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:07:21 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1252509189860:7867674158718084:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Holly River Festival Holly River State Park Holly River Festival Holly River State Park http://www.hollyriver.com/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:43:39 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1250869480798:19895899356037190:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Free Outdoor Concert – Hillbilly Gypsies Prickett’s Fort State Park Free Outdoor Concert – Hillbilly Gypsies Prickett’s Fort State Park http://www.prickettsfortstatepark.com/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:42:50 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1250869480813:1960982078568727:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Trans-Allegheny Clash of Cultures – A special series Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Trans-Allegheny Clash of Cultures – A special series Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park http://www.droopmountainbattlefield.com/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:42:01 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1250869480813:10043141086056152:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Murder Mystery Train Package “The Murder of Lumberjack Johnny Parker” Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Murder Mystery Train Package “The Murder of Lumberjack Johnny Parker” Cass Scenic Railroad State Park http://www.cassrailroad.com/dinner.html Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:41:13 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1250869480813:21853445200033940:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Rick K and the All-nighters Pipestem Resort State Park – amphitheater show 304-466-1800 Rick K and the All-nighters Pipestem Resort State Park – amphitheater show 304-466-1800 http://www.pipestemresort.com/schedule.html Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:40:07 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1250869480813:13809609594737216:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Island Frolic – An Island Evening Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Visitors enjoy a sternwheeler ride down the Ohio River to historic Blennerhassett Island. This three-hour adventure includes a round-trip sternwheeler ride; an evening meal of barbequed beef or pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, drink and strawberry shortcake; and a guided tour of the mansion and a narrated old-fashioned hayride tour. Bicycles will be available for children at no charge. Come join us for a relaxing evening on the island. Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop will be open. Reservations required. $ Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 Island Frolic – An Island Evening Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Visitors enjoy a sternwheeler ride down the Ohio River to historic Blennerhassett Island. This three-hour adventure includes a round-trip sternwheeler ride; an evening meal of barbequed beef or pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, drink and strawberry shortcake; and a guided tour of the mansion and a narrated old-fashioned hayride tour. Bicycles will be available for children at no charge. Come join us for a relaxing evening on the island. Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop will be open. Reservations required. $ Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 http://www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com/calendar.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:11:44 GMT manual:1247839949941:456540837590667:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml 6th Annual 5K Run / Walk and Irish Road Bowling Cacapon Resort State Park Challenge yourself with Cacapon’s certified 5K course among the hills of West Virginia. Awards given to various age groups, door prizes, and t-shirts for participants. In the afternoon, try your hand at Irish Road Bowling. Contact: Cacapon Resort State Park 304-258-1022 6th Annual 5K Run / Walk and Irish Road Bowling Cacapon Resort State Park Challenge yourself with Cacapon’s certified 5K course among the hills of West Virginia. Awards given to various age groups, door prizes, and t-shirts for participants. In the afternoon, try your hand at Irish Road Bowling. Contact: Cacapon Resort State Park 304-258-1022 http://www.cacaponresort.com/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:11:02 GMT manual:1247839949956:21128867033600884:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Trans-Allegheny Clash of Cultures – Special Series Hawks Nest State Park No admission fee. 304-658-5212 Trans-Allegheny Clash of Cultures – Special Series Hawks Nest State Park No admission fee. 304-658-5212 http://www.hawksnestsp.com/events.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:10:05 GMT manual:1247839949956:8484031391108909:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Hans Creek Grass Pipestem Resort State Park – amphitheater show Contact: 304-466-1800 Hans Creek Grass Pipestem Resort State Park – amphitheater show Contact: 304-466-1800 http://www.pipestemresort.com/schedule.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:27:17 GMT manual:1246390077202:4189326852295998:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml Greenbrier State Forest Three Rivers Avian program Live birds of prey educational series. Contact: Greenbrier 304-536-1944 Greenbrier State Forest Three Rivers Avian program Live birds of prey educational series. Contact: Greenbrier 304-536-1944 http://www.wvstateparks.com/summerperf.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:26:27 GMT manual:1246390077218:5060798042048844:http://www.wvstateparks.com/events.xml