10/12/2011
Zipline Canopy Tour Halloween Haunting: Oct. 15, Oct. 22 and Oct. 28-31, Harpers Ferry
River Riders will transform the canopy tour into a whole new wicked and wild underworld. Your journey begins with a one-way rattling hay ride into the darkness. Each tower along the course will bring spine-chilling excitement! The platforms are adorned with crazed creatures, costumed characters and unique, All Hallows Eve-themed decorations, bringing to life the thrills and chills of this haunted holiday. . Tours begin at 6 p.m. and the cost is $99 per person. There is also a special rate for West Virginia residents. Please note that fog machines and strobe lights may be in use. For more information, visit
http://www.riverriders.com or contact 304-535-2663.
Hinton Railroad Days: Oct. 15-16 and Oct. 22-23, Hinton
Each year Hinton's Railroad Days includes vendors selling many different and unusual crafts, such as rings made from coins, coal scrip and old coins; handmade wooden banks; flag boxes; hand-painted items; quilts; jewelry; driftwood creations; wooden oil lamps; patio foundations and more. Food vendors offer hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecues, kielbasa sandwiches, chicken and dumplings, beans and cornbread, funnel cakes and baked potatoes. Come on out and see what this year will bring! The New River Train arrives each afternoon of Railroad Days. For more information, visit
http://www.threeriverswv.com or contact 304-466-5420.
WV Turkey Festival: Oct. 21-22, Old Mathias School, Mathias
This annual event promotes the turkey industry in West Virginia and features entertainment, meals, shooting match, arts and crafts, car show, beauty contests, food vendors and much more. Hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Contact 304-897-5532 for additional information.
ACE's New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk: Oct. 22, Oak Hill
Come and enjoy the fall colors while running or walking on picturesque trails hovering above the New River Gorge. You have the option of a 13.2 or 7.5 mile run or 4.5 mile walk. All of the courses wander through deep hardwood forests and offer spectacular views of the river and the historic town of Thurmond 1,000 feet below. So whether you come for some great competition or a leisurely stroll, you'll enjoy every stop of your trek. Visit
http://www.aceraft.com/fall-events or contact 800-787-3982 for additional information.
Irish Road Bowling: Oct. 23, Fort New Salem, Salem
The Fort New Salem Foundation will introduce Irish Road Bowling, a Civil War era sport, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at Fort New Salem. The foundation is working on a restoration of this living-history outdoor museum interpreting the history, crafts and lifestyle of pioneering Appalachian settlers. Everyone is encouraged to see the Fort New Salem restoration, and enjoy a roll and stroll with Irish Road Bowling on a West Virginia autumn afternoon. New events at Fort New Salem include: blacksmithing, dulcimer and other workshops, the Front Porch Series of concerts, and on December weekends, the traditional Spirit of Christmas in the Mountains. Teams can be 2, 3 or 4 - any single bowlers will be placed on teams at the start. The cost is $20.00 per person which includes a pioneer-style dinner at the fort or $10 for the dinner only. Pre-registration is requested and can be made by contacting 304-782-1318 or in person at the Salem City Building on Main Street in Salem. You may also email
director@fortnewsalemfoundation.org, or call 304-695-2220. For additional information, contact 202-387-1680 or email
wdp320@aol.com or visit
www.fortnewsalemfoundation.org.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's “South Pacific”: Oct. 24, Lyell B. Clay Theater at the Creative Arts Center, Morgantown
This breathtaking new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” is based on the 2008 Tony Award -winning Lincoln Theater production, directed by Barlett Sher. It is a Broadway classic set on a tropical island during World War II and tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples. The show will be performed at the Lyell B. Clay Theatre at the Creative Arts Center Monday, Oct. 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Cost ranges from $43/$48/$54, depending on seating location and discounts are available for University Arts Series subscribers. Contact 304-293-7469 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, for tickets and additional information.
“To Be or Not To Be a State: The Public Vote on West Virginia Statehood”: Oct. 24, Independence Hall, Wheeling
This 2 p.m. lecture will be presented commemorating the public vote that occurred on Oct. 24, 1861. Participants will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the new state of West Virginia. A take-away item will be provided for guests. Contact 304-238-1300 or visit
http://www.wvculture.org for more information.
October Quilter’s Getaway: Oct. 27-30, North Bend State Park, Cairo
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of North Bend State Park while working on some long put-off quilting projects. Spend your days quilting and your nights relaxing by the fire in the lodge lobby. Additionally, there will be classes offered and instructors will be working alongside participants. For more information, contact 304-643-2931 or visit
http://www.northbendsp.com.
C-K AutumnFest: October 27-31, Ceredo and Kenova
The C-K AutumnFest takes place the last weekend in October in the two quaint communities of Ceredo and Kenova. The centerpiece of the festival is the famous Pumpkin House, which attracts nearly 30,000 visitors, with its 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Viewing of the Pumpkin House runs from Oct. 27-31. Additional activities include: old-fashioned bake-off, haunted trail, cruise-in, arts & crafts, parade, food vendors and fresh baked pumpkin bread. Contact 304-453-5420 or visit
http://www.ckautumnfest.com for more information.
Pictures-N-People Photography Workshop: Oct. 28-30, Tygart Lake State Park, Grafton
Everyone takes pictures of people. This workshop focus will be on photographing people, using surroundings and props, etc. The instructor, Brent Kepner, is a master photographer from Elkins and owner of Foto 1 Pro Photo, LLC. An overnight package is available and pre-registration is required. Contact 304-265-6144 or visit
http://www.tygartlake.com for more information.
Bedlam Ball: Oct. 29, Trans-Allegheny Asylum, Weston
This Halloween costume ball features live music from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume in several categories. (You do not need to wear a costume in order to gain admission.) Admission is free till 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., the gates go up and everyone needs a ticket. For more information, visit
http://www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com or contact 304-269-5070.
Contact Information
Andrea Bond
304-957-9347
Andrea.B.Bond@wv.gov