9/28/2010
The Asylum: Ward 24: Oct. 18-31, Trans-Allegheny Asylum, Weston
The hospital grounds are as welcoming as one might imagine. Smiling nurses greet visitors at the main entrance, while patients pass by with a polite nod. But beyond this polished scene is a world that is only spoken of in the fears of patients and the threats of staff! The historic structure, which hosts regular walk-through tours, presents a special fright fest for Halloween. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from dark till 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from dark until midnight. Admission price is $15 per person; sales stop 30 minutes before closing. This is not for the faint of heart and children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact 304-269-5070 or visit www.talawv.com.
Get Up! Get Out! Get At It: Oct. 22-24, Twin Falls Resort State Park, Mullens
This weekend is focused on healthy foods, workouts and moves. Activities will include evening and sunrise yoga, nature hike and boot camp, home resistance and meditation/relaxation, morning worship service and a question-and-answer session. The weekend is packaged for fun and fitness! Contact 304-294-4000 or visit www.twinfallsresort.com for more information.
Wild, Wonderful Wine Weekend: Oct. 22-24, Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Davis
Taste wines from around the world paired with extraordinary culinary delicacies at this three-day gourmet wine event. A lodge package is available for $499 per couple, $290 individual (inclusive). Non-lodging guests are welcome to participate in the events (fee charged per event). For lodging reservations, contact 800-622-4121. For non-lodging reservations only, contact Eric at 304-866-4121, ext. 2651 or visit www.canaanresort.com for additional information.
Halloween Wagon Ride/Group Camp Walk: Oct 22-24 and Oct. 29-30, Tomlinson Run State Park, New Manchester
Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation and the New Manchester Volunteer Fire Department will be sponsoring a Halloween Wagon Ride/Group Camp Walk. Visitors will take a wagon ride or a bus ride to the recreation hall at the group camp. The recreation hall and five cabins are set up for a spooky walk through. From there you go to the dining hall where a fireplace will warm you and you may purchase hot and cold food and drinks. Popcorn, baked goods, raffles and face painting also will be available. The wagon and bus will return you to your vehicle at the end of the evening. Hours are dusk to 9 p.m. and the cost is $3 per person. For more information, contact 304-564-3651.
9th Annual ACE New River Gorge-ous Trail Run and Walk: Oct. 23, ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill
This race welcomes runners and walkers alike with several race options. There is a 13.2 mile run, an 8.5 mile run and a 4.5 mile walk. The courses take full advantage of all of the beautiful autumn foliage and offer spectacular views of the river and the historic town of Thurmond. Regardless of whether you are in it for the competition or for a leisurely stroll, you will enjoy every step of the trek through some of the greatest scenery West Virginia has to offer. Don’t limit yourself to the race. Bring the whole family and make a weekend out of it. Our amenities here at ACE offer activities for the whole family. A full-service dining lodge, the Lost Paddle Bar and Grill, whitewater rafting and a Zip Line Canopy Tour are just a glimpse into what ACE has to offer across our 1,500 acres of adventure. ACE provides free camping to all race participants and has a full array of deluxe lodging options perfect for the whole family. The deluxe lodging fills quickly so make reservations early. You may pre-register for the race at www.active.com. Visit www.aceraft.com or contact 800-787-3982 for more information.
Fall Color Walk: Oct. 24, West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown
The West Virginia Botanic Garden (WVBG), in harmony with nature, seeks to enhance the quality of life through public enjoyment and education involving inspirational landscapes and displays of a rich variety of ornamental plants appropriate to the region. Come enjoy and learn about the bright colored foliage around the reservoir basin and the old growth forest! WVU Arboretum Specialist Jon Weems will explain how fall color appears in leaves and show the great diversity of color in tree and shrub leaves at the West Virginia Botanic Garden. All ages are welcome. Wear hiking footwear, preferably waterproof, and meet at the lower parking lot. The walk takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Contact Erin@wvbg.org for more information. Visit http://www.wvbg.org or contact 304-594-1069 for more information.
Harvest Fest and All Hallows Eve: Oct. 29-30, Fort Randolph at Krodel Park, Point Pleasant
The Harvest Fest hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and activities will include 18th century seminars and life skills. There also will be an open fire iron chef cook-off in which food is cooked over an open fire at the fort. The gates will close at 4 p.m. and re-open at 6 p.m. for “Tales in the Tavern.” Everyone will gather in the tavern to tell stories and explain why Halloween started and how much it has changed over the centuries. There is no admission cost, but donations will be accepted and are appreciated. Free street parking. For more information, visit www.fortrandolph.org or contact 304-675-7933 or e-mail chesson1774@suddenlink.net.
Haunted Trail & Not So Spooky Hay Rides: Oct. 29-30, Jackson County Jr. Fairgrounds, Cottageville
Come and join the fun on a Haunted Trail and a Not-So-Spooky Hay Ride at the Jackson County Jr. Fairgrounds. Hours are 8 to 11 p.m. Concessions will be available. Admission price is $5 per person for the haunted trail and $3 per person for the hay ride. Contact 304-372-2873 or visit http://www.jcjf.net for more information.
October Old-Time Week and Fiddlers’ Reunion: Oct. 29-31, Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College, Elkins
Held in conjunction with Old-Time Week, this unique event is a favorite of all who love old-time music. Scores of West Virginia's master fiddlers, pickers, and singers gather, along with hundreds of local folks and visitors for a weekend of fun, packed with jam sessions throughout the weekend, informal concerts, and renewal of friendships. On Friday night, the Fiddlers' Reunion kicks off with a Halloween Square Dance at 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Caller will be Lou Maiuri with music provided by the October Old-Time Week staff. Admission is $8 to the general public and October Old-Time Week students dance free. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Fiddlers' Reunion events center on a concert stage in the lounge of the Hermanson Center. Enjoy the music of a series of performances by invited old-time master fiddlers and younger old-time musicians from all over West Virginia. A freestyle clogging and flatfooting contest will be held on the stage beginning at 4 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded. Exhibits and sales by instrument and food vendors will be nearby. Throughout the day, tune and song swaps feature traditional singers from all over the region, and jam sessions go on far into the night. Admission is free for this. The festivities end on a high note with a Gospel Sing on Sunday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Hermanson Center Lobby. Contact 800-624-3157 ext. 1209 or visit www.augustaheritage.com for additional information.
Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862: Oct. 30-31, Bolivar Heights Battlefield, Harpers Ferry
You are invited to witness the power of artillery that sealed the fate of the federal soldiers. The event interprets the Battle of Harpers Ferry and the surrender of the Union garrisoned town to southern forces under Gen. Stonewall Jackson. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park staff and volunteers will portray Union soldiers and present an artillery demonstration and program on Jackson’s capture of the 12,500-man Union garrison. Program hours are noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $6 per vehicle and $4 per person on foot or bicycle. Contact 304-535-6029 or visit http://www.nps.gov/hafe for more information.
The West Virginia Division of Tourism produces this media advisory with the help of other agencies and tourism businesses across the Mountain State. For additional events throughout the state, visit www.wvtourism.com. If you are an event organizer or promoter and would like to have your event considered for inclusion in the Adventure Advisory, please contact Andrea Bond at andrea.b.bond@wv.gov.
Contact Information
Andrea Bond
304-957-9347
Andrea.B.Bond@wv.gov