6/5/2009
U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Championships: July 2-7, Barboursville Community Park, Barboursville
The U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Championships, set for July 2-7 at Barboursville Community Park, is expected to draw 272 boys’ and girls’ teams, ages 12-19, from 15 states. For more information, call 304-525-7333 or visit www.wvvisit.org.
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair: July 2-4, Ripley
Experience a fresh look at the finest in traditional West Virginia heritage and art. Fair goers will enjoy a variety of activities, including woodworking, candle making, leather craft, weaving, quilting, fine art, blacksmiths, metal sculpture, jewelry, soap making, shingle splitting, folk art and more. For more information, visit www.msacf.com.
2009 Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta: July 2–4, Point Pleasant
Sternwheeler rides, pageant, parade and live entertainment are just some of the activities offered at this family-fun, alcohol-free event. All events and entertainment are free of charge. For more information, visit www.pointpleasantregatta.org.
Celebration of the Arts: July 5, Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Davis
Enjoy a free concert sponsored by the Alpine Festival Association and Canaan Valley Resort State Park featuring the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. Blankets and chairs are welcomed at this outdoor amphitheater performance. Food will be available. For more information, call 304-866-4121 or visit www.canaanresort.com.
In the Footsteps of John Brown: July 5, 12, 19 and 26, Harpers Ferry
Join a park ranger and discover that John Brown's Raid actually covered several miles, more than 30 buildings and hundreds of people. Discover some of these places and people on this two-hour, two-mile walking tour of Harpers Ferry. The event starts at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm.
Fire on the Mountain Chili Cook-off: July 10-12, Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Snowshoe
Snowshoe Mountain will be blazing as they turn up the heat for the 18th annual Fire on the Mountain Chili Cook-off. Categories include salsa, red chili and chili Verde. Live entertainment, nightly parties, West Virginia craft vendors and games round out this weekend of fun. Admission is a $5 donation to the Challenged Athletes of West Virginia. For more information, visit www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/events.
Scenic Mountain Triathlon: July 12, Monongahela National Forest, Richwood
The 24th annual Scenic Mountain Triathlon, a USA Triathlon sanctioned event that includes swimming, biking and running, is scheduled at the Monongahela National Forest on July 12. Join in on a day of spectacular mountain scenery with great food and fantastic racing. For more information, visit www.richwoodwv.com/triathlon.asp.
Contact Information
Tricia Sizemore
304-558-2003 x 319
tricia.t.sizemore@wv.gov