Tourism Adventure Media Advisory March 14-22 

This small community’s annual spring festival includes Irish road bowling, a snake chase, an Irish jig, harp workshops, car show, arts and crafts, games, parade, food and much more. Activities will take place at the Ireland West Virginia Community Building. For more information, call 304-269-7328 or 800-296-7329 or visit www.stonewallcountry.com or www.irishspringfestival.com.

Agatha Christie's “The Mousetrap”: March 13-15 and March 20-22, Apollo Civic Theatre, Martinsburg.  

A classic murder thriller, Agatha Christie's “The Mousetrap” will keep the audience in suspense. Performances are scheduled for March 13-15 and March 20-22, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission prices are $15 for Friday and Saturday evenings, $12 for Sunday matinees and $7 for all showings for students with ID. For more information, call (304) 263-6766 or visit www.apollo-theatre.org.

6th Annual Culinary Classic: March 13-14, Stonewall Resort, Roanoke.

More than 20 of West Virginia’s finest and most innovative chefs, along with regional wine and food stewards, will take part in this culinary event. The weekend offers dine-arounds, multi-course meals, seminars and demonstrations. For more information, call 304-269-7400 or visit www.stonewallresort.com.

West Virginia Home, Garden & Farm Show: March 13-15, Morgantown Mall, Morgantown.  

Spring into home improvement projects. The West Virginia Home, Garden & Farm Show offers everything you need, including contractors, landscaping, windows, gutters, pest control, lawn tractors, tree service, cabinets, rental equipment, decorating, sunrooms and much more. Hours are from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission/parking is free. For more information, call 888-900-8877.

St. Patrick’s Dinner Train: March 14, Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, Durbin. 

This four-hour round-trip train ride will make any guest feel lucky. Guests will enjoy a Mountain Explorer dinner train traveling to Tygart Junction and back with unique atmosphere, gourmet food and complimentary wine. Tickets are $85 per person. Reservations required. For more information, call 877-686-7245 or visit www.mountainrail.com.

Spend St. Patrick’s Day at the Capitol Market Green Chili Shoot Out. Scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., more than 30 chili cooks will compete for the $1,000 first place prize. The event includes delicious food, live music, green beverages, giveaways and more. Admission is free. Sample tickets are two for $1 and all funds benefit the MS Society. For more information, call 304-344-1905 or visit www.capitolmarket.net.

3^rd Annual Irish Festival: March 14, Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem.  

You don’t have to be Irish to join in the fun of the 3^rd annual Irish Festival at Pipestem Resort State Park. Highlights consist of traditional Irish foods and entertainment, including Irish Road Bowling, and the Fannigans Isle performing Irish ballads and songs, jokes and an occasional movie review. A buffet will be available in the Bluestone Dining Room from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Cost of admission is $5. For more information, call 304-466-1800 or visit www.pipestemresort.com.

“Grace O’Malley, Irish Pirate” Dinner Theater: March 14, Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted.

Karen Vuranch will bring to life the legend of Grace O’Malley in this performance. Known as a pirate queen who sailed the high seas in the 16th century, O’Malley also fought against the conquest of Ireland by its powerful neighbor, England. A leader of an army of men and a strong political figure in a time when women had no personal power, the story of Grace O’Malley offers insight to the political struggles of Ireland during that era. Reservations required. For more information, call 304-658-5212 or visit www.hawksnestsp.com.

 Maple Syrup Festival: March 21-22, Pickens.

Celebrate West Virginia’s long tradition of sugar making at the Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22. Weekend activities include an all-day pancake feed, 65 crafters, free music, square dance, tours of the sugar house, 5k run, woodchopping exhibition, West Virginia wineries, antique gas engines, woodcarving and a muzzle loading contest. Cost is $6 for the pancake fee. Hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 304-924-5096 or visit www.pickenswv.com.

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