Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 

Coal Heritage Trail Weekend: Oct. 10-12, Landgraff

The Coal Heritage Trail Weekend includes guided tours of the John Cooper House, site of the first coal operator in Southern West Virginia; visits to the Ashland, W.Va., company store and Coalwood, W.Va., birthplace of Homer Hickam; and a driving tour of the trail. The cost of the package is $675 per couple and includes dinners and two nights lodging. For more information and to make reservations, call Dan or Elisse Clark at 304-862-2031 or visit www.elkhorninnwv.com.  

Apple Butter Festival: Oct. 18-19, Huntington

The first Huntington Homecoming Apple Butter Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, at Harris Riverfront Park in downtown Huntington. There will be apple butter making, food vendors, crafts and live entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, call 304-412-1221 or 304-544-2316.

Bridge Day: Oct. 18, New River Gorge

Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest single-day event. Hundreds of BASE jumpers and more than 100,000 spectators are expected to attend the event. The 876 ft. tall New River Gorge Bridge serves as the launch point for six hours of legal BASE jumps. This is the only day of the year that traffic is shut down and spectators can safely and legally walk across the world's second longest single arch bridge. Free event. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To learn more, visit www.officialbridgeday.com.

Helvetia Day: Oct. 18, Helvetia

Helvetia Day celebrates the day that the first settlers arrived in this small Swiss village. Join the locals for a historic walk along the original trail into the area, folk dancing lessons, cake walk and a square dance. For more information, visit www.helvetiawv.com or call 304-924-6273. 

Hinton Railroad Days & New River Train Excursions: Oct. 18-19, 25-26, Hinton

Also known by the locals as “Train Days,” the Hinton Railroad Days festival welcomes each afternoon the arrival of the New River Train. Railroad days include many different and unusual crafts, such as rings made from coins, wooden furniture, quilts, jewelry, driftwood creations, wooden oil lamps and much more. Entertainment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For additional information, call 304-466-5420. For New River Train Excursion tickets, call 866-639-7487. 

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Series: Oct. 18, Charleston

What better way to introduce children to the orchestra than through the music of Harry Potter? Bring the worlds of spells and symphony together as you and your kids experience the original music by John Williams from the hit Harry Potter movies. Maestro Grant Cooper will don his sorcerer’s hat and perform a little magic for everyone! Concert begins at 11 a.m. at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences. To order tickets and for more information, visit www.wvsymphony.org or call 304-561-3570.

West Virginia Turkey Festival: Oct. 24-25, Mathias

The West Virginia Turkey Festival honors the many turkey farmers in the Lost River Valley. Events and activities include a pageant, corn maze, crafts, classic and antique car show, turkey shoot and a ham and turkey dinner, just to name a few. Free admission. For more information, call Buddy or JoAnne Webster at 304-897-5532. 

Prickett’s Fort 18^th Century Fall Rendezvous: Oct. 24-26, Fairmont

This fall rendezvous will take place on the grounds of Prickett’s Fort State Park. Encampment portraying the 18^th century with period camp, dress and wares provides a rich history lesson. Tours of the fort require a ticket; camp is open for public viewing at no additional charge. For more details, visit www.prickettsfort.org or call 304-363-3030.

Quilter's Weekend at North Bend State Park: Oct. 24-26, Cairo
Join Marilyn Maher and Karen Harris for a weekend of quilting techniques. Classes include Quilters Stow and Go, Perfecting the Quilting Stitch and Embellishments. Time will be available for working on your own projects. For more information and to register for classes, call 304-386-4238 or 304-428-7424. A supply list for the desired class will be provided after registration.   

Second Annual Deckers Creek Adventure Day: Oct. 26, Morgantown

The Deckers Creek Adventure Day includes an Adventure Race and free community festival. The three hour Adventure Race will take place from 1- 4 p.m. at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park with fun for the whole family. Teams of three will compete in foot travel, biking, rappelling, canoeing and mystery challenges for the title of Adventure Day champions. Other activities include environmental education, live music, a costume contest and an awards ceremony. Race enthusiasts, families and costumes are welcome! Thirty dollars per person to race; competitors must be registered to participate. For more information, visit www.deckerscreek.org or call 304-292-3970.

Wetzel County Chili Fest: Oct. 25, New Martinsville

The day will start with a 5K/2K fun run/walk at 9 a.m. Activities and attractions include a car cruise, royalty contest, hot dog eating contest, hot pepper eating contest, auction, costume parade and activities for the kids, soccer tournament, live entertainment and arts and crafts. Organizers will begin selling chili at noon. Free admission and parking. For additional details, visit www.wetzelcountychamber.com or call 304-455-3825.

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