Family Trail Day
Blackwater Falls State Park & Canaan Vallley Resort State Park
Date: May 2
This event features the eight-mile walk between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley State Parks. Shorter walks are also featured. This event is co-sponsored by Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley State Park, and the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association. Contact Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216 or Canaan Valley resort State Park 304-866-4121 for required registration.
Fireman's Fair
City of Parsons
Date: May 6-9
Contact City of Parsons for more information 304-478-4949
48th Annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage
Blackwater Falls State Park
Date: May 7-9
An interpretative weekend packed with bird walks, wildflower tours, nature programs, beginner wildflower and bird identification workshops, craft exhibits and sales annual event. Advance reservations required. Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216
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Wild, Wonderful Wine Weekend
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
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Date: May 8-10
Join wine expert and columnist John Brown and Executive Chef Nemat Odeh as they lead you on a wine and food adventure. Taste wines from around the world paired with extraordinary culinary delicacies at this three-day gourmet wine event. Lodge package - $499 couple / Events schedule coming soon! Canaan Valley Resort 800-622-4121
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Mother's Day Celebration
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
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Date: May 10
Bring Mom out for a delight day in the mountains and enjoy a delicious buffet meal in the Hickory Room. Serving hours are 12pm to 7pm. Contact Canaan Valley Resort State Park for reservations 304-866-4121 ext. 2655 |
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Lorax Day
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
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Date: May 16
Join us at the Nature Center, as we celebrate The Lorax. This is the 1970's Dr. Seuss Celebration Day. We will watch the movie and read the book; participate in a scavenger hunt, and go on a tree identification walk to teach you how to identify trees. For a small fee you take home a Canaan spruce tree to plant in your own yard. Fun for all ages. Contact Canaan Valley Resort for more information 800-622-4121 |
Birds of Canaan Valley: Spring 2009 Walks
Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Date: May 16th begins at 7am
They (birds) are active in our woods, fields and wetlands. Birds are flying from their winter home to their summer residence, where they begin mating and preparing to raise young. Join volunteer Casey Rucker for a spring bird walk. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking boots and shoes. Bring binoculars, or use a pair of ours. Carry water if desired. Migration brings us birds that we don't find here otehr times of the year. Come, learn about them. The program is free and will last about 2-3 hours. It is co-sponsored by the Refuge and the Friends of the 500th.
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Smokin' in the Valley Regional Chili Cook-Off
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
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Date: May 16
| Smokin’ in the Valley Regional Chili Cook-off. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Bring on the HEAT - enjoy a packed day of cooking and tasting. Traditional Red, Chili Verde and Salsa included, plus People's Choice. Artist and crafters will display their wares throughout the day, evening entertainment. Contact Canaan Valley Resort for registration information 800-622-4121.M |
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Memorial Day Celebration
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
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Date: May 22-25
Start the summer off right with the natural beauty of Canaan Valley filled with lots of family fun. Cook-out and evening entertainment. Lodge package offered. Canaan Valley Resort 800-622-4121
Memorial Day Celebration
Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Date: May 22-25
This weekend marks the beginning of Timberline Four Seasons Resort's summer season. The scenic chairlift rides will be operational every Saturday and Sunday and through Monday of this holiday weekend. Timberline Stables and Timberline's Bike Shop will be open daily for trail rides and bike rentals. Volley tournaments begin this weekend too.
Saturday, May 23rd features the Racefest IX at Timberline. This increasingly popular bi-annual event is a Paul Koontz production and features motor bike races and ATV races. The event begins Friday, May 22nd evening at 8pm with live music. The races take place all day Saturday along with food and music. Brother Short "Harley" will perform Saturady evening from 9pm to 1am at Timber's Pub. Call Timberline Four Seasons Resort for more information 800-766-9464
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30th Annual Challenge in the Hills
Parsons
Date: May 23-24
Tucker County 4-Wheelers, Inc. presents the 30th Annual Challenge in the Hills "Tucker County Style". Saturday's competition includes flat drags, fastest time 4-wheel drive, street stock class and women's competition featuring Debit Lambert, Memorial Eliminater. Sunday's competition includes, mud pit (fastest time) and junior dragsters. Entry Fee is $20 per event. Pre-registered Camping Gate Opens at 8am Friday. Admission is $10 per day under 12 free with an adult. Please go to www.tc4x4.com for more information, rules and registration.
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