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2009 Calendar of Events



Labor Day Weekend Celebration

Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Date: September 4-7

Wind down the summer before all the schools and work start up again in full force.  Here's your chance for one last family trip enjoying the great outdoors at Canaan Valley Resort.  800-622-4121

Douglas Falls/Blackwater River Canyon Hike

Hosted by Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Date: September 5

Join us for a 10 mile hike starting off at the abandoned coke ovens by Douglas Falls, then through the junction of North Fork Blackwater River and the main river, across from Lindy Point.  We will hike down the canyon through mixed hardwood forest.  Spectacular views of the canyon and the river will be seen along this hike.  Easy walking trail, but no way out once started.  Please bring food, snacks, and plenty of water.  A shuttle will be provided at Canaan Valley Resort to the coke ovens leaving at 9am.  Please contact  Canaan Valley Resort State Park for more information and to register 800-622-4121

Hick Festival

4-H Camp Kidd

Date: September 5-6

46th Annual Hick Festival will be held at Tucker County 4-H Camp Kidd located between Parsons and St. George, WV.  Free admissions to the festival but donationas are appreciated. 

Canaan Appraisal Road Show & Market

Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Date: September 12

Bring your collectibles out to be appraised at our Appraisal Show, where various appraisers will be on hand to share with you the worth of your valuables.  Crafters, vendors, and 'garage sale' marketers encouraged to display their wares during this event.  Table fees charged.  Contact Canaan Valley Resort for more information 800-622-4121 ext. 2678

Astronomy Weekend

Blackwater Falls State Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  September 18-19
Workshops, keynote speakers, and star parties are some of the activities at this event with novice and more advanced amateur astronomers in mind.
Reservations required for lodging.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

Culinary University - Fabrication of Fish

Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Date: September 19

Spend the afternoon with Executive Chef Nemat Odeh as he conducts a culinary class featuring basic skills and cooking techniques for preparing fish.  This demonstration will teach you how to breakdown a whole Salmon and Red Snapper, plus explain how to utilize each part of the fish with a variety of cooking methods, for different presentations and entree dishes.  You will lelarn how to cook with several spices and seasonings, plus cooking Salmon in phyllo dough.  Contact Canaan Valley Resort for more information and reservations 800-622-4121 Pre-registration is suggested. 

 

Septemberfest Senior Fling

Blackwater Falls State Park

Date: September 22-24
This two-night, three day event offers a variety of programs, tours and activities planned especially for people 50 years of age and older. Overnight packaged events. Reservations required.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216


21st Annual Leaf Peepers Festival
Davis, WV
Date: September 25-27
You are invited to join us for the 21st Annual Leaf Peepers Festival, presented by the Tucker County Alpine Festival. We are celebrating the blazing colors of Autumn in this high mountain paradise!
Join us for these activities: Annual Fall Colors Golf Tournament, the 5K "Tour of Davis" run, dog show, mountain bike race, photo contest, carnival and the ever-famous Duck Race. Also, don't miss the Appalachian Food and Craft Fair. NEW THIS YEAR, the US Army Sky Diving Team, the Golden Knights! Make plans now to attend. Contact: 304-259-5315   Visit us on myspace  too.  For a full schedule of events click here.

Fields of Fire Walk (Dolly Sods)

Hosted by Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Date: September 26

Contact Canaan Valley Resort for more information 800-622-4121

Revenge of the Rattlesnake
WVMBA Ultra Series #4--Series Championship
Date: September 26
Davis, WV 26260
For more information call 304-259-5286 or visit www.blackwaterbikes.com.

Tour of Davis-Run For It '09 

Hosted by the Tucker Community Foundation is held during Leaf Peepers

Date: September 26

If you love the Tucker community, this is your chance to show it!  The Tucker Community Foundation will host Tour of Davis-Run For It, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 in conjunction with Leaf Peepers Festival.  This is the third year for the area's most unique (and fastest growing) event.  The 2K walk, 5K walk or competitive run is geared for all ages and abilities.  Costumes, wheelchairs, strollers, and leashed  dogs are welcome.  Proceeds from the race support a variety of community causes. $10 entry fee.  Location: Davis Fire Hall, Rt. 32 (William Ave.) Davis, WV 26260.  10:00am race start.   Events:  2K Walk, 5K Walk or competitive run

For more information or to download entry forms visit www.tuckerfoundation.net, call the Foundation office 304-478-2930 or e-mail dianehtcf@frontiernet.net.


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