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Tucker County Calendar of Events 2008
**Note- Calendar of Events and Dates are subject to change without notice. Please call to confirm.** We apologize for any errors, misspellings or omissions.
September 2008
Click Here to Learn More About the 20th Annual Leaf Peepers Festival!
6 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Come out for an evening of fine dining and entertainment as Parables Events production take the stage at Canaan Valley Resort. Ticket prices for dinner/show $55 per person. *Lodging rates: $69 per room (Sept. 5-6, 2008). Call for details or to order tickets (800) 622-4121 ext. 2677.
12 – 14 Timberline's first Jeep Jamboree
Bring your jeep and enjoy the ride on and around Timberline's Mountain. 1,000 foot vertical and a summit of 4,269 feet. Brought to you by Paul Knootz promotions 304.290.8808
13 Canaan Appraisal Roadshow and Market
Pull out your family heirlooms and hidden treasures and allow our licensed appraisers to review and quote their market value. Collector, artisans and crafter space available indoors / flea market space available outdoors. For details or to rent table space, call (304) 866-4121 ext. 2677.
23 - 26 Septemberfest Senior Fling
This event offers a variety of programs, tours and activities planned especially for people 50 years of age and older. Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216
26-28 Leaf Peepers Festival
The 20th Annual Leaf Peepers Festival is presented by the Tucker County Alpine Festival and we are celebrating the blazing colors of Autumn in this high mountain paradise! You are invited to join in on all the fun and activities September 26-28,2008 in Tucker County, WV. 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 & Craft Fair, make plans now to attend the 20th annual Leaf Peepers Festival! 304-259-5315
26-28 Timberline's Autumn Festival
There will be free live entertainment Friday and Saturday evening. Seafood special Friday night and award winning rib specials Saturday night. Enjoy the autumn mountain scenery and all of its colors from the Timberline scenic chair lift. Chair lift is operational Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. You can also explore the autumn colors on horseback at Timberline stables. You don't want to miss the autumn colors. Call now for lodging reservations. 800.766.9464
27 Canaan Culinary University - Mediterranean Cuisine (location tbd)
Executive Chef Nemat Odeh will conduct this class creating Mediterranean Cuisine favorites. Various entrées include salads, dips, hummus, plus stuffed squash and stuffed grape leaves. Dessert includes cheese strudel and baklava. Class participants receive their own chef hat & apron, all recipes, dining on their creations, and instruction. Price $50 per person.
27-28 Revenge of the Rattlesnake & Downhill Mountain Bike race
Timberline is proud of its newly expanded downhill biking terrain, which has been enthusiastically received by bikers this summer. The Revenge of the Rattlesnake & Downhill Mountain Bike race will be held Saturday, Sept. 27th and Sunday, Sept. 28th. The Downhill Mountain Bike Race will include a Super D and 2 run dowhhill course. Details of this event and race are still being finalized. Please contact JR Nolan, mountain bike manager, for more information 800.766.9464 ext.129
28-29 Personal Growth Workshop
A two day personal growth workshop led by Dr. Vaugh Michael and sponsored by Timberline Four Seasons resort and Conference Center will include coping during times of stress, daily living, personal loss, meditating and relaxing skills, personal illness and self talk. Dr. Michael is director of Pastoral Care West Virginia University Hospital, Fellow in College of Chaplins and PSIA Ski Instructor at Timberline.
October
4 Wild Walks Weekend
Leaf peepers - take a guided walk through the colorful Canaan Mountain between State Parks Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort. This eight mile walk will be conducted by park naturalist, Destiny Phillips. Shuttle service provided, registration fee charged. For further info, call the Nature Center at (304) 866-4121 x2688. Registration Info
10-12 Oktoberfest Bavarian Style Weekend Celebration.
This weekend features German food and music at the Timberline Fireside Grill and Timbers Pub. A full menu is also available. Live entertainment from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. There is no cover charge. Scenic chairlift operational to the mountain summit to 4,268 feet depending on the weather. Mountain Bike Shop open daily. Bikes can be secured to the lift chair for high altitude mountain biking. Timberline stables are open daily. Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216
18 Oktoberfest
A traditional celebration with dancing, food and drinks. Canaan Valley Resort State Park. 800-622-4121
17-19 K.O. Yoga Retreat.
Canaan Valley Resort State Park. 800-622-4121
22-25 Fall Quilters Workshop
Create family heirlooms for your loved ones at this Fall Quilter Weekend gathering. Learn new patterns, make new friends, and enjoy a relaxing weekend getaway in the mountains. Canaan Valley Resort State Park. 800-622-4121
25 Canaan Culinary University - Soups & Stocks
Executive Chef Nemat Odeh will conduct this class on creating classic soups & stocks. Items highlighted in this class include a basic stock, various varieties of stock, the “mother sauces”, and thickening agents. Class participants receive their own chef hat & apron, all recipes, dining on their creations, and instruction. Price $50 per person. Canaan Valley Resort State Park 800-622-4121
24 – 26 Astronomy Weekend
Workshops, keynote speakers, and star parties are some the activities at this event with novice and more advanced amateur astronomers in mind.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216
31 Halloween Party (Bear Paw)
Canaan Valley Resort State Park. 800-622-4121 • Details TBD
November
4 Elections Outlook
Stop in the Laurel Lounge to keep up to the minute on election updates on the big screen. Drink Specials. Canaan Valley Resort State Park 800-622-4121
14 – 16 Wine/Gourmet Weekend
Further details to follow. Canaan Valley Resort State Park. 800-622-4121
14-16 Fall Scrapbooking Weekend
Canaan Valley Resort State Park. 800-622-4121
27-29 Canaan Thanksgiving Celebration
Further details to follow. Canaan Valley Resort State Park. 800-622-4121
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