2018 TRI-STATE
SUMMER FUN GUIDE
Summer 2018
Day-By-Day Guide WHAT’S INSIDE 2018 SUMMER FUN GUIDE
Summer Fun Calendar MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Buddy’s All-American BBQ Fires Up Bike Nights for 15th Year in a Row The Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade
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Buddy’s All American Bar B Que Original Bike Night 15th Annual May 24 - August 30 Huntington, W.Va. wvbbq.com 304-522-YUMY (9869) Enjoy joining the staff of The Planet 92.7/98.5 FMs for “The Original and longest running Huntington Bike Night at Buddy’s All American Bar B Que” on Third Avenue. Buddy’s BBQ is just one block west of Marshall University, and Bike Night starts in late May through August (or even September). If you've got a hankering for good, sloppy, down home eats – extraordinary hot wings, hickory-smoked baby-back ribs, fall off your fork beef brisket, tasty chicken, and pork BBQ — then make Buddy’s your place. Coming back this summer is The Planet 92.7/98.5 FMs top show: Lex & Terry, The Givers (mornings, from 6-to-11 a.m. on The Planet). The event is on Saturday, June 2, when Buddy’s hosts the “Lex and Terry Bud Light Barbeque at Buddy’s All American Bar B Que, presented by Network Innovation Solutions” with the town’s best brews and BBQ. Meet the hosts of The Planet 92.7/98.5 FMs morning show and all your favorite Planet DJ's with music from The Dividends! Just another reason Buddy’s is your place to be on Thursday’s nights for Bike Night, and parking on Buddy’s main lot is for motorcycles only. BBQ, brews, bands, bikes and babes — join us for all of that on Bike Night at Buddy’s All American Bar B Que! May 24 - City Heat May 31 - Madhouse June 2 (Sat) - Lex & Terry Bud Light Barbeque at Buddy’s BBQ, presented by Network Innovation Solutions; featuring music from The Dividends June 7 - Relative Obscurity June 14 - TBA June 21 - Shelby Lore June 28 - Mindbender July 5 - TBA July 12 - Ultrasound July 19 - Napalm All Stars July 26 - Kala Dehart and Rivertown AugustBuddy’s 2-9-16-23-30 – TBA All-American BBQ
Fires Up Bike Nights for
15th Year in a Row By Woody Woodrum
HUNTINGTON - Huntington’s original as well as longest running Bike Night fires up on Thursday, May 24, with City Heat rocking the lot at Buddy’s All-American Bar B Que for year number 15 of The Huntington Original Bike Night, hosted by The Planet 92.7/98.5 FMs. The place to be for 15 years has been 1537 Third Avenue in Huntington, about one block west of Marshall University for great fun and even better Bar B Que, brisket, pulled pork, wings, pulled chicken, ribs, and trimmings. “I can’t believe it will be our 15th straight year of running Thursday Night Bike Nights,” Lauren Schultz, manager of Buddy’s All-American BBQ, said. “It is a great community event and while other bike nights have come and gone, we are proud to say in Huntington we were the original and are still here, excited about the start with City Heat on May 24. We hope to continue to grow with our communities in the area.” Another big event comes early this year when Lex & Terry, heard mornings on The Planet, 92.7/98.5 FMs, return to Buddy’s on Saturday, June 2, for the “Lex and Terry Bud Light Barbeque at
Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade 150th Annual
May 28 Ironton, Ohio www.facebook.com/TheMemorialDayParade 740-533-3826 The Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade is a long-standing tradition in Ironton, Ohio, memorializing those who fought for our country’s freedom. The first parade was held in 1868 and has continued every year since. This parade is the oldest continuously running Memorial Day Parade in the nation with over 2,000 participants and over 30,000 spectators. The tens of thousands of people lining the parade route are able to enjoy marching bands, clowns, funny cars, dance studios, fire trucks, beauty queens, horses, and numerous floats from all around the Tri-State area. The parade route begins on Center Street and ends on 6th Street and Park Avenue. Participants make a left on 3rd Street and Center, make a left at 3rd and Quincy Street, and then make a left on 6th and Quincy Street. Participants then continue down 6th Street until the end of the route at 6th Street and Park Avenue.
Heiner’s/Dutch Miller Pullman Square Summer Concert Series - 15th Annual
May 31 - August 30 Huntington, W.Va. 937thedawg.com 304-523-8401 Join the staff of The Dawg 93.7 every Thursday for live music at Pullman Square, free for all ages. Food trucks and event vendors will be on hand at the shows with drinks, delicious edibles and great gifts, as well as giveaways and specials. Bring your lawn/ camp chairs and/or blankets and get ready for free music on Thursday’s from 7-10 p.m. at Pullman Square! May 31 - Stonestreet Band Buddy’s All American Bar B Que, presented by Network Innovation Solutions.” The night features a BBQ buffet, music by The Dividends starting at 6 p.m., and then Lex & Terry and their radio team will meet and greet with everyone, followed by more music — in fact, KB from Lex & Terry will join the band for a song! Schultz hopes it will be another great night as it was with previous Lex & Terry events. “Last time Lex and Terry were here, we had a huge turnout,” Schultz said. “The great thing is they are just the same guys at the event that you hear to start every workday, very down to earth. You cannot be a phony in the radio business and stay on the air, and that’s the same people who will be at Buddy’s. “They did an hour or so of meet and greet, but then hung around and gave everyone a chance to talk with them or take a picture. Plus we will have great music with The Dividends and our Bar B Que buffet is pulled pork and pulled chicken, smoked chicken wings, pork and beans, potato salad, lots more and a dessert, if you want. Plus plenty of cold Bud Light. It should be a great kickoff to the summer season.” Buddy’s will have the Bike Night every Thursday, and Buddy’s and The Planet will bring in great bands all summer Madhouse May 31; Relative Obscurity June 7; Shelby Lore on June 21; Mindbender on June 28; Ultrasound on July 12; Napalm All Stars on July 19; Kala Dehart and Rivertown on July 26; and many more bands this summer. Great food, cold drinks, music, celebrities, hot bikes and great times — be sure to be part of it all this summer at the Buddy’s All American Bar B Que, home of Huntington’s longest running and original Bike Night every Thursday night as well as the June 2 “Lex and Terry Bud Light Barbeque at Buddy’s All American Bar B Que, presented by Network Innovation Solutions.”
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the declaration, “Don’t Give Up The Ship!” which became the rallying cry of the United States Navy. Nestled along the Ohio River and bordering both West Virginia and Kentucky, Lawrence County is a land of contrasts, secrets and intrigue — at one time in its history hiding slaves who were desperately trying to escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and at another time housing one of the richest women in the country who also happened to be the only female ironmaster in the world. John Rankin of Ironton helped more than 2,000 slaves escape to freedom north of the Mason-Dixon Line by making their way to Ohio from Kentucky and western Virginia. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the writer of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, fashioned a character out of a story Rankin told her about an escape over a frozen Ohio River. The Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade is a long-standing tradition in Ironton. Memorializing those who fought for our country’s freedom. The first parade was held in 1868 and has continued every year since up to and including the 2018 parade, the 150th parade. This makes the Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade the oldest continuously running Memorial Day Parade in the United State. In it’s beginning, three years following the end of America’s bloodiest battle the Civil War, aka The War Between The States - brother versus brother in the fighting was not rare. Following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson began a term that took him into 1898. Misfits and castoff injured servicemen were more a part of the new postwar society than marching bands or soldiers. That didn’t stop Ironton, a small town in southeast Ohio and one of the important stops in the antislavery movement’s Underground Railroad leading up to the war. In 1868, the town built on iron ore honored all veterans of its town, the county of Lawrence and other veterans in the Tri-State cities along the Ohio River from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia 150 years later, for 2018, the parade begins at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day and consists of 12 divisions. In these divisions, the tens of thousands of people lining the parade route are able to enjoy marching bands, clowns, funny cars, dance studios, fire trucks, beauty queens, and numerous floats from all around the Tri-State area. Approximately 1,000 people participate in the parade, making it a resounding success year after year. If you haven’t seen the parade before, make your way on Memorial Day to Ironton, Ohio, in Lawrence County, for America’s longest-continual running parade for Memorial Day, this year on Monday, May 28, just down the mighty Ohio River from Ashland, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va. After the parade, hang out in Ironton, a town full of history. It is the home and county seat of Lawrence County. The county was set up in 1816, and named for the American naval hero of the War of 1812, Captain James Lawrence. Aboard the U.S.S. Chesapeake (another Lawrence County town is named for the ship) rallied his sailors with
John Campbell, the founder of Ironton, envisioned a large manufacturing town springing up in a short time in an 1849 letter to a cousin. Campbell had about $1,000 in his pockets when he came to Lawrence County in 1832 at the age of 24. He assisted in the building of the Hanging Rock forge. He lived in the Hanging Rock area until 1850. Nannie Kelly Wright, born in 1856, was the world’s only female ironmaster. An Ironton resident, Wright came to own some of the 90 local iron ore furnaces in the area. Iron from the furnaces was used to make cooking utensils, heating stoves and cannons, among other things. Finally, make a visit to Tanks Memorial Stadium, home to the Ironton Tigers high school football team. The field is a rare site, a covered seating area that keeps the fans dry in rain or snow games, and has since the Tanks were established as a professional football team in 1919. The Tanks were 88-17-15 in their era and regularly beat teams in the NFL. The Tanks included Glenn Presnell as an outstanding player who also taught science at Ironton High. He had played at and graduated from Nebraska, and joined the Tanks in 1929. In 1930, the Tanks beat both the Chicago Bears (26-13), led by coach and end George Halas as well as Red Grange, “The Galloping Ghost” out of Illinois, and the NY Giants (13-12) in a pair of games played at the home of the Cincinnati Reds, Redleg Field. Presnell joined the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans in 1931 after the Tanks folded in the post Wall Street Crash (moving down the Ohio River about 25 miles). Three years later, Portsmouth moved to Michigan in 1934 to become the Detroit Tigers. Presnell not only picked the Honolulu Blue the Lions still wear as a team color but helped them to an NFL Championship in 1935, after playing for the title indoors in 1933 against the Bears in a snowstorm outside the arena. Ironton is a town full of history, and history will be on display May 28 for the 105th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade.
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Heiner’s/Dutch Miller Pullman Square Summer Concert Series - 15th Annual Also this summer: June 7 - Kala DeHart & Rivertown June 14 - Buffalo Wabs June 21 - Marshall University Jazz Ensembles with Jason Marsalis June 28 - Oakwood Road Band July 5 - Short & Company; The Dividends July 12 - Pegasus July 19 - Santa Cruz July 26 - William Matheny; Ducain August 2 – Ona; Brad Goodall August 9 - Carrier August 16 - Madhouse August 23 - The Return August 30 - Huntington Music and Arts Festival Kickoff Party
Mountain Music Festival - 5th Annual
May 31 - June 2 Minden, W.Va. https://aceraft.com 877-787-3982 or 304-469-2651 Unforgettable live music under the stars on top of the Wonderland Mountain at the ACE Adventure Center in Minden (near Oak Hill) W.Va. Headliner acts are Umphrey’s McGee, Big Something, and Aqueous. The Kind Thieves and Broccoli Samurai head up featured acts including Perpetual Groove, Pimps of Joytime, Litz, The Fritz, Bennett Wales and The Relief, Travers Brothership, The M.F.B., Dr. Slothclaw, The Manor and Friends, Electric Orange Peel, Black Garlic, Shorts and Company, Opposite Box, Parachute Brigade, 49 Winchester, Matt Mullins and The Bringdown, Union Sound Treaty, Flat Tracker, Paul Johnson with Corey McQuade, and VooDoo Circuit. Call or go online for VIP packages, costs (two days of tent camping starts at $200), rules, and bring a tent or rent a cabin — enjoy all The Ace Adventure Center has to offer!
Camden Park - 115th Season
May 31 - September 3 Huntington, W.Va. camdenpark.com 304-429-4321 West Virginia’s only amusement park has more than 30 rides and attractions, including a wooden roller coaster, “The Big Dipper,” which many roller coaster enthusiasts come from all over the nation to ride. Play miniature golf on our West Virginia Adventure Golf Course, and ride Swan Lake in one of our swanstyled paddle boats. Sit and cool off in our air-conditioned West Virginia Grille, or eat park foods like cotton candy, pronto pups
and hot dogs. In October, join the folks at Camden Park for “Spooktacular” when the park puts on its best Halloween. Sea-son passes are your best bargain for returning again and again to the sign of the Happy Clown, off US Route 60 West, at Cam-den Park (closed on Mondays except Memorial Day, Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day).
Nelsonville Music Festival - 14th Annual May 31 - June 3 Nelsonville, Ohio
On the campus of Hocking College, the regional music festi-val continues to grow. Acts for this year include featured artist George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. Also appearing are The Decemberists, Ani DiFranco, The Black Angels, Alvvays, Kev-in Morby, Mission Temple Fireworks Revival, Nick Waterhouse, The Gories, Middle Kids, Colter Wall, Earthless, Blueprint, Anti-balas, Wooden Ships, Michael Hurley, Charlie Parr, Sunflower Bean, Bedouine, The Weather Station, Mary Lattimore, Michael Nau, Haley Heynderickx, Birds of Chicago, River Whyless, A Hawk and A Hacksaw, Shannon Lay, Twain, J.D Hutchison and Real-billy Jive, Counterfeit Madision, Bill Mackay, Justin Gordon and The Cave Hollow Boys. The festival includes food and vendors, kid’s crafts area, games, camping, disc golf and a bicycle path at Nelsonville, a Zero Waste festival. Weekend passes are $150 plus $40 for camping or day to day passes are available.
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
June 1 Charleston Civic Center Charleston, W.Va. Celebrate the first album from Tim McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill, with “The Rest of Our Lives” album and the “Soul-2-Soul, The World Tour 2018 at the Charleston Civic Center.
Bunbury Music Festival - 7th Annual June 1-3 Cincinnati, Ohio bunburyfestival.com
Sawyer’s Point and Yeatman’s Cove in downtown Cincinnati is the place for great music. Headliners include The Chainsmokers and Blink-182 on Friday, Incubus on Saturday and Jack White on Sunday. Other bands include Third Eye Blind, Arizona, Dropkick Murphys, Lecrae, Young the Giant, Royal Blood, Fitz and The Tantrums, The Front Bottoms, Lany, Bishop Briggs, Allan Ray-
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man, Reo Cragun, Everything Everything, Welxhly Arms, The Wrecks, Lift the Medium, Foster the People, Griz, Misterwives, Andrew McManhon in the Wilderness, Magic Giant, Gang of Youths, Tall Heights, Vesperteen, Moonbeau, Friday Giants, Post Malone, Coheed and Cambria, Manchester Orchestra, Sir Sly, Black Pistol Fire, Two Feet, Lillie Mae, The Commonheart, Remo Drive, Bummers, and McLovins. 3-day admissions is $179 or $79 per day, plus other VIP admissions at the website. Other events include the Braxton Brewing Company’s Craft Beer Village, many food, drink and other vendors and there is a box office at the Sawyer Point parking lot at 705 East Pete Rose Way if you don’t purchase in advance at Ticketmaster, but why not get your tickets and parking spot set online so you don’t miss any of the Bunbury magic.
(2003) and has acted in Planet of the Apes (2001), Charlie’s Angels (2000), The Hulk (2003); Drew Moss, an artist for Outlaw Territory, Creepy, The Colonized, The Crow: Pestilence and City; cartoonist Graham Nolan who was the designer and co-creator of Bane; writer and artist Rafter Roberts; Sarah Stern, an artist and colorist for Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers; and Billy Tucci of Easy Company. The Tri-State Comic Con will take place Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in downtown Huntington. General Admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 10 with a paid adult admission. VIP passes are currently available for $25 and get in an hour early at 9 a.m.
Meigs County Gold Wings & Ribs Fest - 10th Annual
Kanawha Valley Soap Box Derby Championship -49th Annual
June 1-2 Pomeroy, Ohio goldwingsandribs.com 1-740-508-2274 Motorcycles, Entertainment and BBQ lead the way to Southeast Ohio’s 10th Annual Gold Wings & Ribs Festival. Located on Main Street with the beautiful Ohio River just on the other side of the festival activities. What a View! Home of “Ohio’s Best Ribs” & “Ohio’s Best Wings”. Motorcycle tour, Motorcycle light parades, Honda & Harley Dealers, Chrome, Honda & Harley “Bling,” Pin striping, Patches. For the art lover we have Art in the Park. For the History buff Meigs County is the site of an official John Hunt Morgan Civil War battleground. Cookie Stacking, Pickle spittin’, and BBQ Hog Callin contests, Two days of free entertainment on the Riverfront Amphitheater. Nice hometown shops for the shopping bug. What a wonderful weekend, and did we men-tion the food?! Just 30 minutes south of Ohio University off SR 33 on SR 833 for the free event in beautiful Pomeroy!
June 2 South Charleston, W.Va. 304-730-5301 The Kanawha Valley race started in Charleston in 1937, but was relocated when a new track was built in Little Creek Park in South Charleston in 1969. The Kanawha Valley Soap Box Derby Association will run its 49th annual Local Championship Race on June 2, 2018. It is one of three qualifiers in the for the National Championships July 15-21 at Akron, Ohio.
Our Lord Christ the King Junefest 2018 − 43rd Annual
June 2-4 Mt. Lookout, Ohio www.ctk-junefest.org Come join us for Friday Night’s adults only with live music, fire performers, poker, giant Jenga, smoked meats and craft beers, or sip champagne while strolling through the JuneFest Art Gallery. Amusement rides open for Saturday and Sunday, and all you can ride bracelets are available for rides like “The Razor.” Kids can enjoy the Kid’s Fest tent with games, prizes and Family Tricon, the Tri-State’s Comic Con - 7th Annual raffle packages. The weekend includes magicians, balloon June 2 artists, great food and drink and games of chance all weekend. Huntington, W.Va. There will be live music on Sunday and the Sunday night dinner Big Sandy Superstores Arena is Eli’s BBQ. Last but not least are the raffles. Prizes include four Ticketmaster.com round-trip tickets to New York City, Apple watches and the TriconWV.com or Tristatecon.net Comic books have taken the entertainment industry by storm. grand prize-- a 2018 Toyota Highlander. Be it books, movies or games, comics have become the most inJackson Browne at Riverbend Music Center fluential medium in storytelling. Guests include local comic legJune 5, other dates this summer end Beau Smith, of the Wynonna Earp comic from IDW, and Cincinnati, Ohio writer for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and Image Comics. Other Riverbend.org guests include West Virginia’s Justin Birch, who letters comics for IDW, DMC, Rising Sun and Action Lab; Rob Dumo, penciler for Tickets are price from $23.50 to $99. Accompanying Jackson Kill-Crazy Nymphos Attack!, Robyn Hood and Eccentrix; Kevin Browne on the road in the Midwest are band mates Bob Grievoux who collaborated with Len Wiseman on Underworld Glaub
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(bass), Mauricio Lewak (Drums), Shane Fontayne (guitar), Alethea Mills (Vocals), Chavonne Stewart (vocals), Jeff Young (keyboards), and the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Greg Leisz (guitar, lap steel, pedal steel). Other bands at Riverbend Music Center this summer include: June 6 - Slayer with Testament, Lamb of God, Behemoth, and Anthrax | June 7 - Dave Matthews Band | June 10 - Poison, Cheap Trick, and Pop Evil | June 12 - Primus, Mastodon, and Jjuujjuu | June 14 - John Fogerty and ZZ Top | June 20 - LSD Tour with Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Dwight Yoakam, and King Leg | June 21 - Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton | June 22 - Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson & Family, Sturgill Simpson, The Head & The Heart, and Old Crow Medicine Show | June 23 - Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, and KT Tunstall | June 24 - Kidz Bop Live 2018 | June 25 - Grizzly Bear + Spoon with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith | June 26 - Foreigner, Whitesnake, and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin | June 27 - Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers | July 2 - Yes | July 6 - Weezer, Pixies, and The Wombats | July 10 - Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band | July 13 - Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Natalie Hemby, and Tenille Townes | July 26 - Kenny Chesney and Old Dominion.
Festival of the Bluegrass - 44th Annual
June 5-10 Kentucky Horse Park Campground Lexington, Ky. festivalofthebluegrass.com 859-253-0806 Bluegrass in the Bluegrass State, the festival starts on Tuesday, June 5, with a kids Bluegrass camp and runs through Sunday, June 10. Thursday’s artists are: Flatt Lonesome, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, and the Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. Friday: Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time. Darin and Brooke Aldridge, The Cleverly’s, Hammertowne, and The Wooks. Saturday: Seldom Scene, Larry Sparks, Town Mountain, Sideline, and Hogslop String Band. Sunday: Sideline, Dry Branch Fire Squad, and True Life Travelers. A 4-day ticket is $100 or with primitive camping $115 (there are many options, please check them out on our website), and there are daily tickets as well for Thursday ($20), Friday ($50), Saturday ($55), and Sunday ($10). Children 13-18 cost $45 for four days with primitive camping and children 12 and under are free, and parking is free as well. You can bring your own drinks and food in coolers, and that includes alcohol (but in a cup - we will even supply that if you need one). Food and vendors sell everything except alcoholic beverages, and there is parking in the campsite as well as daily parking. The Kentucky Bluegrass Music Camp for Kids, June 5-7, ages 6-18, but sign up early to ensure a spot for your budding musician, and the cost is $45.
Capital City Biker Bash - 7th Annual
June 6-9 Charleston, W.Va. www.capitolcitybikerbash.com The 7th annual Capitol City Biker Bash will be at Haddad Riverfront Park on the (closed) Kanawha Blvd. in downtown Charleston, benefiting HospiceCare in the area. Includes a HospiceCare Ride on Saturday going from Charleston to Huntington, ending on Fourth Avenue and 4th Street at the Black Sheep Harley-Davidson dealer, leaving the Capital City at 10 a.m. Music includes free music on each night, Thursday-Friday-Saturday, with Hogan’s Goat, 5-Star Rebellion, Non-Friction, The Cat Daddy’s and
The Georgia Satellites. Food trucks, vendors, a bike show, bikini contest, a poker run, and prize drawings for lottery tickets every night make the Capital City Biker Bash a don’t miss in early June.
Heritage Farm Museum & Village
June 7 - Sept. 23 3300 Harveytown Road, Huntington, W.Va. heritagefarmmuseum.com 304-522-1244 Step back in time with West Virginia’s first Smithsonian Affiliate as we recreate and preserve Appalachian Heritage. The Petting Zoo, Country Store, Progress Museum and Transportation Museum are all open for guided tours throughout the week (closed on most Sundays), but there are always special events year ‘round. There is a cafe’, artisan center, blacksmith shop, gift shop, log church, Homestead site and six simple machines in the Discovery Zone. May 28 - December 15: Way Back Weekends every Saturday, a different theme on every weekend! June 7-Sept. 27 on Wednesdays: Kid’s Day, $5 admission, with a chance to grind corn, play/learn in the Children’s Activity Museum, visit the petting zoo, play/learn in the Discovery Zone, be creative in the Maker Movement environment with different stations for arts/crafts, and ride in a wagon. June 16 Father’s Day: The Dark Knight is in town as Batman visits The Farm in the Batmobile. July 4 Independence Day: Celebrate with us on our Kids Day and other July Fourth events! July 7 Summer Festival: Homemade ice-cream social.
Newport Italianfest - 27th Annual
June 7-10 Newport, Ky. http://www.newportky.gov/Blogs/Events/ Archives/2017/01/2017-Festival 859-292-3666 Join us for the 27th Newport Italianfest, named a Top 20 Event for June by the Southeast Tourism Society, and held along Newport’s Riverboat Row between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate Bridges. The festival has authentic Italian food and live Italian music performed by entertainers from around the nation and from “the old country,” a golf outing, and a family photo booth showcasing the history of Italian families that settled in Newport generations ago. Other fun includes a cooking contest, games, and rides for the little ones. Events kick off with a Bocce Ball Tournament at Pompilio’s Restaurant on Wednesday. The event averages over 100,000 visitors, and will have fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as the
Cincinnati Reds MLB team being just across the Ohio River for a home stand against the Colorado Rockies (June 5-6-7) and the St. Louis Cardinals (June 8-9-10).
Blood, Sweat and Tears Tour
June 8 Marietta, Ohio Peoples Bank Theatre www.peoplesbanktheatre.com Blood Sweat & Tears has set the high water mark for the worlds greatest musicians which is still true in the latest version of BS&T. It has now been 50 years since founding member Bobby Colomby with an amazing Jazz background had a vision of fusing Jazz, Rock and Blues into one band. Colomby hand picked the greatest players and vocalists of which many have gone on to be legends themselves, Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Jaco Pastorius Lew Soloff, and so many more. The current line up with Bo Bice at the helm on vocals is the most popular in recent years. As many promoters have said “it’s a show not to be missed.”
Hatfield and McCoy Marathons
June 8-9 Matewan, W.Va. www.hatfieldmccoymarathon.net No feuding’, just running, in one of The Weather Channel’s ranked-toughest marathons in the nation. Learn about the feud where it happened between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the Kentucky McCoys from their relatives at the family reunion for the two families of the famous, or infamous, feud. Friday night’s pasta dinner and Hatfield-McCoy play are in Belfry, Ky., then the races start in Matewan or Williamson in W.Va., or in South Williamson, Ky. There is a 5K, Double Half Marathon, River Road Half Marathon, Blackberry Mountain Half Marathon, and a Full 26.2-mile Marathon that starts in Ky. and ends in W.Va.
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June 8-9 Denver Williams Park, Wilmington, Ohio www.bananasplitfestival.com Email: wilmingtonbanana@gmail.com The annual Banana Split Festival in Wilmington, Ohio cele-
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brates the (debated) birthplace of the banana split (I demand a recount) with a wonderful weekend festival the second weekend of June. This festival features good old-fashioned fun with games and rides for everyone, crafts and collectibles, live music, a classic car cruise-in and car show, 5K-run (the Lickety Split 5K), unique food booths, a banana split eating contest, and, of course, the “make your own” banana split booth. Music for Friday includes Blue Steel and the Hadden-Sayers Band, while Saturday’s is Flash Back, The Hitchhikers Band, Sawgrass and Passion. Join them at the J.W. Denver Williams, Jr. Memorial Park for a banana split in June, just northeast of Cincinnati, in Wilmington, Ohio.
Old Central City Days - 27th Annual
June 8-10 West 14th Street, Huntington, W.Va. Oldcentralcity.org 304-644-4475 or 304-523-9700 History comes alive at the 14th Street West Festival, Old Central City Days, in its 27th year in Huntington. It will include free music, vendors, informational booths, food and inflatables. Come and shop in W.Va.’s best antique district in the area known as Old Central City — for being the midpoint between Cattlettsburg, Ky. and Guyandotte, W.Va. Now, it is part of Huntington, W.Va., America’s Best Community in 2017. You can visit the farmer’s market and The Wild Ramp for the best of locally grown food, or buy prepared foods at the Food Trucks near the Gazebo. There is an antique showcase, art & crafts makers showcase, kid’s activities, car show, and lots of great things to buy, taste and take home, so join us for this year’s event.
Geek Out 5.0
June 8-10 College Corner, Ohio www.geekout-hca.com Tickets:www.eventbrite.com/e/geek-out-50-tickets-37701797090 Email: Stevebob187@yahoo.com 513-675-1741 Come geek out and camp out with us at our annual Comicon event located in College Corner, Ohio — just north of Oxford, Ohio, and 30 minutes north of Cincinnati at the Hannon’s Camp America. Geek Out 5.0 is a fun-filled, 3-day adventure into Nerdom, including live music, video game tournaments, Cosplay contest, flame spinning, video carts for racing, (IRL Mario Kart!), artists, inflatables, special guests, vending, Visionary Championship Wrestling, and much, much more. Event times and pricing includes Friday: 12-8 p.m., Saturday: 12-8 p.m., and Sunday: 12-5 p.m. A pass for all three days is only $30, Saturday-Sunday passes are also $30, and Sunday only is just $5. Free for 12-years and younger and tent camping is included in your ticket price. Alcohol is permitted, but during convention time must be kept at a minimal or you will be asked to leave and no glass bottles are allowed. The Middle Earth (Middle Field) is adult camping only and family camping must remain closer to Grandma’s Pizza Shop. Cabins are all rented but there is plenty of camping. We are still accepting vendors and can’t wait to Geek Out 5.0.
The Ronceverte River Fest
June 8-11 Ronceverte, W.Va. http://roncevertewv.org/festival.htm Email: ronceverteriverfestival@yahoo.com 304-647-7400
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LOGAN, W.Va. - The Hatfield–McCoy Trails (http://www.trailsheaven.com), located in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia, is a nationally known trail system most popular for its off-highway vehicle trails. The trail system is a multi-county project, including West Virginia counties of Logan, Kanawha, Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, Wayne, Lincoln, Mingo and Boone. The trails are managed by the Hatfield–McCoy Regional Recreation Authority, a legislatively created quasi-state agency and its paid staff, which is governed by a multi-county board of directors. The name of the trail system is derived from the names of two families, the West Virginian’s named Hatfield and Kentucky based McCoys. The two families famously feuded back and forth across the Tug River, the border between the two states, after the Civil War, when family members fought on both sides of the War Between the States. The trail system officially opened under the name Hatfield-McCoy in October 2000 with 300 miles (480 km) of trail operations. Currently there are six of the nine WV counties (Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Logan, and Boone) with over 600 miles of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. An expansion plan for the trail system plans for 2,000 miles of trails with suitable facilities and an Off-Highway Vehicle Park located in Kanawha County. West Virginia is known as “Almost Heaven,” so it’s only natural the Hatfield-McCoy Trails have become known as “Trails Heaven.” If you have questions, feel free to call the Hatfield-McCoy offices at 1-800-592-2217. Welcome to “Trails Heaven,” a system of professionally managed trails that are the most enjoyable in the country. Current trail system names (trailhead facility names in parentheses) include Bearwallow (Dingess-Rum), Buffalo Mountain (Delbarton), Indian Ridge (Ashland), Pinnacle Creek (Castlerock), Pocahontas (Bramwell), Devil Anse, which is named for the leader of the Hatfields, (Matewan) and Rockhouse (Browning Fork). Only the Paiute ATV Trail in Central Utah has more miles of trails (2,000 miles).
TRAIL SYSTEM GUIDE Trail System Info Trail System Name & Logo The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System caters to ATV, UATV, and motorbikes (dirt bikes), but hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders can also use the trails. The trail system staff not only markets the trail system globally (the trails now receive visitors from all 50 states and nine countries), but also builds, maps and maintains the trail system. Law enforcement officers patrol the trail to assure compliance with safety regulations. Motorized users of the trail system must wear a DOT-approved helmet and are prohibited from “doubling” (having a passenger), unless their vehicle is designed for two people. These rules, and a host of others, have allowed the trail system to enjoy a quality safety record, despite an increase in ATV-related injuries around the country.
The Bearwallow Trail System is most noted for being one of three original HMT systems (opened in October of 2000). It is also noted for its more difficult rated trails, most difficult rated trails, and difficult single track. Bearwallow is located near the historic site of the Battle of Blair Mountain, and has direct trail access to and from the town of Logan, W.Va. The trailhead is located at 247 Bearwallow Drive, Ethel, W.Va. (latitude 37.86384, longitude -81.93193), Bearwallow has a 2.5-acre parking lot, staffed trailhead, on site restrooms, permits, merchandise (food, fuel and lodging) in Logan.
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The Buffalo Mountain Trail System is most noted for historic relevance to the Hatfield-McCoy Feud and Matewan Massacre, Buffalo Mtn. is known for overall amount of trails, one of three original HMT systems (opened in October 2000) as a high percentage of single track trails, two trailheads and direct trail access to the towns Williamson, Delbarton, and Matewan, all in Mingo County, W.Va.
The Devil Anse Trail System links up to two other Hatfield McCoy Trail Systems- Rockhouse and Buffalo Mountain- totaling over 300 miles. The trailhead is located in the town of Matewan, historically known for being the heart of the Hatfield McCoy Feud. The trail system has direct access to gas, food and lodging.
The trailhead is located at 34 Oakwood Heights Road, Williamson (lat. 37.70070, long. -82.21320) and has a 2-acre parking lot, staffed trailhead, on-site restrooms, permits and merchandise (food, fuel and lodging in all three towns served by the Buffalo Mtn. trail.
The trailhead is located on Main Street in Matewan, W.Va. It has a parking lot, staffed trailhead, on site restrooms, permits and merchandise. Your Community Connector is Matewan (food, fuel, lodging available).
The Indian Ridge Trail System is most noted for one-third of the largest continuous areas of the HMT network, along with Pocahontas and Pinnacle Creek trail systems and connectors, starting in McDowell County, W.Va. The trailhead is located in the town of Ashland, near Northfork (lat. 37.41330, long. -81.35263) and it has a 2-acre parking lot and on-site restrooms, but his trailhead is NOT staffed. Permits and merchandise (food, fuel, and lodging available) can be purchased at Ashland Resort, which is directly connected to the system and is the nearest business to the trailhead in Ashland, Northfork and Keystone, W.Va.
LaureLive
The Festival held the second weekend in June each year in the mountains of eastern West Virginia at Ronceverte. It is the home of The Great Rubber Ducky Race, and a $5 ticket can win you $10,000 or $14,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle at Bill Lewis Motors. Free entertainment is in the Amphitheater, you can join the Duck Legs Contest on Saturday evening, or come early to enter The Community Games. There are children’s games to be played Saturday morning, a car show, and a mud bog. Sunday you can come worship in the amphitheater then hit the road for the annual Poker Run, play in the basketball tournament or the fishing tournaments, and tournaments for volleyball, horseshoes, and even Irish Road Bowling. There is a Chili Cook Off, Poker ride, 1K run, 5K run, and carnival rides all weekend, then finish your weekend with a grand fireworks display. Young ladies and men can compete in the pageants, from newborns to age 21. Free music includes The Strum Sum Band, the Goodson Boys, Everly Brothers’ tributes, Statler Brothers’ tributes, the W.Va. Gospel Quartet and the Gospel Harmony Boys.
Ona Speedway 2018 Season - 35th Annual
June 9 - October 19 Ona, W.Va. www.onaspeedwayracing.com 304-410-3665 Visit West Virginia’s only asphalt racing track at the Ona Speedway, where legends have raced since 1963, and the summer gets started with racing on June 9, the Coyote Racing Truck Series at Ona. June 30 is our Pipes Plus event with our Independence Day Extravaganza. August 4 is the 24Hour GridLock Series with a $50,000 payout, Aug. 11 is the Super Cup Stock Car series at Ona and Aug. 25 is the Labor Day Extravaganza. October 6 is the 4th Annual Mountaineer 100, Oct. 20 is the Halloween Havoc Night and the season ends Oct. 27 with the Night of Destruction and Food Truck Rodeo. General admission for adults is $10, children 11-17 are $7 and kids 10 and under are free. Pit passes are $25 for adults and $15 for children 11-17.
June 9-10 Cleveland, Ohio /www.laurelive.com/ Laurel School, an all-girls (K-12) independent school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and the Cleveland-based Elevation Group announced this weekend the music lineup for LaureLive: Music with a Mission 2018 (#LL2018). This unique event will return to Laurel’s gorgeous, 140-acre Butler Campus located at 7420 Fairmount Road, spanning Russell and Chester Townships, Ohio. The 2018 dates for the two-day, all-ages, family-friendly festival are Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10. Twenty-five diverse musical acts, led by some of the world’s most popular current artists, will kick-off summer 2018 in Cleveland. The 2018 lineup features artists who boast nearly 74 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making this group of artists the most well-known in the threeyear history of the festival. Foster The People will close all activities on Saturday night. Brandi Carlile will headline and close the festival on Sunday night. Other main and featured acts include: Fitz & The Tantrums, Cold War Kids, X Ambassadors, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Daya. Fan favorites X Ambassadors (LaureLive 2016), Red Wanting Blue (LaureLive 2016), and Magic Giant (LaureLive 2017) return this June. Some of the hottest up-and-coming artists will make their Cleveland debut at LaureLive. This includes: Lauv, ARIZONA, Rag’N’Bone Man, and Lewis Capaldi.
Alison Krauss
June 12 Charleston, W.Va. Municipal Auditorium www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com See country singer Alison Krauss, June 15, at the best venue in the Kanawha Valley for music The Municipal Auditorium.
Gallipolis Car Club Cruise-In June 15 Gallipolis, Ohio Tom Davis: 740-578-1015
The Pinnacle Creek Trail System is most noted for one-third of the largest continuous areas of the HMT network along with Pocahontas and Indian Ridge Trail systems and connectors. Pinnacle Creek is also know for it’s scenery and proximity to Twin Falls State Park (15 miles) as well as skiing and whitewater rafting (within 1 hour) of the trailhead. The trailhead is located at 2733 Pinnacle Road, Pineville (lat. 37.55580, long. -81.50793) and has a 2-acre parking lot, staffed trailhead, on-site restrooms, permits and merchandise (food, fuel and lodging available) in Pineville in Wyoming County, W.Va.
The Pocahontas Trail System is the nearest HMT trail to the I-77 in W.Va., the turnpike connector (starting at Charleston, W.Va. to Princeton, W.Va. on the Turnpike, then I-77 on through rural Virginia to Charlotte, N.C. and Colombia, S.C.) and gateway to the southeast.
The Rockhouse Trail System is most noted for being the largest single trail system and for being one of three original HMT systems (opened in October 2000). The trail is also noted for its wide variety of all types of trail riding and the largest number of lodging facilities directly adjacent to the trail in The trailhead is located at 174 Simmons Avenue, both towns of Man (in Logan Co.) and Gilbert (in Bramwell (lat. N 37 19 40, long. W 81 18 47). Plans Mingo Co.). are for renovations to begin on the trailhead facility sometime in 2014, but it currently has a 2-acre %. The trailhead is located at 83 Rockhouse Creek parking lot and on-site (portable) restrooms. Per- Road in Man (lat. 37.726389, long. -81.88371) and mits can be purchased at the Bramwell City Hall or has a 2-acre parking lot, staffed trailhead, on-site renearby businesses where you can also purchase strooms, permits and merchandise (food, fuel and food, fuel and lodging. lodging available) in both Man and Gilbert.
Dave Hively: 740-446-0643 www.facebook.com/Gallipoliscarclub A number of Cruise-Ins and other events are set this summer for the Gallipolis Car Club, starting with the June 15 event at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Store in the Ohio River Plaza from 5-8 p.m. The June 22 Cruise-In is from 5-8 p.m. at Aaron’s Rentals in the Wal-Mart Plaza. The July 20 event is sponsored by and held at Norris Northrup Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in Gallipolis, from 6-9 p.m. The next Cruise-In is at the Gallia County Visitor’s Center at the Gallipolis City Park during the Gallipolis BBQ Festival on Sept. 8, and the cars will be there 12 noon -3 p.m. Don’t miss the French 500 Swap Meet and Car Show on Sept. 29 at the Gallia County Fair Grounds. No alcoholic beverages are allowed and there is no charge to come and Cruise-In with the Gallipolis Car Club.
Footloose the Musical
June 15 through July 7 Prestonsburg, Ky. Jenny Wiley State Park Theatre www.jwtheatre.com When Ren McCormack moves to a small town where the local government has banned dancing and rock music, he leads his classmates around the law and Reverend Shaw Moore to have a real senior prom. You have seen the Kevin Bacon film, now enjoy the show at Jenny Wiley State Park. $18 for adults, $13 for ages 17 and under.
Try This West Virginia Presents Try This Conference
June 15-16 West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, W.Va. www.tythiswv.com Are you working for a healthier West Virginia? This conference is for you. Enjoy two idea-packed, inspiring days with like-minded West Virginians. Trade ideas with people from all over the state who are doing great things in their own communities. Get inspired again and again. Meet new friends and help build a statewide movement. Non-Degree Graduate credit is available in 40 breakout sessions, from farmer’s markets, school gardens, bicycling, running, school-bases health car, and state parks, the Try This workshop leaders are fellow West Virginians who know their stuff. While hotel rooms are in short supply due to the natural gas pipeline, there are many Airb-n-bs available or stay in the dorms at Wesleyan for just $30/night. Scholarships are available for youth and adults, too.
Blenko Glass After Hours Sales/W.Va. Day Celebration Piece
June 15-16 Milton, W.Va. www.blenko.com 877-425-3656 Continuing a tradition of offering a very limited, special edition glassware to celebrate the birthdate of the state of West Virginia, which will be 155 this June 20 — so Blenko will make 155 birthday issue glassware pieces, and only 155! A Friday night open house event includes after hours pieces with special pricHatfield-McCoy Reunion Festival ing. During this 2-hour event customers can take advantage of June 15-16 amazing discounts and take 15 percent off of their entire purMatewan, W.Va. chase (a listing for all “After Hour” activities can be seen at Blenhttps://www.facebook.com/HatfieldMccoyReunion/ ko.com). In preparation for this event we will close the Visitor Come join us for our Annual Hatfield/McCoy Reunion Festival! Center Store at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and will re-open from Live music, concessions, vendors, games, competitions in Mat- 7-9 p.m. The West Virginia 155th Birthday piece is offered Saturewan, W.Va. The event is family-friendly, so bring the kids and we day beginning at 9 a.m., on a first-come, first-served basis. The have some crafts for the children to do. line sometimes starts several days before the Saturday offering, so when they are gone, they are gone.
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Tour de Coal and YAK Fest - 14th Annual
June 15-16 Tornado and St. Albans, W.Va. coalrivergroup.com 304-419-4417 The largest flat water kayak event in West Virginia. Enjoy a great day of floating down the scenic Coal River, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday starting at Meadowood Park. On Friday, the pre-registration runs from 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday registration opens at 8 a.m., so come to Meadowood Park first to drop off your kayak, and stop by the CRG River Center cabin to check in (unless you came Friday to the early bird check-in). Then you’ll take your vehicle back to Gateway Shopping Center in St. Albans and ride one of our courtesy shuttles back to the start at Meadowood Park for the 11-mile float in kayaks. Cost is $20 per person for early birds, $25 on June 16, and everyone gets a t-shirt to promote the fundraiser to help the Coal River Group to keep clean the Coal River, along with other restoration and educational activities. The new YAK FEST will be hosted by the City of St. Albans and provide a variety of entertainment options for the TDC visitors and families. “We plan to create a major Pre-Tour de Coal event in our Old Main Plaza business district,” said St. Albans Mayor Scott James. “We expect to have music, art, food and craft beer available to all the visitors on Friday and then during the river float on Saturday, June 16, 2018, we will be hosting a major downtown-based rib fest, more music and a major display of kayak and river-based vendors showing off the latest in water craft, paddle boards, fishing kayaks and fishing gear. Many of the plans for the YAK FEST are still a work in progress,” said James, a former St. Albans coach/teacher who started as an athletic trainer at Marshall University. “We will be announcing all the events, exhibitors and entertainers as they are confirmed.”
Annual Ohio Celtic Festival
June 15-17 Renaissance Park Waynesville, Ohio www.celticfestohio.com Featuring some of the very best in Celtic music, dance and our children’s stage, it is the annual Ohio Celtic Festival, this year earlier and in Waynesville, Ohio. The fest will feature lots of activities and shows for the children, of course there’s food and beverages in abundance for all ages, and some new events that we’re working on. Once again we’ll bring you some exciting new musical groups, some making their first visit. Our mission is to once again bring you a festival where the whole family can enjoy themselves at a very reasonable price. Entertainment scheduled to appear includes The Elders, Albannach, Off Kilter, The Fighting Jamesons, Father Son & Friends, Poor Man’s Gambit, Ladies of Longford, Dulahan, Jameson’s Folly, Fin Tan, Whiskey Maggie, Blackthorne & Laurel, 42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foot-Grenadier Co., The 42nd Royal Highlanders (today’s Black Watch), Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes & Drums, Miami Valley Pipes & Drums, Celtic Academy of Irish Dance, Columbus Celtic Dancers, Cincinnati Highland Dancers, McGovern Ceili Dancers, and Richens-Timm Academy of Irish Dance from Dayton. Weekend admission is $18, while one day is $12 and there is a special $5 Friday ticket as well. Remember, “As you slide down the banisters of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way (an olde Irish toast).”
The Full Monty musical
June 15-17 and June 22-24 Charleston Light Opera Guild Charleston Civic Center Little Theater Charleston, W.Va.
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www.charlestonciviccenter.com Based on the hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a tentime Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and an anticipated closing number. The team of Terrence McNally (book) and David Yazbek (music and lyrics) created a crowd-pleasing musical that both entertains and grabs your heart. See it at the Little Theater over the next two weekends.
Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival - 23rd Annual
June 15-17 Parkersburg, W.Va. movmcrf.org 800-752-4982 or 304-428-5554 Where in WV will you find reggae, Latin, Mexican, native-American, Celtic and Americana-roots musicians all sharing the same stage? Where in WV will you find Native American Dancers, Middle Eastern Dancers and Martial Artists all performing at the same event? Where can you eat Polish Kielbasa, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Italian Pizza, Funnel Cakes, Chinese Egg Rolls, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, and an all American hot dog within steps of one another? It is only at the 2018 Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival, or MOVMCF, at the Parkersburg City Park in Wild Wonderful West Virginia, June 15-17. The Festival is free to the public and celebrates diversity with a smorgasbord of artists and performers. Our goal is to highlight a variety of cultural and ethnic groups, showcasing artistic performances of traditional music and dance.
FestivALL Charleston
June 15-24 festivallcharleston.com 304-470-0489 A city-wide multi-arts festival celebrating 10 days in June with continued programming over the 10 days. Events include Live on the Levee on Friday (starting 6-15 with the New Orleans Suspects), Art Parade (June 16), ArtWalk and Art After Dark (both on June 21), Mountain State music, Jazz & Jambalaya (June 17), the Capitol Art Fair, Juneteenth (June 19), Wine and Jazz Music Festival (June 23 at UC), the Mayor’s Concert (June 21) featuring Lake Street Dive, Charleston Light Opera, Smoke on the Water Chili Cookoff (June 16), Brown Bag Concert in Davis Park (June 20), Go To Hale (Street) Block Party (June 23), River Queen Cruise, and much more. 400-plus artists, 80 events, 300-plus performances and 35 venues adds up to one of West Virginia’s, and the Mid-Atlantic region’s, largest events.
Firkin Fest - 3rd Annual
June 16 Ashland, Ky. ashlandinmotion.org tickets.beerfests.com/event/firkin-fest From 2-6 p.m., it is the third annual Firkin Fest for craft beers and live music. $25 (pre-sale) or $30 (day of event) for general admission, $75 (pre-sale) or $80 (day of event) for VIP admissions so come and join the fun (admission is FREE for designated drivers!). General admission tickets include ten (10) Craft Beer Tasting Tickets & Official Firkin Fest Mini Mug (craft beer tasting tickets are equivalent to 3 oz. of Craft Beer). Guests may purchase three (3) additional “Tasting Tickets” for $10. Live Music Performed By Mountain Oyster Cult, Holly & The Guy, The Dividends, and Short & Company.
Cleveland Summer Beerfest at Jacobs Pavilion 3rd Annual
June 16 Cleveland, Ohio http://clevelandbeerfest.com/summer/ Join thousands of Craft Beer fans as we celebrate, “Summer in the City,” with over 175 craft beers from over 100 breweries and food trucks along the river at Jacobs Pavilion. Live music from the big stage, all your local and regional craft brewery favorites, and the best local food trucks. All proceeds benefit the Music Education Society. 2 Sessions: The “Fun in the Sun” Session from 2-5 p.m., or early admission at 1 p.m. and the Night Session 8-11 p.m. and early admission at 7 p.m.
WV Power W.Va. Birthday Celebration - 1863-2018
June 16 Charleston, W.Va. www.wvpower.com Join the Power as they face the Delmarva Shorebirds in South Atlantic League action, and we celebrate W.Va.’s 155th birthday — coming on June 20, with Power out of town so we start the celebration tonight — with the first 1,000 fans getting a bluetooth speaker and then can camp out for the night on the actual playing field of Appalachian Power Park. Call 304-344-BATS (2287) to find out what to bring.
2018 Picnic with the Pops
June 16 - July 14 - August 18 Huntington, W.Va. www.huntingtonsymphony.com 304-781-8343 The annual event for the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, Picnic with the Pops, returns with the first of three shows on June 16 at Huntington’s Harris Riverfront Park. Michael Cerveris is the first guest performer and is an American actor, singer, and guitarist. He has performed in many stage musicals and plays, including several Stephen Sondheim musicals: Assassins, Sweeney Todd, Road Show, and Passion. Go to Huntingtonsymphony.org and save money on tickets for Cerveris, July 14 when All 4 One comes to Barboursville City Park and August 18 when the “First Ladies of Disco” — Evelyn “Champagne” King, Martha Walsh and Linda Crawford close the season back at Harris Riverfront Park.
Baby Bison Days and Annual Charity Pow Wow
June 16-17 Boss Bison Ranch, Cadiz, Ohio http://bossbisonranch.wixsite.com/ The Boss Bison Ranch is located about one hour northwest of Wheeling, W.Va. or one hour northeast of Cambridge, Ohio in Cadiz, the hometown of Clark Gable of “Gone With The Wind” fame.This is an intertribal Charity pow wow honoring our veterans and first responders. Admission is a non-perishable food item (monetary donations also welcome) and all donations go to Harcatus Food Pantry. Gates open from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Sunday. The grand entry is at noon both days. We will have Native-American dancing, food, native crafts, vendors, and demonstrations. All drums welcome, vendors by invitation only and we look forward seeing you there.
Celebrate W.Va. Day at Independence Hall
June 18-20 Wheeling, W.Va. www.wvcommerce.org At West Virginia’s first capital in 1863, come celebrate the birth-
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day of the Mountain State — breaking away from Virginia to join the Union during the Civil War. From 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, re-enactors will present programs, including the formation of the Restored Government of Virginia. At 1 p.m. on Sunday, there will be a dramatic re-enactment of Gov. Pierpont’s inaugural address and a historic tour. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, enjoy period music, light refreshments and re-enactors portraying West Virginia historical figures. A West Virginia Day Ceremony will take place on the front steps at noon. A reception will follow.
RudyFest - 18th Annual
June 19-23 Poppy Mountain at Morehead, Ky. www.rudyfest.com 606-316-6677 For Camping, call 304-654-8712 Music all week from great bands like the Lonesome River Band as well as The Del McCoury Band, IIIrd Tyme Out, Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver, Flatt Lonesome, Hammertowne, The Grascals, Turning Ground, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Volume 5, Larry Cordle And Lonesome Standard Time, Larry Sparks and Lonesome Ramblers, Junior Sisk and The Ramblers Choice, PPR, Billie Renee and Cumberland Gap, Steve Dilling and Sideline, Balsam Range, and Sammy Adkins and Sandy Hook Mountain Boys. There will also be local favorites and new talents at our new venue, Poppy Mountain in Morehead, Ky. Admission is $110 for all days (until June 1, then $120), or $20 for Tuesday, $30 for Wednesday, $40 for Thursday or Friday and $50 for Saturday, and there is an $80 for Friday and Saturday. There is a $55 pass for teenagers (13-17, until June 1 when it goes to $65) to attend all four days and children under 12 get in free. There are limited electric hookups with water at some, and costs $100 for the whole family camping or camp for the whole month of June for $210 (includes shower houses for all campers), and there will be vendors for crafts and for food. Purchase tickets at ticketbud. com or send SASE with check/money order to Rudy Fest, P.O. Box 239, Grayson, Ky. 41143.
WV Day at the Wildlife Center
June 20 French Creek, W.Va. http://www.wvdnr.gov/Wildlife/WildlifeCenter.shtm Honor West Virginia’s Birthday on June 20, 2017 at the WV Wildlife Center, near Buckhannon. This year’s celebration will be “For the Birds”. The West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center will be conducting an environmental education program at the Amphitheater. We’ll have educational activities and crafts for the kids designed to teach them how to protect the habitats for all birds. We’ll be serving birthday cake so come celebrate the birth of our state.
Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival - 38th Annual
June 20-23 Summersville, W.Va. www.adamsbluegrass.com Music with a bluegrass spin is the type of music at this festival, located at the Summersville Music Park, 7441 Webster Road, and also a celebration of West Virginia’s 155th Birthday. This is an outdoors festival, so bring your own chairs or blankets. In case of rain, there is a pavilion at the rear of the show. Camping, hotels and other accommodations are available. Scheduled to appear are Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers, Rhonda Vincent and The Range, Ralph Stan-
ley II and The Clinch Mountain Boys, Balsam Range, The Gibson Brothers, Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers, Daily & Vincent, The Seldom Scene, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, The Malpass Brothers, and many, many more. Tickets are available for one day, three days or four day pricing, children under 7 are free, food and vendors are available, no alcohol or drugs allowed, no smoking and no pets in music area. Camping is available with no reservation needed, and there is water and electric hookups for campers. There will be shows, rain or shine. Four day passes are $130 in advance, $140 at gate, while 3-day passes are $120/$130 and day passes $40/$45 and after 6 p.m. daily a special pass is $30 a night. Children 7-15 are $15 in advance or $20 at gate, and there is no charge to park.
WV Coal Festival - 25th Annual
June 20-23 Madison, W.Va. 304-369-9118 www.boonecountywv.org The WV Coal Festival will be held the third week in June in downtown Madison, under the theme, “Keeping Our Coal Heritage Alive.” There will be a carnival, vendors, crafts, pageants, free concerts, and fireworks. On Wednesday it is Gospel Night, Thursday is Coalfield Idol and bands on Friday and Saturday, as well as a celebration of W.Va.’s 155th Birthday on June 20.
Festival On The Hill - 3rd Annual
June 22-23 Dayton, Ohio festivalonthehill.org 937-222-9103 Located on the grounds of the Dayton Masonic Center, this is Dayton’s summer fest, running from 5-11 p.m. on Friday — Dayton’s largest Happy Hour with live music, festive beverages, and numerous food vendors — and noon-11 p.m. on Saturday, where you can bring the whole family for a day filled with great food and music. Music on Friday includes Stranger and The Menus. On Saturday, you can hear Crowbar Jones, Shadowlife, Eric Jeradi and Vicious Cycle — a Lynyrd Skynard Tribute band. The Special Olympics Ohio Ride/Rally starts from Ride 1 Powersports (in Springfield) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and will run about three hours through Buckminn’s D&D Harley-Davidson, Sporty’s Trikes & Bikes to the Festival on the Hill, and benefits Special Olympics Ohio. Tickets are only $7 for general public and $5 for active military, law enforcement and first responders, and multi-ticket presages can get 4 adult tickets for $21. Seating is on a lawn, so bring lawn chairs or blankets, and there is free, dedicated motorcycle parking on both days as well as car parking at the Masonic Center and Grandview Medical Center. You must have ID for alcoholic beverages, pets are not allowed but Guide/Assistance Dogs are always welcome, only small bags are allowed (purses, baby bags), strollers are allowed and no large bags, backpacks or coolers are allowed, Visa-Mastercard-AMEX are accepted at food and beverage stands and at admission gates.
Ohio Scottish Games - 42nd Annual
June 22-23 Wilmington, Ohio www.ohioscottishgames.com The Ohio Scottish Games are held at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington, Ohio (50 miles southwest of Cleveland) every June. Established in 1977, this long standing event is presented by members of The Ohio Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio, an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of their proud Scottish Heritage and ancestry. The Ohio Scottish Games highlight the traditional dance, music
Kentucky State Parks
Get Out and Explore Your Northeastern Kentucky State Parks!
The Kentucky State Parks are a great place to be for the summer and the eastern part of the state is a great place to start! Carter Caves State Resort Park near Olive Hill is hosting Pioneer Week July 23-29. The week is devoted to the 18th century pioneer days and various living history skills that guests can participate in or see practiced. The park also offers cave tours, hiking, campsites and a lodge with a restaurant. Nearby is Greenbo Lake State Resort Park at Greenup. The park is hosting three music festivals – July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8 at its outdoor amphitheater. Plan to spend the night at the lodge or camp. The park also has a beautiful lake for fishing or paddling and a marina.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Rent a pontoon, john boat, canoe, kayak, or pedal boat for a day on the water; explore 25 miles of trails by bike, horse, or foot; or explore underwater at the scuba refuge! Stay the day or the week at the campground or lodge and dine at Angler’s Cove Restaurant. Greenup 606-473-7324
Greenbo Lake Nearby Carter Caves State Resort Park is a must-visit for families. Cave tours, restaurant, and amazing hiking and horse trails are open year-round. Staff-led activities, canoeing programs, and mini golf are popular for seasonal fun. Choose from lodge, cottage, or campground with equestrian or group cabin options. Olive Hill/606-286-4411 The sandstone canyons of Grayson Lake State Park supply a perfect setting for the peaceful campground as well as the 18-hole golf course. Hike one of the trails or fish along the 74.2 miles of shoreline. A marina nearby has rental boats, bait, and grocery. Two picnic shelters and three playgrounds round out the amenities of this scenic gem. Olive Hill/606-474-9727
Another music festival is planned at Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Yatesville Lake State Park is popular with both anglers and recreational boaters. This 2,300-acre mountain reservoir is Pineville on Sept. 21 with the first Appalachian Heritage Music Festival. home to an 18-hole golf course built on challenging terrain, a 46-site campground with boat-in and hike-in sites, and 4.5 miles of hiking trails. An ADA fishing jetty can be found near the marina where you can pick up supplies or rent a pontoon boat for a day on the lake. Louisa/606-673-1492 Enjoy local musicians and beautiful mountain scenery while staying at the lodge or cottages at Pine Mountain. Warm summer weather means that Levi Jackson State Park in London will host its “Wet and Wild Weekend” June 15-16. Water games and a campers-only pool party are planned. Grayson Lake Carter Caves Yatesville Lake If you would like a beach to enjoy, check out Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park in Perry County. The park features a lodge, cottages, restau- Park details, reservations, & events at parks.ky.gov. rant, marina and a beach along the lake. A fireworks show is planned #kystateparks for July 4. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonsburg is offering guided canoe trips on John’s Creek on June 30 and July 21. These $25 trips include lunch. Natural Bridge State Resort Park at Slade will host the annual Great Caterpillar Count on Sept. 8. More than 115 species of caterpillars have been identified at the park and this is a chance for nature lovers to see the diversity of caterpillars there. Presentations and guided hikes are included. Golfers should check out two excellent 18-hole courses at Grayson Lake State Park and Yatesville Lake State Park. Both have campgrounds. Another well-regarded camping area is Paintsville Lake State Park. All three parks have boating and fishing opportunities. Hikers have some great options. One is Kingdom Come State Park at Cumberland, at elevation 2,700 feet and magnificent views of the mountains. There’s also four primitive campsites available. Biking, picnics, mini golf and fishing are also available. “the nation’s finest”
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Another hiking adventure is located at the Dawkins Line Rail Trail near Paintsville, an 18-mile stretch that used to serve as a rail line. A tunnel and 24 trestles are included and the trail is open to hikers, cyclists and horseback riders. Don’t forget Cumberland Falls State Resort Park near Corbin. The falls are known as the “Niagara of the South” because of its 125-foot-wide curtain of water. Sometimes at night during a full moon, when conditions are right, mists from the falls produce a faint rainbow, known as a moonbow.
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The resort parks at Kentucky State Parks have lodges, cottages, restaurants and year-round recreational activities. The park system also has recreational parks and historic sites throughout the state. There are 30 Kentucky State Park campgrounds open from the spring through late fall. For more details about events at Kentucky State Parks, along with lodging and camping reservations, visit www.parks.ky.gov
and athletics of the ancient highland games. This event is for the enjoyment of all Scots and friends as well as to introduce the Scottish Arts and traditions to the community. Artists scheduled to appear are the American Rogues, The McIans, Little Fire, and Mad Maudlin. Heavy events include Braemar Stones, Weights for Distance, Scottish Hammer, Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, and Weights for Height. There will also be competition in fiddle, harp, dance and pipes/drums.
Come and see the USA’S best young boxers as they compete for National Championships in four days of outstanding pugilism at the Charleston Civic Center. From flyweights to heavyweights, the Sweet Science is sending its best juniors to Charleston, W.Va. 2017 saw over 650 boxers step into the ring, and we hope for even more this year. This tournament that has produced some of USA Boxing greats, including Andre Ward, Claressa Shields, and Shakur Stevenson. Boxers will come for the Junior Olympics, Prep Nationals, and Youth Open Championships in this event in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia.
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June 23 & October 5-7 Huntington, W.Va. Ritter Park www.tsubasacon.org Our annual free to attend picnic in Ritter Park, a true potluck style, so make sure to sign up and bring a dish if you want to eat! We’ll also be taking donations for The Ronald McDonald House. Potluck signup is at www.perfectpotluck.com. This picnic is also a first gathering before Tsubasacon in Huntington, October 5-7, at the Big Sandy Superstores Arena, the biggest and best of its kind in the Tri-State. 3-day badges for the event in October are just $35 for this year’s theme — Role-playing Games & Fantasy costumes. If it is your first Cosplay, think more Hobbits, Elves, Warriors, Wizards, Armored and Fantasy costumes versus Superheroes from books, movies and TV.
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June 28-30 Point Pleasant, W.Va. www.pointpleasantregatta.org This is where the Kanawha River meets the mighty Ohio River, and includes free music from many artists over this 3-day event, including up-and-coming acts from Nashville and acts like Riverside Cloggers. There are pageants from babies to the Miss Teen, all age divisions, all levels, most of which are restricted to Mason County residents. The Queen Pageant is open to all ladies in the state, ages 16-21. The parade is starting at the Board of Education Office on Main Street on June 30 at 11 a.m. and the Pt. Pleasant Regatta River Run is either a 5K, 10K or Kid’s Fun Run. There is also the Appalachian Boarding Company, adding standup paddling to the 5K River Race, Sprint races, demos, rentals and much more. There are contests, a carnival, and you - you need to join us at the Pt. Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta!
The Lion King Experience
June 28-30; July 6-7 Jenny Wiley State Park Theatre Prestonsburg, Ky. www.jwtheatre.com/jenny-wiley-footlights The African Savannah comes to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Tickets are $14 for adults, $9 for ages 17 and younger.
Taste of Ironton
June 30 Farmer’s Market Square Ironton, Ohio www.facebook.com/ tasteofironton Join us June 30 in Farmer’s Market Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the best tastes in Ironton among restaurants, bakers and caterers. Tickets go on sale at the event at 10 a.m. and we will be accepting credit and debit in addition to cash. Ticket booklets will go on sale around the beginning of June. Buy yours in advance and get a free drink. Books are still $10 each for 10-$1 taste tickets.
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June 30 Prestonsburg, Ky. parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/jenny-wiley/ 606-889-1790 Enjoy a scenic float lead by a Kentucky State Park Naturalist! Call for more details on cost and what to expect. These trips fill up quickly and you don’t want to miss out.
Portsmouth Motorcycle Club BBQ & Rumble on the River - 125th Anniversary
June 30 Portsmouth, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/events/1851272471610639/ 740-464-4968 or 740-372-0862 Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the PMC with an old-fashioned BBQ and Rumble on the River. The gates open at 10 a.m. and the Poker Ride begins at 1 p.m. There is a 1900-style Vintage Dress Contest, a vintage bicycle and motorcycle show, a parade around the Boneyfiddle at 5 p.m., music, food and drink vendors, and raffle and prizes.
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July 2-8 White Sulpher Springs, W.Va. http://www.greenbrierclassic.com/ The Greenbrier, West Virginia’s only 5-star resort and world-renowned for its golf courses, once again welcomes the PGA to the Mountain State for The Greenbrier Classic, held on the Old White TPC at The Greenbrier (built in 1914 by Charles Blair Macdonald, the father of American golf course architecture). 156 players will descend on The Greenbrier for the ninth year in a row for a challenging course in the cool mountains of eastern West Virginia to challenge for the $7.3 million dollar purse and 500 FedEx Cup points. Enjoy the golf, or join the over 1,000 volun-teers who turn out every year to make the pros visit to White Sulpher Springs the best time they and their families could want at America’s Resort, The Greenbrier. Since Stuart Appleby won the first tournament in 2010 with a 4-round 258, the tournament
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has gotten better each year, even when the tournament had to be cancelled in 2016 due to devastation flooding in much of the state. Last year, Xander Schauffele birdied the 18th hole to win the first tournament since the flooding to defeat Robert Streb to finish 14-under with a 266 for his first PGA Tour win. Come see the Governor of West Virginia, Jim Justice, and all his friends at The Greenbrier for this year’s Greenbrier Classic!
Dawg Dazzle 2018/Chris Lane - 15th Annual
July 3 Huntington, W.Va. Harris Riverfront Park 937thedawg.com 304-523-8401 Once again getting you ready for the Fourth of July holiday is everyone’s favorite free music festival and fireworks, Dawg Dazzle 2018. With Dawg Dazzle, free tickets available for pick-up all around town starting in June, like at your area McDonald’s and many other businesses in the area. The day of show, tickets at the gate are $5 per person. This year’s headliner for 2018 is Chris Lane, with his hot hit, “Take Back Home Girl!” Opening for Chris Lane will be Lucas Hoge (“The Power of Garth”) and local favorite and Nashville artist Kala DeHart & Rivertown. You need to know there is also local entertainment, plenty of food and drinks (outside coolers are not permitted), vendors and family fun, all with the Tri-State’s biggest fireworks display.
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be inflatables, concessions, artisans, a Kid’s Zone, and Gospel and contemporary Christian music. On the Fourth, the Red, White and Boom! - 36th Annual Baby Tot Contest gets the day off at 9 a.m. The inflatables July 3 open again at 10 a.m. and will be up until 10 p.m., and Columbus, Ohio concessions and arti-sans open at 10 a.m. as well. The Kid’s www.redwhiteandboom.org Zone cranks up day two at 11 a.m., the Weiner Dog Race is at Everything gets going for Columbus’ Independence Day cele5 p.m., the Independence Day parade is at 4 p.m., Big Buck bration at noon when the Children’s Park opens on the corner County 101.5 FM will have its Big Buck Jamboree in the early of Neil Ave. and Long St. This area will feature interactive activievening featuring James Dupré of ‘The Voice’, Bucky ties for kids of all ages including: Stars Indoor Sports will be proCovington of ‘ A merican Idol’, and singer-songwriter duo viding a variety of inflatables including a bounce house, slides, Branch & Dean. Fireworks top everything off and bring the obstacle course and much more. You will also want to check Gallipolis River Rec Festival to a close at 10 p.m. on Tuesday out the Dick’s Last Resort “Dunk Tank.” Columbia Gas Children’s night. Park will include all of this plus COSI on Wheels, Columbus Blue Jackets Slap Shot, Face Painters and all sorts of other activities. West Virginia Power The Party on the Park is from noon to 11:30 p.m., at the new July 4 Beer Garden at the corner of Spring and Neil. It includes a great Charleston, W.Va. view of the fireworks. Music is on three stages, with bands going www.wvpower.com from Noon until the start of fireworks. Hear bands like Martini Celebrate the 4th of July at Appalachian Power Park! There Arrair, All-Star Jammerz, The Brennans, Brad Moore, Change It will be plenty of Independence Day festivities and an Up Charlie, The Fifth House, and No Regrets on the Bicenten- extended post-game fireworks show, presented by Highmark nial Stage; The Radio Tramps, Hott Lucy, Par’ Anderson, Vodka West Virgin-ia, for those on-hand for the game against the Rocks, Yours for the Talking, 4-Finger Shot, and Crawford and Power’s top rival, the Lexington (Ky.) Legends in the South Company on the Party in the Park Stage; and Alexis Gomez Tail- Atlantic League. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. gatorz, Dirt Road Reunion, Shot Gun Eddie, Southern Ground, Red, White and Blue Ash Celebration All Keyed Up and Anthony Mossburg on the Spring Street Stage. July 4 The 2018 Ford Oval of Honor Red, White & BOOM! Parade is Blue Ash, Ohio at 6 p.m. and will be one of the most exciting events to hit the http://blueashevents.com/ downtown streets all summer long. We hope you will join us in Big names and large crowds will converge at Summit Park saluting America with your new, creative, unique entry that will this summer for the first big event of 2018 the Red, White and make a statement, like our great event. Over 100,000 cheering Blue Ash. Red, White and Blue Ash is scheduled for July 4 from spectators will line the one-mile parade route while the NBC4 4-10:30 p.m. at Summit Park. The annual Independence Day announcers introduce each entry as you pass by this popular viewing area.The parade will step off at 6 p.m. from the Main St. Bridge, turn north on Front St., and disband at the corner of Front St. and Spring St. Fireworks at 10 p.m. The event is free, but parking can be arranged down through the end of June online at redwhiteandboom.org, while day of the event parking is at COSI, at the Arena District Parking, the Columbus Convention Center and Columbus Commons and COTA will provide buses to and from the parking zones until midnight, so join us for awhile at the Official After-Party of Red, White, and BOOM! at The Three-Legged Mare.
Lexington Fourth of July Festival 2018
July 3-4 Lexington, Ky. www.downtownlex.com/lexingtons-4th-of-july-festival A 2-day event with events on July 3 and July 4 at the Fifth Third Bank Pavillion at Cheapside Park on Tuesday, there will be the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social, which starts at noon, then a Patriotic Music Concert is on the Morrison Lawn at Transylvania University. On Wednesday, 7-4, the 42nd Bluegrass 10K runs at 7 a.m. The street festival starts at 9 a.m., the parade is on for 2 p.m. and the fireworks are at 10 p.m., all in downtown Lexington.
Gallipolis River Rec Festival and the Big Buck Jamboree
July 3-4 Gallipolis, Ohio www.facebook.com/GallipolisRiverRecreationFestival Celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday with two days of fun on the Ohio River banks of the City of the Gauls, Gallipolis, Ohio, celebrating with Big Buck Country 101.5 FM. On July 3, there will
celebration will feature entertainment from locals at 5:30PM, followed by headliner at 8 p.m. The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display at 10 p.m., presented by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotech-nics, and the event, which draws tens of thousands of people each year, is free and open to the public.
Ripley’s Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 Ripley, W.Va. http://www.ripley4thofjuly.us/ Known as the “USA’s Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration,” the Ripley Fourth of July Celebration dates back to the late 1800s. It is the oldest parade and oldest Independence Day Celebration in West Virginia. This year’s theme is “Ripley Believes in Patriotism.” The population of Ripley explodes for the Grand Parade and the various activities held through the week. A vintage photo from that era once published in the Jackson Herald newspaper showed decorated horses, wagons, and riders parading down Court Street in Ripley. The modern celebration includes daylong, free of charge, live musical entertainment from the stage on the Jackson County Courthouse Lawn includes Dwight Icenhower (Elvis tribute), Ladies for Liberty (Andrew Sister’s tribute) and Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffett tribute) all on July 4. Other acts around the Fourth include The Class Act on July 3, Phil Dirt and the Dozers on July 2, Zach Williams on July 1, Rick K and the Allnighters and The Dave & Daphne Show on June 30,The Charleston Metro Band on June 29, The Kordsman Barbershop Group on June 28 and a Unity in the Community for June 27. Comics include Jacob Hall on June 30 and Bill Lepp on July 2,There is also a carnival, grand parade, and various food concessions and, of course, fireworks on July 4 at 10 p.m.
Piketon July 4 Wing Ding - 46th Annual
July 4 Piketon, Ohio piketravel.com 740-289-8154 Held at the Piketon High School in Piketon, Ohio from 3 p.m. to dusk and the fireworks display, this annual event is sponsored by the Village of Piketon with free food, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs and relax, with free admission for all as well as free food.
Mountain State Art and Crafts Fair - 55th Annual
July 4-7 Ripley, W.Va. www.msacf.com The Mountain State Art and Craft Fair®: An Appalachian Experience continues a long tradition of bringing high-quality craftsmanship to the beautiful state of West Virginia, and returns to its July schedule after a couple of years in the fall. It is known for hosting unique shopping, family fun and entertainment. Since 1963 the fair has taken place on the grounds of the picturesque Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley. Operated by the W.Va. Department of Agriculture, this serene setting makes the ideal landscape to feature some of the best that the Appalachian region has to offer. In addition to the wide selection of food concessions, hours have been designated when fairgoers may taste wines from regional vineyards and craft beers. Ongoing events include a quilt show, marketplace, interactive crafts, petting zoo, antique engines, and tours of the historic log cabin and one-room school at Cedar Lakes. When things close at 6 p.m. on July 4, sneak over to Downtown Ripley for the Fourth of July fireworks at 10 p.m. during one of America’s greatest small town July 4 events.
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Dailyville Heritage Days
July 7 Waverly, Ohio 740-947-2009 Come out and enjoy the celebration at the Dailyville Ball Park on St Rte. 220 in Waverly, Ohio. Food is served beginning around 4 p.m. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m., with fireworks at dusk. Family fun for kids of all ages and Free Admission for all!
Lawrence County Fair
July 7-14 Proctorville, Ohio www.lawrencecountyohiofair.com Something for everyone at the Lawrence County, Ohio, Fair. The Fair is at the Fairgrounds in Proctorville, July 7-14. Demolition Derby on day one, Truck & Tractor Pulls, KOI Drag Racing, Three shows on July 10, Monster Trucks, Rodeo, Lawn Mower Derby, and Derby Blowout on July 14 to finish the fun. Lots of 4H events, of course, so see you at the Fair!
Boyd County Fair - 27th Annual
July 7-8, 10-14 Ashland, Ky. www.boydcountyfair.com The Boyd County Fair is held on Addington Road in Ashland every summer. Things get started on July 7-8 with the Miss Boyd County Fair competition, held at the Boyd Co. HS Auditorium, in preteen, teen and ages 16-21 for the right to be the Queen of the Boyd County Fair. Then July 10, the fair gets going and features Chris Hennessee on opening night. Michael Combs performs on July 12 and monster trucks take center stage on July 13. Don’t miss the Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show, rides the rides, eat the food, watch the livestock shows and have family fun at the Boyd County Fair.
The Starwood Festival - 37th Annual
July 10-16 Pomeroy, Ohio www.starwoodfestival.com Joyous, rowdy, and life changing, Starwood is a 7-day celebration of diversity, alternatives in lifestyle, spirituality, belief systems, and is distinguished by its warm and welcoming community spirit, presented by The Association for Consciousness Exploration. Here you will find a community of explorers fresh from many journeys through realms both alien and familiar. Flush with discovery, they’re eager to share the wisdom they have found. Here are the children of the quest, their vision unobscured by the veil of constructed reality, peering upward and outward in wonder, beyond the night sky to the distant stars. The Starwood festival occurs every second (full) week of July, and is held in the beautiful nature preserve that is Wisteria Campground and Event Site in Pomeroy, Ohio (near Athens). Starwood is a clothing optional event. The Midwest’s oldest event of its kind, Starwood offers: a week long line-up of classes, workshops, and ceremonies offered by prominent teachers in their diverse fields; a melting pot of live performances by world renowned and local artists; drum and dance circles, music jams, and spontaneous free range creative exploration; the infamous Saturday night Bonfire, and so much more. Onsite amenities include: food vendors, swimming, hiking, hot showers, the kid village and co-op child care, family friendly camping in a beautiful private site, and a camp wide transport system. Entertainment for 2018 includes Didges Christ Superdrum, Daddy Longleg’s Homegrown Revival, Sweet Maple Singers, Brian Henke, The
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Hills and The Rivers, Chronologic Presents Monkey Stik, Pirates of the CUC Constantine, The Mainline Funk, Phat Man Dee & Liz Berline Social Justice Disco, and Bright Hawk plus other local acts. Tickets are $245 for the entire seven days, $135 for Adults and College Students for weekend (Friday-Monday), children 6-17 are $50 and children younger than six are free.
Kentucky Speedway Quaker State 400 − 7th Annual
July 12-14 Sparta, Ky. www.kentuckyspeedway.com Get ready for a full weekend of NASCAR races at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio. Thursday, July 12, the Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 gets going for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, with tickets starting at $39 and children 12-or-under are free (up to 2 with 2 adult admissions), and buy tickets for any of the three races before July 1 and save $10. Then on Friday the 13th, the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes off with the next generation of stars as the ALSCO 300 gets underway, and tickets start at $49 with the same deal for kids as the truck race. Finally, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series gets running with the Quaker State 400 on Saturday. The Quaker State race is one of the best battles on the NASCAR Cup Series, and is running for the 7th time at the Kentucky Speedway. Tickets for adults start at $69 and kids tickets are $10 with up to two children along with two adults.
Newport Kentucky Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival - 5th Annual July 12-15 Festival Park
Newport, Ky. 513-477-3320 The Newport Kentucky Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival is dedicated to the area’s rich history and connections to the beer brewing, pork industries and our region’s long ties to the bourbon industry. Each of the festival food vendors will feature creative bacon dishes including freshly prepared items sure to delight every bacon lover. Live music, games and more are part of the family fun, and there is no charge to attend this festival, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio. Bourbon Tasting 101 is $10 per visit (10 tasting events), and there are Limited Edition Bourbons like $30 for the Jim Beam Distiller’s Masterpiece Sherry Cask, 15-year Knob Creek at $20, or $15 for various Jim Beam Signature Craft Limited Editions like High Rye, Soft Red Wheat, Brown Rice, Barley and Triticale. Music is provided by Stays In Vegas and 3 Day Rule, and Thanks to Braxton Brewing, Co. for joining us this year with numerous top-line brews.
John Henry Days - 20th Annual
July 13-15 Talcott, W.Va. www.facebook.com/JohnHenryDays Come celebrate the steel-driving man who beat the steam engine in driving the most spikes, John Henry, in beautiful Talcott, in southern W.Va. The event starts with a ribbon-cutting at the Great Bend Tunnel John Henry and his fellow workers cut through for the railroad by hand, followed by live music by The Steel Town Cowboys and food and other vendors on July 13. On Saturday, July 14, join us at the Trinity United Methodist Church for breakfast as the 4-mile run and 1-mile walks get going. There will be craft and food vendors all day Saturday and Sunday, and on Saturday will also the grand parade, a cornhole tournament and music with one of do-wops greatest bands, The Tams! On Sunday, join us for church at the Great Bend Tunnel (bring your own chair) and hear Rev. Bryan Copney. The car show starts at noon and runs until 4 p.m. while the Great Rubber Duckie Race goes a week later, on July 21, at the Talcott Bridge. The John Henry Park was awarded with the 2017 Heritage Tourism Award just three months after opening from the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia.
Putnam County Fair of West Virginia - 39th Annual
July 14-21 Eleanor, W.Va. www.putnamcountyfairwv.com The Putnam County Fair Board is proud to provide you an entire week of fun and excitement. We hope that you will find your days and evenings filled with fun for you and your whole family. It is our intent to offer the opportunity for friends and families everywhere to meet, relax, and take part in a variety of events that will encourage the growth and development of the youth, as well as the elderly in our community. We have worked hard
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to provide a schedule that will satisfy all ages. We welcome any suggestions you may have, and we hope you enjoy your visit to The Putnam County Fair. Every year we have sell-out crowds showing up for our great entertainment… and this year should be no different. Plan now to attend, and tickets are $10 per day or buy a season ticket for $40. Entertainment this year includes Parmalee on July 21 and Jordan Davis on July 14.
Greenup Co. Music Heritage Festival
July 14 Greenup, Ky. http://parks.ky.gov/calendar/details/greenup-co-music-heritage-festival/76584/ 606-473-7324 The first of the Greenbo Summer Music Series, and is sponsored by the Greenup Extension Arts Council. The event will take place at Greenbo Lake’s Amphitheater and starts at 5 p.m.
All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships - 81st Annual
July 15-21 Akron, Ohio http://www.soapboxderby.org/aasbd-race-program/ feaasbd-world-championship.aspx 330-733-8723 Race Day activities kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony. There are three divisions at the All-American in the Local Championship and three divisions in the Rally Championship. By the afternoon’s end, six new winners emerge to wear the traditional gold jackets (local champions) and scarlet jackets (rally champions) signifying they are the world champions of the Stock, Super Stock, and Masters divisions of the All-American Soap Box Derby. Champions are also crowned in the Super Kids Classic (for special needs children) and the annual Mayor’s Cup race, which pits top executives from Derby partners against each other in adult Soap Box Derby cars. To get involved as a needed volunteer, go to the website and find a position to help with this great event for children and their parents.
WWW Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour
July 13 Charleston Civic Center Charleston, W.Va. Charlestonwvciviccenter.com You’ll see Roman Reigns vs Jinder Mahal; Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley vs Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn; Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins vs. Elias for the Intercontinental Championship; plus Women’s Champion Nia Jax, Alexa Bliss and many more!
Peter Pan Jr. Camp
July 19-21 Jenny Wiley State Park Theatre Prestonsburg, Ky. www.jwtheatre.com/jenny-wiley-footlights Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland. Their journey introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook! It’s Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken captive by the dreaded captain, who has his own sinister plans in mind for our hero. Tickets are $14 for adults, $9 for ages 17 and younger.
Hairspray the Musical
July 20 through August 11 Jenny Wiley State Park Theatre www.jwtheatre.com It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popu-
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lar “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her ‘do. Tickets for the Jenny Wiley Theater are $18 for adults and 17 and under tickets are $13. Meigs Heritage Festival July 21, 2018 The annual Meigs Heritage Festival, a fun day of family activities at Ohio’s oldest standing courthouse, will take place July 21 from 9am-6pm in Chester. The Festival is held on the green below the first Meigs County Courthouse and the Chester Academy, and has become a summer staple, attracting vintage car enthusiasts with a car show and musicians participating in the Ohio State Harmonica Festival. Ohio’s Best Pie contest and auction is a crowd favorite. Artisans will display and sell handcrafted wares and festival goes can enjoy home made food and desserts. Chester Shade Historical Association operates the historic Courthouse and Academy buildings and sponsors many activities throughout the year, including the Festival, Genealogy Day, Banquet and Auction, tours of the Courthouse, and programs for area students. For more information on the Festival visit their website: www. chestercourthouse.com; Facebook page: Chester Shade Historical Association; email CHSAHeritageFestival@gmail.com; or phone 740-985-9822.
2018 EXCURSION DATES October 20, 21, 27, & 28 The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society is proud to present the world-renowned New River
Train excursions through the beautiful New River Gorge in southern West Virginia. As one of the newest national parklands, the “Grand Canyon of the East� along the New River is majestic and breathtaking in fall colors in mid to late October. It is during this peak autumn foliage time that our train traverses the former Chesapeake & Ohio mainline from Huntington, WV to Hinton, WV, allowing for a front-row seat to some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Your support and patronage is essential in order to preserve this annual event.
Heritage: $179
Moonlight: $479
Silver: $550
Premium: $279
Dome: $339
Business: $179
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Summer Radio Meet
July 21 Huntington, W.Va. Museum of Radio and Technology www.mrtwv.org 304-525-8890 The Museum of Radio and Technology, 1640 Harveytown Road (the old Harveytown School building) will hold its annual Summer Radio Meet July 21. On this weekend, radio enthusiasts from all over can buy, sell, and trade equipment. Others may just come to look at the displays by people in radio, and all the displays at the Mountain State’s premier radio, television, records and other items from the technology and entertainment side, also looking at the members of the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Come and join us for fun with all sorts of communications history at the Museum of Radio and Technology.
Paddlefest
July 21 Prestonsburg, Ky. http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/jenny-wiley/ 606-889-1790 Enjoy a scenic float lead by a Kentucky State Park Naturalist! Call for more details on cost and what to expect. These trips fill up quickly and you don’t want to miss out.
Cabell County Fair - 35th Annual
July 21-28 Milton, W.Va. www.cabellcountyfair.org/ Enjoying the Cabell County Fair each year has been a family tradition since 1983. Residents of the county may show their prize garden produce, livestock, and arts & crafts. The prime emphasis of the fair is to provide 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to exhibit their projects. Concerts, horse shows, carnival, pageants and much more guarantees fun for everyone! The 2018 Cabell County Fair, at Milton’s Pumpkin Park, kicks off with the horse show, Saturday, July 21, the parade on Sunday, July 22, and then the full fair firing up on Monday, July 23. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. daily Monday through Friday, July 22-27, and at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28. The carnival runs from 5 to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. Featured entertainment includes Motorcross, Demolition Derby, draft horse & track/tractor pulls, and live music. Fair admission is $8 and free for children under 2. Cost includes: All Rides and Entertainment. Senior Admission (65 & over) is $5. Cost includes: Entertainment (rides are excluded).
Ohio State Fair - The 157th Annual
July 25-August 5 Columbus, Ohio www.ohiostatefair.com Rocking the Buckeye State since 1851, the Ohio State Fair is one of America’s Best Fairs! Concerts scheduled for this year include, Reba McEntire, The Commodores, Casting Crows, Kidz Bop Live, the Brothers Osborne, Jeff Dunham and puppets, Cheap Trick, Styx, the All-Ohio State Band, andThe Rat Pack. Attractions include iFlip Aerial Acobatics, Camel Rides, Model Railroad Exhibit by the Central Ohio Club, Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe, Natural Resources Park, the Ohio Farm Bureau Land & Living Exhibit, OVMA Vet Education Center, Parade (daily at 4 p.m. except Aug. 6), pig races, pony rides, a petting zoo, and Wild About Monkeys, as well as over 60 rides on the Mountain Dew
Midway, the Buckeye Health Plan SkyGlider, a Giant Slide and Kiddieland for the younger set. If you have been to all the fairs — well, we want to know your secret to long life. But if you have been to 50 or more or never before, 2018 is your year to join the fun at the Ohio State Fair!
Cincinnati Music Festival & Fireworks 41st Anniversary
July 26-28 Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio www.cincymusicfestival.com The 41st annual Cincinnati Music Festival will be held at Paul Brown Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals. Established in 1977, the Cincinnati Riverfest and Fireworks is an annual festival that marks the end of summer. The event has developed into a daylong celebration featuring live music, a massive array of food options, activities for guests of all ages and a spectacular fireworks display to conclude the festivities. The event has become a cherished Cincinnati tradition and is a fantastic way to conclude the summer festival season.
Peck Fest - 4th Annual
July 27-28 Point Pleasant, W.Va. www.peckfest.com 304-593-5169 Email: jjimjr@aol.com Peck Fest is back for year four and is again located at the Kanawha River Campground (10758 Charleston Road, just off Route 62 by the Kanawha River) in beautiful Point Pleasant. The 2018 lineup includes Steve Moaker and Travis Tritt on Friday night, then Muscadine Bloodline and Chase Rice on Saturday. Since 2015, Peck Fest has had the lineup like a 20-year old festival, with folks like Joe Diffie, Matt Matheney, Rodney Atkins, and Chris Jansen, playing here. This festival is long on music talent and good times for all. You need to bring a chair or blanket, plant yourself and get ready to have great music, good food, all sorts of vendors and fun at the Peck Fest 2018. Two day passes are $75 for a pit pass right in front of the bands, $60 for two nights, and Friday night alone or Saturday night only are each $35 (Pit Friday or Saturday are each $50). Tent camping with one vehicle is $30, a camper is $100 (min. 3-night stay) or VIP campers are $200.
Pike County Fair - 110th Annual
July 27-August 4 Piketon, Ohio www.pikecountyfair.com 740-289-4566 Come join us at the 110th annual Pike County Fair held at the Pike County Fairgrounds in Piketon, Ohio! Jr. Fair featuring 4-H projects from cattle, pigs, goats and chickens to beautiful art and photography exhibits. The fair offers a two day demolition derby, horse and mule pulls, tractor pulls, arm wrestling, lots of food, and games of all kinds. This is a family event so come and see us. Harness Racing in Pike County is over 100 years old and is featured during the week.
Sgt. Justin B. Allen Memorial Drive Poker Run 3rd Annual
July 28 Ironton, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/events/1778622372212130/ Hosted by the Ironton VFW Post #8850, Sgt. Justin B Allen 23, of Coal Grove, Ohio, assigned to 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., died four years ago in Afghani-
4TH ANNUAL Kanawha River Campground | Point Pleasant, WV Tent, Camper, and VIP Camper sites available!
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STEVE MOAKLER & TRAVIS TRITT
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MUSCADINE BLOODLINE & CHASE RICE
Gallia County Junior Fair - 69th Annual
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stan of wounds suffered when he was shot by insurgents while conducting combat operations. In honoring his name and achievements, we brought forth a scholarship. In having this event we hope to expand the financial bulk of the scholarship to further help the student that receives it, so that he/she will have a stable lending hand from this scholarship. The poker run includes a meal, t-shirt, raffle tickets, and dog tags as part of your $55 entrance fee. After the run, there will be motorcycle games, a beard competition and much more. Have fun doing a good thing at the Poker Run in honor of the late Sgt. Justin B. Allen.
Cherry River Festival
July 28-August 4 Richwood, W.Va. http://richwoodchamberofcommerce.org The Cherry River Festival goes on! There will be a Festival Queen pageant as well as Teeny Miss & Mister, Little Miss & Mister, Junior Miss, and Mother-Daughter pageants, a craft show, and the Festival 5K walk, 5K run and 10K run. Like always, enjoy music, pancake breakfast, an ice cream social, “Richwood’s Got Talent” talent show ($5 entry fee), gospel sing (Aug. 3 at CR Baptist), pet shows, remote control races, antique cars, a grand parade at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. There is music every night at no charge, including Dark Horse, Common Houses, Glen Shelton, Krista Hughes & The Replacements, The Adam Calvert Band and Rudy Elvis. Come and see the old and new Richwood at the Cherry River Festival.
W.Va. State Water Festival - 54th Annual
July 28 - August 5 Hinton, W.Va. www.wvstatewaterfestival.wixsite.com 304-661-0422 Come to the deep south of West Virginia, in the beautiful city of Hinton, which has the Bluestone Dam to host events during the West Virginia State Water Festival. Some of the best fishing in the state is on Bluestone Lake and nearby on the Greenbrier River as it feeds into the New River right at Hinton. There will be a Car/Motorcycle show, Grand Parade, Little Miss Mermaid pageant, and Karaoke competition. Vendors will be available and great food is always available during the week long celebration. Take the Hint — Try Hinton for the 54th Annual West Virginia State Water Festival.
Wayne County Fair at Camden Park
July 29 - August 5 Ceredo, W.Va. http://waynecountyfair-wv.com The Wayne County Fair actually starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, with the Beauty Pageant at the Wayne Community Center in Wayne, followed by the Open Horse Show at the Horse Show Arena, Shirley Burgess Park and Route 152 starting with registrations at 8:30 a.m. and the show at 10 a.m. On July 30-Aug. 5, the action moves to the Tri-State’s Favorite Playground, Camden Park for the bulk of events. Things to do include concerts by YesterYear, Rachel Messer, Jacey Fuller, the Gospel Harmony Boys, Bobby Maynard, the Moron Brothers, and the Thundertones. The Beauty Pageant finishes on Aug. 1, there is Action Packed Wresting on Aug. 2, 4H Livestock shows and sales, Jericho the Clown, Chainsaw Carving, kid’s games and petting zoo, over 30 fun-filled rides at West Virginia’s only amusement park, Camden Park.
July 30 - August 4 Gallipolis, Ohio galliacountyfair.org Admission is only $10 for a day flu of events at the Gallia County Junior Fair, on Jackson Pike, in Gallipolis, Ohio, an event established in 1949. From Tractor Pulls to the Demo Derby, the Pulling Track offers fun for the whole family. The Gallia County Junior Fair provides every county youth with an opportunity to exhibit his or her talents and be recognized. It is the culmination of a year of hard work by the youths and their adult leaders; an exhibition of cooperation and constant effort on the part of both county and city residents; and is the goal and the end result of the Gallia County Agricultural Society. The Gallia County Junior Fair offers 200 full hook up sites with water, electric, & sewage at its campground. The campground is open throughout the year. Camping Rates for 2018 are $20/day or $300/month (April 1 to October 31).
AUGUST Roy Rogers Festival - 35th Annual
August 1-4 Portsmouth, Ohio www.facebook.com/RoyRogersMemorysMuseum Join with other fans of the “King of the Cowboys” as the 2018 Roy Rogers Festival celebrates in the singing cowboys hometown of Portsmouth, Ohio. The Festival is held in the Holiday Inn, 711 2nd Street in Portsmouth, where rooms are available for visitors. Vendors, special hospitality and a end of weekend banquet are all part of this weekend of touring the museum in Portsmouth dedicated to Roy, Dale Evans, Trigger his Golden Palomino, Bullet his German Shepherd and the “Sons of the Pioneers” from which Rogers moved to become the “King of the Cowboys” who made over 100 movies, appeared on radio and had a television show in the 1950s. Special guests include Dodie Rogers-Patterson, the daughter of Rogers and his wife, Dale Evans; Morgan Brittany, known for her role on “Dallas”; Marty Kove, who appeared in many westerns in a long career in TV and movies; Geoffrey Deuel, who was Billy the Kid in John Wayne’s “Chisum,” and was the brother of Pete Duel, who starred in a TV western, “Alias Smith and Jones”; Rudy Ramos, who starred in “High Chaparra” on TV, and had a long career of movies; Julie Ann Ream, who produced the 60th Anniversary of “Gunsmoke” among a long career as a writer and producer; and many more. The weekend will include a live auction to raise money for the Rogers’ Scholarship at Portsmouth’s Shawnee State University. The man named Leonard Franklin Slye, no one knew — but everyone in America knew the name of Roy Rogers, the King of the Cowboys.
Appalachian String Band Music Festival - 29th Annual
August 1-5 August 2 − 6 for festival Clifftop, W.Va. www.wvculture.org/stringband/index.html Just off Route 60, on W.Va. 41 just before one gets to Babcock State Park, is Camp Washington-Carver and that is the home of the 29th Appalachian String Band Music Festival. There will be workshops on Square Dance, Flatfoot dance, and yoga. There are competitions for banjo, fiddle, neo-traditional bands, traditional bands, movies and so much more. Come and camp with us starting on July 28 and enjoy the Appalachian String Band Festival.
Rudy Fest Presents Mandolin Farms Bluegrass Festival
August 2-4 Flemingsburg, Ky. http://www.rfmfbluegrass.com/ Hosted by Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, and held on a beautiful 60-acre farm, fishing lake, golf cart trails, large pavilion over stage area to protect from rain or hot sun. It is just 3-miles to the town of Flemingsburg, Ky. and there is free firewood for campers. Come and jam all night under our brand new shelter houses and enjoy our new shower house. Safe clean atmosphere with 24-hour security where children are welcome. Watch your children play on our playground from the stage area. Bring lawn chairs. Contact us today to reserve one of approximately 300 campsites with electric and water hookup. Expected to preform — August 2: Weary Jammers, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys, Salt & Light, New Found Road, Blue Highway, and Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. August 3: Turning Ground, Dave Parmley & Cardinal Tradition, Volume 5; Hammertowne, Band of Ruhks; and Balsam Range. August 4: Hammertowne, Big Country Bluegrass, Flatt Lonesome, Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and Sideline. Tickets for three days are $90 at gate, or $30 for any particular days, while teens (13-17) are $45/$15 and children 12 or under are free. Primitive camping is $20 for the week or $10 per night, while campers with electric and water hookups is $260 until the end of June ($28 at gate) and that includes two 3-day passes. The Mandolin Farms are just about 23 miles off the Morehead/Flemingsburg exit of I-64.
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Craft and Food vendors, a Flea Market, and agriculture (including farm produce) for sale. There will be live entertainment including bands, singers, magician, puppets, and clowns.
Mason County Fair
August 6-11 Pt. Pleasant, W.Va. www.masoncountyfairwv.com The fair is an annual tradition for many families for days of friendship, carnival rides, beauty pageants, harness racing, entertainment, 4H and FFA exhibits, baking, canning and cake contests, painting competition, and good treats. Head to the land of the Mothman and enjoy the Mason County Fair.
Bugsy Malone Jr. Camp
August 2-4 Jenny Wiley State Park Theatre Prestonsburg, Ky. www.jwtheatre.com/jenny-wiley-footlights Two gangs in a fictitious city populated only by children are in a rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since acquiring the “splurge” gun (a weapon that shoots whip cream). Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust into the limelight when he becomes the last chance Fat Sam’s gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey... but that just isn’t in the cards for our hero in this fun camp based on the children’s movie. Tickets are $14 for adults, $9 for ages 17 and younger.
Blenko Festival of Glass - 11th Annual
August 3-4 Milton, W.Va. www.blenko.com 877-425-3656 Annually a very big draw, we will offer a selection of glass pieces for all ages in our factory. Our 11th Annual Festival of Glass event will be held at the Blenko Glass factory on Friday, August 3 & Saturday, August 4. During this event, visitors will have the rare opportunity to view our skilled artisans at work as well as be able to participate in a variety of classes related to the glass making process
W.Va. Peach Festival - 6th Annual
August 4-5 Romney, W.Va. www.ComeToHampshire.com 304-822-7477 Peaches – fresh or in baked pies and ice cream rule the day, but there are also the King & Queen essay contest, the Peach Fuzz and Blossom contest, a Car Show, an Antique Tractors Show, many children’s games, Original Art Wooden Peach auction,
The State Fair of West Virginia - 94th Annual
August 9-18 Fairlea, W.Va. www.statefairofwv.com The 94th edition of the State Fair of W.Va. kicks off on Thursday, August 9, and runs until Saturday, Aug. 18. Musical guests scheduled to appear are Luke Combs, Chris Young with Adam Doleac, MercyMe, and the Southern Uprising Tour: Travis Tritt The Charlie Daniels Band - and The Marshall Tucker Band. All of these acts headline this year’s shows. Other acts include Jada Vance, The Hobbs Sisters, The Spanglers, The Gospel Harmony Boys, Big Planet Soul, the Eades Mountain Boys, Tom Roddey III, The Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, The Avalons, and the Mountain Music Trail Day. There is the 5th Annual Car Show, Reithoffer Rides, the Bears - yes, real Bears - of Bearadise Ranch, Cowtown with stories and attractions of the Wild West, the Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Harness Racing, a draft horses pull, livestock shows, Heritage Village, agricultural education and shopping so see you at the Fair!
Heritage Music Bluesfest - 18th Annual
August 10-12 Wheeling, W.Va. https://www.heritagemusicfest.com/ Held at the Heritage Port Amphitheater in Wheeling, the includes some of the great names who were or are singing the blues. Delbert McClinton, Southern Hospitality, Eric Gales, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Monster Mike Welch & Mike Ledbetter, Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Southern Avenue, Paul DesLauriers Band, Ghost Town Blues Band, Mindi Abair & the Boneshakers, Eden Brent, Heather Newman, Miss Freddye, The Keeshea Pratt Band-IBC Band, Kevin “B.F.” Burt-IBC Solo Duo, and Felix Slim. Backstage VIP passes are $350, VIP passes are $135 and a weekend pass is $90.
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PECK FEST BACK FOR YEAR 4 By Woody Woodrum
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Peck Fest is back for year four. Since 2015, Peck Fest has had the lineup like a 20-year old festival, with folks like Joe Diffie, Matt Matheney, Rodney Atkins, Aaron Lewis, and Chris Jansen, playing here. Peck Fest is again located at the Kanawha River Campground, at 10758 Charleston Road, just off Route 62 by the Kanawha River, in beautiful Point Pleasant, W.Va., the county seat of Mason County and where the Kanawha River meets the Ohio River. This area is known for its many events — with things like the Mothman Festival in October, the Breaking Chains Musical Festival earlier this summer and the Mason County Fair. Peck Fest is a young event, but its talent has been off the charts. “It is something we pride ourselves on,” said Garry Peck of Peck Fest. “We have managed to have great acts like Joe Diffie and this year with the legendary Travis Tritt, but have also brought along young country that is moving its way up the charts.
Most would say football’s loss is music’s gain, and his decade in Nashville has seen a quick rush for the singer-songwriter. Rice toured with Kenny Chesney and The Cadillac Three in 2015. The next year, he was on the “Back to College Tour,” then toured with Ryan Hurd and Lacy Cavlier and others in 2016 on the “Everybody We Know Does Tour.” His album release in 2017 was “Lambs and Lions” (featuring the songs “Lions,” “Three Chords and The Truth,” and “Eyes on You”). His summer tour is rocking towns from New England to the mid-Atlantic region, the Midwest to, of course, his home states in the South, along with stops in Nebraska, Wyoming and across the border in Canada. Peck said this year’s talent is another great lineup for the fourth-year, self-made festival. “This festival is long on music talent and good times for all,” Peck said. “You need to bring a chair or blanket, plant yourself and get ready to have great music, good food, all sorts of vendors and fun at the Peck Fest 2018.” Two day passes are $75 for a pit pass right in front of the bands, or $60 tickets will cover you for two nights. If you can only do Friday night or Saturday night, each night is only $35 (although the Pit Friday or Saturday are each $50). Tent camping is available for one vehicle at just $30 per night. If you have a camper, the price is $100 (min. 3-night stay) and you can be a VIP campers for $200.
“You add that to our inexpensive admission prices and low camping fees, I think we have one of the best festivals in the local area. We are hoping this season’s festival will be bigger and better than ever.” The 2018 lineup includes Pennsylvania’s Steve Moakler (7:30 p.m.), who will release his fourth album (Born Ready) later this year and appeared back in June for a concert at NASCAR’s Pocono Raceway concert, and Travis Tritt (9:30 p.m.) on Friday night. Also on Friday will be Carolina-born Mikele Buck Band to open the evening around 6 p.m. Moakler has written songs for artists like Dierks Bentley (his 2015 hit, “Riser”), Jake Owen, Eric Church, and Kellie Pickler. Last year, he joined Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on their Soul2Soul World Tour. In 10 years in Nashville, Moakler has built his career the old fashioned way: hard work, strong handshakes and miles on the road. What can be said about Travis Tritt that hasn’t been said. Since hitting the charts in 1989, Tritt has released 12 albums, had five Billboard No. 1 singles, has won awards from Billboard, the Country Music Association, and has two Grammy Awards under his belt. Tritt also has 27 appearances in both television and major motion pictures, including the recently released “Forever My Girl” this year. His No. 1 include “Help Me Hold On”; “Anymore”; “Can I Trust You With My Heart”; “Foolish Pride”; and “Best of Intentions.” His stop at Peck Fest is one of 46 stops this summer on his tour, which includes a stop at the West Virginia State Fair in August. On Saturday, the music gets started around 6 p.m. with local musician Dillion Jarrell, who debut EP album is “No Place Like Home.” At 7:30 p.m., Muscadine Bloodline takes the Peck Fest stage, and these guys are “Unapologetically Alabama.” Natives of Mobile, Alabama, Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster came together to form Muscadine Bloodline in early 2016. With three single releases under their belt and a schedule full of shows spanning from coast to coast, they’ve hit the ground running from day one. Nashville took notice the first time these two stepped on the stage and it’s no surprise the rest of the music world is quickly catching on. Muscadine Bloodline is heading to Peck Fest as part of a tour started back on May 5, in which they will stop in Delaware, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana and West Virginia by the time they get to Point Pleasant. Finally, headliner Chase Rice takes the stage on Saturday night about 9:30 p.m. Rice, 33-years old, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and reality television personality. He first came to prominence in 2010, when he was a contestant on Survivor: Nicaragua, where he was the runner-up to Jud “Fabio” Birza. Rice first co-wrote the single “Cruise” performed by Florida Georgia Line, then released the EP Ready album, “Set Roll,” featuring the single “Ready Set Roll,” on October 15, 2013. The full-length album “Ignite the Night” was released on August 19, 2014, and includes “Ready Set Roll”. On August 27, 2014. “Ignite The Night” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums. He first came to prominence in 2010, when he was a contestant on “Survivor: Nicaragua,” where he was the runner-up to Jud “Fabio” Birza. Rice also grew up in Asheville, N.C. (born there in 1985), where Marshall’s Thundering Herd basketball team ruled the roost in the 1980s at the Southern Conference Tournament. Rice was a linebacker for the University of North Carolina out of AC Reynolds High School in Asheville, but an injury prevented his from pursuing dreams of a pro football career.
Cincy Blues Fest
August 11 Sawyer Point Park Cincinnati, Ohio cincybluesfest.org The Blues come to Cincy, with the Cincy Blues Festival at Sawyer Point Park on Pete Rose Way. Acts include headliner Delbert McClinton and others. Cost is $75 for VIP, $25 day of show, $20 in advance, $5 for ages 13-18 and free for 12-and-under.
Rails and Ales Festival - 6th Annual
August 11 Huntington, W.Va. railsandales.com www.facebook.com/RailsandAlesFestival The Better Beer Coalition (BBC), which organizes the festival, announced the fifth annual Rails & Ales Festival will be held in Huntington. With the success of the festival the last four years, organizers are again expanding the festival by adding an evening session. Organizers expect to accommodate over 8,000 attendees, participants and volunteers at Huntington’s Harris Riverfront Park. The Festival will feature live music, food from local restaurants and specialty craft beer from West Virginia breweries and craft breweries across the US and from around the world. One of the beers featured is Huntington’s Summit Beer Station, just selected as craftbeer.com’s best beer bar in West Virginia for the third year in a row. Join us on the banks of the Ohio River for West Virginia’s primer craft beer festival.
Columbus Summer Beerfest
August 11 At Express Live! in the Arena District Columbus, Ohio http://www.columbusbeerfest.com/summer/ The Columbus Summer Beerfest is held at Express Live! in the Arena District of downtown Columbus and has 130-plus breweries, hundreds of craft beers, music, food, and fun. The Columbus Summer Beerfest is at a very popular concert space and parking can be scarce. There are several parking lots available within walking distance of Express Live!
Greenbo Lakes Red Hot Rock n Blues Festival
August 12 Greenup, Ky. http://parks.ky.gov/things_to_do/calendar/ At the Greenbo Lakes Amphitheater, it is the Greenbo Lakes Red Hot Rock n Blues Festival starting at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Hear authentic Kentucky bluegrass music, bring the whole family for a fun night of music in your lawn chairs or on your blankets.
Meigs County Fair - 167th Annual
August 13-18 Pomeroy, Ohio themeigscountyfair.com Established in 1851, the Meigs County (Ohio) Fair celebrates its 167th year. General admission is $8, but children 2 and under are free, and parking is also free (but you can reserve a spot for $25/week). A season pass is $17. The fair is an annual tradition for many families for days of friendship, carnival rides, beauty pageants, harness racing, entertainment, 4H and FFA exhibits, baking, canning and cake contests, painting competition, and good treats. Trailers, tents and campers are $175 per week, starting Aug. 11 at noon, and included 30-amp plugins.
Summerfest
August 15-18 South Charleston, W.Va. http://southcharlestonwv.org/ Come and celebrate the 101st Anniversary of the City of South Charleston, founded in 1917, with Summerfest. Known for the music and dancing, this year’s Summerfest features several nights of bands, free cotton candy, snow cones, face painting and jumping features to keep the young ones busy. There are dance competitions for kids and adults and a car show. The festival ends with spectacular fireworks.
Kentucky State Fair 2018 − 111th Annual
August 16-26 Louisville, Ky. www.kystatefair.org First organized in 1816, the Ky. State Fair did not become an official state fair until 1902, with its permanent home at the 520-acre Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The unique, family friendly 11-day festival that celebrates local and statewide heritage gives far more to the Commonwealth than merely blue ribbon competition, concerts, special exhibits and carnival rides. It is a showcase for Kentucky’s finest products, companies, entertainment, and, most importantly, people. It continues to garner the financial strength and public support it needs to stand out as one of the most anticipated summer attractions in the commonwealth as it generated approximately $16.5 million in economic impact. These assets make it possible for the fair to feature new competitions and entertainment while nurturing its core concepts, including education, agriculture and music showcase.
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Rally on the River - 15th Annual
August 16-18 Ironton, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/irontonrallyontheriver/ Music, Poker run, Salute to Veteran’s, great food, cold drinks, and camping — that can only mean its time to rock Ironton, Ohio, with Rally on the River 2018, a FREE event for all. One of our area’s biggest and best attended festivals, Ironton becomes the loudest town on the Ohio River with bike show, poker run, parties, music, beers, babes and bikes at Rally on the River, sponsored by The Planet 92.7 FM and 98.5 FM. There will be vendors, vendors and specialty vendors, great food, contests and more. Write it down, August 16-18 be in Ironton for Rally on the River. Camping is available on the site as well as close by, lots of hotels and plenty of things to do.
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Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
August 17-19 Parkersburg, W.Va. http://www.parkersburg-homecoming.com 304-863-0108 Come home to Parkersburg, and enjoy music, karaoke, dog shows, talent shows, and fireworks. It is summer’s last party and includes The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half-marathon, grand parade, zumba dance, cornhole, Rubber Ducky drop (buy tickets at downtown merchants), dog show, flea market, arts & crafts, beauty pageants (Queen, Teen, Jr. Miss, Young Miss, Little Mr. and Miss and Pretty Baby) and more.
Cincy Brew Ha-Ha - 12th Annual
August 24-25 Sawyer Point Cincinnati, Ohio http://www.cincybrewhaha.com/ America’s Largest Beer & Comedy Festival returns to Cincinnati’s Sawyer Point Park for the 12th Annual Cincy Brew Ha-Ha! Featuring more than 110 beers, ciders & wines, and over 80 comedians on 4 stages. Cincy Brew Ha-Ha creates the perfect recipe for a great time with friends, laughter and plenty of beer. The comedy is absolutely FREE! Sawyer Point Park is located at 705 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio. A portion of money raised is designated for TheCureStartsNow.org, and volunteer opportunities are available at that website.
Appalachia History and Culture Festival - 22nd Annual August 25-27
Beckley, W.Va. http://appalachianfestival.net We can’t wait to see you in Raleigh County, Friday, August 25, Saturday, August 26, & Sunday, August 27. This festival promises to deliver. Check out stunning art and crafts lovingly made by more than 100 artisans at the 54th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair in the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center on Friday (ad-mission just $5 for everyone except children under 12, who can enter for free), as well as music, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Coal Village tours, and crafts at Tamarack. Saturday adds to those events with the Annual Oldies Car Show, make Mon-sters of Appalachia at the Beckley Arts Center, more music, visit the Beckley Tailgate Farmers Market, and the Taste of Beckley that evening. On Sunday, tour the historic Wildwood Home for only $3.
Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival - 6th Annual
August 25 Mt. Nebo, W.Va. http://summersvillelakeretreat.com/summersville-lake-lighthouse.html Join us for the 6th Annual Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival on Saturday, August 25th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. here on the Lighthouse grounds. Cabela’s is the Official Sponsor of the Event and will be on hand all afternoon teaching archery this year. Tamarack Artisans and Crafters from throughout the state will be showcasing their skills along with live Appalachian music, great food, entertainment, raffles and a Classic Car Show. Live entertainment at the Gazebo includes EmmaLea Deal from 11am to 2pm who is headlining for “Rudy Elvis” performing from 3pm to 5pm. The Humane Society and the Nicholas County Animal Shelter will have kittens and puppies available for adoption. All Lighthouse Tours will be $5 per person on the day of the Festival. New this Year will be Gotcha! Archery Games which features Archery Tag, $5 per player per game or $15 for unlimited.
West Virginia Honey Festival - 37th Annual
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August 25-26 Parkersburg, W.Va. @wvhoneyfestival 304-424-7311 http://www.woodrecreation.com/wvstatehoneyfestival/index. html The West Virginia State Honey Festival was founded in 1981 with a mission to educate the community on the importance of honey and the honey bee. Along with this important education about honey and the honey bee, we have great food and entertainment, crafters and vendors offering a little something for everyone. Wood County Recreation Commission took ownership of the WV State Honey Festival as a fundraiser in March of 2014. We look forward to continuing this annual tradition, while keeping the mission of the original founders in the forefront. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Adults (age 13 and older) tickets are $2, Children (age 6-12) are $1, and children under six are free.
Greenup County Fair - 72nd Annual
August 28 - September 1 Greenup, Ky. 606-922-1986 The City of Greenup is the home to the annual Greenup Coun-
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ty Fair. It is held in late summer at the Greenup County fairgrounds. The fair is an annual tradition for many families for days of friendship, carnival rides, beauty pageants, exhibits and good treats. Visit the Greenup County Park and Fairboard on Facebook or visit www.greenupfair.com for further information.
Portsmouth River Days
August 31 - September 4 Front Street and Court Street Landing Portsmouth, Ohio http://www.portsmouthriverdays.org/ Portsmouth River Days in Portsmouth, Ohio is an annual family oriented event that features a parade, arts and crafts. Free entertainment takes the stage each night. There are also midway rides, an antique car show, great food, pageants for both boys and girls in all ages from local schools, and lots more. Sunday night there is a great fireworks display and Monday wraps up four days of fun in Portsmouth.
The Henry Lauterback Memorial Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta
August 31 - September 2 Wheeling, W.Va. http://wheelingvintageregatta.com/ The 2018 Regatta will celebrate our 13th year and build on our past success from previous years. Be sure to watch our website for the latest announcements. As always, the Regatta features FREE ADMISSION for all public events. There will be food, vendors and music on all three days. Come to the Regatta and see the beautiful wooden hydroplanes and race boats up close. Watch them run on the Ohio River at speeds between 60 and 140 mph! Learn about how these boats were built in their “glory days” from the 1920s to the 1980s. Transport yourself back to the 1960s and 1970s, when one of the most famous sites in power boat racing, just down the Ohio River at New Martinsville, was in its heyday.
43rd Jackson Mill Jubilee
August 31 - September 2 Weston, W.Va. http://jacksonsmilljubilee.net/index.html 304-269-2092 This is the place where the West Point-educated and the future Confederate States of America General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was raised. Jackson fought in the Mexico War among other West Point graduates, but the former professor at Virginia Military Institute threw his cap to Virginia in the Civil War, in which his accidental death by picket guards may have led to the Union’s win in the war. Jackson’s Mill is also home to the West Virginia 4-H as well as Boy’s and Girl’s State. A celebration of Appalachian Heritage, Educational Demonstrations, featur-ing Indigenous and Bluegrass music concerts, Native American Style Dancing, Chainsaw Carvings, Gristmill demos, Home-stead Activities, Photography, Needle Arts and Quilt Show, An-tique Tractors and Engines, Carriage Rides, Civil War Encamp-ment, Top quality Artisans, a Zip Line for the active ones, and Kid’s Land for the younger festival participants. Foods – BBQ (Chicken, Beef, & Pork), homemade ice cream, steak sandwich-es, and more. Fun for the entire family and admission is only $5.
Fraley Festival of Traditional Music September 5-8 Carter Caves State Resort Park
Olive Hill, Ky. http://www.fraleyfestival.com/ Traditional musical instruments such as the dulcimer, fiddle and guitar are used to tell stories about a life long ago along the foothills of Eastern Kentucky. The music at the Fraley Festival has not been confined to any one type. Folk, old-time, western, western swing, early country, and others are played on a regular basis at the festival. There are all sorts of musical configurations, from family bands or husband and wife duets, to people playing on stage who just met each other a few minutes ago in the parking lot. Wednesday night is a free “jamming in the round” session at the Recreation Shelter House in the campground. Concerts will be held in the Park Amphitheatre on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon & evening, and Saturday afternoon & evening. Concert fees range from $4-$10. A $25 weekend pass is available which admits you to all the concerts and jam sessions. The event is over 40-years old, and moved to Carter Caves in 1979.
SEPTEMBER Marshall Thundering Herd Football Home Opener
September 8 Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. www.Herdzone.com The Marshall University Thundering Herd, who rebounded after a poor 3-9 showing in 2016, posted an 8-5 record last season including beating Colorado State in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. Today the Herd opens the home slate with long-time I-AA rival, EKU. The Eastern Kentucky University team is out of the Ohio Valley Conference, and the Herd leads the all-time series with the Colonels 10-8-1 in a series that started in 1926. This will be EKU’s 11th trip to Huntington to meet the Herd. They also played MU twice in Ashland, Ky. in 1959 and 1960 in the Shrine Bowl.
Gallipolis Car Club Cruise-In at the BBQ Festival September 8 Gallipolis, Ohio Tom Davis: 740-578-1015 Dave Hively: 740-446-0643 www.facebook.com/Gallipoliscarclub
This Cruise-In is at the Gallia County Visitor’s Center at the Gallipolis City Park during the Gallipolis BBQ Festival on September 8. The cars will be there 12 noon -3 p.m. Don’t miss the French 500 Swap Meet and Car Show coming up on Sept. 29 at the Gallia County Fair Grounds. No alcoholic beverages are allowed and there is no charge to come and Cruise-In with the Gallipolis Car Club.
35th Annual Original Chilifest
September 15 Huntington, W.Va. ChiliFestwv.com 304-634-4857 Thanks for taking a minute to check in with us here at ChiliFest-wv.com. We are very excited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ChiliFest here in Huntington, West Virginia. From its hum-ble beginnings in Ritter Park in 1983 to the present with over 20,000 people jamming the streets of downtown Huntington at Pullman Square, ChiliFest has become a community event looked forward to by so many in our area. As always, ChiliFest benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Tri-State, and Chili’s and WSAZ-TV are proud as the presenting sponsors to have raised over $500,000.00 to benefit the House through ChiliFest. We welcome the many cooking teams who travel to Huntington from all over the East Coast of America to com-pete in the International Chili Society’s West Virginia State Chili Championship. ChiliFest is the West Virginia State Chili Cham-pionship sanctioned by the International Chili Society and sponsored by Chili Willi’s and WSAZ. The winner of this “much heated” event qualifies to represent West Virginia at the ICS World’s Chili Championship. Cooks come from far and wide to downtown Huntington, with their pots, spices, secret ingre-dients and chili lore for this spirited competition. ChiliFest is a charity cook-off event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities at the Tri-State. All chili sample tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Come heat things up (with Marshall University foot-ball out of town at South Carolina) with Chilifest!
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The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Society By Woody Woodrum When your organization is run in the name of the man who built the railroad and the city, it is a big deal. That is exactly what the folks at the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Society want you to know, that said society is a big deal in the city of Huntington. Huntington founded the city holding his name (Collis Potter Huntington) when he ended the western terminus of the C&O Railroad at the new city. Huntington founded and laid out with wide streets and avenue, serving both the railroad and the river traffic. Huntington also was involved with the Central Pacific Railroad uniting the United States nation east-to-west in 1869 when they joined with the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory Point, Utah. He later was involved with the establishment of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and finally the C&O’s Peninsula Subdivision from Richmond to Williamsburg in Virginia as well as the Newport News (Va.) Shipbuilding and Drydock Co, the largest privately owned shipyard in America. He also was involved in the founding of Hampton University in Va. and Tuskegee University in Alabama. Today, C.P.H. Business Office is located at 1323 8th Avenue, Huntington. Included at this location are several small exhibits of railroad memorabilia and a book and video library which is available to all members. The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc. invite you to enjoy, participate in, and contribute to the past, present and future of our railroading heritage. The CPH Society also sponsors many trips throughout the year, and this year is the 52nd anniversary of the first train in 1966 to take people on the New River Train in West Virginia, from Huntington to Hinton in southern W.Va. Every fall, people come from all over the country to ride and enjoy the fall colors in the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Although it appeared Amtrak might block private cars running on its lines, including The Cardinal (from Washington, D.C. to Cincinnati, Ohio, through Huntington-Charleston and southern West Virginia. Fortunately, the Mountain State’s senators and representatives worked a deal that will hopefully keep the Huntington train on the rails for this year and years to come. There are train trips with private cars all year, beginning with the trip to “The Big Apple,” New York for June 14-17, leaving from Pittsburgh, Pa., to Washington, D.C. The next trip is from Washington, D.C. to Bosten, Mass., for a July 3-5 trip to celebrate American Independence on July Fourth where the American Revolution began in Boston.
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There is also model train and car show each year by the CFH Society, usually in April in Ashland, Ky., as del as the Outdoor Museum with real engines, caboose, hand car and many other pieces of equipment used in the heyday of the steam and diesel engine.
Why would you want to belong to the CPH Railroad Historical Society? • Get to know fellow railroad enthusiasts. • Help the Chapter museum as a docent, become the chapter video-librarian, or help keep the museum lawn and equipment in pristine condition. • Enjoy meetings and social activities with persons having similar interests. • Restore equipment to its former elegance. • Hear knowledgable speakers from local hobbyists, to railroad presidents. • Help write local newsletters or rail-related articles. • Be a car host, help in concessions/ souvenirs, or serve dinner on a vintage diner during a rail excursion. • Visit rail yards and shops. • Narrate on Amtrak’s “Cardinal” as the train makes it through the New River Gorge. • Photograph your favorite rail subjects. • Collect various railroad artifacts such as lanterns, switch locks, timetables, date nails, etc. • Experience the thrill of an excursion train ride. • Ride trains on mainlines and little-known short line branches. If you love trains, riding trains, collecting trains, you should be a member of the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society. Go to the website at
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89th Putnam County Homecoming
September 8-9 Winfield, W.Va. www.putnamcountyhomecoming.com 304-586-2122 The Putnam County Homecoming is an annual event held in Putnam County West Virginia. It has been a county festival since 1929 making it one of the oldest celebrated here in the county. The homecoming main festivals are always held on the second Sunday of September. It is believed that it only rains every 75 years on this date — anyway that is what we have been told. Whoever came up with that piece of information must have had some inside track on the weather. The event is special because of the down home family atmosphere, it is a place families reunite with old friends and neighbors visit with neighbors and meet new friends. It is an event that shut down the main road and we watch our children, neighbors, friends, and high school bands from Buffalo, Hurricane, Poca, and Winfield, march in the Grand Parade. There is also the crowning of Miss Putnam County, chosen from one of the four high schools. We select only the best food vendors from the area. The entertainment is always top notch as we always present some of the best talent here in Putnam County. A street dance and a car show are great events, and so are speeches by politicians from locally and statewide.
Barboursville Fall Fest
September 14-16 Barboursville, W.Va. https://www.facebook.com/BvilleFallFest/ 304-733-1500 Things get going on Sept. 14 with the 6:15 p.m. parade, and pa-
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rade line-up begins at 5:15 p.m. at the entrance of Barboursville Park. You will be permitted to build and assemble floats in the main park and then line up when complete. If you are walking the parade route, you will be permitted to line up at the Bus Barn. We will insert you into the parade lineup as it is passing through. Music, great food, vendors, arts and crafts and much more is all part of Fall Fest.
Mothman Festival
September 14-16 Point Pleasant, W.Va. http://www.mothmanfestival.com The Mothman Festival is an annual event held every third weekend in September, commemorating the 1966 Pt. Pleasant Mothman sighting, which gave birth to the infamous redeyed winged legend. People from all over the world gather around our charming Main Street to celebrate their favorite cryptid during this one of a kind event. There will be special guests, vendors, cosplay, live bands, guest speakers, and tours of the Mothman Museum, when the historic state theater only comes to life once a year and that’s during the Mothman Festival. Admission is FREE and you can listen to array of guest speakers who will give you intellectual food for thought on subjects ranging from Mothman to the paranormal world. Everyone who comes to our festival pretty much knows the story about the Mothman....but we would almost bet that you haven’t heard the rare accounts and stories our tour guides on
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the TNT Bus Tours will share with you. Not only will they lead you down the mysterious memory lane of that fateful night of November 15th, 1966, but they will share rare and strange encounters passed down to us from the eyewitnesses themselves. Stories that have never been shared before and that you will hear nowhere else. Into Cosplay? Mothman Festival encourages all who like to get into character to join in on the Cosplay fun! The only thing we ask is that you keep your costumes limited to family friendly attire — Star Wars, The Ghostbusters, Avengers, the Blues Brothers, and even Mothman, these and many more will be seen.
The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic
September 15-16 White Sulpher Springs, W.Va. www.greenbrier.com Join Serena and Venus Williams for a weekend of championship tennis at America’s Resort, The Greenbrier. The 7th Anniversary of this event will have the Williams sisters playing singles and doubles and a six-player lineup in all. Tickets are available for adults at $60 (upper level) and $175 (lower level), but the children’s tickets for the weekend are already sold out as is the autograph session. Venus Williams will be making her third trip to The Greenbrier, having participated in The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic in 2016 and 2017, as well. Venus has been ranked No. 1 in the world on three different occasions and for a total of 11 weeks. She has won seven Grand Slam singles titles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles. Venus has also won four Olympic gold medals and nearly 800 professional singles matches. Serena Williams will be making her first visit to The Greenbrier to join her older sister. Serena has been ranked No. 1 in the world on eight different occasions and for 319 total weeks. She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles. Like her sister, she also has four Olympic gold medals. Join us at Center Court at Creekside, with an expansive view of Howard’s Creek, the Old White TPC PGA course and the mountains for tennis royalty when Serena and Venus Williams come to The Greenbrier Sept. 15-16.
Gallipolis Car Club French 500 Swap Meet
September 29 Gallipolis, Ohio Tom Davis: 740-578-1015 or Dave Hively: 740-446-0643 www.facebook.com/Gallipoliscarclub The summer for the Gallipolis Car Club ends with today’s French 500 Swap Meet and Car Show on Sept. 29 at the Gallia County Fair Grounds. The meet will run 12-5 p.m. No alcoholic beverages are allowed and there is no charge to come and Cruise-In with the Gallipolis Car Club.
OCTOBER Blenko’s at the Milton Pumpkin Festival
October 6-8 Milton, W.Va. www.blenko.com 877-425-3656 Not our events, but directly across the road from our factory in Milton and we are pleased to participate. A celebration of everything pumpkins, so Blenko will have a full “pumkin patch” of diverse handmade glass pumpkins for this celebration.
The Museum of Radio and Technology Fall Meet
October 20 http://www.mrtwv.org/ 304-525-8890 The Museum of Radio and Technology, 1640 Florence Avenue off Harveytown Road (the old Harveytown School building) will hold its annual fall meet on Oct. 21. On this weekend, radio enthusiasts from all over can buy, sell, and trade equipment. Others may just come to look at the displays by people in radio, and all the displays at the Mountain State’s premier radio, television, records and other items from the technology and entertainment side. Many will also be looking at the W.Va. Broadcasting Hall of Fame, who is kept here. Come and join us this weekend!
West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame
October 27 http://www.mrtwv.org/ 304-525-8890 The W.Va. Broadcasting Hall of Fame will have its induction ceremony on TBA at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Radio and Technology, 1640 Florence Avenue off Harveytown Road at the old school in Harveytown. The induction ceremonies are limited by space, so attendance is by invitation only. The museum is open Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday’s 1-4 p.m. except on holidays.
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Chilifest activities include cornhole and horseshoe tournaments, Open Mic from 4:00-5:30, live entertainment featuring Band Wagon at 6:00, and a special musical guest To Be Announced!