The 23rd Annual Leaf Peepers Festival

September 23-25th, 2011

The 23rd Annual Leaf Peepers Festival is presented by the Tucker County Alpine Festival and we are celebrating the blazing colors of Autumn in this high mountain paradise! You are invited to join in on all the fun and activities September 23-25, 2011 in Tucker County, WV.

Join us for the Annual Fall Colors Golf Tournament, the 2k/5k Run For It, pet show, photo contest, inflatable amusements, the ever-famous Duck Race, Appalachian Food & Craft Fair, Oktoberfest and more! Make plans now to attend the 23rd annual Leaf Peepers Festival! 304-259-5315

SEE BELOW FOR THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE!
**Fun Factory Inflatable Amusements will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.On Sunday, show your wrist band from a previous session and get a FREE session!!

New this year- Tallest Mobile Rockwall in WV ($5 per climb)!!

Friday, September 23rd

10am – 4pm *This event will take place Friday & Saturday*
Fall Foliage Horseback Ride. Mountain Trail Rides, Canaan Valley.
Enjoy the area’s fall foliage from horseback, with special rides leaving at 10am, 12noon, 2pm & 4pm. Don’t forget your cameras! Identify yourself as a “Leaf Peeper” and receive a 10% discount. Reservations suggested! Call 304-866-4652

10am – 4pm *This event will take place Friday & Saturday*
Scenic Chairlift Rides, Canaan Valley Resort.
Mention Leaf Peepers and receive 10% off in the Ski Area Gift Shop. For more information please contact David at 304-866-4121 Ext. 2788 or www.canaanresort.com

5pm-7 pm
Run For It early-bird Registration-Front Bay of DVFD.
Avoid the race day rush! Register (or check-in if pre-registered) at the FRONT BAY of the DVFD for Run For It 2011, a 2k walk & 5k walk or run scheduled for the following morning. Sign up, or show up if pre-registered, to pick up your race bib, view the course and get all your questions answered.

7pm
Fireman’s Parade-Sponsored by the DVFD
Everyone loves a parade!! Come out and enjoy the 2nd annual Leaf Peepers Parade sponsored by the DVFD. Many participants including; fire trucks, floats, antique cars, etc.

8:30 pm
Music, Purple Fiddle, Thomas.
Grayson Capps & The Lost Cause Minstrels $12 adv/ $15 day of show “Take the poetry of Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt, combine with Steve Earle’s edgy attitude and then stir it up with a little cup of bayou blues, à la Howlin’ Wolf, and you get a taste of Capps’ scrumptious gothic gumbo.” – Exclaim. For information call 304-463-4040. www.purplefiddle.com

Saturday, September 24th

7:00 am
Fall Migration Birds Walk, Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge
Meet @ the CVW Refuge Visitors Center in Canaan Valley. For more information 304-866-3858 Ext.35 or www.fws.gov/canaanvalley

8am- 1pm
IOOF Breakfast IOOF Building, Davis.
Join the “Oddfellows” organization in this feast of a breakfast! Pancakes, Buckwheat cakes, Eggs & Sausage gravy.$7 adults & $3.50 for kids. (12 & under).

9am
Fields of Fire-Dolly Sods Tour-Canaan Valley Resort
Journey to a photographers delight-enjoy the breath-taking views of autumn in all its glory. Pre-registration required, boxed lunch and shuttle service is provided. Adult $25/ Child (age 12 & under) $15. For more information please call David at 304-866-4121 Ext. 2788 or email vanced@canaanresort.com or www.cananresort.com

9am – 3pm
Canaan Valley Women’s Club Craft Show, CV Fire Hall, Canaan Valley.
The show will feature artists and craftsman from around the region. While you’re there you can also enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch provided by the Canaan Valley Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary. For more information call please contact Joan Armbruster at, 304-866-8785 or Cathy Johnson at, 304 866-4750.

9am – 5pm
WV Appalachian Craft Show, Davis Fire Hall. Davis.
Crafters & Artists from all over the region display their specialties. Many items for sale including; painted wood slates, ceramics, fabric crafts, Primitive Crafts, baked goods and hot food from the kitchen by the Blackwater Rebekah Lodge ladies. For more information 304-259-5315.

9am – 4 pm
Photo Contest, Davis Fire Hall. Davis.
As you stroll through the WV Appalachian Craft Show, stop and cast your vote for your favorite photo. Adult & junior categories, along with Black & White and Professional categories. All photos must be matted and turned in to the Information Center by 5:00 p.m. Friday September 23rd .Public Judging. Voting takes place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Winners announced at 4:30pm. For more information call 304-259-5315.

10am – 3pm
Silent Auction, Front Bay-Davis Fire Hall, Davis.
Bid on various items from local businesses. Many items to be won! Items include; Lodging Packages, Ski Passes, Handcrafted items and more!! Must be present to win!! Sponsored by Tucker County COC. For more information call 304-259-5451 or Cindy Robeson at cynthia502@aol.com

10am – 4pm
Scenic Chairlift Rides-Canaan Valley Resort.
Mention Leaf Peepers and receive 10% off in the Ski Area Gift Shop. For more information please contact David at 304-866-4121 Ext. 2788 or www.canaanresort.com

10am – 4pm
Fall Foliage Horseback Ride. Mountain Trail Rides, Canaan Valley.
Enjoy the area’s fall foliage from horseback, with special rides leaving at 10am, 12noon, 2pm & 4pm. Don’t forget your cameras! Identify yourself as a “Leaf Peeper” and receive a 10% discount. Reservations suggested! Call 304-866-4652

11am
Run For It 2k /5k Tour of Davis-Front Bay of DVFD.
Sponsored by Tucker Community Foundation. Entry fees, sponsor donations and cash prizes support projects, causes, and charities throughout the region. Walk, stroll, run, or roll (wheelchairs and strollers only) for more than $34,000 in cash prizes. Costumes and well behaved leashed dogs welcome. 8am-10am registration/check-in, 10am judging for Best Effort, 11am line up and race start in front of the Davis Fire Hall, Rt. 32.  Awards will be given at 1pm at the Oktoberfest stage.  Visit www.tuckerfoundation.net, or call 304-478-2930 for more information.

11am – 4pm
Mountaintop Library Book Sale. Across from the Davis Fire Hall, Davis.
Browse hundreds of used books-help support our local library! For more information please contact Ivonne at 304-463-4582.

11am – 6pm
Oktoberfest. Across from the Davis Fire Hall, Davis.
Beer, music, dancing & food! A true Oktoberfest atmosphere. Sample treats from local businesses/organizations. Three uniquely different WV based bands scheduled to appear –The Davisson Brothers will be making an appearance and other bands TBA. Come out and enjoy what promises to be a fun afternoon, rain or shine. Sponsored by the Tucker County COC. For information 304-259-5451 or Cindy Robeson at cynthia502@aol.com

Oktoberfest Music Line Up:
•  Aurora Celtic 11am to 1pm
•  Davisson Brothers Brothers 2pm to 4pm
•  Mason Dixon 4:30pm to 6:30pm

12:30pm – ??
Road Block sponsored by the DVFD.
Please give generously to our local volunteer fire department while visiting our festival!

1pm
Yoga. Hypno Coffee Building, Davis.
Bring your mat and enjoy one of our special sessions during Leaf Peepers. Post 5k cool down class. $8.00 per class. For more information contact Anne R. Farmer, RYT at mountainyoga@frontier.com

1pm
Blackwater Canyon Bike Ride & Parsons Trestle Bridge Opening
The guided ride leaves the Purple Fiddle Coffeehouse in Thomas at 1pm and concludes with the opening of the restored rail trestle bridge near the Parsons Railroad Depot. The existing trail down the Blackwater Canyon is renowned for its scenic vistas and sites of historical interest, but is not paved and could be considered rigorous for inexperienced riders. Riders not planning to bike the round trip between Thomas and Parsons should check the www.highlandstrail.org website for shuttle arrangements. All riders are required to wear helmets and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

1pm-3pm
Archery Open House, CVNWR.
Get a chance to try your hand at Archery. Ask questions and learn about this outdoor sport. Meet behind the Refuge center. For more information please contact Jackie Burns at 304-866-3858 Ext. 35 or www.fws.gov/canaanvalley

5pm-9pm
Germanfest Buffet- Hickory Dining Room- Canaan Valley Resort.
Authentic German food featuring local handcrafted beers. For more information, please call Eric at 304-866-4121 Ext. 2651 or www.canaanresort.com

7pm-8pm
Free Historic House Tour, Davis.
Located in Davis at the corner of 3rd Street and Thomas Avenue, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Herman A. Meyer House was originally built by Henry Gassaway Davis as the superintendent house for his Davis Coal & Coke Company. Later becoming the home of prominent town resident Herman A. Meyer, the house boasts soaring ceilings, period antiques, and spectacular woodwork harnessed from the local timber industry, upon which the Town of Davis was founded. Children welcome. For more information call Cindy Robeson at 304-259-5451 or email at cynthia502@aol.com

8:30 pm
Music, Purple Fiddle, Thomas.
Grasstowne $10 advance/$12 day of show World-class bluegrass – the band’s first two projects ”The Road Headin’ Home” and ”The Other Side of Towne” went to #1 and #2 respectively on the National Bluegrass Charts! For information 304-463-4040 or www.purplefiddle.com

Sunday, September 25th

9am
Yoga. Hypno Coffee Building, Davis.
Yoga Basics-Bring your mat and enjoy one of our special sessions during Leaf Peepers. For more information contact Anne R. Farmer, RYT at mountainyoga@frontier.com

9:30am-??
14th Annual Fall Colors Golf Tournament, Canaan Valley Resort.
2 Person Captain’s Choice Scramble. Play for cash! Lots of great prizes!! Awards immediately following at Sirianni’s in Canaan Valley. For rules & more information call 304-259-5315.

10am- 2pm
Car Show- Parking lot across from Davis Fire Hall, Davis.
Sponsored by the Alpine Festival, we invite everyone to come out and vote for People’s Choice! 1st 50 pre-registered cars receive a dash plaque and are eligible for a door prize! For more information & registration form please call Jessica at 800-782-2775 or email ratliffl@canaanresort.com or jessica@canaanvalley.org or visit www.canaanvalley.org

10am- 2pm
WV Appalachian Craft Show-Davis Fire Hall, Davis.
Sponsored by the Alpine Festival- Crafters & Artists from all over the region display their specialties. Many items for sale including; painted wood slates, ceramics, fabric crafts, Jewelry, Primitive crafts and much more! For more information 304-259-5315 or email tina@canaanvalley.org

10am – 4pm
Leaf Peepers Picnic on the Mountain, Canaan Valley Resort
Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride and picnic for 2 for $30 per couple. Picnic includes; Chairlift ride, sandwich, salad, chips, cookies & bottled water. For reservations call the Canaan Valley Resort Ski Area Gift Shop at 304-866-4121.

10:30am
Yoga. Hypno Coffee Building, Davis.
Yoga for all levels- Bring your mat and enjoy one of our special sessions during Leaf Peepers. For more information contact Anne R. Farmer, RYT at mountainyoga@frontier.com

1pm
Duck Race, Beaver Creek Bridge (behind Dollar General), Davis.
Over 700 ducks are released into Beaver Creek (Located behind the Dollar General). First, Second, Third & Last Duck to cross finish line wins $$. Duck Tickets are $2.00 each or a book of 5 for $8.00 & can be purchased at the Information Center or at the Craft Show at the Davis Fire Hall. Tickets must be purchased before Noon on Sunday. All profits help fund the Leaf Peepers Festival!

1pm
Corn Hole Tournament, Davis.
This is the first year for the Leaf Peepers Corn Hole Doubles Tournament. It is $20 per team and will be double elimination. There will be cash prizes for First, Second & Third place. Pre-register at the Information Center in Davis or register day of at the Car Show tent. Pre-register by 12:30 and Bags fly at 1pm.

1:30pm
Cake Walk, DVFD, Davis
Everyone loves a cake walk! Join in on the old-fashion fun of walking to music and if your number is selected you win a cake! All proceeds go to the DTEMS 8th grade class.

2:30pm
16th Annual Pet Show/Adopt a Pet Program, Parking lot across from Davis Fire Hall, Davis.
Your pet could win a prize for Best Trick, Best Dressed or Best of Show and many more categories. Show will take place rain or shine. The Tucker County Animal Control will also be sponsoring their “Adopt a Pet” program in conjunction with the Pet Show. Sponsored by the Mountaineer Humane Society. For more information please contact Michelle at gossmichelle@hotmail.com

8pm
Music at the Purple Fiddle, Thomas.
Millpond Moon $7 “…This is American singer-songwriter and folk-roots tradition of a standard which is rarely produced by artists with a Norwegian passport…” For information 304-463-4040 or www.purplefiddle.com
Thanks for visiting our festival!!

See you next year September 28th – 30th, 2012