May Events
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Canaan Valley Resort
Family Trail Days, May 7th
Guided 8 mile hike through Canaan Mountain beginning at Blackwater Falls State Park and ending at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Shuttle service/lunch included in registration, pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Wine Spring Fling, May 13-15th
Visit the valley in springtime and enjoy a weekend of great food & wine. Package includes 2 nights lodging, daily breakfast, Friday wine reception, and Saturday gourmet dinner with wine accompaniment. Package pricing and reservations please go to Canaan Valley Resort’s website.
Blackbird Knob/Cabin Mountain Hike, May 21st
Enjoy a 5.5 mile guided walk offering great views of open heaths and hills. For further details and registration please go Canaan Valley Resort’s website.
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, May 27-30th
Start the summer off right with the natural beauty of Canaan Valley filled with lots of family fun. Please go to Canaan Valley Resort’s website for a complete schedule of activities.
Memorial Day Golf Scrabble, May 30th
1pm Tee Time…please go to Canaan Valley Resort’s website for details.
Timberline Resort
Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-3oth
This weekend kicks starts the summer season for Timberline Resort. The opening of scenic chairlift rides, downhill mountain biking and horseback riding.
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Migatory Bird Count, May 14th
Heart of Spring Bird Walk, May 21st
Meet at the Refuge Visitors Center at 7am. The walk will be led by Volunteer Casey Rucker.
Valley Vibes, May 21st
Meet at the Refuge Visitors Center at 7pm
What’s Blooming?, May 22nd
Meet at the Refuge Visitors Center at 1pm. Join Master Naturalist Volunteers for a look at spring wildflowers.
Blackwater Falls State Park
50th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage, May 5-8th
An interpretive weekend packed with bird walks, wildflower tours, nature programs, craft exhibits and sales. Advanced reservation required. Annual event is co-sponsored by WV Federation of Garden Clubs and WVDNR. Contact: 304-558-2754
Please check Blackwater Falls Website for their monthly Activities Schedule.
Art Event
ARTSPRING…A Memorial Day Art Tour, May 28-29th
On Memorial Day Weekend, 2011, join us for a tour of art galleries and studios including The Studio Gallery, WV Highlands Artisans Gallery, Mountainmade, The White Room, Bens Old Loom Barn, and the Heritage House. Live music and working artisans at each venue coupled with student art displays at many participating businesses will keep your weekend full. The event will close on Sunday the 29th with a live art auction at The Opera House Lobby with proceeds going to support the STart program, bringing better art programming to our schools. Participating Venues and schedule for the weekend.
Biking Events
Tour of Tucker County Road Race, May 28th
Presented by Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association. Voted top 10 hardest courses in America!
Parsons Events
32nd Annual Challenge in the Hills, May 27-29th
Tucker County 4-Wheelers, Inc. presents the 32nd Annual Challenge in the Hills, “Tucker County Style”. Memorial Day Wekeend in Parsons, WV. For more information on registration deadline and form, entry fee, schedule of events and camping, check out thier website: www.tc4x4.com
Live Music
Purple Fiddle Cafe
A family-friendly and non-smoking music venue and deli-style restaurant offering live music just about every night! Please go to their website for a complete schedule. Cafe offers wonderful lunches and dinner.
Mountain State Brewing Company
One of the two local breweries in Tucker County, WV. The Pub offers music through out the year and Thursday evening dinner specials. Please go to their website for a music schedule and pub dining hours.
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