July 24 – 25, 2010
Beverly, WV

Living history and period demonstrations
Heritage music, food, activities and more!

July 2 – 4, 2010
Elkins Depot and the Elkins City Park
Elkins, WV

Open car show with a Friday Night Cruise-In at the depot/downtown area, 5pm – 9pm and a 2 day show in the City Park, 9am – 4pm Saturday and 9am – 3pm Sunday, a 10X12 wooden commemorative plaque, dash plaque, goodie bags and door- prizes for the first 500 participants.

The Chamber of Commerce will hold the Colgate County Showdown Friday night at the depot with fireworks later. Vendors. Elkins Lions Club Famous Chicken BBQ at noon, Friday and Saturday

April 24 2010
10:am – 6:00pm

Elkins, WV

 Tasty ramp vendors and Appalachian craftsman. Best food vendor competition with prizes and awards.
Live music in the heart of downtown Elkins

More details to be announced.
Dates could change.

 March
Irish Spring Festival
Ireland, WV

April 23 – 25, 2010
Pipestem State Park

May  15- 16, 2010
Strawberry Festival
Buckhannon, WV

June 19 
Blackwater Falls State Park
Davis, WV
Saturday 1:30 p.m.

June 20 
Canaan Valley State Park
Davis, WV 
Sunday 1:30 p.m.

 July 17 – 18 
WV State Finals
Ireland, WV

July 24 
Cacapon State Park
Berkeley Springs, WV 
Saturday @ 11 a.m.
 North American Region Finals,

August  21
Doddridge County Fair
West Union, WV 
Saturday 1:30 p.m.

August 
Barbour County Fair
Philippi, WV 
Saturday 1:30 p.m.

September 4 
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Cass, WV
Saturday 2:30 p.m.

September 25 
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Saturday 1:30 p.m.

September 26 
Preston County Buckwheat Festival
Kingwood, WV
Sunday 1:30 p.m.

October 9 
Holly River State Park
Hackers Valley, WV
Saturday 1:30 p.m.

November 
Stonewall Resort State Park
Roanoke, WV
Sunday 1:30 p.m.

July 24 – 31, 2010
Beverly, WV

Details to be announced

Elkins, WV

December 4 2009

Holiday Artists Market
10:00am – 9:00pm

Features artwork and crafts of Arts Center member artists.

December 13, 2009

Open House
1:00pm – 4:00pm

Arts center tradition for children to make unique ornaments and holiday crafts.

Davis and Elkins College
Elkins, WV

November 14 – 15 2009
9am – 5pm

Topics include Spirituality, Art & Global Peace and a workshop on the Society, Culture & Religion of India.
Info/Registration: 304 637 – 1293
chakrabartic@davisandelkins.edu

December 5 2009
*not confirmed yet see site*

Starting at Noon: Preparing an Old-Fashion Tree with the Children’s Handmade Ornaments.
3:00: Expo of Making Swiss traditional Christmas Sweets. Children Making Swiss Favorite Grittibanz:
Bread People For St. Nicholas. The Right Family Game, a wonderful way for the children to exchange gifts

6:00 Santa Arrives to pass out goodie bags to the Children.

Third Weekend in March
March 19 – 21  2010

Events include:

Tour of maple syrup camp
Pancake feed
Craft sale crafters at work
Artists at work
5K run and 1-mile fun run
Quilt show and sale
Woodcarving demonstration
Soapmaking
Art and photo show
Muzzle loading contest and exhibition
Woodchopping exhibition
Entertainment
Ham and bean buffet
Square dance
Basket weaving and sale
Special presentation from West Virginia wineries
Souvenir clothing and maple syrup items on sale
Antique gas engines
Rock climbing
Children’s activities at the playground

Fasnacht is a celebration to chase away evil spirits and promote fertility.
In Helvetia, it is combined with a second Swiss tradition, the burning of Old Man Winter at midnight.

Parade
Music
Food
Dancing
Costumes
Bonfire

Typical schedule is:

3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Open Mic, food, and beverages. Star Band (Red) Hall.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Buffet – Greetings – Hutte Restaurant.
8:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Lampion (candlelight) parade – Star Band Hall to Community Hall.
8:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Judging costumes – Prizes – Community Hall.
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Masked Ball – Community Hall.
12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Burning Old man Winter – outside Community Hall.
12:00 a.m. – The Red Hall will close to all but those who are sleeping there.