Did you know that nearly four-fifths of West Virginia is covered in forest? There’s a reason why our state nickname is “The Mountain State!” West Virginia is dotted with streams and lakes which means plenty of outdoor recreation for active retirees, like hiking, bird-watching, canoeing, kayaking, skiing and fishing.

But West Virginia is also home to year- round festivals to suit all tastes, whether your interests are in food, music, or arts and crafts. Many, of course, combine all three! Whether you’re looking for tasty autumn harvest food, a chance to hear (or play) some mountain music, retail therapy, or creating holiday traditions with the whole family, West Virginia has a festival for you.

Our forests are magnificent in the fall, which makes our

October outdoor festivals a great time to enjoy the leaves and cooler temps. As autumn ends, and we turn towards the holiday season, you can find both indoor and outdoor

activities, along with some serious shopping. No matter where you are in our Mountain State, you’re sure to find a festival, fair, or activity that offers

you the best of West Virginia. Whether you’re visiting for a short weekend, extended vacation, or

looking for place to call home, we expect you’ll get a warm welcome wherever you are in our beautiful state.

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Page 3: Buckhannon

Pages 4-5: Mountain Roads

Pages 6-7: Mountain Lakes

Pages 8-9: Nicholas Co Alive!

West Virginia: Beautiful Forests, Boundless Festivals, Big Fun?

Cover photos courtesy of Chase Henderson

See Page 11 for a sampling of Fall fun in WV

Page 10: Three Rivers

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Reasons to Come Home!

“Whatever you are looking for, our state has natural beauty which makes it a picture perfect place to call home.” ~ Jim Justice, Governor

Recommended Inc., Forbes, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and Where to Retire list West Virginia cities among the country’s best places for business and living.

Central We’re within overnight trucking distance of more than half of the U.S. population - and a third of the Canadian population.

Profitable Business costs are 13 percent below the U.S. average.

Affordable Living costs are 4.5 percent below the U.S. average.

Safe The state has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.

Home Low property taxes help West Virginia lead the nation in home ownership.

Popular Eleven million overnight leisure travelers visited the mountain state last year.

Natural West Virginia’s 50 state parks and forests offer more than 800 miles of hiking trails and 5,000 acres of fishing waters..

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Upshur County Upshur County 304-473-1400

www.VisitBuckhannon.org info@VisitBuckhannon.org� Buckhannon

What Small Town Charm Is All About

September 7: Community Float on the Buckhannon River September 7: Trader’s Alley Block Party September 8: History Center Museum Summer Exhibit, An Upshur County Scrapbook of Unusual & Interesting People, Places, Events and other Curiosities September 11: Farm Dinner, Fiesta at the Farm September 12: Mountain Music - Mountain Dance, Square Dancing! September 13: Truck Fest September 15: History Center Museum Summer Exhibit, An Upshur County Scrapbook of Unusual & Interesting People, Places, Events and other Curiosities September 22: History Center Museum Summer Exhibit, An Upshur County Scrapbook of Unusual & Interesting People, Places, Events and other Curiosities September 25 – 28: Fall Fest, Carnival, Tractor Rides, Art & Craft Vendors, Fall Activities, Music & Dancing September 29: History Center Museum Summer Exhibit, An Upshur County Scrapbook of Unusual & Interesting People, Places, Events and other Curiosities October 10: Mountain Music - Mountain Dance, Square Dancing! October 11: Hay Rides at the WV Wildlife Center October 12: Hay Rides at the WV Wildlife Center October 18 & 19: Hay Rides at the WV Wildlife Center October 18 & 19: Spooky Night Tours at the WV Wildlife Center October 24 – 27: Dracula performed by the Buckhannon Community Theatre November 14: Mountain Music - Mountain Dance, Square Dancing! December 12: Mountain Music - Mountain Dance, Square Dancing! February 2: Groundhog Day Celebration at the WV Wildlife Center

FALL EVENTS

The Autumn Season gets a lot of a love throughout West Virginia, thanks to Mother Nature’s glorious work of turning the leaves into lovely colors. In Buckhannon, the sights are spectacular; a walk through West Virginia Wesleyan’s campus on a crisp cool day can warm your heart and take your breath away. For a more rural setting, country drives throughout the area is a must.

With a trip centered in Buckhannon, you’ll find these six drives & stops (plus more) along the way:

1. From Buckhannon, drive Rt. 20 South. Connect onto Route 4 West in Rock Cave and go towards Walkersville (Walkersville has an historic covered bridge) and www.stonewallresort.com/ for some fishing and golfing.

2. From Buckhannon, drive Route 20 North and connect onto Route 119, towards Philippi to see one of the Civil War’s historic covered bridges. Stop by www.adaland.org/ for a tour, special event, or a sip of their famous peach ice tea.

3. From Buckhannon, drive US 33 East to Elkins. Take US 219 North and travel through Parson towards Thomas. Connect to Route 32 South and drive through Davis to www.canaanvalley.org/ .

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You’ll see Black Water Falls along the way!

4. From Buckhannon, drive Route 20 South and connect onto Route 11 by the WV Wildlife Center and through Alexander, Helvetia and Pickens. Experience a hidden Swiss Village & stop to eat at the authentic www.facebook.com/Hutte-Swiss- Restaurant-164869667005759/ .

5. From Buckhannon, drive Route 20 South and connect onto Route 4 West in Rock Cave, then Route 5 North towards Ireland and Glenville. Have fun at the Irish Spring Festival and go www.wvirishroadbowling.com/ in March!

6. From Buckhannon, drive Route 20 South to www.visitwebsterwv.com/ and enjoy unexplored territory. Don’t miss the Woodchopping Festival held here during Memorial Day weekend every year.

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Almost Heaven in Autumn & Winter

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Allergy & Asthma Specialist

By Appointment Only

304-252-5343

214 Professional Park

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Calendar of Events

September 28 Rocket Run 5K / 10K at Rocket Boys Festival 304-252-7328 October 5 – Beckley’s 29th Annual Chili Night 304-256-1776 October 26 – Tailgate Halloween by Youth Museum of Southern WV 304-252-3730 November 9-22 - Wonderland of Trees by United Way Southern WV 304-253-2111 November 11 – Beckley Veteran’s Day Parade 304-256-1776 November 28 – Annual YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run & Walk 304-252-0715 November 29-30 - Appalachian Coal Town Christmas Celebration 304-256-1747 December 6-7 - Appalachian Coal Town Christmas Celebration 304-256-1747 December 7 - Beckley’s Christmas Parade 304-256-1776 December 6-7 - Appalachian Bible College Christmas Concert 304-877–6428 December 15 – Winterplace Ski Resort Opens 800-607-7669

www.brccc.com Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce

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Southern West Virginia

JOHN HOWERTON

304-252-0744

Autumn is a beautiful time in southern West Virginia, our soft, rolling hills painted in lovely

shades of red, orange, and yellow. Bright blue skies provide a backdrop for the fall

splendor and there’s usually a crispness to the air. In southern West Virginia, autumn brings events and activities that take advantage of the great weather and beautiful scenery. Winter brings the arrival of snow-related activities, including curling up by a warm fire if that’s your idea of a good winter day! Because we don’t have a constant snow cover, there are still lots of days during the official winter season that are well-suited to enjoying the great outdoors.

Where to Stay

You’ll need a place to stay when you visit the greater Beckley area, whether you’re here to enjoy a specific festival or event, or just on vacation. While you can certainly find multiple options in brand name hotels/ motels, we’d like to highlight two places to stay that are unique to our area.

Cabins at Pine Haven

The Cabins at Pine Haven provide beautiful luxury one, two, and three- bedroom log cabins,

treehouses, and a four-bedroom lodge and conference facility to meet your needs for a short romantic getaway, family reunion, or business trips. Centrally located near some of southern WV’s most popular skiing, white water rafting, ATV riding, and golfing destinations, the Cabins at Pine Haven also offer fun on-site activities such as sand volleyball, 9-hole disc golf, 9-hole limited flight golf, playground, picnic shelter,

and more. Each cabin comes with a private hot tub and fireplace, and each is named after something local to our area. Visit the website, cabinsatpinehaven.com for more details and special packages that combine lodging with some of the best outdoor activities in southern West Virginia.

The Resort at Glade Springs

The Glade Springs Resort is located on 4,100 wooded acres and features world-class golf, a variety of accommodations, full-service meeting facilities, multiple on-site dining opportunities, and lots of outdoor activities. Championship golfing, spa services, and simple pursuits like swimming, hiking, and boating are all at its doorstep. Bowl a game or two, catch a movie, play an escape room, or enjoy a West Virginia sunset - without ever leaving the resort. Just outside the gates, world-class whitewater rafting, downhill skiing, rock climbing, and fly- fishing are all an easy drive away. For golfers, there are two great options. The Cobb Course, designed by George

Appalachian Coal Town Christmas will be held on

two consecutive weekends this year, November 29 and 30 and December 6 and 7 from 5:00 pm to 9:00

pm. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for

children. In addition to the amazing light display, the regular guided underground tours and horse drawn wagon rides, Santa will make an appearance all four nights. There will be caroling in the church as part of the celebration at the Exhibition Coal Mine. The Gift Shop will be open and selling unique coal creations, jewelry, Christmas items and fabulous freshly made fudge.

Frights Nights WV

Fright Nights WV celebrates its 10th Year of Fear this Halloween season! Held at The Resort at Glade Springs, this year’s offerings encompass terrifying haunt experiences including The Hive, Slaughterhouse, Mr. Beard’s Freaks and Phobias, The Asylum, and Deadwood Manor. There is also a Monster Midway where you can enjoy entertainment and midway style games while you wait to enter the attraction. Fright Nights WV opens Friday, October 4th, and runs every Friday and Saturday through October. Not recommended for children under 13 without an adult. For more info on scaring yourself silly, and to purchase tickets, visit frightnightswv.com.

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W. Cobb in the early 70s, features large greens and bunkers and gets rave reviews from Golf Digest and Golf Week. A second course, the Stonehaven Course, is an extraordinary mountain course framed by mature forest, especially beautiful framed by autumn leaves. The Resort offers four restaurants on-site, including a casual cafe, elegant special occasion dining, bountiful buffets, and a lively sports bar and restaurant. More information about The Resort at Glade Springs can be found on its website, gladesprings.com.

Photo courtesy of The Resort at Glade Springs

Appalachian Coal Town Christmas

Many of the events and festivals mentioned in this Retirement Times issue feature happy crowds, good foods, and live music, but we also want to take a moment to highlight an event that may be quieter and smaller, an event reminiscent of WV’s past. It’s the Appalachian Coal Town Christmas, when the Beckley Exhibition Mine’s period coal camp buildings are decorated for the season.

Beckley’s Chili Night

Chili Night, held on October 5, 2019, is a culinary delight! Residents and visitors have the opportunity to sample a wide range of chilis, from mild to blow-the-roof-off hot, and everything in between. Many local chili chefs compete each year, hoping to capture the honor of being named “People’s Choice.”

Santa’s Christmas Adventure

Families are invited to create memories this December at The Resort at Glade Springs through an interactive Christmas Adventure! Children will assist Santa’s elves in his workshop, try Mrs. Claus’ Christmas cookies, enjoy toy testing, attend Elf School, and even meet Santa Claus himself on this fun, one-of-a-kind experience. Visit santasadventurewv.com for more information.

Featured Events – Fall 2019

Photo courtesy of Cucumber and Company

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Almond

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Mountain Lakes Designated Retirement Community Experience Lewis County!

Schedule of Events

October Annual Glass Gathering-

Museum of American Glass Zombie Paintball Shooting

Range - TALA Zombie Shooting Range-

TALA Haunted House-TALA

Fall Festival-TALA Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner-

WVU Jackson’s Mill Stonewall Jackson Memorial

Hospital Golf Tournament Asylum Ball-TALA

Trick or Treat-Countywide

November Veteran’s Day Parade-Weston Veteran’s Day Celebration –

Mountaineer Military Museum

Veterans Day Dinners: Robin’s Nest Travel Center,

Hackers Creek Library Thanksgiving Buffet-

Stonewall Resort, Robins Nest Travel Center, WVU

Jackson’s Mill Lambert’s Vintage Wines

Holiday Open House Weston Christmas Parade

Jane Lew Christmas Parade Small Business Saturday

December Winter Lights-WVU

Jackson’s Mill Miracle on Main Street-

Downtown Weston Breakfast with Santa-WVU

Jackson’s Mill Sunday Brunch with Santa-

Stonewall Resort

January Winter Activities and

Entertainment – Stonewall Resort

February Valentine’s Day Dinner;

Robin’s Nest Travel Center, Stonewall Resort, Thyme

Bistro Chocolate Tasting-Museum of

American Glass St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Annual Sweetheart Dinner

Welcome to Lewis County where fall and winter activities abound! Fall is the perfect time to take in the beauty of Lewis County. As the air cools and the leaves fall the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Visitors also enjoy the hiking trails, three restaurants and live entertainment by a fire on cool autumn evenings.

The Stonewall Lake Wildlife Management Area affords hunting and fishing opportunities for the outdoor sportsman as well as an outdoor shooting range. Stonewall Sporting Clays is just a short drive through the scenic countryside. This facility offers a sporting clay experience with a 16-station course, state of the art traps, an Adirondack lodge style clubhouse, and a heated 5 stand which provides year-round shooting opportunities. Professional guides and gun rentals are also available.

McFly Outdoors supplies many outdoor enthusiasts with hunting and fishing gear and equipment. This facility also has indoor shooting ranges for both guns and archery. McFly’s is a must on the list for hiking and outdoor sporting apparel.

Campers will want to stop in Mountaineer RV and Outdoor Center. This facility has all of the fall camping accessories to make a successful trip. Kayaks, and campers are also available for purchase and a mobile service unit is on stand by in the unfortunate event of a breakdown in Lewis County. If a camping spot is required Lewis County has many campgrounds with not only amenities but surrounded by the beauty of fall color.

Join us at the table for some of the most delicious foods in the country. The local restaurants in Lewis County provide a variety of dishes from high end gourmet morsels to award winning BBQ and pizzas. After an evening of delectable dishes, a visit to Lambert’s Winery or Mann Cave Distillery affords a sampling of relaxation and tours of the facilities.

History buffs will enjoy a visit to WVU Jackson’s Mill and the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum where various types of tours are available. During the month of October,

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the bewitching activities at the Asylum include a haunted house, zombie paintball, and a Halloween Ball.

Lewis County is also home to several educational opportunities. The Mountaineer Military Museum, WV Museum of American Glass and Appalachian Glass can provide a wealth of knowledge with just a visit to the facilities. Appalachian Glass also offers glass blowing demonstrations which include the history of the glass making industry as well as many little-known facts and tidbits of an art that is becoming a rarity.

Treasure hunting also abounds here in Lewis County. The quaint retail shops and markets provide hours of entertainment shopping for the perfect gift for someone special.

Whatever your pleasure for fall activities Lewis County is sure to be a one of a kind hometown experience. Join us for a visit this season and take in the beauty of the Mountain State and Appalachian culture at its best.

Sherry Rogers Executive Director Lewis County Chamber of Commerce

For additional information, contact: Audrey Williams, Executive Director

Nicholas County Alive! DRC P.O. Box 385

Summersville, WV 26651-0385 email: nichdrc@gmail.com

(304) 872-1112 Summersville Chamber of Commerce

(304) 872-1588 email: info@summersvillechamber.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

October 6-12 - Annual Mountain Color Art Show City Hall, Richwood. Info 304-846-6782 October 31 ‚ Annual Richwood Trunk Or Treat. Info 304-846-6790 November 15-16 - Holiday Craft Extravaganza, Summersville Arena & Conference Center Info 304-872-3722 December 3 - Annual Richwood Christmas Parade Downtown Richwood. Info 304-846-6790 First Of December ‚ Annual Summersville Christmas Parade Downtown Summersville. Info 304-872-1211 First Of December ‚ Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show Nicholas County High School, Summersville. Info 304-872-2141 December - Hollingsworth- P ratt Community Christmas Choir Concert. Richwood. Info 304-846-6790 December 14 - Richwood Hometown Holiday Market. Downtown Richwood. Info 304-846-6790. March 2020 - ‚ Annual Mt. Nebo St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Mt Nebo. 304-872-3722. April 2020 ‚ Annual Feast Of The Ramson Richwood Info 304-846-6790

COME ONE, COME ALL NICHOLAS COUNTY IS YOUR PLACE!

William A. McCourt, Jr.

500 Court St. Summersville, WV 26651

304-872-5651 (Phone) 304-872-5652 (Fax)

LOSCH & MCCOURT, PLLC

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Monongahela National Forest Is Your Back Door

B RUCE D ONALDSON , P RESIDENT

190 Middletown Road Richwood, WV 26261

(304) 846-2862

Your Place To Visit And Vacation

Nicholas County has a lot of fun places that you can visit and things that you can do, see, and experience throughout the year. Let’s look at a few examples for all ages. For the “outdoor enthusiast” how about these fun things: cross country skiing and snowshoeing; ice and regular fishing; small and big game hunting; digging/harvesting roots; beekeeping; hiking and biking trails (see photo); camping; boating; swimming; scuba diving; water skiing; rock climbing; tennis; golf; mini golf; whitewater rafting; 2 lakes (see photo), 5 rivers, and a national forest (see photo); parks; fairs, festivals, and parades; outdoor concerts; historic sites; a lighthouse overlooking Summersville Lake with 122 steps and a working rotating beacon (see photo); the Rt. 19 Powell’s Mountain Goat (see photo); and, of course, scenic beauty; and much, much more.

Now, come on inside to enjoy some of our many fun “indoor things” : roller skating, bowling, gyms, arts and crafts shows, plays, indoor concerts, movies at the Cinema, visiting historic buildings and museums (see photo), shopping (regular retail and speciality shops), eating (national well known chain restaurants and local restaurants), and lodging (hotels, motels, bed & breakfast (see photo), lodges, cabins, and campgrounds). And, we could go on and on.

Are you looking for a place to visit, or vacation, or a place to call “home”, or maybe all three? Winter, spring, summer or fall: come one, come all! Whether you are out-of- state or in-state, younger or older, or somewhere in-between--Nicholas County is the place! Nicholas County is your place!

Your Place To Call “Home”

Nicholas County has many reasons for you to make it your “home sweet home”. As mentioned above, our scenic mountain beauty is breathtaking in all four seasons and our fun places and activities are to numerous to count. Most important are our friendly, kind, and helpful people countywide. Nicholas County is located almost in the center of West Virginia. For transportation needs we have: in-county access to major transportation routes; a modern ADA compliant public bus transportation service (see photo); and 2 small airports. For community safety we have 1 state, 1 county, and 2 city law enforcement facilities staffed with excellent law enforcement officers. Great schools (including a Community and Technical College, see photo); medical facilities, doctors, and specialists (including the WV Medicine-Summersville Regional Medical Center, see photo); 3 public library’s; many community organizations for participating or volunteering as a youth or adult; and many churches and places of worship are just some of the opportunities for residents of all ages. Yes, for the above reasons and more, Nicholas County is a great place to live and call “home”.

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433 Craigsville Road, Suite 2 Craigsville, WV 26205

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Our Invitation To You--Come One, Come All

So, if you are looking for a place to visit, or vacation, or a place to call “home” Nicholas County is your place! We invite you to visit and enjoy our awesome activities, places of interest, and businesses! We send a special invitation to you to become a member of one of our local communities and make Nicholas County your home, too! We are confident you will agree that Nicholas County is truly “the home of gracious living”!

Audrey Williams Executive Director Nicholas County Alive! DRC

Note: Photos and information were provided in part by: the entities in this article, various websites, publications, and face book pages. For more information about visiting or living in Nicholas County contact: The Richwood CVB, The Summersville CVB, City of Richwood, City of Summersville, the Nicholas County Courthouse.

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Three Rivers Retirement Community Three Rivers Retirement Community Life in Summers County

Summers County Spring & Summer Calendar

APRIL

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - Pence Springs Flea Market 13th & 14th - Irish Road Bowling 20th - Easter Weekend at Pipestem Resort State Park 20th - Photography Workshop at the Avian Center 21st - Earth Day Celebration 26th, 27th, 28th - New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend

MAY

4th - Three Rivers Avian Center Open House 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th - Pence Springs Flea Market 11th - Second Saturdays 11th - Veteran’s Benefit Ride 17th - Wanderlust Musik Fest 31st - Metal in the Mountains

JUNE

1st - Metal in the Mountains 1st - Three Rivers Avian Center Open House 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th - Pence Springs Flea Market 8th - Color the River 15th - Pickin’ Pull Farm-2-Table 20th - Bill Lepp on WV Day

JULY

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th - Free Summer Movie Series 6th - Three Rivers Avian Center Open House 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th - Summer Amphitheater Series 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, - Pence Springs Flea Market 12th - 14th - John Henry Days 12th - 14th - Scout Explorer Weekend 13th - Second Saturdays

AUGUST

2nd - 4th - WV Water Festival 3rd - Three Rivers Avian Center Open House 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st - Summer Amphitheater Series 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - Pence Springs Flea Market 10th - 2nd Saturdays presents Festival of the Rivers 15th - Storyteller Bil Lepp

SEPTEMBER

5th - 8th - Culturefest 7th - Three Rivers Avian Center Open House 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th - Pence Springs Flea Market 14th - Second Saturdays

Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, in the heart of Southern West Virginia, you’ll find the rural community of Summers County and the endearing Hinton Historic District. Easily accessible by major highways, yet tucked nicely away on scenic backroads.

Life in Summers is about as peaceful as it gets. Rural farms dot the landscape surrounding the county seat of Hinton. This one stop light town sits along the banks of the New River Gorge National River and is filled with reminders of its early beginnings as a railroad town. Today the rail is still relevant with Hinton being a regular stop on Amtrak’s Cardinal line.

In 1984 Hinton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its significance in American history, architecture, and culture. Within the Historic District you’ll find inspiring architecture and notable museums. Architectural styles include Victorian Romanesque, Neo-Classical Revival, Italianate, Gothic Revival among others. Museums include the Veteran’s Museum that is housed in a former Carnegie Library, and contains artifacts and memorabilia from past wars. A tour of the Railroad Museum gives you a glimpse into Hinton’s early years. The Campbell-Flannagan- Murrell House gives visitors a view into the oldest standing residential home in Hinton.

Throughout Summers County you can experience the beauty of West Virginia at its finest. It is at the confluence of three rivers that meander their way throughout the county and create ample opportunities for fishing and kayaking. With two stunning state parks, there is plenty of recreational activities to be had, anything from hiking and biking, to horseback riding, zip-lining and so much more.

The beauty of Summers County and the friendliness of its residents make it a place that you’ll return to again and again. Visit for a day, and you may just decide to stay.

For more information or to request a brochure you can find us online at ExploreSummersCounty.com. We can also be reached by email at info@exploresummerscounty.com or by phone at 304-466-5420. Give us a call, or send us a note!

Summers County Fall & Winter

Calendar

SEPTEMBER 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 - Pence Springs Flea Market 05, 12, 19, 26 - Chat & Chew in Hinton 05-08 - CultureFest at Applalachian South Folklife Center 07 - 50th Pipestem Invitational Golf Tournament at Pipestem Resort SP 07 - Open House at Three Rivers Avian Center 07 - Bluestone Turnpike Hike 07, 14, 21, 28 - Bluestone Walk 14 - Oktoberfest at Pipestem Resort SP 14 - 2nd Saturdays in Hinton 21 - Wings & Wheels at Hinton/Alderson Airport 21 - Graham House Chili Dinner in Lowell 27, 28, 29 - Hidden History Weekend in the New River Gorge

OCTOBER 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Chat & Chew in Hinton 05 - Bluestone Turnpike Hike 05 - Rocktoberfest at PipestemSpa 05, 12, 19, 26 - Bluestone Walk 12 - Fall Photog Workshop at Three Rivers Avian Center 25-27 - Railroad Days in Hinton 26 - Fall Harvest Celebration at Pipestem Resort SP 26 - 23rd Annual Pumpkin Run at Pipestem Resort SP

NOVEMBER 15, 16, 17 - Fall Line Dance Weekend at Pipestem Resort SP

DECEMBER 6, 7, 8 - Winter Ball Room Dance at Pipestem Resort SP 7 - Christmas Bazaar in Hinton 7 - Christmas Parade in Hinton 8 - East River Mountain Town Band at Pipestem Resort SP 13, 14 - Christmas Dinner at the Graham House 14 - Christmas Walk in Hinton 31 - New Year’s Eve at Pipestem Resort SP

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October Festivall – Charleston Bridge Day – Fayetteville Railroad Days – Hinton Apple Butter Festival – Berkeley Springs Apple Har vest Festival – Martinsburg AutumnFest – Ceredo-Kenova October Old-Time Week (Music Festival) – Elkins Taste of Our Town - Lewisburg

November Christmas in Shepherdstown Mountain Rail Polar Express Train – Elkins Lewisburg Holiday Festival - Lewisburg Festival of Lights – Oglebay Park – Wheeling- through Februar y

WV Arts & Crafts Christmas Spectacular - Morgantown

December Festival of Lights – Oglebay Park - Wheeling Elizabethtown Festival – Moundsville Appalachian Coal Town Christmas - Beckley