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NCWV SCOTTISH FESTIVAL &
CELTIC GATHERING
May 4-6
Celtic music, dancing, drumming & harp
workshops; Bagpipe bands; craft & food vendors; spinning and
weaving exhibits; Shetland sheep and Highland Cattle.
Information: 304-842-3457 or visit web site:
www.scots-westvirginia.org.
FREEDOM BANK BOTTLE ROCKET
CHALLENGE
May 24
Statewide bottle rocket competition at Hite Field
for all 7th graders. Rocket Boys and Challenger
Learning Center Crew on hand. Call 304-622-2157 for any
information.
6th ANNUAL
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
June 1-2
Greek food, music, dancing, cultural
items, books and souvenirs. Held at the St. Spyridon Greek
Orthodox Church in Clarksburg. Call 304-624-5331 for additional
information.
11th ANNUAL
GREATER CLARKSBURG 10K RACE
June 16
10K starts at 8:30am on Main St., followed by the
2 mile race and the Kids K. Information: 304-624-4100 or visit
their web site at
www.greaterclarksburg10k.org.
SPANISH FIESTA
July 15
4-H Building, Rt. 19 S. 1:00 pm.
Spanish music, food and authentic dance presentation. Donations
requested. Information: 304-624-9449 – Sondra Davis.
GLEN ELK WINE, MUSIC AND ARTS
FESTIVAL
July 21-22
2-day street festival with local wineries, free
live entertainment, covered wagon rides and crafters.
Information: 304-623-6108 – Connie Poe.
9th
ANNUAL WV ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5-K RUN
July 28
USA Track and Field Certified. For entry
information, contact the WVIHF office at 304-622-7314 or visit
their web site at
www.wvihf.com.
11th ANNUAL
BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL
August 2-4
This great 3-day food festival has lots of
wonderful blackberry dishes and other foods, arts & crafts, pro
wrestling, 5k Run, fireworks, games, and lots and lots of free
entertainment. Location in the Clarksburg City Park, ample
parking. Information:
www.wvblackberry.com or 304-622-3206.
19th
ANNUAL NATIONAL PASTA COOKOFF
August 25
This pre-WV Italian Festival event is held on the Harrison
County Courthouse Plaza and is open to amateur and professional
cooks. Entertainment, hot pepper eating contest and other
activities thru-out the day. Sponsored by the WVIHF.
Information: 304-622-7314.
29th
ANNUAL WV ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
August 31-September 2
Fantastic foods, special children’s area, grand
parade, cultural events and queen’s pageant. Three stages of
on-going entertainment – all free of charge to the public!
Information; 304-622-7314 or visit their web site at:
www.wvihf.com.
17th ANNUAL WV BLACK
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
September 7-9
This wonderful celebration of black heritage just
keeps getting better each year. This street festival takes
place in uptown Clarksburg along E.B. Saunders Way. Great food,
games, entertainment and cultural events. Come & enjoy the
black experience. Information: 304-623-2335.
CELEBRATING
SPACE … 50 YEARS & STILL HAVING A
BLAST
October 4-5
Presentation of new WV Teacher Achievement Award
hosted by The Rocket Boys and Iva Riley Dean. Other celebrities
include The Rocket Man and Grace Corrigan, mother of Christa
McAuliffe (Teacher in Space). Call 304-622-2157 for more
information.
23rd ANNUAL SALEM
APPLEBUTTER FESTIVAL
October 4-7
Many fraternal and non-profit groups vie for the
best applebutter award. On-going entertainment, talent show,
beauty pageant, grand parade, arts & crafts and food and
applebutter in abundance. 5K Run takes place on October 6.
Information: 304-782-1518. |
