Calendar 2009  
Brenda J. Pritt Executive Director

Randolph County Convention & Visitors Bureau

1302 N. Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

Ofc: 304-636-2780 Fax: 304-636-2780
Toll Free:
800-422-3304

E-Mail: bpritt@randolph countycvb.com

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RCCVB 2009
Board Members:
Chelly Depp
Gordon Blackley
Julia Elbon
Jimmy Hammond
Tiffany Hinzman
Jill Jeffries
David Kesling
Kenneth Nazelrod
Tom Regan
Kenny Sexton
Barbara Storey
Duke Talbott
Douglas Tuning
Gary Wileman

MAY
  May 24 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on June 21, July 26, August 16, September 13, October 11, 18 and 25. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com  
  May 25 - 31 Blue/Gray Reunion
Philippi, WV
Contact: (304) 457-3700
 

JUNE
  June 13 Bowden Fishing Derby
Bowden Hatchery, Bowden
Free fishing for kids 3-14, prizes, refreshments, casting contest!
Registration 7:30AM
Fishing 8:00AM to 1:30PM
Elkins Park & Recreation (304) 637-0245, www.wvdnr.org
 
  June 19 - 21 Elkins High School Class of 1979
30th Class Reunion

Contact: Linda Boseman Edwards  (919) 363-0827, Lynn Hinkle Ritter  (304) 636-5483 or www.elkinshighclassof79.com
 
  June 19 Dr. Thomas Lowery lecture "Sex in the Civil War"
7:00PM Beverly Heritage Center, Beverly, WV
Hosted by the Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation
www.richmountain.org
 
  June 20 West Virginia Day
Celebrate the birthday of our state in historic Beverly, WV! Cake & ice cream. www.historicbeverly.org
 
  June 20-21 Coalton Days
Coalton, WV
contact (304) 636-3267
 
  June 20 - 21 Lemuel Chenoweth Weekend
Celebrate the birthday of Beverly's famous covered bridge builder. Civil War encampment and living histories. www.historicbeverly.org
 
  June 21 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on July 26, August 16, September 13, October 11, 18 and 25. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com  
  June 27 2nd Annual Davis Health System Foundation
Motorcycle Ride

Starting in the new Davis HomePlus parking lot (formerly old IGA building). Registration at 9:00AM. Ride at 10:00AM. The Foundation's sole purpose is to provide opportunity for community support of Davis Health System, our regional health care network. www.dhsfoundation.com
For more information on sponsorship, riding, etc. contact (304) 637-3152.
 

JULY
  July 3 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Classic cars will arrive and be parked on the streets in downtown Elkins for the Mountain State Street Machines (MSSM) annual "Cruise-In" Contact Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce at (304) 636-2717, chamber@elkinsrandolphcountywv.com or www.erccc.com
 
  July 4 9:00AM - 4:00PM MSSM Car Show will be in Elkins City Park
4:00PM - 10:00PM On the lower campus of Davis & Elkins College, concessions will be on sale, a military static display by the WV National Guard will be open, a flyover by the WV Air Guard, music and a patriotic celebration.
7:00PM - 9:00PM - The Colgate Country Music Showdown
9:00PM Fireworks display
Contact Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce at (304) 636-2717, chamber@elkinsrandolphcountywv.com or www.erccc.com
 
  July 5 9:00AM - 4:00PM MSSM Car Show will be in Elkins City Park
Contact Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce at (304) 636-2717, chamber@elkinsrandolphcountywv.com or www.erccc.com
 
Week 1 July 5 - 10 Cajun/Creole Week

NEW! Early Country Music Week

Includes Bill Kirchen and many others
$420
  July 10 - 11 "When Steam Returns"
10:00AM The Cass Shay #6 will be visiting Bevery, WV these two days only. www.mountainrail.com for more details or to book tickets.
 
  July 11 - 12 Battle of Rich Mountain Reenactment commemorating the 148th anniversary of the July 1861 battle that made McClellan famous. www.richmountain.org for full schedule.  
Week 2 July 12 - 17 Blues Week

Guitar Week
(details available soon)
(Swing Week has moved to Week 4)
$420
  July 17 - 19 Battle of Laurel Hill Reenactment  
  July 18 The Great Tour d'Moccoccino 10:00AM. Location: Alleghany Highlands Trail. Begins at Highland Park Trail Station and Parsons Depot. www.highlandstrail.org/moccatour.htm  
Week 3 July 19 - 24 Irish/Celtic Week


Week 3 Craft & Folklore classes
(details will be available soon)
$440

$420
  July 24 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Grace Episcopal Church
Contact: (304) 636-7797
 
July 26 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on June 21, August 16, September 13, October 11, 18 and 25. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com
  July 26

Bluegrass Concert

American Mountain Theatre

Sponsored by the Davis Health System Foundation

Watch for details and ticket availability.

www.dhsfoundation.com

 
Week 4 July 26 - 31 Bluegrass Week (details available now)

Swing Week
(details available soon)

Roots & Rhythm ("Teen Week")
NEW! Discover Augusta: Connecting Generations thru Music, Song & Dance

(details available soon)
$420

AUGUST
  August 1 The ATV Race
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  August 2 - 9 Old-Time Week

Vocal Week


Dance Week
(details available soon)
$430
  August 2 National Kids Day
Sponsored by Family Resource Network
Lower D&E Campus
Contact: (304) 636-1300
 
  August 7 - 9 Augusta Festival  
  August 7 3rd Annual Davis Health System Foundation Golf Tournament at Stonewall Resort.
Tee off is at 10:00AM.
The Foundation's sole purpose is to provide opportunity for community support of Davis Health System, our regional health care network. www.dhsfoundation.com
For more information on golfing, sponsorship, etc. contact (304) 637-3152.
 
  August 7 -8 Road Rally
Contact: (304) 636-2780
 
  August 8 Augusta in the Park
Elkins City Park
Contact (304) 637-1209 or www.augustaheritage.com
 
  August 16 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on June 21, July 26, September 13, October 11, 18 and 25. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com  
 
SEPTEMBER
   
  September 13 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on June 21, July 26, August 16, October 11, 18 and 25. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com  
  September 19 Bass Tournament
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  September 26 - October 4 Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  September 26 Classic Rock Show
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
September 26 Tour of Davis - Run for It
Davis Fire Hall
10:00AM
www.tuckerfoundation.net
(304) 478-2930
  September 27 Children's Parade
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  September 28 - October 1 Talent Show
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  September 28 Pet Show
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  September 30 - October 3 Park Events
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 

OCTOBER
  October 1 - 3 Toronto Winged Wheels
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  October 2 Fireman's Parade
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  October 2 Coronation
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  October 3 Grand Feature Parade
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  October 3 Country Music Show
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  October 3 Band Field Show
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  October 3 Cabaret
Mountain State Forest Festival
Elkins, WV
Contact: (304) 636-1824
 
  October 10 - 11 Bulltown Reenactment  
  October 11 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on June 21, July 26, August 16, September 13, October 18 and 25. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com  
  October 18 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on June 21, July 26, August 16, September 13, October 11 and 25. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com  
  October 25 Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad Excursion Train run to Beverly from Elkins. Thematic living history weekend demonstrations in Beverly historic district during train layovers - www.historicbeverly.org for themes/dates. Also on June 21, July 26, August 16, September 13, October 11 and 18. To confirm dates, times and ticket info, www.mountainrail.com  
Fall October 25 - November 1 October Old-Time Week and Fiddlers' Reunion $420
Fall October 30 - November 1 Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion  

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER
  December 4 The 2009 Christmas Parade in downtown Elkins
6:00PM
Contact Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce at (304) 636-2717, chamber@elkinsrandolphcountywv.com or www.erccc.com
 
  December 5 Old Fashioned Beverly Christmas
www.historicbeverly.org
 

ONGOING
 
  Wed evenings Augusta's Pickin' Indoors sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center (637-1209)
Acoustic bluegrass & old-time jam sessions open to all. Join a jam, start one of your own, or just come and listen. No alcoholic beverages or smoking. Hermanson Center Lounge, D&E College, Elkins. 637-1209 FREE
 
  Sat evenings Elkins Country Dance Society hosts a Saturday evening square/contra dance to live music, most months November - June.
More info: 637-3501
 
       

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