2006 FAIRS & FESTIVALS
AUGUSTA HERITAGE ARTS WORKSHOPS...
Internationally recognized workshops in music, crafts, dance, and folklore; plus concerts on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Harper McNeeley Auditorium on Davis & Elkins College Campus and public dances every Friday night.
Spring Dulcimer Week - April 2 - 7
Ramp Festival - April 28 - 29 - Ramp lovers migrate to Elkins City Park to the annual Ramp Fest to cook up dishes that only a pure ramp lover can enjoy. Festival also features arts, crafts, food and entertainment. Starts at traditional Ramp Dinner on Friday night, April 28 at the Elkins National Guard Armory and continues to Saturday with the Ramp Cook-Off and a full day of food and entertainment in Elkins City Park, starting at noon. For information contact Randolph County CVB 304 636 2780 Click HERE for complete details
The Great FREEDOM Festival - July tba - Music, Talent Show, Games, Food, and FIREWORKS!
FREE admission!
KFC Celebration of Freedom Parade - 10am
Honoring our Military Presentation - 11:30am
Keynote Speaker - downtown stage
Games and concessions beginning at 7pm
The Colgate Country Showdown - 8pm
Presented by Belington Bank
Freedom Fireworks - 10pm - D&E Campus
Presented by City of Elkins and the Randolph
County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 304 636 2717
Augusta Heritage Center Summer Workshop Schedule - July 9 - August 13, 2006
Cajun/Creole Week - Guitar Week - July 9 - 14
Blues Week - Swing week - July 16 - 21
Irish Week - July/23 - 28
Bluegrass Week - Family Week July/30 - August 4
Old-Time Week - Vocal Week - Dance Week - August 6 - 13
AUGUSTA FESTIVAL... AUGUST 11 - 13, 2006
Folk festival featuring superior nationally-known performers, invitational craft fair, story telling, Liar's Contest, dancing and ethnic food sales. Elkins City Park and the Davis & Elkins College campus. For further information contact the Augusta Heritage Center, Davis and Elkins College. (304) 637-1900.
October Old-Time Week - October 22 - 29
Fiddlers' Reunion - October 27 - 29
For further information contact the Augusta Heritage Center, Davis and Elkins College, (304) 636-1900.
SWISS NATIONAL DAY, HELVETIA, WV.
July - tba
Contact: Eleanor Mailloux (304)924 6435
BATTLE OF RICH MOUNTAIN REENACTMENT
July - tba
Reenactment of the July 11, 1861 Civil War Battle for control of northwestern Virginia. Two battle reenactments, extensive living history and historic activities including "sanitary fair", scripted tours, political rally, dance, church service, CW music program, chicken dinner and more. Held 6 miles west of Beverly at the Rich Mountain Battlefield Civil War Site. Adult admission charge. For more information 304.637-Rich, or visit our website
MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST FESTIVAL...
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 8, 2006
The largest and oldest festival in West Virginia, The Mountain State Forest Festival celebrates the beautiful autumn foliage. This festival dates back to 1930 and has hosted five presidents and many celebrities. The week-long festivities include the coronation of Queen Sylvia by the Governor, two major parades, Distinguished Guests Dinner, Grand Ole Opry, three major dances, a carnival in downtown streets, arts and crafts displays, weaving and quilt exhibits, woodchopping, archery and horsepulling contest, gospel sings and competitions, square dancing and much more. Approximately 200,000 people attend this festival so advance reservations for lodging are necessary. For further information contact Mountain State Forest Festival, P.O. Box 369, Elkins, WV 26241 or call (304) 636-1824.
COMMENCEMENT AT D & E COLLEGE - May TBA, 2006
A beautiful tradition sending our College grads off into the working world. Come celebrate with us.