2009 Event Schedule
Last Updated:
March 7, 2009
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| January |
Date: January 3rd
Event: The 4th Annual New Year Gospel Sing
Location: Summersville
Decription: Fundraiser for Summersville and Richwood Ministerial
Associations and Salvation Army. For more information call R.E.A.C.H.
by F.A.I.T.H. Ministries (304) 872-1112 |
| February |
No Events Scheduled
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| March |
No Events Scheduled
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| April |
Date: April 4th
Event: Annual Taste of Summersville
Location: New Life Christian Academy
Description: Area food vendors offer their delicious fare and
area businesses exhibit their products and services. For more
information call New Life Christian Academy at 304-872-1148. |
Date: April 18th
Event: 69th Feast of the Ramson
Location: Richwood High School - Richwood
Description: 69th Anniversary held at the Richwood High School
from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM; food, music, ramp dinner, old time
music, etc. For more information call (304) 846-6790. |
| May |
Date: May 9th
Event: Nicholas County Art and Craft Show
Location: Nicholas County High School
Description: Held in Nicholas County High School, Summersville
from 10:00 AM. – 3:00 PM. For more information call (304)
872-2141. |
| June |
Date: June 12th-14th
Event: Annual WV State Gospel Singing Convention
Location: Mt. Nebo
Description: No admission, donations accepted. For more information
call (304) 872-1977
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Date: June 13th
Event: Past 80's Party
Location: Richwood High School - Richwood
Description: Anyone over 80 is welcome. Dinner, gospel music,
special gifts, free portraits, etc. For more info, call Richwood
Area Chamber of Commerce (304) 846-6790 |
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Date: June 24th - 27th
Event: Music in the Mountains
Location: Summersville Music Park
Description: This annual festival of Bluegrass Music offers
the best of the best in Bluegrass entertainment with 46 bands
coming in this year to entertain. Camping and food are available
on the grounds. For more information contact the Summersville
Music Park (304) 872-6853. |
| July
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Date: July 3rd
Event: 8th Annual Freedom Gospel Sing
Location: Old Main Building - Summersville
Description: Celebration of God and Country. Free admission.
For more information call R.E.A.C.H. BY F.A.I.T.H. MINISTRIES
(304) 872-1112. |
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Date: July 4th
Event: Annual Independence Day Fireworks
Location: Summersville
Description: Call Summersville CVB at (304)-872-3722 |
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Date: July 6th - 11th
Event: Nicholas County Fair
Location: Summersville
Description: Something for everyone! Music, good food, games,
and a spectacular mid-way with rides to dazzle. Beautiful crafts
and arts displays. Fun for the whole family! For more information
call (304) 872-1454. |
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Date: July 12th
Event: Scenic Mountain Triathlon
Location: Monongahela National Forest
Description: Swim, bike, and run in the Monongahela National
Forest. For more information call The Richwood Area Chamber
of Commerce at (304)-846-6790. |
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Date: July 24th- 26th
Event: 59th Annual WV State Gospel Singing Convention
Location: Mt. Nebo
Description: No admission. Donations accepted. For more information
call (304) 872-1977
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| August |
Date: August 3rd - 8th
Event: Cherry River Festival
Location: Richwood
Description: Annual festivals acts as homecoming for Richwood
natives. The week long festivities include: parades, food
and craft vendors, an aquacade, and both formal and street
dances. For more information call the Richwood Area Chamber
of Commerce (304) 846-6790. |
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Date: August 15th
Event: Summersville Freedom Rally
Location: Summersville
Description: Patriotic motorcycle ride pays tribute to our soldiers
and veterans. Festivities include bike vendors, live entertainment,
food, and bike show. For more information call the Summersville
CVB at (304) 872-3722. |
| September |
Date: September 4th - 5th
Event: Annual WV State Labor Day Gospel Singing Convention
Location: Mt. Nebo
Description: No admission. Donations accepted. For more information
call (304) 872-1977. |
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Date: September 12th
Event: Annual WV State Singing Convention Special Invitation
Sing
Location: Mt. Nebo
Description: No admission. Donations accepted. For more information
call (304) 872-1977 |
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Date: September 2009
Event: Carnifex Ferry Battlefield Re-enactment
Location: Carnifex Ferry Battlefield
Description: Re-enactment of civil war battle at Carnifex Ferry.
For more information call Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
(304) 872-0825. |
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Date: September 10th - 12th
Event: Potato Festival
Location: Summersville
Description: Held in Summersville, honoring the potato crop
of the year. Activities include: 5k walk/run, crafts, parades,
bluegrass and southern rock music, food vendors, potato eating
contest, pet pageant, and antique car show. For more information
call the Summersville CVB at (304)-872-3722. |
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Date: September 18th - 19st
Event: Annual Craigsville Fall Festival
Location: Craigsville
Description: Parades, arts, crafts, food, music and more!
For more information (304) 742-6151 |
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Date: September 18th - 19th
Event: Grape Stomping Festival
Location: Kirkwood Winery - Summersville
Description: Sponsored by Kirkwood Winery, the annual festival
holds fun for everyone. Activities include wine tasting, craft
shows, vineyard tours, grape stomping competition and live music
throughout the weekend. For more information call Kirkwood Winery
(304) 872-7332. |
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Date: September 18th-19th
Event: Gauley Festival
Location: Summersville
Description: Sponsored by the American Whitewater Association,
the festival honors the sport of whitewater rafting. Activities
include: live entertainment, vendors, food, and much more! For
more information call 1-866-BOAT4AW. |
| October |
Date: Last of October
Event: Halloween Block Party
Location: Summersville
Description: This halloween party gets bigger each year, children
are rewarded with prizes and lots of candy at this event! 6:00
PM - 8:00 PM. For more information call the City of Summersville
(304) 872-1211. |
| November |
Date: November 14th
Event: 12th Annual Thanksgiving Gospel Sing
Location: Old Main Building - Summersville
Description: Fund raiser for Nicholas Old Main Foundation. For
more information call (304) 872-1112. |
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Date: November 27th - December 25th
Event: Lights in the Park
Location: Veteran's Memorial Park - Summersville
Description: The 9th annual display of Christmas lights promises
to be as beautiful as ever with businesses and individuals competing
for the most beautiful display. For more information call the
Veteran's Memorial Park (304) 872-3552 |
| December |
Date: December 4th
Event: Annual Summersville Christmas Parade
Location: Downtown Summersville
Description: For more information call the City of Summersville
(304) 872-1211 |
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Date: December 4th & 5h
Event: Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show
Location: Nicholas County High School - Summersville
Description: From 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. For more information call
(304) 872-2141 |
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Date: December 11th
Event: Annual Christmas at Old Main
Location: Old Main Building - Summersville
Description: An evening of music and activities free to the
community. For more information call (304) 872-1864. |
