West Virginia Calendar of Events

Whitewater rafting season begins April 1 and runs through Fall. Whether you are looking for a float trip, a family adventure or an adrenaline packed whitewater run - Southern West Virginia's rivers have a trip for you.

Put on by Theatre West Virginia. This year's productions include the historical dramas: 'Honey in the Rock', 'Hatfields & McCoys'. Also "Footloose" and "Willy Wonka". Open Tues-Sun 8:15 pm. Cliffside Amphitheatre - Grandview

Last performance of season is August 22nd. Visit website or call for schedule of performances.

Celebrate the 4th of July in southern West Virginia at any one of these fireworks displays!

Alderson – July 1-5 - Alderson 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks at Alderson High School football field at 10pm on the 3rd and the 4th.

Beckley – July 4 - Fireworks, 9:30 pm – Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center/Pinecrest area

Bluefield – July 3 – Fireworks at Bowen Field following Bluefield Orioles baseball game

Beckley – July 3 – Fireworks at Linda K Epling Stadium Field following the WV Miners baseball game

Charleston – July 2-3 - Fireworks at Power Park immediately following West Virginia Power baseball game (4th of July Celebration on the 3rd)

Fayetteville – July 2-4 - New River Gorge Heritage Festival. Fireworks on the 4th at Fayetteville’s City Park, 10 pm

Hico – July 3 – 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at Songer Whitewater

Summersville – July 4 – Starting at 6pm, live entertainment with fireworks @ dark at the Northside Development

Tams (outside of Beckley), WV - July 2-5 - Thrills in The Hills Celebration with fireworks scheduled for 9:30 pm on Saturday July 3rd.

Bring your family & friends! Admission is free but donations are very welcome. Three Rivers Avain Center's mission is to provide veterinary and rehabilitative care to WV's threatened wild birds. The Center will be open for free public tours from 1 PM to 5 PM.

An annual 4th of July celebration.

Something for everyone! Music, good food, games and a spectacular midway with rides to dazzle. Beautiful crafts, quilts and art displays. Fun for the entire family.

"If a moose comes to visit you may give him a muffin, but he will probably want some jam to go with it . . ." These are the words that set off a crazy chain of never ending events. Dinner theatre for children.

Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for students/children. Starts at 6pm. Also show on July 10th (Matinee at 3pm) and July 12-13th.

Event includes competitions, raffle, swap meet, storytelling and activities for children.

The legend of how John Henry beat the steam drill has been told and retold not only in WV but all over the country. This three-day festival features unique events and demonstrations, children's activities and fabulous music entertainment.

Set on three floors of crumbling house in the space of a hectic 24-hours, this zany play by Britian's master of comedy, Alan Ayckbourn, is the epitome of farce.

Adult tickets $34, Seniors $21, Students/Children $13. Check website for show times.

Also playing July 16th.

Swim, bike, run triathlon held in the beautiful Monongahela National Forest, is USA Triathlon sanctioned. Come join us for spectacular mountain scenery, great food and fantastic racing!

From noon to 5pm. A day of fun and entertainment is in store as the Clay Center and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra celebrate the seventh annual Summer Fun Day on Sunday, July 11th. This family event features free gallery, film and planetarium admission, live performances and other entertainment.

Car show held in conjunction with the Friends of Coal Auto Fair. Live entertainment by Robbie Carrico

Car show, vendors, entertainment and more! Featuring the Golden Knights and a great Concert by Charlie Daniels on Saturday night. Held at the YMCA Youth Sports Complex.

One of the most challenging 10-k (6.2 miles) runners races to be found. Non-competitive 5-K walk and a one-mile children's fun run. Call for a brochure and pre-registration.

All Singers Welcome! Choir Singing at 7pm Sun, 18th - Thurs, 22nd; Youth Choir Friday at 1pm; Saturday from 1:45 - 6:45 with Quartet/Trio Only at 7pm; Sunday (25th) Worship 10am with sing going from 11am to 3pm.

Located 2 miles E of the intersection of US-19 and WV-129, South of Summersville, WV.

Campground available for tent, trailer or motor home, modern restrooms and showers, limited electrical, dump stations and water available on grounds. Handicap friendly.

No charge for sings, however donations are appreciated.

Riders from the East Coast compete for coveted Blue Ribbons. Great Family Fun. Sponsored by the Shriners.

Written by Jean Battlo, outdoor drama based on coal mine wars & story of the murder of Sid Hatfield & Ed Chambers at the McDowell County Courthouse. Drama will also be performed on July 30 and 31st.

A comedy about a trailer park radio station.

Presented by Ride-N-Slide Sports. Wv Mountain Bike Association. All proceeds go to a charitable cause. 7 mile singletrack loop race, rocky section, short steep climbs.

A week-long event in Hinton that showcases historical water & frontier activities. Street fair, parades, fishing tournament, car show, coronation of Queen Mermaid, street dances, rubber ducky race. Downtown Hinton and the Rivers.

Written by Jean Battlo, outdoor drama based on coal mine wars & story of the murder of Sid Hatfield & Ed Chambers at the McDowell County Courthouse. Re-enactment on July 31st.

A comedy about a trailer park radio station.

Annual gathering for all current & former residents of Coal City & surrounding communities held at the Old Stoco High School building in Coal City. Free food. Free entertainment.

Activity taking place during the WV State Water Festival. Two man Bass tournament. Sixty boat cut. Call for registration form.