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April
 
1 Locals's Cup Weekend. Timberline Resort.
Big season finale skiing event featuring contest and races for locals and honaorary locals (anyone who skis in April). Prizes awarded to winners. For information call 304-866-4801.
7 Golf Course Opening, Canaan Valley Resort
Anticipated Opening Date for 18-Hole Championship Golf Course (Weather Permitting)
13-15 Easter Activities. Canaan Valley Resort
Easter Bonnet Contest, Egg Hunt, Crafts, etc. For more information contact the Canaan Valley Resort Recreation Dept. at 304-866-4121 or 800-622-4121.
14 Easter Egg Hunt. Blackwater Falls State Park
Over 700 Easter eggs are hidden for children 12 and under to find and keep. A visit from the Easter Bunny will be in order, too! For more details call 304-259-5216.
15 Easter Buffet in the Aspen Room. Canaan Valley Resort.
Join us in the Aspen Dining Room for our Easter Buffet from 12 noon to 8 PM. For reservations call 304-866-4121 or 800-622-4121.
May
 
5-6 Family Trail Days
Sponsored by Canaan Valley Resort, Blackwater Falls and WV Scenic Trail Assoc. Event includes the 8-mile Walk between the Parks, cookout lunch and an event memento. Other shorter walks are also offered. For registration details call 800-622-4121 or 304-259-4121.
10-13 40th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage. Blackwater Falls State Park
Tours to view wildflowers are just a part of this long-standing event. Also offered are bird walds, nature programs, and beginner wildflower & bird identification workshops. For more information call 304-259-5216. Registration fee required.
12 Spring Migratory Bird Weekend. Canaan Valley Resort
Beginner birders are welcome and will be teamed with an experienced birder. Field parties will cover Tucker County looking for and counting migrating birds. For more information call 304-866-4121.
12 Parsons Spring Fling & Product Expo. Parsons
For information call 304-478-2141.
13 24 Miles of Canaan Mountain Bike Race. Canaan Valley Resort
Canaan Valley Series Mountain Bike Race. Sanctioned races. Prizes awarded. For more information call 304-866-4121 or 800-622-4121.
26 Fishing Derby. Horeseshoe Recreation Area
Casting contests, games and fishing tournament for children. For more information call the US Forest Service 304-478-3251.
25-27 Challenge in the Hills Four Wheel Drive Race. Hambleton
Dirt flat drags, obstacle course, mud pit. No all terrain vehicles (ATVS) on Tucker County Track. Contact Tom Hardy, Tucker County Four Wheelers, PO Box 116, Parsons, WV 26287 or call 304-478-2386.
June
 
1-3 16th Annual Non Game Wildlife Weekend. Blackwater Falls State Park
Workshops, field trips and evening programs on the rich and varied non-game wildlife species of West Virginia. For more information call 304-259-5216.
8-9 3rd Annual Antiques & Collectibles Fair. Blackwater Falls & Thomas, WV
Workshops and seminars on preservation and other aspects of collecting antiques. The highlight of this weekend will be antique appraisal by qualified experts. Also flea markets and food booths. For more information call 304-259-5216.
TBD Civil War Reenactment. Parsons Railroad Depot
For more information please contact Barbara McDonald at 304-478-2402 or 304-478-2107.
15-17 WV Day Celebration. Canaan Valley Resort
Civil war encampment, skirmishes, food and square dancing. Craft demonstrations and sales. For details call 800-622-4121.
28-30 Mountaineer Days. Thomas, WV
All day events including; Parade, crafts, pig roast, sidewalk sales and music. For more information call Mary Sagace at 304-463-4131.
30 43rd Annual Fireworks Display. Thomas, WV
The fireworks display will begin at dark. (weather permitting).
July
 
5 10th Annual Celebration of the Arts. Canaan Valley Resort
In the beautiful natural amphitheater near the ski area. No admission is charged for this event, however, donations to offset the cost of the performance are greatly appreciated. This event will take place rain or shine and handicapped parking is available.
21 Mid Summer Trail Days. Canaan Valley Resort
Featuring the "Walk between the parks". For details call 800-622-4121 or 304-866-4121.
TBD Birds of Prey. Canaan Valley Resort
Three Rivers Avian Center will be displaying many birds of our area. For more infoamtion please call 1-800-622-4121.

August
 
20-24 Tucker County Fair. Camp Kidd, Parsons
Agricultural and livestock shows and sales. Four (4) Wheeler pull, baked goods, auction, horse show, pet show, door prizes & more. Contact Chuck Dumire at 304-478-3820 for more information.
TBD "Tour of Canaan". Canaan Valley Resort
Mountain Bike trek weekend. Benefits the American Lung Association of WV. For information call Mike West with the American Lung Association of WV at 1-800-LUNG USA.

September
 
1-2 Hick Festival. Camp Kidd, Parsons
This 3 day event consists of lumberjack events, horseshoe pitching, turkey calling contest, craft shows, gospel sings, cake walk, pageant and coronation, fiddle & banjo contest, ox & chicken barbecue. For more information contact Jane Parsons at 304-478-2660.
10-15 Parsons Homecoming Fair. Parsons, WV
Carnival, food, games & more. The parade will be on Saturday the 15th.
11-16 Terry Austin's Frontier Fest 2001 featuring Michael Martin Murphey. Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Four (4) days of trail rides, two (2) breakfast rides, a School Day event, exhibits & concert. For more information please call 304-265-5748 or visit www.frontierfest.com
16 Revenge of the Rattlesnake. Canaan Valley Resort
Series Inter-series Exchange Race. Classic point to point cross country race between Blackwater Falls & Canaan Valley Resort. One of the toughest cross country races in the east. For more information call 304-866-4121 pr vosot Revenge of the Rattlesnake
15-23 Leaf Peepers Festival. Davis WV
The festival celebrates autumn in the Appalachian Mountains with outdoor events such as a golf tournament, 3-D archery shoot, 5K race and the Appalachian Craft and Food Fair. Many other activities to numerous to mention. Many Tucker County businesses participate in this celebration making it fun for the whole family. For information call 304-259-5315 or 800-782-2775.
22 Craft Show and Flea Market. Canaan Valley Fire Dept.
Hand made crafts. Over 33 tables of crafters sponsored by Canaan Valley women's club. For more information contact Betty Riley at 304-866-6339 or email: briley@mountain.net.
October
 
6-7 Wild Walks Weekend
Spronsored by Canaan Valley Resort, Blackwater Falls State Park and the WV Scenic Trail Association. This event includes the 8 miile "Walks Between the Parks", a cookout lunch and an event memento. There is a registration fee. For more information call 1-800-622-4121 or 304-259-5612.
13 Harvest Day Celebration, Heritage House, Parsons WV
Celebration of fall heritage arts & crafts, with apple butter and cider making, bee keeping display, soap making, arts & crafts demonstrations, food sales and live music. For more information call 304-478-2402 or 304-478-2107.
13 Flanagan Hill Fall Festival
Begins at 11 AM, Flanagan Hill Community Center. Crafts, baked goods, games & contests. Evening dinner & cake walk. Flanagan Hill Community Center just off Rt. 72 in Red Creek WV. For more infomation call 304-866-4381.
TBD Sixth Annual Halloween Party, Blackwater Falls State Park, Nature Center
Fifth Annual Halloween party, fun for ages up to 12 yrs. old. There will be a full evening of music, games and haunted house (the haunted house is partially outdoors, so dress warm!!) The evening will begin at 7 PM. For more information please call 304-259-5216.
TBD Boo Bash Party, Canaan Valley Resort
Come in costume and enjoy the Halloween Celebration. For more details call Canaan Valley Resort at 1-800-622-4121.
TBD Halloween Bash, Blackwater Restaurant & Brew Pub, Davis WV
Full costume party and live music.
November
 
TBD Thomas Christmas Open House, Thomas WV
Come and visit the quaint shops situated in the City of Thomas. These shops will be open for you to stop in and do some early Christmas shopping or just to browse around.
22-25 Thanksgiving Celebration, Canaan Valley Resort
Craft workshops, winter walks and square dancing. Thanksgiving sampler dinner served by pilgrims and luminary display. For more information call 800-622-4121.
December
 
1 Jack Frost Celebration, White Grass Touring Center
A great season opener for cross-country skiers. For more information call 304-866-4114.
15 Christmas Bird Count, Canaan Valley Resort
Many winter birds can be observed during this all day event. For details call 800-622-4121.
23-31 Christmas Week Celebration, Canaan Valley Resort
Various activities for the whole family all week long. For details call 800-622-4121.
31 New Year's Eve Party, Canaan Valley Resort
Reservations required. For more or to make your reservations please call 800-622-4121.
31 New Year's Eve Party, Timberland Resort
Reservations required. For more information or to make reservations please call 800-766-9464.
 

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