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From historical exhibitions and live music to annual festivals and holiday celebrations, find amazing events all year long in Marion County. Sign up for our newsletter to never miss an upcoming event!
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Enjoy the smell of food cooking over an open hearth at the Fort - the way it was prepared during colonial times. Recipes will be available upon request. To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here.
The day focuses on 18th-century life through a child’s eyes. Bring the kids to the fort to experience a full day of fun and educational activities. Activities will include life in the militia, games of the colonial child, and a story in the Thomas Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult and regular admission applies.... View Article
It's an evening of. . . Ice Cream! Face Painting Balloon Making Activities & Games Kid's Yoga Entertainment - FSU Academy for the Arts Bounce Houses Scavenger Hunt (winner gets 4 tickets to the park: Kennywood, Idlewild, or Sandcastle)
You don't get much better than a movie night with West Virginia craft beer! Enjoy Mystery Men, the greatest superhero team comedy of all time! And together we will strike down evil with the mighty sword of teamwork and the hammer of not bickering...
Join Short Story Brewing for a day long celebration of their first year brewing beer in Rivesville! Entry is free but a $25 wristband at the door will give you access to buffet-style hors d'ouvres and heavy appetizers by Street Food Kitchen from 2 pm to 6 pm. There will also be hourly beer specials... View Article
The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team is an impressive performance of the artistic athletics of skiing. Watch and be amazed at 4 tier pyramids with 18 skiers, wakeboard flips, women’s ballet, water ski jump acts with flips and twists and the Adagio Doubles (2006 & 2007 Division 1 National Champions, 2016 Division 1, 2nd place finishers). Enjoy... View Article
Relax at the park for an evening of great classic rock n' roll with Mark Tucker and The Mark Tucker Band!
Enjoy a Marion County favorite: The Mannington District Fair has been a summer staple for decades and it never gets old! 2 p.m. Gates Open 6 p.m. Grand Parade Downtown 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Rides – Ride Stamp Available 7:30 p.m. Opening of the 2018 Mannington District Fair Introduction of Queen Candidates, Visiting Queens, Baby... View Article
Enjoy a Marion County favorite: The Mannington District Fair has been a summer staple for decades, and it never gets old! 2 p.m. Gates Open 2 - 4 p.m. Horse Show – 12 and under 4 p.m. Registration Demolition Derby 4 - 6 p.m. Horse Show – 13 and over 6 p.m. Showmanship Clinic at... View Article
Enjoy a Marion County favorite: The Mannington District Fair has been a summer staple for decades, and it never gets old! 9 a.m. Judging Sheep; Judging Poultry; Judging Swine; Judging Dairy & Beef Cattle 2 p.m. Gates Open 2- 4 p.m. Horse Show – 12 and under 4 p.m. Registration Demolition Derby 4 - 6... View Article
This day focuses on 18th-century life through a child’s eyes. Bring the kids to the fort to experience a full day of fun and educational activities. Activities will include life in the militia, games of the colonial child, and a story in the Thomas Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult and regular admission... View Article
Everything old is new again at Short Story Brewing! The Rivesville Record Swap Returns! This time with a little twist. . . We've invited our friends at Retro-tique Vintage Boutique in Morgatown to join in on the fun. Bring a crate of records to trade, sell or play downstairs, then head upstairs and peruse Retro-tique's... View Article
Enjoy a Marion County favorite: The Mannington District Fair has been a summer staple for decades, and it never gets old! 9 a.m. Judging Ponies; Judging Draft Horses; Judging Riding and Saddle Horses 2 p.m. Gates Open 2 - 4 p.m. Horse Show – 12 and under 4- 6 p.m. Horse Show – 13 and... View Article
Enjoy a Marion County favorite: The Mannington District Fair has been a summer staple for decades, and it never gets old! 2 p.m. Gates Open 2- 4 p.m. Horse Show – 12 and under 4- 6 p.m. Horse Show – 13 and over 5:30 - 11:30 p.m. Ride Stamp Available 6 p.m. Jason D'Vaude -... View Article
MORNING 10:00 Gates Open 10:00 Pet Show at the Stage 10:00 am until 10:00 pm Chain Saw Carving 11:00 Family Fun Day AFTERNOON 12:30 Rhinestone Cowgirls 1:00 Jason D'Vaude - One Man Circus Show 1:00 - 5:30 Reduced Rates on Rides 2:00 - 3:30 Horse Show - 12 and under 3:30 - 5:00 Horse Show... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner. Open Stage 6 – 6:30 pm Floyd Cowger & The Daltons Chuck & Robby Comas The Round-Up Band Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near... View Article
Charles Wesley’s sound is shaped by the time weathered hills and hollers of his home. Charles is a singer-songwriter born and raised in West Virginia with a unique voice and love of bluegrass.
Enjoy Sunday fun at Valley Falls State Park and see antique cars, street rods, and custom automobiles. Free and open to the public. Donations welcomed to support the car clubs and Valley Falls State Park. No trophies or dash plaques. Door prizes. Food concession onsite. Event contacts are Frank, 304-265-5265; Tom, 304-291-5792 or Sam, 304-986-1768. Sponsored... View Article
Fairmont Arts and Short Story present the works of the late Hank Orr. A private family collection of watercolors, prints, drawings, and mixed media pieces will be featured in the loft of Short Story.
What do you get when you combine a local movie star with the scenic beauty of the riverfront and a big screen? The Fuzzy Knight Film Festival! Shepherd of the Hills will be the festival's feature film. (Although Fuzzy appeared in over 100 films with some of Hollywood's biggest names.)
Has there ever been a more perfect pairing than enjoying craft brew and making art? You can play in clay and drink from a fine selection of craft beers. (First one is on the house, just to get those creative juices flowing!) This class session is a unique choice for your next date night or get-together with friends that you won't soon forget. You'll... View Article
Your favorite all-girl rock group is back at the Root! Enjoy local beer and local tunes.
Fairmont Native Gloria McClain will be hosting a sunset painting class! (Sign up is required. Visit www.mcpls.org or follow this link to register: http://bit.ly/2AavP4q)
Will Gomez is a lively, acoustic artist who plays music for all ages and occasions with genres spanning from Oldies to Modern-Day hits.
Spend the afternoon checking out some of the best antique cars and trucks in the region on the grounds of Sagebrush Round-Up. Registration: 10:00 am to noon Car show: noon to 2:00 pm Entertainment by Back in the Day- playing 50's and 60's sock hop music
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. The Connector Art Fair will feature some of the most talented artists, artisans and craftsman in the area! Hear live performances by the Fairmont State University Academy of the Arts and the Morgantown Jazz IX. Enjoy the art, the music and the delicious food vendors down by the riverfront!
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner. Open Stage 6 – 6:30 pm Rooster Morehouse Joe Hott & The Short Mountain Boys The Round-Up Band Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near... View Article
The clinic organized by Rocky Mountain Kayak will instruct kayakers on how to prepare for the whitewater experience of these Class 5 falls. Check out this video from World Kayak River Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_WLCxVIky4
Enjoy the best of summer at the 10th Annual Tomato Festival. The festival features over 50 varieties of tomatoes to taste, farmers market, tomato contest, raffles, music, artisans, food demonstrations, lunch and sweet treats. If you would like to enter tomatoes you have grown you need to provide 5-6 large tomatoes of the same variety... View Article
The traditional Southern Gospel sound of the Hoppers has made them one of Gospel music’s most acclaimed and awarded family recording groups. Known as America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music, they are favorites on the Gaither Homecoming videos and tours. The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 55 years with appearances ranging... View Article
Join us for Pub Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at The Rambling Root. Bring your team out each week, put on your thinking caps to try and win some great prizes!
1st place: $25 Rambling Root gift card
2nd place: $15 Rambling Root gift card
3rd place: Rambling Root Silipint
Check out all the details on http://www.heavybtrivia1.com/
The 80's classic, The Neverending Story, is at The Root this Friday night. Take a trip to Fantasia and help save the Childlike Empress from the Nothing!
Enjoy a Saturday Morning Movie at the Library! 'Show Dogs' (PG) a family comedy about the unlikely pairing of a human detective and his canine partner, who has to go undercover at the world's most exclusive dog show to solve his biggest case yet. (Refreshments provided.)
*Note: this is the edited/re-released version of the movie.
The Rambling Root and Entertainment by Miss Pockets will offer the Frosted Mug Paint & Sip. The beer selection is phenomenal! The painting instructor is professionally trained and loves a great draft. This is an adult only paint event. Tickets are $30, all supplies and step-by-step instruction included.
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner. Open Stage 6 – 6:30 pm Larry Reed Larry Santee & The Neon Knights The Round-Up Band Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Join them this afternoon for a special benefit concert. Come early and try a home cooked dinner. Open Stage 2 - 2:45 pm The Round-Up Band The Country Knights Touch of Country Sagebrush Round-Up... View Article
Learn the fundamentals of yoga in a supportive, relaxed atmosphere. Explore each pose from the ground up, finding the alignment and variation that works best for your body.
What to do with a worn paperback book? Join a local crafter on Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. (teens) or 5 p.m. (adults) and learn how to make a book page pumpkin. Start crafting now and you could have a pumpkin patch by fall!
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial times. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies.
Join us for Pub Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at The Rambling Root. Bring your team out each week, put on your thinking caps to try and win some great prizes!
1st place: $25 Rambling Root gift card
2nd place: $15 Rambling Root gift card
3rd place: Rambling Root Silipint
Check out all the details on http://www.heavybtrivia1.com/
Are you smarter than a fourth grader? Prove it on Aug. 30 anytime from 9 am to
4 pm for the “Back to School Edition” of “What Do You Know about That? Trivia Contest.” Patrons ages 14 and up are eligible to participate, and the person with the most correct answers wins! Will you be that person?
Craig blends acoustic guitar and vocals with intimate lyrics to create a unique style of contemporary folk and storytelling. Expect an evening of original song and some interpretations of classic and old forgotten tunes.
America's Strongest Viking is back and ready to blow the roof off the strongman world!
http://www.vikingperformancetraining.com/event/americas-strongest-viking-2018/
Events are (subject to change):
Max Block Press with the Mouser Block
Max Deadlift
Hercules Hold with the Deep Waters Hercules Hold
Medley (farmers, keg, farmers)
Max Distance Block Carry with the Mouser Block
Learn the fundamentals of yoga in a supportive, relaxed atmosphere. Explore each pose from the ground up, finding the alignment and variation that works best for your body.
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