Greg Short @ Rambling Root
Greg Short is a 12-string guitarist and is well known for his widely diverse sound, which includes offerings from classic rock, blues, and country (old and new) along with many of his original songs.
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Greg Short is a 12-string guitarist and is well known for his widely diverse sound, which includes offerings from classic rock, blues, and country (old and new) along with many of his original songs.
Join Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar as we enter the cinematic universe that is Wayne's World.
Sip craft beer or a locally brewed cup of joe and listen to the musical stylings of Culture Thief.
The 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 The Round-Up Band Black Horse Tom Roddey The Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont WV –... View Article
Valley Falls Challenge XC - WVMBA XC #3 XC - Cross Country: 5 to qualify for series Championship. Calculated using your top 6 races + trail points + Championship Race Points = Series Points
Bring your own board game or play one from The Root. $1 off appetizers all night!
Enjoy the soulful stylings of Matt Jordan and his blues-piano skills with local beer or coffee.
Assumption Records is opening the store at 8 a.m. with exclusive new releases! At 10 a.m. the fun begins with live music. Shop the records and enjoy the sounds of Ryan Cain and the Ables, Haggard Wulf, Van Gilder, and Josh Folmsbee and The Crooked Roots.
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead this annual spring celebration. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars (if you have them). Other dates include April 28 and May 5.
Stop at the Joe n Throw to sip on your favorite latte and enjoy some live acoustic music!
The 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. Hall of Fame inductions reception Hall of Fame Inductions The Round-Up Band Shirley Snider Noreen Arbogast Lisa Janoske Whiskey River The Sagebrush Round-Up is... View Article
Back by popular demand, Kevin Solecki will be performing during the 8th annual accordion concert. In addition to local talent, the evening will also feature the Fairmont Senior High School Madrigals. Concessions provided by the Knights of Columbus.
Jimmy Fortune toured, sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years. He wrote the group’s second No. 1 hit, “Elizabeth,” on their 1983 album Today, and followed that with two more No. 1 hits. Jimmy and The Statler Brothers were inducted into the GMA (Gospel Music Association) Hall of Fame on October 29,... View Article
Lauren Starkey and Christian Mazza play original songs plus covers from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s in a chill acoustic style.
Come down to the Joe for hot coffee, cold brews, and great tunes by Humble&Kind. Choose your own cover!
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead this annual spring celebration. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars (if you have them). To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here
Your child can experience the joy of music and heritage as Judy Werner teaches the basics of playing a lap dulcimer. (For ages 6 to 14.) Registration required. To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here
Check out Fairmont's newest bar and restaurant! Happy Hour prices all day and free food while it lasts at the new Bellview Bar & Grill.
The 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 The Round-Up Band Larry Reed The Country Knights The Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont WV... View Article
Listen to the acoustic tunes of Tom and Fiddle Mike with a local beer and good eats.
It's Star Wars Day at The Root! Enjoy the films all day long and Star Wars themed drink specials. The force is strong with this one.
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead this annual spring celebration. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars (if you have them). To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here.
Calling all kayak and canoe enthusiasts! It’s time for the Annual Great Buffalo Canoe Race. Registration starts at 8 am at Hough Park and the race begins at 9 am. The race ends at the walking bridge in Farmington and there’ll be a small reception at the Farmington Fire Dept following the race. Must have a life... View Article
The plant sale is provided by the Marion County Master Gardeners with all proceeds to go to maintaining the Fort's gardens. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Enjoy a fun-filled street fair in the Historic District with entertainment, food vendors and kid-friendly activities all while learning about Marion County's non-profit and service organizations!
Come one, come all to a splendid affair in honor of the most exciting two minutes in sports: The Kentucky Derby! Catch the action in the classiest way possible; dress to the nines, and don't forget to wear your fanciest derby hat, ladies. Draft specials all day for everyone who comes dressed in classic Derby attire,... View Article
Nothing says spring like a mud bog at the Paw Paw Fairgrounds! Gates open at 2:00 pm
Nothing says spring like a mud bog at the Paw Paw Fairgrounds! Gates open at 2:00 pm
Take a tour of the historic Fleming Mansion on Mother's Day. End it with tea and refreshments in the beautiful dining area. (Purchase tickets in advance or day of for $10.)
Just Happy To Be Here is a keyboard driven melodic rock band with a 90's alternative influence. Have some beer, some grub and enjoy the show!
Riders can expect 3-4 stages of timed runs. These will be mostly downhill, but there may be flats or small uphills in the course. Riders will start at defined intervals. After each stage, there will be an uphill transfer riding section to get to the next timed segment. These will be ridden but not timed.... View Article
Matt's Blues is bringing his one-man piano-driven rock n' roll act to The Root.
One of West Virginia's premier birders, Joey Herron, will take visitors through Pricketts Fort State Park and give an up-close look at how to band a bird.
Grab some teammates and bring your best game for 2018's Guns & Hoses Dodgeball Tournament. This tournament is benefiting the betterment of downtown Fairmont. If you want to have some fun and gain some bragging rights, enter a team of five players into our tournament. First come, first serve, we are accepting the first 24 teams.... View Article
As members of acclaimed musical families, they grew up surrounded by the sound of people praising God through their musical gifts. They traveled and performed as part of The Lewis Family for several years, but in 1988 they decided it was time to strike out on their own. They haven’t looked back since. Jeff and Sheri... View Article
This is the opening day of the 39th Annual West Virginia Three Rivers Festival. Enjoy the rides, the riverfront, the food and the fun! Stay tuned for more!
Carnival opens at 5 pm. Grand Feature Parade starts at 6 pm. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 p.m. Chad Lane DJ and Karaoke start at 9 pm. Festival closes at 10 pm.
Carnival opens at 5 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers begin carving at 5 p.m. Live music will be from 6 - 10:30 pm at Palatine Park Amphitheatre, featuring Ryan Cain and the Ables, and Rick K and the Allnighters. The Professional Pepperoni Roll Bake-off will start at 7 pm. Festival closes at 11 p.m.
Julia Pierpont Celebration begins at 10 am at Woodlawn Cemetery. 7th Annual Jerry Ragen Car Show is from 10 am to 2 pm at the Baptist Temple. Winner's Choice Children's Photogenic Winners announced at 11:30 am at Palatine Park. Carnival opens at noon. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers begin carving at noon. Live music is from... View Article
Aside from live music, food and door prizes, enjoy the cars of the ages at the 7th Annual Jerry Ragen Car Show. (Registration is $10.)
Enjoy local brews with Phil Wiseman playing his guitar at The Root for the first time.
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
Watch some of the best blacksmiths in North Central West Virginia demonstrate both traditional and modern blacksmithing. To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here.
Enjoy the smell of food cooking over an open hearth at the Fort - the way it was prepared during colonial times. Recipes available upon request. Cooking demos will also take place June 26. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Children can learn how to use an early American tool, the drop spindle, as they make yarn and other fibers produced by our early ancestors. Registration required. To learn more about Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation here.
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.
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
The ever-popular Joe Grkman band includes three generations of Grkmans playing traditional Slovenian polkas and waltzes. To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here.
Show off your vocal skills at the Rambling Root during Open Mic Night (before or after a couple of local craft beers).
Journey through rock n' roll history with Granny Rock! She may get a few things confused along the way but it only adds to the hilarity of the stories she has to share through music. Granny Rock and her rock n' roll history book highlight several songs with the featured story ‘Elvis and the Cornstalk.’... View Article
Journey through rock n' roll history with Granny Rock! She may get a few things confused along the way but it only adds to the hilarity of the stories she has to share through music. Granny Rock and her rock n' roll history book highlight several songs with the featured story ‘Elvis and the Cornstalk.’... View Article
Journey through rock n' roll history with Granny Rock! She may get a few things confused along the way but it only adds to the hilarity of the stories she has to share through music. Granny Rock and her rock n' roll history book highlight several songs with the featured story ‘Elvis and the Cornstalk.’... View Article
Journey through rock n' roll history with Granny Rock! She may get a few things confused along the way but it only adds to the hilarity of the stories she has to share through music. Granny Rock and her rock n' roll history book highlight several songs with the featured story ‘Elvis and the Cornstalk.’... View Article
Journey through rock n' roll history with Granny Rock! She may get a few things confused along the way but it only adds to the hilarity of the stories she has to share through music. Granny Rock and her rock n' roll history book highlight several songs with the featured story ‘Elvis and the Cornstalk.’... View Article
Journey through rock n' roll history with Granny Rock! She may get a few things confused along the way but it only adds to the hilarity of the stories she has to share through music. Granny Rock and her rock n' roll history book highlight several songs with the featured story ‘Elvis and the Cornstalk.’... View Article
Tuesday, July 10 6 p.m. Parade 7:30 p.m. Power Wheels Demolition Derby 8 p.m. Miss Paw Paw 2018 Queen Pageant Wednesday, July 11 10 a.m. Judging of Barns 7 p.m. Miss Paw Paw Pre-Teen Pageant 7:30 p.m. 4-H, FFA Livestock Show 8 p.m. ATV/Dirt Bike Mud Bog 8:30 p.m. 2018 Miss Paw Paw Teen Pageant... View Article
Pop on over to the library for the Giant Bubble Show performed by Logan Jimenez. The show features bubble tricks with comedy and science as Jimenez makes giant 20-foot bubbles, smoke bubbles, bubbles in bubbles and even puts kids in bubbles! You won’t want to miss this!
Pop on over to the library for the Giant Bubble Show performed by Logan Jimenez. The show features bubble tricks with comedy and science as Jimenez makes giant 20-foot bubbles, smoke bubbles, bubbles in bubbles and even puts kids in bubbles! You won’t want to miss this!
Enjoy an evening at the riverfront filled with the music of some of the most talented artists in West Virginia (hosted by Greg Short and the Brother Short Band).
Strongman Corporation, Viking Performance Training, and Mouser Strength Dynamics present Teen Nationals! Five amazing events will determine the National Teen Champions: Max Mouser Block Press, Max Deadlift, Hercules Hold, Farmers-Keg-Farmers Medley, Max Distance Mouser Block Carry. Add in a chance for World Block Press records on the Mouser Block and national deadlift records, and you have the biggest strength extravaganza of the... View Article
The Rustic Mechanicals present Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors! Two sets of identical twins spell double trouble in this zany comedy. Who would have guessed that Antipholus' long-lost identical twin had just arrived in town? Or that his servant, Dromio, also has a newly-landed identical twin? Sheer confusion and delightful nonsense reign in Shakespeare's most... View Article
ThundeRRR In The Park is an event to honor and support the Disabled American Veterans organization. Aside from live entertainment (from 6- 10 p.m.), Real Shoot Wrestling is bringing Pro Wrestling action to Palatine Park for RSW Hog Wild! It starts at 4 p.m., and you don't want to miss it! Stay tuned for the... View Article
ThundeRRR In The Park is an event to honor and support the Disabled American Veterans organization. Aside from live entertainment (from 6- 10 p.m.), Real Shoot Wrestling is bringing Pro Wrestling action to Palatine Park for RSW Hog Wild! It starts at 4 p.m., and you don't want to miss it! Stay tuned for the... View Article
This is the second round of auditions to see who has the most MCTalent! Music, comedy, theater, dance or maybe a unique feat to thrill and amaze! Would you like to experience some of the County's best talent? Be there. Do you have an act the world needs to see? Sign up. Rivesville Competition Sunday,... View Article
This is the second round of auditions to see who has the most MCTalent! Music, comedy, theater, dance or maybe a unique feat to thrill and amaze! Would you like to experience some of the County's best talent? Be there. Do you have an act the world needs to see? Sign up. Rivesville Competition Sunday,... View Article
Experience some of the county's best talent during the county-wide talent show. Whether your talent is music, comedy, theater, dance or unique feats to thrill and amaze you'll have fun and win some prizes. Rules and Registration http://www.mcparc.com/mctalent.html Monongah Competition June 24th at 2 pm Rivesville Competition July 8 at 2 pm Fairmont Competition July 20... View Article
Experience some of the county's best talent during the county-wide talent show. Whether your talent is music, comedy, theater, dance or unique feats to thrill and amaze you'll have fun and win some prizes. Rules and Registration http://www.mcparc.com/mctalent.html Monongah Competition June 24th at 2 pm Rivesville Competition July 8 at 2 pm Fairmont Competition July 20... View Article
Songs 4 Paws is a charitable concert where the money raised goes to help catch and spay/neuter stray cats and dogs. Enjoy the charitable songs of... 4 pm Before I Sleep 5 pm Krevesys 6 pm The Masons 7 pm Bugsy Cline & the Blue Devils 8:30 pm The Dennis McClung Blues Band The event... View Article
August 30th 3:30 pm to Sunset 8:00 Girl Bands Night at Palatine Park Dudes welcome! 3:30 Shannon Jones 5:30 Kaitlyn Boytek 6:30 Joseph Sisters
August 30th 3:30 pm to Sunset 8:00 Girl Bands Night at Palatine Park Dudes welcome! 3:30 Shannon Jones 5:30 Kaitlyn Boytek 6:30 Joseph Sisters
Celebrate the day with a reading of one of the greatest documents ever written, the Declaration of Independence. (Half-price admission for all U.S. Veterans and active military.)
Benjamin Franklin may not be alive and well, but his spirit still is in living history interpreter Leon Alexander. Listen and learn as he portrays the founding father in his roles as revolutionary, scientist, journalist, diplomat, militia member and many more.
This is the third round of auditions to see who has the most MCTalent! Music, comedy, theater, dance or maybe a unique feat to thrill and amaze! Would you like to experience some of the County's best talent? Be there. Do you have an act the world needs to see? Sign up. Fairmont Competition Friday,... View Article
Tuesday, July 10 6 p.m. Parade 7:30 p.m. Power Wheels Demolition Derby 8 p.m. Miss Paw Paw 2018 Queen Pageant Wednesday, July 11 10 a.m. Judging of Barns 7 p.m. Miss Paw Paw Pre-Teen Pageant 7:30 p.m. 4-H, FFA Livestock Show 8 p.m. ATV/Dirt Bike Mud Bog 8:30 p.m. 2018 Miss Paw Paw Teen Pageant... View Article
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. The demo will also take place July 17, 24 & 31. To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here.
The day focuses on 118th-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
The day focuses on 118th-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
Discover the wonders of local Indie Blues-Americana music over local beer and farm-to-table fare at The Root.
New Diesel Trio specializes in old-time folk and blues, everything from The Carter Family to Woody Guthrie, plus their own originals. To learn more about Pricketts Fort, click here.
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 Linda Lee The New Silver Eagle Band The Round-Up Band Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont WV... View Article
The Rustic Mechanicals present Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors! Two sets of identical twins spell double trouble in this zany comedy. Who would have guessed that Antipholus' long-lost identical twin had just arrived in town? Or that his servant, Dromio, also has a newly-landed identical twin? Sheer confusion and delightful nonsense reign in Shakespeare's most... View Article
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. (The demo will also take place July 24 and 31.)
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
This is the fourth round of auditions to see who has the most MCTalent! Music, comedy, theater, dance or maybe a unique feat to thrill and amaze! Would you like to experience some of the County's best talent? Be there. Do you have an act the world needs to see? Sign up. Final Competition Saturday,... View Article
Strongman Corporation, Viking Performance Training, and Mouser Strength Dynamics present Teen Nationals! Five amazing events will determine the National Teen Champions: Max Mouser Block Press, Max Deadlift, Hercules Hold, Farmers-Keg-Farmers Medley, Max Distance Mouser Block Carry. Add in a chance for World Block Press records on the Mouser Block and national deadlift records, and you have the biggest strength extravaganza of the... 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 Jack & Cindy Falbo Larry Santee & The Neon Knights The Round-Up Band Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge... View Article
Join us at dusk for free popcorn and a great movie! This month's movie is Disney and Pixar's 'Coco,' the Golden Globe Awards winner for Best Animated Feature. Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent,... View Article
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. The demo will also take place on July 31. $8 adults; $6 seniors (60 & up); $4 children (6 - 12); FREE PFMF members To learn more about... View Article
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. Child must be accompanied by an adult and regular admission... View Article
Board Game Night is back at The Root with $1 off appetizers all night!
The crafty fellows at Modern Homestead in Reedsville are bringing a touch of green to the Short Story Brewing Taproom. Join Modern Homestead at the Story Story Tap Room to create a one-of-a-kind succulent dish garden using a wide selection of plant materials. Walk-ins welcome. $10 per person. Cost includes instruction, drainage stone, soil, charcoal, and... 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 Tom Goldsmith Touch of Country The Round-Up Band $7 / adult; $3 / 6-12 Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge... View Article
Opening the night will be Jenna Won't Sing at 6 p.m. And at 8 p.m. EagleMania, will take the stage! EagleMania is the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute Band. They faithfully reproduce the music of The Eagles and continue to thrill audiences all over the country with their stunning, five-part harmony and their uncanny ability emulate the... View Article
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!
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