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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,... View Article

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... 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... 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... View Article

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.... 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... 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... 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... View Article

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... View Article

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... 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... 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... View Article

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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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,... 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,... View Article

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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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.)

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... View Article