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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, 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.

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.