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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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EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 hour Ultra Marathon

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

Test your endurance at the EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour Race. With 750' of vertical gain per ~5.25-mile loop, it's a challenging course. Gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, rolling trails, and beautiful falls - this spectacular West Virginia state park has a bit of everything! The trail will be very... View Article

$60 – $100

Kayak Training by Rocky Mountain Kayak

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

The clinic organized by Rocky Mountain Kayak will instruct kayakers on how to prepare for the whitewater experience of these Class 5 falls. A mandatory meeting at 8:30 will be held in the ranger station, with the class starting at 9:00. Participants will start in the water at 10:00 and run the falls in 6 –... View Article

Wild Turkey Trail Run

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

This is a FREE race - we'll provide food and drinks (Tailwind) - but bring some of your own fuel as well. The tradition is to bring food to share at the aid station. The aid station is under a large pavilion next to the parking area, so you can use your car as your... View Article

FREE

Valley Falls Classic Car Show

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

Classic vehicles line up for the show at Valley Falls State Park. Open to the public, the viewing is free and family-friendly. This is a Sunday afternoon treat if you love antique and vintage cars. Interested in displaying your classic? Call 304-367-2719.

FREE

Valley Falls Waterfall Clinic

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

The clinic organized by Rocky Mountain Kayak will instruct kayakers on how to prepare for the whitewater experience of these Class 5 falls. A mandatory meeting at 8:30 will be held in the ranger station with the class starting at 9:00. Participants will start in the water at 10:00 and run the falls in 6 -... View Article

Cruise-In: Valley Falls State Park

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

Classic vehicles line up for the show at Valley Falls State Park. Open to the public the viewing is free and family-friendly. If you love antique and vintage cars, this is a Sunday afternoon treat. Interested in displaying your classic? Call 304-367-2719.

Valley Falls Enduro Race

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

This is an enduro-style mountain bike race that has 4 timed segments along a planned 14-mile race course. Valley Falls has some of the best hand-built features in WV!  "Chip n Go" format speeds up the whole event and eliminates any waiting around to start a stage! The First 75 receive a CamelBak 32oz Carry... View Article

EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour Race

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

Test your endurance at the EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour race! With 750' of vertical gain per ~5.25-mile loop, it's not an easy course! Gravel service roads, single track trails, streams, rocky climbs, rolling trails, and of course the beautiful falls - this beautiful West Virginia state forest has a bit of everything!... View Article

$75 – $100

EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

Test your endurance at the EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour race! With 750' of elevation gain per 5.25-mile loop, it adds up quickly!  That's 2,250' per 25K! Gravel service roads, single track trails, streams, rocky climbs, rolling trails, and of course the beautiful falls - this beautiful West Virginia state forest has a bit... View Article

Valley Falls Enduro Race

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

Valley Falls State Park has some of the best hand-built features in WV! We are stoked to be able to bring this event back online because enduro format is perfect for these pandemic times. Test out our new "chip n go" format that speeds up the whole event and eliminates any waiting around to start... View Article

$55

Valley Falls Enduro Race

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

En - Enduro - 2 to qualify, top 3 + final = total Valley Falls Enduro - En#2 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... View Article

Valley Falls Challenge XC

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

XC - Cross Country: 5 to qualify for series Championship. Calculated using your top 6 races + trail points + Championship Race Points = Series Points Valley Falls Challenge XC - WVMBA XC #3 Contact Jason Martin at Pike Street Bikes for race details. teejaymartin@msn.com 304-694-5977 pikestreetbikes@hotmail.com 304-592-3000  

AACA Antique Car Show at Valley Falls

Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

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