Helvetia Hoot
2025-05-30 08:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 UTC | Helvetia, WV 26234, USA, 100 Old Helvetia Rd, United States
What is Helvetia Hoot? In 2019, Becky Hill and T-Claw collaborated to present the first Helvetia Hoot! It’s goal is to bring together people from all over the region to celebrate West Virginia and pass down traditions from torch-bearers to future generations. The mini-weekend festival is designed to interest anyone willing to be somewhat off the grid. You can dabble in square dance calling, try your hand at natural dying, shuffle your feet in a dance workshop, learn to bake without written recipes, or just soak up the beauty of the Mountains. There are varied workshop offerings being planned for all experience levels including family focused activities. The weekend ticket includes all workshops and evening dances.
Details and Tickets.

Elkins Farmer's Market
2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:00 | The Rotary Ampitheatre in Elkins Town Square, 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Market Opening Day has been set for May 3rd and will run through at least October 11th, but we may extend the end date, weather permitting. Saturdays 8am – Noon

Scenic Train Excursion | New Tygart Flyer
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Elkins, WV 26241 USA, United States
This wilderness excursion features mountain grades, an “S” curve tunnel, a high bridge and miles of unspoiled mountain views. Vintage diesel-powered locomotives climb along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls of Cheat. Enjoy the view relaxing aboard our comfortable climate controlled passenger coaches.
This vintage diesel-powered passenger train has gained a reputation as one of the most relaxing mountain wilderness excursions in our Mountain Rail Adventure portfolio. The 4-hour, 46 mile round trip departs at 11 a.m. from the restored Elkins Depot on Railroad Avenue.
On the trip to the Falls, enjoy a cold cut lunch, which is included in the ticket price. The trip culminates at the High Falls of Cheat, an 18′ high, 150′ wide waterfall located in one of the most remote and pristine settings in the region. If you’re looking for comfort and spectacular views on a vintage train this is the ride for you!
Looking for extra leg room? Adult beverages? Your own private train host? Upgrade to our Parlor Car service for these special perks and more.
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A Strawberry Celebration: Planting the Seed! Day 2: Dinner and Cooking Classes @ Beverly Heritage Center
2025-05-31 12:00 - 20:00 | Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Join the Beverly Heritage Center in celebrating strawberries this spring! We in West Virginia love strawberries today, but their importance in our region predate our festivals by a long while. Strawberries, and the “wild” strawberry in particular, are celebrated by the Indigenous people and communities who have lived in these mountains since time immemorial.
We welcome Chef Lorinda to Beverly to lead us in learning more about Seneca connections to the strawberry, celebrating this first fruit of the spring. Chef Lorinda visits us from Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca Nation. She is a Spring 2025 graduate of SUNY Buffalo’s Hospitality program, and has presented her food and culture across the country, including in Elkins, WV in 2024. Chef Lorinda has partnered with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills as Hometown Chef, and has an established private chef and meal prepping business.

On Saturday evening, May 31st, Chef Lorinda will prepare a gourmet meal that highlights the magnificence of strawberries. This meal will be a ticketed event.
Return to the Beverly Heritage Center on Saturday for an afternoon and evening of celebrating the strawberry!
Chef Lorinda (Seneca) will prepare a strawberry-centered gourmet meal, with a vegetarian option available. Using ingredients produced in West Virginia when possible, John will demonstrate the connections that Indigenous communities have to this area, and how local foodways have been shaped by these mountains. The multicultural meal will include ingredients familiar to Appalachian kitchens, like maple syrup and sassafras, and John will highlight their role in Haudenosaunee foodways, medicine, and cosmology. After dinner, Chef Lorinda will lead an evening presentation about foodways and how her cooking is informed by traditional knowledge and practices.
Yearning for more learning? At 12pm and 3pm, adults and teens over 15 years of age are invited to join Chef Lorinda earlier in the afternoon for a hands-on workshop and prep class. She will share some of her recipes, and attendees will have a chance to learn from the Chef in a small group setting. Joining the prep class allows guests to attend dinner for a special price.
Each Saturday event requires a separate reservation.

Dinner tickets:
$25 per adult
$20 — BHC member price for adults
$15 per child.
Prep Class + Dinner tickets: $15.
Link to purchase tickets is under the Details section below.

Is cost a barrier? Call the Beverly Heritage Center for more information.
Prefer to purchase another way? Call the Beverly Heritage Center at 304-637-7424 or stop by in person Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

MSFF Bag Bingo
2025-05-31 12:30 - 16:00 | Beverly Volunteer Fire Department, 429 Main St, Beverly, WV 26253, USA, 25 Main St, United States
Join the Mountain State Forest Festival for their second annual Bag Bingo event! Doors open at 12:30 PM and games begin at 2:00 PM.
$30 ticket/ $10 extra book / $5 black out
Designer bags of all styles will be filled with a variety of goodies. Stay tuned for pictures of each bag!
Food, Silent Auction, 50/50 & More!
Tickets are available at the festival office, from any Assistant Director, or online at https://www.forestfestival.com/bag-bingo/

Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre: Premier Dinner Show
2025-05-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center, 359 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, United States
After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 40’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family- friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime.
Arrive at 5:30 pm ~ Dinner at 6:00 pm ~ Show Only arrive at 6:30 pm ~ Show at 7:00 pm
Chicken cordon bleu with hollandaise sauce, hamburger steak with gravy, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, beverage and a vanilla cupcake.
