Elkins-Randolph County Tourism

West Virginia Cutting Horse Association - Weekend Show
2023-07-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-13 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Dakan Arena, Camp Pioneer, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
West Virginia Cutting Horse Association – Weekend Show
April 29-30, 2023 9 A-5P
July 8-9, 2023 9 A-5P
August 12-13, 2023 9A-5P
Location: Dakan Arena, Beverly, WV
Free admission for spectators
For more information:
Contact Roy Bauer 304-841-2700

Beverly Book Mobile
2023-07-10 14:00 - 16:00

Augusta Heritage Week 2: Bluegrass, Vocal, and Craft
2023-07-16 08:00 - 2023-07-21 17:00 | Davis and Elkins College
Week 2, July 16-21, is all about Bluegrass, Vocal, and Craft. Immerse yourself in the sound of bluegrass and develop your vocal skills with expert guidance. Workshops for kids will keep them entertained and learning.
Learn More:https://augustaartsandculture.org/summer-2023/

Augusta Craft Class - Waffle Weaving and Color Explorations with Wendy Clark
2023-07-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Augusta Heritage Center, 21 3rd St, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Textiles | All Levels | All-Day Class | July 16-21, 2023 |
Waffle Weaving and Color Explorations
Registration and information – https://augustaartsandculture.org/…/waffle-weaving-and…/
This will be a class for all levels in weaving on a floor loom. It will be easier if the student comes with some basic knowledge of dressing the loom, but we can all work together to help each other in this process. We will explore how to work with color as we design and weave waffle weave 4/5 towels. Towels are a wonderful class project because they are relatively easy to weave and do not take that much time to weave. Using the towels at home helps to keep the class in the weaver’s mind at home. In this class all students will use the same structure, yet will explore different colors in their own warp and wefts.
Day to day objectives include: color and choosing color; reading a weaving draft and measuring the warp; dressing the loom; weaving the towels; finishing the towels.
We will weave with unmercerized cotton in various colors both for warp and weft.
Students should bring:
– scissors
– tape measure
– sketchbook or notebook
– gallon size zip lock bag
There will be a $60 materials fee added to your total when you register for this class.
About The Instructor
A weaver, dyer, quilter, spinner and knitter, Wendy Clark has followed a path of creativity nurtured by the women in her life; her mother, grandmothers and mother in law. Wendy has been focused on weaving full time since 2012 after leaving a 30 year career of teaching art at the college and high school levels. Imagine the constant sound of a creek and the river – water flowing – this is where Wendy’s studio is. Hidden along a mountain side road, next to a creek and just up from the Tygart River in Barbour Country. Wendy hand dyes natural yarns for weaving baby wraps, shawls, scarves and textiles for the home. Her home and studio provide a quiet place for her work that reflects the blending of the traditional with contemporary. She works to blend her hand dyed colors providing harmony and story telling within each piece of woven work. Wendy has two looms – and 8 shaft and a 40 shaft. Exploring weave structure and color provides endless opportunity for growth. Wendy has two spinning wheels on which she explores harmony in spinning yarns for both her weaving and knitting. Harmony and blending are recurring themes in Wendy”s work. Wendy is the owner of The Yarn Basket in Philippi, WV, a yarn store. She teaches knitting classes in small groups and individually. Wendy is writing a book on knitting socks and hopes to continue to share her knowledge of fibers to others so that these invaluable skills can be passed from generation to generation. Wendy has been knitting and weaving since her childhood.

Outdoor Yoga With Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience Inc.
2023-07-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Glendale Park, 405 Glendale Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Join Wonder & Grow for Outdoor Yoga at Glendale Park on Mondays at 5:30 PM (weather permitting)! Classes will be held every Monday until the end of October and will start back up when the winter thaw melts into sunny spring days.
Each class is accessible to any beginner and includes mindful meditation to begin and end the practice. The first class is free, and a $10 donation is requested after.
Participants are encouraged to bring a mat and water bottle but there are extra mats available.
Wonder & Grow Outdoor Yoga, 5:30 PM for one hour, Glendale Park Entrance by the small pavilion across from the parks and rec building. Contact is Kate Reed (304) 590-1156 and the website is www.wonderandgrow.org.

Thursday Night Live & Drive Concerts : Motorcycle Drive-By
2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Rotary Ampitheatre in Elkins Town Square, 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States, 2 Railroad Ave, United States
We are really excited to announce the lineup for this year’s summer concerts!
*FREE ENTRY*
As always, the Mountain State Street Machines a dba of Our Town, Inc. will be there and we hope you’ll also bring your fun cars , trucks, and motorcycles! If you love your ride, we love it too. There’s no entry fee and cars start arriving at 5.
We know that some of our sponsors are planning to have a presence as well as some other organizations and food vendors. You never know what might be there!
This is our best lineup yet. We have bands coming from Cincinnati, Boston, New York, as well as some great in state talent and our final concert is an up and coming artist who is super talented and just happens to be from WV!
During our annual 4th of July car show weekend we have THREE free concerts, starting with the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast on Thursday, Ryan Cain and the Ables bringing rockabilly for the first night of cars, and then crowd favorite Rick K’s Road Trip Will be back on Saturday night followed by a huge fireworks display that will be right over our heads at the stage area this year. It’s going to be great!
We are hoping to see some big crowds. So, Please share this and watch for this poster around the area.

Augusta Square Dance with Team Bluegrass
2023-07-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Davis and Elkins College / Augusta Dance Pavilion
Open to the public – Join us to close out the week with a Square Dance at the Augusta Dance Pavilion! Music by Team Bluegrass.

Beverly Heritage Day - Centuries of History
2023-07-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
The Circus Comes to Beverly July 22, 2023 to join our annual heritage celebration of frontier, Civil War, and 20th century life. Carnival performers and games, carriage rides, kids activities, Civil War Art Show, living history, demonstrations, music, food, and fun! Starts with Parade of History at 10 am, activities open to 5 pm. Beverly Heritage Center, www.beverlyheritagecenter.org, 304-637-7424.

Augusta Heritage Week 3: Blues, Old-Time, Craft, Folk Arts for Kids, and Teen Augusta
2023-07-23 08:00 - 2023-07-28 17:00 | Davis and Elkins College
Week 3, July 23-28, is dedicated to Blues, Old-Time, Craft, Folk Arts for Kids, and Teen Augusta. Get ready to experience the blues and explore the roots of old-time music. With craft workshops and folk arts classes for kids and teens, there’s something for everyone.
Learn More: https://augustaartsandculture.org/summer-2023/

60th Annual Ox Roast
2023-07-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Camp Pioneer, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Rd, Beverly, WV 26253, USA, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Road, Beverly, WV, United States
Thursday, July 27, 2023 4 PM – 7PM
Camp Pioneer
Tickets will be available in advance or at the door.
For updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/750383816499187?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
304-636-3638
Camp Pioneer, Beverly, WV
304-636-3638
Camppioneerwv.com

Augusta Festival in the Elkins City Park
2023-07-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Elkins City Park, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 101 Elkins Ave, United States
The Augusta Festival in Elkins City Park is an annual celebration of traditional music, dance, and craft, the grand finale to our summer class sessions. The festivities take place in the tree-shaded Elkins City Park. The Augusta Festival includes a juried craft fair featuring 40 of the best regional artisans, delicious food from our vendors, live music, workshops, craft demonstrations, jam sessions, and children’s activities. Also taking place is the West Virginia Open Fiddle & Banjo Contest. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, rain or shine.
Vendors will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Full schedule of workshops, music and more will be posted here in June!
Would you like to vend at the Augusta Festival? Fill out this application! The first round of vendor applications is due April 14 and notifications will be made shortly thereafter. If spaces remain, rolling submissions will be accepted.

3rd Annual Augusta Block Party
2023-07-29 19:00 - 22:00 | El Gran Sabor, 413 Kerens Ave, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 155 Kerens Ave, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Augusta Block Party – A Honky-Tonk Extravaganza!
Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
Location: Kerens Ave in front of El Gran Sabor
Proudly sponsored by Big Timber Brewing, this year’s block party is set to be the highlight of the summer! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fantastic live music, delicious food, and great company.
We have an incredible lineup of artists to keep you dancing all night long! The talented Jesse Milnes Band will kick off the festivities, setting the stage for an evening of foot-stomping fun. And that’s not all! The sensational Sweetbck Sisters will be headlining the event, bringing their electrifying performance to the heart of Elkins.
Grab your friends and come on down to Kerens Ave for a night of pure honky-tonk bliss.
Don’t miss out on the craft and culture festival happening earlier
in the day. Elkins will be buzzing with excitement as the city park comes alive from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Explore the vibrant displays, sample local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the rich arts and crafts of the region.
Grab your friends and come on down for a night of pure honky-tonk bliss. This is a show you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for July 29th and get ready to experience the best of Augusta’s block party and the craft and culture festival. See you there!

Pickin' In Parsons Bluegrass Festival
2023-08-01 11:00 - 20:00 | www.PickinInParsons.com, 750 Walnut St., Parsons, 26287, United States
August 1-5 2023
***CLICK TO GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE***
​Or call 304-478-3515

Authentic Unlimited Band
No Joke Jimmy’s
​Cup O’ Joe
​Rhonda Vincent & Rage
Russell Moore & IIIRD Tyme Out
The Price Sisters
The Seldom Scene
Appalachian Road Show
The Dave Adkins Band
Tina Adair
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Lonesome River Band
Fast Track
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
Blue Highway
Darren Nicholson Band
Ralph Stanley II & the Clinch Mountain Boys
The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
The Special Consensus
Terry Baucoms Dukes of Drive
Bluegrass Cardinal Tribute Band
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers
The Malpass Brothers
​Junior Sisk Band
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
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Tuesday
​11AM & 3PM The Price Sisters
12PM & 4PM The Special Consensus
1PM & 6PM Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys
2PM & 7PM Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
8PM Bluegrass Cardinals Tribute Band
Wednesday
11AM & 3PM Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
12PM & 4PM Terry Baucom’s Dukes of Drive
1PM & 6PM Lonesome River Band
2PM & 7PM Po’ Ramblin Boys
8PM Appalachian Road Show
Thursday
11AM & 3PM Cup O’ Joe
12PM & 4PM Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
1PM & 6PM Darin & Brooke Aldridge
2PM & 7PM The Malpass Brothers
8 PM Authentic Unlimited
Friday
11AM & 3PM Darrin Nicholson Band
12PM & 4PM Fast Track
1PM & 6PM Junior Sisk Band
2PM & 7PM Blue Highway
8PM No Joke Jimmy’s
Saturday
11AM & 3PM Little Roy & Lizzy
12PM & 4PM Dave Adkins Band
1PM & 6PM Tina Adair
2PM & 7PM Rhonda Vincent & the Rage
8PM The Seldom Scene
Camping

Non-service camping is $15 per night. Showers, restrooms, and dump stations available. Generators welcome.
Camp fires and jamming are always welcome.
Fees listed here are in addition to event tickets. Upon arrival to camp, you must have a ticket for the remainder of the festival

In Advance

At the gate…

$85 Full Festival Pass
$75 Three Day (Thur, Fr, Sat)
$40 Any Single Day
$30 Evening Pass (after 5 P.M.)
Kids 12 or Under : Free with ticketed adult

$105 Full Festival Pass
$90 Three Day (Thur, Fr, Sat)
$45 Any Single Day
$30 Evening Pass (after 5 P.M.)
Kids 12 or Under : Free with ticketed adult

Thursday Night Live & Drive Concerts : Cold Chocolate
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Rotary Ampitheatre in Elkins Town Square, 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States, 2 Railroad Ave, United States

Swiss National Day
2023-08-05 17:00 - 23:00 | Helvetia, WV 26234, USA, 100 Old Helvetia Rd, United States
Swiss National Day usually is held on the first Saturday of August in Helvetia. It commemorates the day in 1291 on which three Alpine cantons (similar to states in the U.S.) swore the oath of confederation. This is regarded as the foundation of Switzerland.
The day is celebrated with a cookout in the Meadow starting around 5pm, singing of folk songs, yodeling, folk dances, fahnenschwingen (tossing of the Swiss flag), talerschwingen (rolling a Swiss coin around the inside of an earthenware bowl to create a rhythm), alpine horns, and a square dance.

2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Show - Leading Creek Volunteer Fire Department
2023-08-12 09:00 - 15:00 | 7 Triplett Run Rd. Kerns, WV 26276, 71 Triplett Run Road, Kerns, WV, 26276, United States

Rosie the Riveter Celebration
2023-08-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Davis and Elkins College
3rd Annual Rosie the Riveter Celebration honoring the women of Randolph County, WV who proudly served on the home front during WWII.
When: August 12, 2023
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Halliehurst Mansion
A program reflecting the history of Rosie the Riveters with induction of 5 new “Rosies” represented by their familiar. A cake social with light refreshments to follow.
Space is limited. Reservations need to be made by calling (304) 636-0415 by July 31st, 2023.
This event is sponsored by Our Town, Inc., Lavender Fields Assisted Living, Davis & Elkins College Catering Service.

Heritage & Horizon Awards Reception
2023-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Randolph County Community Arts Center, 2 Park Street, Elkins, 26241
You’re invited to a reception to celebrate the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Elkins Main Street Heritage & Horizon Award recipients.
The Arts Center is the venue for this fun social event on August 14 from 6 to 8PM.
The Tompkins’ “Stay Dreamy” duet will entertain us while we enjoy heavy hors’ doeuvres and a wine/beer bar.
$50 per person.
Register here today: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejwnj88v83b59d5b&llr=ajvcafdab

Thursday Night Live & Drive Concerts : Jason Good Blues Band
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Rotary Ampitheatre in Elkins Town Square, 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States, 2 Railroad Ave, United States

Thursday Night Live & Drive Concerts : David Morris
2023-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Rotary Ampitheatre in Elkins Town Square, 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States, 2 Railroad Ave, United States

Randolph County Fair
2023-08-19 09:00 - 22:00 | Dakan Arena, Camp Pioneer, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
For more information on schedule, tickets and events go to http://randolphcountyfairwv.com/

2023 Randolph County Kids Day
2023-08-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E Lee Ave Ext, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 149 Robert E Lee Ave Exd, United States
Free Kids Activities at the Phil Gainer Community Center
August 19th from 11am-3pm
Activities include:

Bounce House
Face Painting
Games & Activities
Live Music
Food & Beverage
Interact Children’s Museum

Sponsored by:

Interact Children’s Museum
K.T. Bright, CPA
Elkins Parks and Recreation
Phil Gainer Community Center
Family Resource Network
The Southern Kitchen WV

Cooking in Community: Canning Techniques
2023-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E Lee Ave Ext, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 149 Robert E Lee Ave Exd, United States
Augusta is presenting a new series of foodways classes in Elkins, WV! The classes will be taught by experienced chefs and home cooks from a variety of cultures represented in Appalachia today. Classes will cover specific dishes such as arepas, adobo, tomato sauce, meatballs, pizzelles, pepperoni rolls, dumplings, fried chicken, and collard greens, as well as addressing topics such as cooking fresh in food deserts, using local seasonal ingredients and canning and pickling techniques. Students can expect to come away from each class with hands-on knowledge about how to make a dish and hopefully a deeper understanding of the importance of that dish to the people whose kitchens it sprang from.
What are foodways?
Foodways are more than food itself — they are the beliefs and context surrounding food, the person-to-person teaching of its preparation, as well as the community in which the food is enjoyed. The passing down of food traditions from one generation to the next is an integral piece of a community’s identity and culture. We use food to deepen community ties, celebrate important holidays, mark milestones, and enrich our lives. A community’s values are readily communicated in the ways that food is celebrated and shared within it.
Registration link – https://augustaartsandculture.org/cooking-in-community…/
This project is made possible by Mid Atlantic Arts’ Central Appalachia Living Traditions program.

End of Summer Block Party - Davis Ave
2023-08-23 15:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Elkins, Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States, 101 Davis St, United States
Enjoy art, food, fashion and antiques as you say adieu to summer at the End of Summer Block Party on Davis Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
August 23rd, 3-8pm

Artists At Work: 30 Year Celebration
2023-08-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Artists At Work, 329 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Dinner on The Charm Farm
2023-09-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Charm Farm, 6751 Georgetown Rd., Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Join The Charm Farm for food, fun, and frivolity on September 2nd at 6pm.

Pig Roast
Farm Fresh Sides
Open Beer & Wine Bar
Fabulous Tunes
Hay Rides and More Farm Festivities

Tickets – $40
Reserve your tickets by emailing thecharmfarmwv@gmail.com

Helvetia Community Fair
2023-09-10 - 2023-09-11 | Helvetia, WV 26234, USA, 100 Old Helvetia Rd, United States
The Helvetia Community Fair celebrates the rich culture and history of Helvetia, WV, a small Swiss community located in Randolph County. One of the oldest agricultural fairs (since 1917) in West Virginia, the Helvetia Community Fair encourages local families, friends, and visitors to celebrate our harvest and our heritage.
Festivities include a parade, Swiss folk dancing, Fahnenschwingen (Swiss flag swinging), Alphorn playing, yodeling, field games, relays, concessions, arts and crafts, and a square dance.
Helvetia’s original settlers proved they could withstand harsh winters and rugged terrain while retaining the traditions of their mother country, Switzerland.
The Helvetia Community Fair reflects our Swiss character, celebrates our ancestry, and encourages our children and visitors to embrace our traditions.

2023 Blackwater Adventure Rally
2023-09-15 07:00 - 18:00 | Camp Pioneer, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Rd, Beverly, WV 26253, USA, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Road, Beverly, WV, United States
Come join us for our second annual Blackwater Adventure Rally! All licensed dual sport and adventure motorcycles are welcome. This is a ticketed event.
