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SUMMARY:Helvetia Days
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1869 by a group of hearty\, self-reliant Swiss immigrants\, Helvetia still stands small but proud. She’s changed a little over the years\, but the community holds onto many traditions unique to West Virginia and to the United States. \nTo celebrate our birthday\, locals will share some of their skills with ‘Living History’ demonstrations (including hand-loom weaving\, shingling\, dry stack masonry\, beekeeping\, tanning\, trapping\, log sill repair\, and more). These demonstrations are free but donations to the community are welcome. \nFestivities kick off on Saturday\, October 19 with an ox roast (sales of sandwiches will take place from 12:00pm-4:30pm or until supplies last). The Living History demonstrations will occur every thirty minutes during that time and our museum/archives will be open for tours and questions. At 7pm-10pm there will be a square dance at the Community Hall ($5/adult). \nOn Sunday\, October 20 at 2pm\, we’ll hike (or you’re welcome to run wink wink) the original settler’s “Historic Trail.” The 2.5 mile hike is rigorous and often muddy so bring your hiking boots and a rain coat in case of bad weather. Coffee\, cocoa and light refreshments to follow at the Helvetia Star Band Hall. (Also free\, but donations that will support the community are welcome). \nThis event is hosted by the volunteers from Helvetia’s very special organizations that bring you events like the Fair\, Fasnacht\, the Feast of Sankt Nicholaus\, and the Ramp Supper. We are small but mighty so please give our dear volunteers hug and a thank you for carrying on.
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Homegrown Harvest Fest
DESCRIPTION:The WV Homegrown Harvest is a celebration of WV and it’s amazing talents\, people and views! 2 Days of local music with vendors\, delicious food and the most beautiful surroundings!! Yes it’s a party but we are family friendly with activities for the kids throughout the day Saturday! \nCamping available\, pets permitted on leashes but don’t forget to scoop the poop!! $35 Weekend pass includes camping\, indoor bathroom available as well as porta pottys. Kids 13 & under Free\, 14-17 half price! \nSingle days passes available\, Friday $10\, Saturday $15!! We are moving again but hopefully if all goes well the beautiful and historic community of Helvetia could be our new home. \nTo pre order tickets PayPal appropriate fees to peacefulvibeswv@gmail.com with note “Harvest Fest ticket” or contact Misty at 304-406-4501
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/3rd-annual-homegrown-harvest-fest/2019-10-04/
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SUMMARY:Helvetia Hoot 2019: Mountain Music\, Dance\, Craft & Culture
DESCRIPTION:HELVETIA HOOT\nHELVETIA\,WV\nAugust 31 – September 2\, 2019 \nLooking for a Labor Day Weekend adventure? This weekend\, formally known as Dare to be Square Helvetia\, is designed for aspiring and advanced callers\, dancers\, musicians\, singers and those eager to try something new. Foodways\, craft\, and mountain culture sessions are also in the works. Workshops will be held Saturday and Sunday. Come up for just a day\, or the whole weekend! Come experience a local West Virginia square dance Friday night at the Jackson Mill Jubilee in Weston. Camping will be available Friday – Monday morning. \nWorkshops will be offered by Ginny Hawker\, Val Mindel\, Jesse Milnes\, Mack Samples\, Bill Ohse\, Lou Maiuri\, Becky Hill\, T- Claw\, Ellen & Eugene Ratcliffe and many others yet to be determined! Workshop highlights include Helvetia Fiddle Tunes with Jesse Milnes\, a Gospel Sing with Ginny Hawker\, Calling 101 & 102 with T-Claw\, Glenville Style Square Dances with legendary WV Callers\, Flatfooting 1 & 2 with Becky Hill & friends\, Old-Time Singing with Val Mindel and so much more! \nThere are two beautiful dance halls and there will be many opportunities to practice calling! Evening dances are open to the public on Saturday & Sunday nights with jam sessions at all hours. \nEVENT CHECK-IN: will start at 10am on Saturday\, August 31 in the Community Hall\nPlease bring CASH or CHECK when registering at the gate. \nVOLUNTEER: Please let us know if you can’t come due to not being able to afford the admission price. There are several volunteer opportunities available for partial and full tuition. There are also several scholarships available to eager beginning callers!\ncalling.t.claw@gmail.com for inquiries. \nSCHEDULE\nPublic Nightly Dances start at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.\nFriday\, August 30 – Jackson Mill Jubilee Square Dance\nSaturday\, August 31 – Jesse Milnes & Friends\nSunday\, September 1 – Big Possum Stringband\nMore details about workshops and schedule coming soon… \nSLEEP\nRooms are available for rent at the Hutte: 304-924-6435\nand Kultur Haus: 304-924-5160. To reserve a room please tell them you are with “Dare to be Square/Helvetia Hoot”. For more information visit www.helvetiawv.com \nCAMPING\nRustic camping is a $15 – 20 donation for the weekend.\nNo showers are available\, there is a small creek to play around in.\nThere are real restrooms within walking distance of camping field. \nDIRECTIONS!\nBe warned that GPS to Helvetia doesn’t always work. There have been several hilarious adventures that involve people getting stuck in swamps. Please use these directions from the Hutte. There will be signs posted. Most cell phones will not get reception in Helvetia. \nFrom Elkins:\nTake Route 219 to 250 South for 16 miles to Mill Creek.\nIn Mill Creek Turn Right on County Route 46 (Helvetia Road)\n20 Miles to Helvetia. \nFrom Buckhannon:\nTake Route 20 South for 12 miles to the West Virginia Wildlife Center.\nTurn Left onto County Route 11 (Alexander Helvetia Road)\n20 Miles to Helvetia. \nMEALS\nSaturday August 31st\nBreakfast: We will have COFFEE available (please bring a mug)\nLunch is on your own.\nDinner: POTLUCK 6 – 8pm (please bring a dish to pass) \nSunday September 1st\nBreakfast: We will have COFFEE available (please bring a mug)\nLunch is on your own. Hutte will be open noon to 7pm.\nDinner: TBD \nSnacks\, beer\, t-shirts\, postcards and other small items are available at the Helvetia General Store. There is no ATM\, gas station or large grocery store in Helvetia. \nhttp://helvetiawv.com\nhttps://mountaindancetrail.org/364-2/
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SUMMARY:Welcome Cookout & Case Study Interviews @ Helvetia Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Helvetia Public Library has been chosen as one of eight libraries across the country to participate in a federally funded case study debating the question of libraries being a component of social wellbeing in rural and\nresource poor geographies. There will be two researchers arriving here from NY on Saturday June 29th. We would like to welcome them to\nHelvetia and to our library by having a small potluck cookout at the Red Hall (5:00) for them to talk to people informally and greet them. This will be very informal and just asking for each of you to bring a dish and enjoy a hopefully nice evening welcoming these two. On Sunday\, the 30th\, they are asking we set up meetings throughout the day so they can talk to the residents of Helvetia individually. These small interviews should last around half an hour to forty five minutes. (please email jerianne.davis@clark.lib.wv.us or call 304-924-5063) to reserve your time They especially want to talk to people that are active in the community\, business leaders\, anyone that is a part of any of the organizations or clubs here and even residents who do not utilize the library at this time! We need your help!\nSee you there!
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/welcome-cookout-case-study-interviews-helvetia-public-library/2019-06-29/
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SUMMARY:Follow Your Bliss Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual Follow Your Bliss Festival will be held Friday June 21 through June 23. \nWe look forward to having  another wild and wonderful weekend\, full of great music\, local food\, arts and craft vendors\, and the chance to see old\, and to meet new friends. Our Festival is a FREE event\, supported by donations from our attendees\, volunteers\, and vendors. Proceeds collected will go to Kultur Haus Helvetia and Hospice Corp.  \nSchedule\nFriday. Music on the Main Stage. 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.\nSaturday. Music on the Main Stage. 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.\nSunday. Open Mic on the Main Stage. 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\nBeer Garden sponsored by Elkins Distributing. (Valid ID Required.)\nThe Follow Your Bliss Fest honors and memorializes Rogers McAvoy\, professor at West Virginia University and long-time resident of Helvetia. Profits benefit Kultur Haus Helvetia\, and Hospice Care\, Inc. The event is organized by Phil McAvoy\, Roger’s son.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/follow-your-bliss-festival/
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SUMMARY:Helvetia Ramp Supper
DESCRIPTION:Ramps are a pungent member of the leek family that grow wild in the Appalachian mountains. They were often the first fresh vegetable available to early settlers and the tradition developed of having large meals that included this green.  \nThe Helvetia Ramp Supper is traditionally held on the last Saturday in April at the Community Hall. Volunteers prepare over 60 bushels of ramps\, 300 pounds of ham\, 60 pounds of beans\, 480 pounds of potatoes\, and 200 pounds of cabbage. The meal includes fried and fresh ramps\, beans\, ham\, fried potatoes\, applesauce\, cornbread\, drink\, and dessert.  \nTypical schedule: Supper from 2:00 p.m. until the food is gone. Dance 8:00 -11:00 with music by the Helvetia Star Band.
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