Comfort Inn Halloween Extravaganza Weekends in October
The newly renovated Comfort Inn off Grand Central Avenue in Parkersburg will be hosting its own Halloween Extravaganza October 3-4 and again October 17-18. The Extravaganza both weekends will include a chance for registered guests to take...
$20,000 to be Awarded to Local Schools
$20,000 to be Awarded to Local Schools
Earning for Learning turns money spent at Grand Central Mall into cash prizes for local schools
Vienna , WV ( August 20, 2008 ) – Grand Central Mall officials announced today that for the...
North Bend Great Rate Special
Like West Virginia autumn leaves, already great getaway prices are falling at North Bend State Park . North Bend features a 29-room lodge and restaurant, and forested terrain rewards visitors with great fall colors. The North Bend Rail...
Fall Getaways
Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoor weather and colorful fall foliage. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or festivals and entertainment that you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find it in Greater Parkersburg, West Virginia!...
WV Honey Festival
8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008
West Virginia Honey Festival
City Park, Parkersburg, WV
Saturday hours 9:00 - 7:00, Sunday hours 10:00 - 5:00. A festival designed to promote the bee industry. The festival has lots of crafts, great food and great...
Valley Gem Sternwheeler Fireworks Cruise
Saturday, August 16, the Valley Gem Sternwheeler will be cruising to Parkersburg, WV, to view the Homecoming Fireworks. Weber's Catering will provide a Grand Buffet featuring Prime Rib. Crossover DJ will provide entertainment. The cruise will depart...
WineTree Vineyards Opens
The region's first vineyard has opened to the public. Craig and Candy Bandy are enjoying the fruits of their labor at the WineTree Vineyard located at 772 Jesterville Road (across from Emerson Commons on WV RT 2)in Parkersburg, WV.
The vineyard...
Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
August 15 - 17, 2008
Parkersburg
Homecoming Festival
Downtown
Parkersburg
, WV
www.parkersburg-homecoming.com
Competitions, events for all ages, parade, half-marathon, top Nashville entertainment, arts and crafts,...
WineTree Vineyards Opens
WineTree Vineyeards, West Virginia's newest Farm winery is now open. Located at 772 Jesterville Rd just off WV 68 at I-77 exit #179, WineTree Vineyards invites everyone to come and sample the 2007 "first issue" wines. Their tasting room is...
WV Interstate Fair July 15-19
July 15 - 19, 2008
West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition
Fairgrounds on Butcher Bend Rd, Mineral Wells, WV
304-489-1301
www.wvinterstatefair.com
Feature 4-H exhibits, contests, professional entertainment, track...
Shop. Drop. Repeat.
Greater Parkersburg Unique Shopping Destinations
PARKERSBURG, WV – When the summer heat is too hot to handle, take a break from the back porch and see what unique shopping opportunities await in the Greater Parkersburg area. From chocolate...
Blennerhassett Island Bridge Open
The last segment in the construction of US 50 was completed with the opening of the new Blennerhassett Island Bridge on June 13. The four-lane US 50 connects I-79 in Clarksburg WV with Athens OH. From Athens, four-lane expressways extend...
Painted Cupboard store opens in Williamstown
The Painted Cupboard
901 Highland Avenue, Williamstown, WV 26187
304-375-7870
Email:woolenwillow@aol.com
Unique shopping mall with antiques, primitives and hand-crafted treasures. New items arriving daily! Open Monday- Saturday from 10 a.m....
Ahia House opens for meetings and events
The house has 4,000 square feet on 3 floors, 4 bathrooms, and several entrances for events and meetings. A wooden deck overlooks the 3-acre property. Peter Ianniciello, owner, named the buildind "Ahia House" after hearing the pronunciation of "Ohio"...
Putnam-Houser House opens on Blennerhasset Island
Aaron Waldo and his wife Charlotte Loring Putnam built the Putnam-Houser House in 1802, calling it "Maple Shade". The house became the center of Belpre, Ohio's social life. Charlotte Putnam's new neighbor and close friend, Margaret Blennerhasset, was...
August Events
8/15/2008-8/17/2008
Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
Downtown Parkersburg, WV
National entertainment, land and water, water events, fireworks, carnival rides, arts/crafts, flea market, petting zoo, half marathon.
Multi-Cultural Festival Set For June 20-22
TAKE A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD!
June 20 - 22, 2008
Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival
Parkersburg City Park, Parkersburg, WV
304-424-3457 ext 139
www.movmcf.org
Outdoor international festival featuring traditional...
Outdoor Adventures
Catching a good time is easy when you visit Greater Parkersburg, West Virginia. Our endless outdoor activities mean there’s always something fun to do, from fishing our lakes, rivers and streams, to hiking or bicycling our miles of trails,...
WV Welcome Center Hours
The West Virginia Welcome Center in Williamstown (Exit 185) is now open extended hours for the summer/fall travel season. Have our friendly staff help you plan your vaction to Greater Parkersburg and many other West Virginia destinations.
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Henderson Hall Opens for the Season
Henderson Hall is now open for the summer 2008 tour season!
Henderson Hall
River Rd, Off WV 14 South of Williamstown, WV
304-375-2129
Built in 1859 as the centerpiece of the 2600 acre Henderson plantation, this impressive...
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