2008 Calendar of Events
Friday, May 09, 2008 // 12:49 PM
4 events scheduled TODAY
| THE GREATEST GENERATION WWII MUSEUM |
5/2/08 to 9/28/08 |
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This unique WWII museum displays a variety of fully dressed figures from all branches of the military combined with many artifacts from that era. Several of the life size figures are placed in their own special setting and will bring you back to a time when a whole nation came together to fight for freedom and democracy. One room is entirely dedicated to the women who served in WWII.
Museum is open Friday - Saturday - Sunday or by appointment. Coffeeshop is open Saturday and Sunday.
Location:
Rt. 72 - 80 Catherine Street
Address:
City: Rowlesburg
Zip:
County: Preston
Phone: 304-454-2410
Email: grstgeneration@aol.com
Website: www.thegreatestgenerationsociety.com
Cost: WWII Veterans free - Adults $5.00
Category: Historical
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| Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival & 10th Annual Tim Gavin Down River Race |
4/14/08 to 6/14/08 |
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The 10th Annual Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival & Tim Gavin Down River Race, hosted by the Harpers Ferry KOA Campground, located at 343 Campground Road, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008.
What began as a down river race to honor the memory of dear friend and avid paddler, Tim Gavin, has now become one of the areas most anticipated festivals. Tim Gavin was an outdoor recreation enthusiast and supporter of preserving our local natural resources for future generations, it is in honor of his of his legacy that we now hold our annual Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival & Tim Gavin Down River Race.
The festival will feature live entertainment, a whitewater marketplace, down river race, activities and games for the kids, guide Olympics, and a silent auction (where you can pick up some awesome outdoor gear).
The Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival is a critical fundraiser for the preservation and protection of local and other threatened streams and rivers in West Virginia. All proceeds from the festival go to Friends of the Potomac, Friends of the Cheat, Friends of the Black Water, and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition.
For more information and to register for our event check out our website at Harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org, or contact via email at bre4567@hotmail.com, questions about becoming a sponsor of this fundraiser can be directed to Mike Moore at (304)676-6853.
Come out and enjoy us for a day of great paddling, exciting competitions, live music and a lot of fun.
Hope to see you on the River and remember “We All Live Downstream.”
Location:
Harpers Ferry KOA Campground
Address: 343 Campground Road
City: Harpers Ferry
Zip:
County: Jefferson
Phone: 304-283-5293
Email: bre4567@hotmail.com
Website: harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org
Cost: $8 per person
Category: Kayaking
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| Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is hosting 11 Mud Bogs this year!! |
5/3/08 to 9/20/08 |
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2008 Mud Bog Dates
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is hosting 11 Mud Bogs this year!!
First Race is on May 3rd, 2008!!
Let’s play in the mud!
5/3/2008
5/17/2008
5/31/2008
6/14/2008
6/28/2008
7/12/2008
7/26/2008
8/9/2008
8/23/2008
9/6/2008
9/20/08
Check the complete schedule of events to see what else is happening with this FANTASTIC facility and on the grounds! Come join the fun all summer long!
Truck entry fee is $20.00, $14.00 goes to payout. First, Second, and Third cash prizes paid back on 50%, 30%, 20% split along with trophy/plaque.
$10 at entrance fee for spectators
Water trucks and extra security will be on-hand to ensure the safety of the event’s patrons.
Directions from 79:
Take exit 99 towards Weston. Follow Rt. 33 through downtown Weston, cross the bridge and we are on the left. You can’t miss us.
Questions? Call 304-269-5070
www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
or email Rebecca Jordan at
rjordan@trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
Location:
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Address: 71 Asylum Drive
City: Weston
Zip:
County: Lewis
Phone: 304-269-5070
Email: rjordan@trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
Website: Trans-Alleghenylunaticasylum.com
Cost: $20 truck entry fee; $10 for spectators
Category: Sports
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