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Spring 2008 |
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March 11
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Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Art Walk - Berkeley Springs
The Ice House. Opening Reception:Student Art Show. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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March 17
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March 19
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George Washington Bathtub Celebration - Berkeley Springs
Shops and businesses around town join in George Washington's Bathtub Celebration with dollar sales and specials as well as unique history related events. Tel: (304) 258-9147 or toll free (800) 447-8797
For more information: www.berkeleysprings.com/water
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April 22
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Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Gallery Walk - Berkeley Springs
The Ice House. 7:30 pm - Opening reception: Delectable Mountains Quilters Exhibition. Through May 30. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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April 22
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April 23
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Uniquely West Virginia Wine & Food Festival - Berkeley Springs
Award winning wine and food festival where you can sample and buy the best of West Virginia. More than 25 vendors of quality handmade West Virginia products, edibles and wines. Admission Fee: $2.00. Tel: (800) 447-8797
For more information: www.berkeleysprings.com
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April 24
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April 25
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Berkeley and Jefferson County House & Garden Tour -
49th annual tour of many historic and new homes and gardens. Sponsored by the Shenandoah Potomac Garden Council.
For more information: www.houseandgardentours.com
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Summer 2008 |
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June 2
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June 4
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Hey Girlfriend Weekend - Berkeley Springs
Special activities for all the sisters, cousins, college roommates and moms who choose it as a getaway without the husbands and kids. Tel: 1-800-4478797
For more information: www.berkeleysprings.com
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June 5
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Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Gallery Walk - Berkeley Springs
The Ice House. 5-10pm - Opening reception: Shapes and Shrubberies Exhibition. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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June 11
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June 13
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WV Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival - Harpers Ferry
One of America's finest arts and crafts festivals, with over 200 pre-judged craftspersons demonstrating and selling their wares. Held also September 24-26. Near Harper's Ferry, WV. Tel: 1-800-624-0577
For more information: www.hello-wv.com
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July
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Summer Concerts in the Park - Berkeley Springs
Berkeley Springs State Park.
Free concerts every Saturday in July and August at 5:30pm Families sit on blankets, children wade in the run, and senior citizens line up their lawn chairs under the trees. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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July 9
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Aug 1
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Contemporary American Theater Festival - Shepherdstown
Producing and developing new American theater. Tel: (304) 876-3473 or toll free (800)-999-CATF
For more information: www.catf.org
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July 17
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July 18
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Martinsburg Roundhouse Complex Events - Martinsburg
6th year celebrating Rail Days, a community festival featuring arts & crafts, model train displays, tour of the historic roundhouse, entertainment (The Drifters), and food.
For more information: www.travelwv.com
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Aug 6
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Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Art Walk - Berkeley Springs
The Ice House. Opening Reception: Hills, Frills, Florals and Stills. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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Aug 20
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Aug 22
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African-American Culture & Heritage Festival - Charles Town
12th year celebrating with food, parade, gospel music, and crafts. Sponsored by the Jefferson County NAACP.
For more information: www.harpersferrywv.net/naacp.htm
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Aug 22
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Aug 28
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Jefferson County Fair, Leetown fairgrounds - Berkeley County
Annual event presents livestock displays, food, entertainment, a carnival midway, contests, tractor pulls, demolitions derby and crafts.
For more information: www.hello-wv.com
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Fall 2008 |
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Sept 10
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Sept 12
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Upper Potomac Dulcimer Fest - Shepherdstown
18th year celebrating the hammered dulcimer, with workshops, classes and concerts.
For more information: www.dulcimerfest.org
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Sept 11
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Sept 12
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Berkeley County Historical Architectural Tours - Berkeley County
Tour of historic homes in Berkeley County.
For more information: www.bchs.org
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Sept 19
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Octoberfest at the Bavarian Inn - Shepherdstown
26th annual outdoor festival with german band and dancers, food and arts and crafts.
For more information: www.bavarianinnwv.com
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Sept 24
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Sept 26
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WV Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival - Harpers Ferry
One of America's finest arts and crafts festivals, with over 200 pre-judged craftspersons demonstrating and selling their wares. Held also June 11-13. Near Harper's Ferry, WV. Tel: 1-800-624-0577
For more information: www.hello-wv.com
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Oct 1
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Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Arts Walk - Berkeley Springs
The Ice House. Opening Reception: Bountiful Harvest. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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Oct 7
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Oct 8
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33rd Apple Butter Festival - Berkeley Springs
Held on Columbus Day Weekend. Two days of music, arts and crafts, food and games in the park and streets of the historic town. Free. Tel: (304) 258-3738
For more information: www.applebutterfestival.org
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Oct 9
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West Virginia Breeders Classics - Charles Town
A night of racing devoted to West Virginia Thoroughbreds, featuring the very best running for large purses and national recognition. Tel: (304) 725-0709
For more information: www.wvbc.com
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Oct 14
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Oct 17
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Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival - Martinsburg
One of West Virginia's premier festivals. 25th year celebrating the apple harvest in the Eastern Panhandle. Features parade, craft fair, pageants and food.
For more information: www.msahf.com
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Nov 13
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Nov 14
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Over The Mountain Studio Tour - Jefferson County
15th annual tour featuring artisans’ open studios in Jefferson County.
For more information: www.ahajc.org/studiotour
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Nov 19
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Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Art Walk - Berkeley Springs
The Ice House. Opening Reception: Collective Angles. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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Nov 25
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Nov 27
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Christmas in Shepherdstown - Shepherdstown
Tree lighting on McMurran Hall lawn on Friday night, with a visit from Santa. Shops open late Friday and Saturday.
For more information: www.christmasinshepherdstown.com
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Winter 2008-2009 |
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Jan 14
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Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Art Walk - Berkeley Springs
The Ice House. Opening Reception: Fowl Weather Friends. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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Jan 27
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Jan 29
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Spa Feast - Berkeley Springs
Spa Feast at the Inn and Spa at Berkeley Springs features a smorgasbord of the town's health and beauty services and businesses in a free Saturday morning fair. Spa specials around town all weekend. Tel: (800) 477-8797
For more information: www.berkeleysprings.com/water
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Feb 23
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Feb 26
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16th Annual International Water Tasting - Morgan County
At the Coolfont Resort. More than 100 sparkling, bottled and municipal waters compete in the largest water tasting event in the world. Tel: (800) 447-8797
For more information: www.berkeleysprings.com/water
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Dec 1
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Dec 11
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A Miracle on 34th Street - Martinsburg
December 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2005
At the Old Opera House Theatre
Info: 304-725-4420
For more information: www.oldoperahouse.org
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Belle Boyd House - Martinsburg
Home of a notorious female Civil War spy. Various events throughout the year, including: The Valentine Celebration, Belle Boyd birthday celebration (May 15), and Christmas at the Belle Boyd House (Nov 26 thru Dec 18). Located at 126 East Race Street.
For more information: www.bchs.org
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Shepherdstown Music & Dance - Harpers Ferry
25 years of traditional music and dance activities including Contra, Morris and international concert series.
For more information: www.smad.info
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First Fridays - Berkeley Springs
Downtown shops and galleries join cafes and the Star Theatre in staying open until at least 8 p.m.
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Ice House - Berkeley Springs
Home of the Morgan Arts Council and a year' round schedule of theater, classes, concerts and more. The Ice House Gallery with special exhibits and co-operative local artist shop is open weekends. Tel: (304) 258-2300
For more information: www.macicehouse.org
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Shepherd College Performing Arts Series (PASS) - Shepherdstown
Dance, theatre and concerts just about every week. For season schedule and tickets, see their website below. Tel: (304) 876-5214
For more information: www.shepherd.edu/passweb/pass.html
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Sumner-Ramer Heritage Archives - Martinsburg
Room devoted to African American history. The Archives also offers adult and community education programs.
For more information: www.bchs.org
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The Old Opera House Theatre Company - Charles Town
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the theatre offers year-round performances. The website below also offers schedule and ticket information. Tel: (304) 725-4420 or toll free (888) 900-SHOW
For more information: www.oldoperahouse.org
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Claymount Court Mansion Events & Seminars - Jefferson County
The only Washington family home open to public for special events, Claymont Court, currently hosts retreats, seminars, community events.
For more information: www.claymont.org
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