April 25, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Gail Justice
304-558-2003, ext. 337
gjustice@wvcommerce.org

Steam and Gas Engine Show: May 5 - 6, Point Pleasant. See antique steam and gas engines, a running sawmill, antique tractors and visit an authentic log church. A church service is set for Sunday at 9 a.m. with a gospel sing at 1:30 p.m. A country kitchen and a country store will be open. Admission is free. For additional information, please contact Lloyd Akers at 304-675-5737.

45th Annual Webster County Nature Tour: May 5 - 6, Webster Springs. Enjoy the mountains of West Virginia with programs, entertainment and hiking along rivers, over mountains and along waterfalls watching birds and other wildlife while identifying wildflowers, ferns, mosses, shrubs and rock formations. Camp Caesar is open for the weekend with admission for adults $90 and for children under 12 $60. Price includes lodging for two nights, five meals and all programs, entertainment and refreshments. For additional information, please contact Stella Riffle at 304-847-2735 or Dottie Stemple at 304-847-5286.

"Star Wars at 30" exhibit at The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum: May 4 - July 31, Wheeling. View an exhibit that features the movies and toys from the Star Wars movies, 30 years after the movie’s release in 1977. For additional information, please contact Allan Miller at Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum at 304-242-8133 or visit www.toyandtrain.com.

3rd Annual Spring Mountain Festival: May 4 - 6, Franklin. Events includes a taxidermy show, arts and crafts, food vendors, square dance, fish fry and fishing rodeo. For additional information, please contact Carolyn Simmons at 304-358-3884 or visit www.visitpendleton.com for a schedule of events.

"A Bench In The Sun" at Summit Theatre: May 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13, Bluefield. Enjoy a comedy about two elderly men complaining about the way of the world until a reclusive movie star shows up. Dinner and shows scheduled for May 5, 11 and 12 at 6 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Reservations required for dinner theatre. May 6 and 13 matinees performed at 2 p.m. and costs $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. For additional information, please contact Summit Theatre at 304-325-8000.

6th Annual Scottish Festival and Celtic Gathering: May 4 - 6, Bridgeport/Clarksburg. Events include a solo bagpipe competition, amateur heavy athletics, and Highland dancing competition, plus Scottish entertainers, parade of the Clans, Scottish Breed Dog exhibit, living history presentations, genealogist, Celtic music and dancing workshops. For a schedule of events and admission prices visit www.scots-westvirginia.org or contact Ann Watson at 304-842-3457.

Rendezvous on the River: May 9 - 13, Parkersburg. Join muzzleloaders and mountain men recreating early 19th century frontier life with authentic camps, demonstrations and period dress at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. The ferry ride to the island is $8 for adults and $7 for children ages 3 - 12. For additional information, please contact Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park at 304-420-4800 or visit www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com.

Heritage Days Festival: May 11 - 13, Spencer. Celebrate our past by visiting a one room schoolhouse, mountainman encampments, tomahawk and candle dipping demonstrations along with a car show, square dancing and music. Concessions available. Event begins at 4 p.m. on Friday. For additional information, please contact Brent Wilson at 304-927-1640.

Bramwell Spring Tour of Homes: May 12, Bramwell. Gather at Bramwell Presbyterian Church for a tour of historical homes in Mercer County built by early 20th century coal barons. This self-guided walking tour features costumed guides in each of the homes sharing stories of that particular home. Other stops include historic structures in the town. Refreshments will be served at The Coal Heritage Trail Interpretive Center. Hours are 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and tickets are $10 per person. For additional information, please contact Betty Goins at 304-248-8381 or the Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-221-3206.

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The West Virginia Division of Tourism produces this media advisory with the help of other agencies and tourism businesses across the Mountain State. If you wish additional information about coming events in the Mountain State, please contact Caryn Gresham with the Division of Tourism at 1-800-CALL WVA. If you are an event organizer or promoter and would like to have your event considered for inclusion in the Adventure Advisory, please contact Gail Justice at gjustice@wvcommerce.org.