NEWS
Oct. 2, 2007
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
304-558-2003,
ext. 319
Tourism Adventure Media Advisory –
Oct. 8-21
Cornfield Maize: Through Oct. 28,
Have a
hauntingly good time wondering through maize this Halloween season. In its
seventh year, this corn maze is open to the public on weekends and for
individual and group reservations through the week. Friday hours are from
Black Walnut
Festival: Oct. 11-14, Spencer.
This
festival, which began in 1954, celebrates the abundant black walnut harvest. Visitors
can buy handmade arts and crafts, watch agricultural and livestock
competitions, hop on a carnival ride, join in a dance and sample local food.
Plus there’s live entertainment and a colorful parade. For more information, call
304-927-5616 or visit www.wvblackwalnutfestival.org.
Taste of Our Towns Festival: Oct. 13, Lewisburg.
Scheduled during the most
colorful time of the year, Taste of our Towns (TOOT) is a fall favorite in
Mansion by
Candlelight: Oct. 12-13,
For two nights only! Sternwheeler rides will
transport you back to the year 1805 where the Blennerhassetts are hosting a
party on the island. On this autumn evening, electricity is banished when the
mansion and island are transformed into the flame-lit world of the 18th
century. The soft glow of candlelight will weave a mesmerizing spell around
visitors as they listen to music, see dancing, or watch a lively game of cards.
Sternwheeler will depart at
Boo at the
Zoo: Oct. 18-21, Wheeling.
Participants receive bags at the door, and are
invited to visit various stations throughout the zoo, each with a tasty
Halloween treat. A spooky train ride is the highlight. Don’t miss this special
opportunity to dress up and visit the zoo after dark! Hours are from
24th Annual Lumberjackin’ Bluegrassin’ Jamboree: Oct.
12-14, Mullens.
A family-oriented event, this festival has something
for everyone and features a woodsman competition, bluegrass music, Appalachian
clogging and a variety of arts and crafts by area residents. This jamboree at
Considered the largest one-day festival in
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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