March 24, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Tricia Sizemore
304-558-2003, ext. 319
Tourism Adventure Media Advisory April 1-13
Annual Sue Browning Wildflower Hike: April 5, Chief Logan Sate Park, Logan.
Spend a day at Chief Logan State Park viewing the spring wildflowers on the many trails. Advance registration is $12 and includes continental breakfast, guided hike, lunch and door prizes. For more information, contact 304-855-5863, chieflogan@inetone.net or visit www.chiefloganstatepark.com.
Oglebay Resort Antique Show: April 5-6, Wheeling.
Looking for that hard to find item to complete your antique collection? Well, the antique show on April 5-6 at Oglebay Resort might just have that vintage treasure you’ve been looking for. Antique experts will be on hand to help you find that special item and to answer any questions you may have. Admission is $7. Hours are Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 6, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. To learn more, call 304-243-4010 or visit www.oglebay-resort.com.
Webster Wildwater Weekend River Festival: April 5-6, Webster County.
Those looking for Class II-III whitewater action can head to Webster County April 5 and 6 for the 2008 Webster Wildwater Weekend River Festival. The almost-continuous rapids of the Elk River provide the setting for the weekend’s downriver race where experienced paddlers will find all the thrills they’re seeking. Novices also are welcome to compete and plenty of safety boaters will be on hand for the race. Saturday’s popular slalom race consists of a series of numbered gates, some facing downstream and some facing upstream, that paddlers must navigate in order or take penalties on their race times. After a day on the river, paddlers and friends will gather at Camp Caesar for live music, race videos and a blazing bonfire. For more information on the Webster Wildwater Weekend River Festival, visit www.websterwv.com/whitewater.html or call 304-847-5449.
Point Pleasant River Museum Annual River Art Show: April 10-13, Point Pleasant.
The Point Pleasant River Museum invites you to its annual River Art Show April 10-13. Local artists will present their artistic talents through oils, water colors, charcoal, even crayons during this creative event. For more information about the Annual River Art Show, call 304-674-0144 or visit www.pprivermuseum.com.
2nd Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival: April 11-12, Lewisburg.
If you love chocolate, you won’t want to miss the 2nd annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival April 11-12. This year’s festival features a ticketed chocolate tasting in historic downtown Lewisburg’s shops, galleries and restaurants, a chocolate bake off, chocolate mousse eating contest for children and adults, The History of Chocolate exhibit at North House Museum and chocolate demonstrations by pastry chefs and chocolatiers including Death By Chocolate author Marcel Desaulniers. For more information and a complete list of Chocolate Festival activities, visit www.lewisburgchocolatefestival.com or call 800-833-2068.
Chocolate Lover’s Day: April 12, Morgantown.
Downtown Morgantown hosts the 9th annual “Chocolate Lover’s Day” on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This one-day event is open to the public and tickets are just $5 per person. More than 30 businesses prepare a different chocolate item – all for your chocolate-loving enjoyment. While downtown, register to win a trip for four to Hershey Park. For more information, visit www.downtownmorgantown.com or call 304-292-0168.
Fenton Master Craftsman Seminars: April 12, Williamstown.
Get an up close and personal look at the art of glass making during a Fenton Master Craftsman Seminar. Watch glass artisans create intricate masterpieces by hand during a free workshop in 2008. The one-hour sessions will take place on Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 10, Nov 8 and Dec 13. Demonstrations will be held at 10:00 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-800-319-7793, ext. 311, or visit www.fentongiftshop.com.
Spring Bird Walk: April 12, Cathedral State Park, Aurora.
Join a local bird expert to look at spring migrants. Walk starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 304-735-3771 or visit www.cathedralstatepark.com.
Guitar Workshop April 11 – 13, Twin Falls Resort State Park, Mullens.
This workshop is for the guitarist that is interested in fine-tuning their
finger-picking techniques, getting tips about flat-picking, hitting chords and
licks, and learning the etiquette of jamming. Overnight packages available.
Reservations required. There is a workshop fee. For more information, contact Twin Falls Resort State Park’s activities coordinator at 304-294-4000 or visit www.twinfallsresort.com.
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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 or if you are an event organizer or promoter and would like to have your event considered for inclusion in the Adventure Advisory, please contact Tricia Sizemore at tricia.t.sizemore@wv.gov.