Calendar of Events
http://canaanvalley.org/event-calendar/http://canaanvalley.org Winter, spring, summer, fall … This is a place where people gather to welcome the arrival of every season, our heritage and culture, and the bounty that we enjoy. We rejoice in our shared experiences with parades, fireworks, chili cook-offs, mountain bike and ski races, arts and music festivals, golf tourneys, great food, and good friends … everybody is invited!
January
Deep snow, cold temps equal great skiing!
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Ski and Snowboard Workshops
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Snowboard Competitions
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Telemark Workshops
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College Ski Breaks
February
Take a snowshoe trek into the backcountry!
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Ski/Snowboard Events
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Presidents Day Weekend
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Snowshoe in the backcountry
March
Not as cold, snow deep, rates are down!
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Good Trout fishing
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Governor’s Cup Ski races
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Wild Thing Weekend
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Snowy Luau
April
Fantastic trout fishing!
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Golf courses open!
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Local’s Cup Ski Weekend
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Ramp Dinners
May
Join in on the Wildflower Pilgrimage
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Challenge in the Hills 4×4 Races
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Bicycling
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Golf
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Memorial Day Holiday Events
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Parsons Homecoming Fair
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WV Family Trail Days
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Art Spring
SUMMER EVENTS
June
Golf courses are in great shape!
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National Wildlife Refuge Walks
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Nature Hikes
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West Virginia Day Celebration
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Civil War Reenactment
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Annual Fishing Derby
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Chili Cook-off
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Birding Festival
July
Free outdoor concert in the Valley, festival in Thomas!
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Celebration of the Arts / Fireworks
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Mountaineer Days
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National Wildlife Refuge Walks
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Windfest
August
Cool mountain breezes great for all outdoor fun!
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Tucker County Fair
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National Wildlife Refuge Walks
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Nature Hikes
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Pickin’ in Parsons
FALL EVENTS
September
Awesome fall colors & Leaf Peepers Festival
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Hick Festival
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Appalachian Food & Craft Fair
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Scenic Chairlift Rides
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Septemberfest Senior Fling
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Astronomy Weekend
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Leaf Peepers Festival
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Run For It walk/run
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Tour de Lilly mountain bike outing
October
Great fall foliage, traditional first snow!
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Wild Walks Weekend
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Harvest Day
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Canoeing
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Make Holiday ski reservations soon!
November
Won’t be long now! Ski resorts gearing up!
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Ski Season Begins
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Holiday Open House
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Deer Hunting Season Opens
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Thanksgiving Get-a-way
WINTER EVENTS
December
Make Holiday reservations early, let’s go skiing!
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Jack Frost Celebration
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Community Christmas Parade
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Christmas in the Mountains
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations