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JANUARY 7 - DECEMBER 31
FREE INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church for more info call 757-9110.

FEBRUARY 10 • 3 RM. - PIPE SOUNDS PRESENTS
FORREST BURDETTE METHODIST CHURCH – HURRICANE
Renowned Organist – Mary Preston. Call Don Gatewood – 562-5903

MARCH

MARCH • YOUTH ART MONTH FOR ALL PUTNAM COUNTY STUDENTS
Museum in the Community - Valley Park, Hurricane, WV 562-0484.

MARCH 7 & 8 • LIL’ LAMBS CLOSET (Consignment Sale)
Held at the Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane.

Call (304) 562-7694 for info.

MARCH 15 • 9 am to 2 pm BOOK FAIR
Held at the Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane.

Call (304) 562-9241 for info.

MARCH 28 - 30 • CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT WEEKEND
Held at Valley Park, Hurricane. Reenactors will commemorate the skirmish at Hurricane Bridge and the Battle of Scary Creek. Sutlers, Storytelling, Night firing, Parade Drills, Ladies Tea, Historical Lantern Tour and Military Dance. Call (304) 562-0518 ext.3.

MARCH 29 • 8:30 a.m. – ANNUAL CABIN FEVER 5K
Race/Walk, awards given to top 3 in each division. Held at the Tri-County YMCA 200 Carl’s Lane, in Scott Depot. Call Marty – 757-0016.

APRIL

APRIL12 • 7 p.m. - PIPE SOUNDS PRESENTS/SILENT MOVIE
Renowned Organist – John Schwandt and Silent Movie held at the Forrest Burdette Church in Hurricane. Call Don Gatewood – 562-5903.

APRIL19 • 10 a.m. to 12 noon - PRINCESS TEA PARTY
Ages 2 - 12 yrs. at the Hurricane Valley Community Center.

For more info call 562-0518.

MAY

MAY (TBA) TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE
Town of Eleanor; Call 586-2319.

MAY 2 - 4 • Fri. 6 pm to 9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm
BUFFALO GATHERING at the Valley Wave Pool Park
Native American Art Exhibits, pottery, educational program on Fri. about Indian Culture & History in the museum, music, pow wow is Sat.& Sun. $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Seniors & Children 12 & under. For more info call 743-9058.

GIANT PARKING LOT SALE
SPRING SALE - May 10 (rain date May 17) • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Held on the parking lot at Valley Wave Pool Park. To reserve space contact Helen Shinn at (304) 562-0518 ext. 3.

MAY 10 * 10 a.m. – l2 noon - BARK AT THE PARK
at the VaIley (Wave Pool) Park Grounds. (Large Shelter)

AUTHOR - DOG DIET, STRUCTURE MUTT, 1 MILE WALK, DOG WASHERS,

canine unit demonstration, meet the breed - talk about micro chipping, Pine Mt. Good As Gold, agility course, food - Hot Dawgs. For more info call: 562-0518.

MAY 16 * 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. CAMP OPEN HOUSE
The Tri-County Y is sponsoring a Camp Open House at Camp High Tor. For more information contact Jason at 757-0016.

MAY 16 & 17 • BUFFALO HERITAGE DAYS
This weekend celebration of Putnam County’s oldest town
includes Buffalo Academy Museum, tour of historic buildings, historic church service, Academy reunion. For more information call Elizabeth Martin or Leah Higginbotham at (304) 937-2755.

MAY 17 PUTNAM COUNTY BRIDGE TO RIDGE BIKE TOUR
8 am 100 mile ride • 9 am 62 and 36 mile ride. Rides will start at the Courthouse in Winfield, Rt. 35. Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext. 3.

MAY 17 • HOGS FOR DOGS
11:30 (Registration) 1 p.m. (Ride begins). Motorcycles are to line up at the Courthouse in Winfield, Rt. 35. Contact Karen at 757-7584.

MAY TBA • 10 am to 2 pm

MAY 24 • 10 – 12 NOON – KIDS DAY OUT/FISHING DERBY
Fishing Derby – free event – donations only. Call Jim 586-3639.

JUNE

JUNE 9 – 19 & AUGUST 4 – 8 • 9 – 11:30 A.M.
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMP AT VALLEY PARK
For more information call Mike at (540)903-9646.

JUNE 11 - HERSHEY’S TRACK & FIELD
5pm local meet held at Laidley Field; June 21st State meet held at Cabell Midland. Call Joan (304)696-5954.

JUNE 11 - 14 • Wed. – QUILTS BY PHYLLIS

Fri. 9 am to 6 pm, Sat. 9 am to 4 pm - Four day event filled with fabric, fun and prizes. Visit each of the 9 shops and receive a free collectible quilt charm and purchase your quilt block & fabric kit to create a quilt as a memory of your journey. Located on Putnam Avenue in Hurricane 562-7404.

JUNE 14* 10 a.m. – 12 noon – FISHING TOURNAMENT
Putnam County Parks & Rec. is sponsoring a fishing tournament at PA Jim’s Lake in Eleanor. Free to the public. Trophies will be awarded.

Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

JUNE 20 * 8:30 p.m. – MOVlE NIGHT
Free event – Outdoor Movie at Valley (Wave Pool) Park in Hurricane.

Concessions, Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

JUNE 21 * 8:30 p.m. – MOVIE NIGHT
Free event – Outdoor Movie at County Park in Eleanor.

Concessions, Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

JULY

JULY 4 • 5:30 p.m. • HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA
Parade on Main Street, Hurricane begins at 5:30 p.m. FREE activities at Valley Park 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Call 562-5896.

JULY 4 • 1:00 p.m. • BUFFALO JULY 4^TH CELEBRATION
Events include: Parade at 1 p.m., live entertainment (2 pm to 10 pm) - gospel, blue grass, rock, food booths. Buffalo Chip Throw. Contact Barbara Reed at 937-2452.

JULY TBA – MUSTANG CRUSE-IN & CAR SHOW
Sponsored by the Mustang Club of West Virginia. Cruise-in and show held at Valley Park, Hurricane. Contact Larry Bailey (304) 550-2426.

JULY 12 - 19 - PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR

Held at Putnam County Park in Eleanor. Arts & crafts, agricultural & 4-H exhibits, livestock, pageants, carnival, entertainment, track events and much more. Contact Nancy Jividen (304) 586-4001 or visit on the web: www.putnamcountyfair-wv.com.

JULY 19 • 8 a.m. - GREAT TEAYS 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK/RUN
Sponsored by Great Teays Running Club. Run through Valley Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Paved roads and trails. Call Winston Gregory (304) 757-2967.

JULY 25 • 8:30 P.M. - MOVIE NIGHT
Free event – Outdoor Movie at Valley (Wave Pool) Park in Hurricane. Concessions. Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

JULY 26 • 8:30 P.M. - MOVIE NIGHT
Free event – Outdoor Movie at County Park in Eleanor. Concessions.

Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

AUGUST

AUG. 8 & 9; LIL LAMB’S CLOSET (Consignment Sale)
Fall & winter children’s clothing. Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane.

Call 562-7694.

AUGUST 15 * 7:30 P.M. – MOVIE NIGHT
Free event – Outdoor Movie at Valley (Wave Pool) Park in Hurricane.
Concessions. Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

AUGUST 16 * 7:30 P.M. – MOVIE NIGHT
Free event – Outdoor Movie at County Park in Eleanor. Concessions.
Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

AUGUST 16 • 8 am to 2 pm - CITY-WIDE YARD SALE • Town of Hurricane
For more information (304) 562-5896. Hot Dogs at Forrest Burdett Church.

AUGUST 23 * 4 P.M. - MARSHALL/WVU TAILGATE PARTY
Putnam Co. Courthouse parking lot in Winfield. Hot dawg eating contest, Team spirit award, Waterslide for kids, Tug-A-War Contest, Bash the Mountaineer’s car and Hammer the Herd car and much more. Contact Karen at 757-7584.

SEPTEMBER

GIANT PARKING LOT YARD SALE
SEPTEMBER 6 (rain date Sept.13)• 8 a.m. to 2p.m. Held on the parking lot at Valley (Wave Pool) Park. Reservations 562-0518 ext.3.

SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 - PUTNAM COUNTY HOMECOMING
Held at Winfield and sponsored by Putnam County Lions Club. Car Show & Dance (Saturday); Sunday - Honor Service (memorial at bridge), Gospel Sing, Parade, crowning of Miss Putnam County and lots more. Contact Dr. Roy Alford 755-5123 or 562-0518.

SEPTEMBER 20 - NIFTY FIFTIES CAR SHOW
Car show, special music and entertainment, concessions, bring lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy days gone by. Held at Valley (Wave Pool) Park in Hurricane. Easy access from 1-64 and convenient lodging nearby. For information call 562-0518 ext. 3.

SEPTEMBER 24 - 26 • Mary Ingles VIRGINIA FRONTIER STUDENT DAYS
Primitive Frontier Settlement with inhabitants demonstrating crafts and skills necessary for survival. Call (304) 562-0518, Extension 3 for reservations.

SEPTEMBER 27 - 28 • LIVING HISTORY DRAMA • MARY INGLES (Public Days)
“Legacy of Mary Ingles” and Encampment 2008. For a wonderful family adventure to experience life of early settlers to our area, join reenactors as they commemorate the events of early 1700’s. Held at Weiford Settlement (2179 Winfield Road, Rt. 35, Winfield). Sponsored by the Mary Ingles Trail Associates. Call 562-0518 ext. 3 for reservations.

SEPTEMBER 26 & 27; Last Fri. & Sat. of September ANNUAL POCA AREA HERITAGE DAY • FRIDAY EVENING CAR SHOW

PARADE, ARTS & CRAFTS, FLEA MARKET - This outdoor event is a community celebration. 5k walk Recognition of Poca residents over 80; food, historical society and archaeological society booths, games, etc. Call 755-4247 or 755-3933 between 8 am and 2 pm.

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 4 • 9 am to 2 pm - CRAFT SHOW
Held at the Valley (Wave Pool) Park in the Community Center. For booth information contact Helen Shinn at (304) 562-0518 ext. 3.

OCTOBER 5 • CREEK TO PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

County Park in Eleanor. Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext.3.

OCTOBER (TBA) • 8 am to 5 pm FALL JAMBOREE & AUCTION
Sponsored by Poca High School Show Choir - Craft Sale, Car Show, Kid’s Games, Beauty Pageant, Quilt Show, Candle Dipping. Auction 5pm.

Call (304) 755-5001,ext.21 1,Joe Kincaid.

OCT. 10 & 11; LIL LAMB’S CLOSET (Children’s Consignment Sale)
Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane. Call 562-7694.

OCT. 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 - HAUNTED BARN
17TH - 25TH 7 – 11 P.M. & 31ST 7 – 10 P.M. Held at the Putnam Co. Fair Grounds in Eleanor. The scariest event in the County.

Call 562-5660 or 562-0518 ext. 3 for more information.

OCTOBER 17 - OCTOBER FALL BAZAAR
Winfield United Methodist Church - arts & crafts show, bake sale, soups & hot dogs, shops, etc. Area sale consultants. Call Church office (304) 586-3795.

OCTOBER 18 • BUFFALO OCTOBERFEST
Family fun, food, entertainment, live animals, hayrides, arts & crafts (free booths), prizes, etc. (304) 937-2619, Susan Peterson.

OCTOBER 24 * 6 – 8 P.M. HALLOWEEN 2008
Tri-County YMCA – Scott Depot, Free to members - $3.00 to non – members, Trophies and prizes for best costume. Call 757-0016 for more information.

OCTOBER 25 • HARVEST FESTIVAL
City of Hurricane, Main St. • Activities - Applebutter, crafts, games, and music.

Call (304) 562-5896 for information.

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 1 • 8 am to 2 pm • SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP
Downtown Hurricane - Craft Bazaar at Forrest Burdette Church plus Shopping Events. Call (304) 562-5896 for more info.

NOVEMBER 1 • 9 am to 4 pm ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFT SHOW - Eleanor
One of the better arts and crafts shows in Putnam Co. Quality crafts at affordable prices. Call 937-3258 for more information.

NOVEMBER 9 • 2 P.M. - VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
Winfield Courthouse Parking Lot – Entertainment, Special Speakers, Recognitions and much more. Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext. 3

NOVEMBER 7 & 8, 10 am to 5 pm; NOV. 9, l2 pm to 5 pm.
HANNAH’S POTTERY OPEN HOUSE
Pottery Open house with other invited artists. For more information call 757-9309 or visit our website: www.HannahsPottery.com.

NOVEMBER 22 • 6 p.m. - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Sponsored by the TOWN of ELEANOR. For more information call (304) 586-2319.

NOVEMBER 27 • 8:30 to 10 am THANKSGIVING DAY WORKOUT
Tri-County YMCA; Held at the YMCA Main Facility, located 200 Carl’s Lane, Scott Depot. Call Marty Bavetz at (304) 757-0016. $5. Fee will benefit Epilepsy Foundation.

NOVEMBER 28, 2008 – JAN. 1, 2009 -“YULETIDE IN THE PARK”
Visit Valley Park in Hurricane for this unique and old-fashioned celebration. Animated displays, horse drawn wagon rides, caroling, hayrides, Santa visits and lots of activities for all ages to enjoy.

Contact Linda Bush, Putnam County Visitors Bureau (304) 562-0518.

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 4 * 6 - 8 P.M. – JINGLE BELL GOLF
Free golf & refreshments during our Yuletide in the Park.

Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext.3.

DECEMBER 6 - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA • 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Christmas Parade and more!
Breakfast with Santa at Forrest Burdette Methodist Church; Christmas Parade in downtown Hurricane 4:30;Tree Lighting; Specialty Shops Open House.

Call (304) 562-5896.

DECEMBER 6 • 11 am - REINDOG PARADE
Christmas dog costume contest. All dogs must wear antlers & be on a leash. Best costume awards in S,M,L categories. Call (304) 562-0518 ext.3.

DECEMBER 7 * 2 P.M. – OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
County Park in Eleanor. Santa Visits, Wagon Rides, Tree Decorating, & Story Time. Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

DECEMBER 12 * 6 P.M. – ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE DANCE
Hurricane Valley Community Center at Valley Park, Hurricane. DJ. Bill Shahan with 96.1. Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext. 3.

DECEMBER 19 - 20 - LIVE NATIVITY • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Visit ”Bethlehem” around the Gazebo on Main Street, Hurricane. Kids of all ages will enjoy seeing the live animals and Bible characters in costume. Contact Brenda Campbell (304) 562-5896.

tourism@putnamcounty.org