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Hampshire Event Planners' Calendar
A tool for those
planning future events
to help minimize conflicts

 

 

Special Events:

  • Potomac Eagle Scenic Rail Excursions May-November
  • AvalonFest08 Aug 8-10, 2008
  • 52nd Hampshire County Fair: August 17-23, 2008
    A week of exhibits, music and entertainment, amusement rides and arcades, livestock show and sales, Miss Hampshire pageant, arts, crafts, chicken and ham dinners, funnel cakes, and all kinds of "fair food" temptations. Hampshire County Fairgrounds, off Ford Hill Rd, Augusta…just follow the crowd! Info: Paul Lewis 304-538-6515
  • Hampshire Heritage Days September 6-7, 2008
    An annual festival celebrating the heritage to West Virginia's oldest county. Includes Civil War encampment and re-enactments, living history portrayals from several periods, Civil War, colonial, French and Indian, WWI and II; historic home & building tours, history and nature displays, Potomac Eagle Scenic Rail excursions, free live entertainment, lots of music, plus a parade, 5-mile race, soapbox derby, juried Art & Photography Show & Sale, demonstrating artisans, crafts market, car show and plenty of festival food!
All events are subject to change. It is a good idea to verify dates and times.
MAY 2008
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display by Jean Kellogg upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
thru May 15   Hampshire County Arts Council Hampshire Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
10-11, 17, 24-25, 31
 Potomac Eagle Excursion Train season begins. 3 1/2 hour excursions, generally Saturdays at 11:30AM, specified Sundays at 1PM, All-day trip May 31. Murder Mystery Dinner train May 10, 6:30PM. Advance reservations recommended. 304-424-0736
4   Annual Ramp Dinner, Springfield Community Building
10   10th Annual Capon Valley 50k Run, 8am, Yellow Spring
10   Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration, Hampshire Square at The Stray Cat Cafe, Rte. 50 East, Romney
tba   North River Mills/Ice Mountain Day...exhibits, hike Ice Mountain, music, food. Information: 304-496-7359
16   Hampshire County Arts Council Fiber Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477 Opening Reception 6-8PM.
16   Hampshire County Arts Council Spring Concert featuring Simple Gifts 8pm, The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Admission. Tickets available online. Information: 304-496-8201
16-18   The Great US Rt. 50 Yard Sale, all along Rt.50, which crosses Hampshire County from East to West.
24   Annual Augusta VFD Car Show Rt. 50, Augusta Information:304-822-4171
24   Greenspring Day Everyone is invited. if you have lived here, was born here, or just passed through the town of Greenspring, come join in the reunion. Vendors welcome. Food provided 304-492-5435. Greenspring, WV
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JUNE 2008
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display Works Celebrating the American Bald Eagle upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
thru 26th   Hampshire County Arts Council Fiber Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
7, 14, 21, 28 Potomac Eagle Excursion Train 3 1/2 hour excursions, generally Saturdays at 11:30AM, specified Sundays at 1PM. Murder Mystery Dinner Train June 14, 6:30PM. Advance reservations recommended. 304-424-0736
7 Confederate Memorial Day - decorating of Confederate graves, monuments, and markers....march through Romney, encampment. Capon Chapel, Capon Bridge, Augusta, and Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney. 304-822-7221  Schedule.
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   Romney Pool opens, School St. Noon-6PM daily.
tba   8th Annual Benefit Concert for Hampshire County Relay for Life Augusta, WV 5:30PM Central Hampshire Park. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Rain or shine. 
tba   14th Annual Music & Wine at The Vineyard. 1-5PM Robert F. Pliska Winery, Purgittsville. 304-289-3493 Wine-tasting & sales, pork bar-b-que sandwiches. Art displays. Live entertainment from local performers featuring Bluegrass, Acoutic & Christian comtemporary music
20   Celebrate American Bald Eagle Day (& West Virginia Day)
22 Hampshire County Arts Council's Free Summer Concert on the Lawn featuring The Uptowners Steel Drum Ensemble ; Potomac Center, 1 Blue Street, Romney 304-496-8201
26 - Aug 14   Hampshire County Arts Council Ceramic Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477 Opening Reception July 25, 7-9PM.
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JULY 2008
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
thru Aug 14   Hampshire County Arts Council Ceramic Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
5, 12, 19, 26 Potomac Eagle Excursion Train 3-1/2 hour excursions, generally Saturdays at 11:30AM, Sundays at 1PM. July 5 All-day Special to Petersburg Rail Show departs 9AM. Murder Mystery Dinner Train July 19, 6:30PM. Advance reservations recommended. 304-424-0736
4   Capon Valley Ruritan Annual 4th of July Pig Roast, Auction & More noon-6PM Ruritan Park, Yellow Spring.
4   Slanesville Ruritan Independence Day Celebration 11AM-5PM Rt. 29 North, Slanesville. Info: Marie Sowers 304-496-7006
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   Free Family Movie in the Park, Central Hampshire Park 9PM 304-822-7300
tba   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
20 Hampshire County Arts Council's Free Summer Concert On the Lawn featuring Randy Barrett and the Barrettones Potomac Center, 1 Blue Street, Romney, 5pm. 304-496-8201
tba Peach Festival, Springfield. Banjo, fiddle and mandolin contest, car show, arts and crafts, BBQ, auction, battle of the barrels. Eva Ansel 304-822-3420 9-4M-F, 304-822-3221 home
tba   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
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AUGUST 2008
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
thru 14   Hampshire County Arts Council Ceramic Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
2, 9 16, 23, 30-31 Potomac Eagle Excursion Train 3-1/2 hour excursions, generally Saturdays at 11:30AM, Sundays at 1PM. Murder Mystery Dinner Train August 16, 6:30PM. All-day excursion August 30, 9AM. Advance reservations recommended. 304-424-0736
tba   54th Annual Capon Bridge VFD Yard Party, Rt. 50, Capon Bridge
Thurs. band , Sat. band . Games & food each night.
tba   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
10 Hampshire County Arts Council's Free Summer Concert on the Lawn Featuring Small Potatoes, 5PM The Potomac Center, 1 Blue St., Romney WV. Lawn seating, bring a chair or blanket. 304-496-8201
tba   Country Song & Dance Society English & American Dance Week Camp, Family Week Camp and Teachers' Camp Timber Ridge Camp, Yellow Spring  Advanced Registration Required
8-10 Avalon Music and Arts Festival, Avalon Resort, PawPaw. Information 304 947 5600.
10   Hampshire County Arts Council's Free Summer Concert on the Lawn featuring Small Potatoes; Potomac Center, 1 Blue Street, Romney 304-496-8201
tba   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
thru Sept 26   Hampshire County Arts Council Stained Glass Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477 Opening reception Aug. 23 6-8PM.
17-24
   Romney Pool closed during Fair Week.
17-24 Hampshire County Fair,county fairgrounds, Augusta  Information: Paul Lewis 304-538-6515
tba   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
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SEPTEMBER 2008
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Displayupstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
thru 26   Hampshire County Arts Council Stained Glass Artists Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
1, 6-7, 13, 20, 27-28 Potomac Eagle Excursion Train 3-1/2 hour excursions, generally Saturdays at 11:30AM, Sundays at 1PM. Ride-to-Walk Benefit Train September 1, 11:30AM. Murder Mystery Dinner Train September 6, 6:30PM. Special to Hardy Heritage Days, September 27 leaves Romney 9AM. September 28 special Benefit train 1PM. Advance reservations recommended. 304-424-0736
tba   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
6-7 28th Annual Hampshire Heritage Days -an annual celebration of the history of the state's oldest county, this weekend features Civil War encampments & re-enactments, French & Indian War Heritage Events, living history presentations, free live entertainment, demonstrating artisans, arts, crafts, food court, children's activities, parade, historic homes and buildings tours, rail excursions, a corn maze and more. 304-822-7477
tba   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
6-7 Hampshire County Arts Council Heritage Days Art Show upstairs Hampshire County Public Library,153 W. Main St.  For entry information visit www.hampshirearts.org 304-496-9515
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Arnold Farm Corn Maze 304-822-5736 Fridays noon til dark, Saturdays & Sundays noon til dark. $5 per person (group rates available) Other times and dates by appointment.

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   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
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   Augusta Motor Speedway/Hampshire Kart Club Races, Hampshire County Fairgrounds, Augusta Info call 304-856-2631
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OCTOBER 2008
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
1-31   Hampshire County Arts Council Fall Juried Fine Art & Photography Show The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477 Opening reception Oct. 4 6-8PM.
1-31   Potomac Eagle Excursion Train 3-1/2 hour excursions, Monday-Friday at 11;30AM, Saturdays at 10AM & 2PM (except Oct. 4, depart 11:30AM and Murder Mystery Dinner Train 5:30PM), Sundays at 10AM & 2PM (except Oct. 5 at 1PM) .Advance reservations recommended. 304-424-0736
thru Oct.

 

 Arnold Farm Corn Maze 304-822-5736 Fridays noon til dark, Saturdays & Sundays noon til dark. $5 per person (group rates available) Other times and dates by appointment.
11 Hampshire County Arts Council Fall Concert: Guy Davis 7PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney Admission: $14 ($12 members, under 17 free) 304-496-8201
tba   Greenspring Haunted House House of the Setting Sun, Admission $ Info 304-492-5034 7PM until the last "victim" goes through the door
25   Country Store Opry at The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney Admission: $7 (reserved seating $10 call 304-538-7771)
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NOVEMBER 2008
  Hunting Season
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
1-21   Hampshire County Arts Council Fiber Art Exhibit by Jane Frencke The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477 Opening reception tba 6-8PM.
1-2, 8-9, 15-16

Potomac Eagle Excursion Train 3-1/2 hour excursions, Saturdays at 11:30AM, designated Sundays at 1PM (Nov. 2 at 2PM). Murder Mystery Dinner Trains November 1 & 15, 5:30PM. Advance reservations recommended. 304-424-0736

1-3   Annual GFWC Craft Show Romney Elementary School, School St., Romney 304-822-5790 or 822-3062
2   Hampshire County Arts Council Fall Concert featuring Tom Chapin, 2PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney (Admission $14, HCAC members $12, under 12 $8 Tickets available online. 304-496-8201
tba 7th Annual Lions' Fall Music Fest for Sight Conservation Romney WV 7PM  Multipurpose Room, WV School for Deaf. Featuring tba Tickets at the door for $. Under 12 free. For more info 822-3551 or 822-5097
14   Hampshire County Arts Council Fall Concert featuring Bryan Bowers, 8PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney (Admission $12, HCAC members $10, under 17 free. Tickets available online. 304-496-8201
15   Country Store Opry at The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney Admission: $ (reserved seating $ & info call 304-538-7771)
22-Dec. 11   Hampshire County Arts Council Studio Tour Artists' Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
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DECEMBER 2008
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
thru Dec. 11   Hampshire County Arts Council Studio Tour Artists' Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
tba   Annual BPO Christmas Tree-Lighting & Holiday Concert, Augusta Church of Christ, Rt. 50, Augusta. 304-822-5496
5-7   Hampshire County Arts Council Artists Studio Tour Pick up a tour map/guide at The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney. Info 304-496-9515
11-Jan 15   Hampshire County Arts Council Pastels, Paintings & Photography Exhibit by Karen Garel The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477 Opening Reception Dec. 12 7-9PM
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JANUARY 2009
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
thru 15   Hampshire County Arts Council Pastels, Paintings & Photography Exhibit by Karen Garel The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
9   Hampshire County Arts Council Concert: Chris Smither 8 pm, The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney. Admission 10, under 17 free. 304-496-8201
thru Feb. 28   Hampshire County Arts Council Paintings & Photography Exhibit by Jean Kellogg The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477 Opening reception tba.
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FEBRUARY 2009
thru 28   Hampshire County Arts Council Paintings & Photography Exhibit by Jean Kellogg The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
14   Hampshire Community Association Annual Charity Ball (advance tickets required)
28
   Hampshire County Arts Council Annual Cabin Fever Concert: Martha & Eddie Adcock with Tom Gray. 7pm. Admission $12, (Arts Council members $10, under 17 free). Tickets available on-line. The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney. 304-496-8201
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MARCH 2009
    Hampshire County Arts Council Youth Art Month Exhibit The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
thru 31
   Hampshire County Arts Council Art Exhibit  The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney. 304-822-7477
27   Hampshire County Arts Council Concert: Tim O'Brien and Todd Burge. 8pm. Admission $14, (Arts Council members $12, under 17 free). Tickets available on-line. The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney. 304-496-8201
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APRIL 2009
    Hampshire County Arts Council Monthly Art Display: tba upstairs, Hampshire County Public LIbrary, 153 W. Main St. 822-3185
    Hampshire County Arts Council Exhibit of Works by Colleen Anderson and Michael Davis The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney.304-822-7477
3   Hampshire County Arts Council Concert: Potluck—stories & songs with a food theme 8pm, The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main Street, Romney. 304-496-8201  Admission $12 (HCAC members $10, under 17 free).
tba   4th Annual SpringFest Bluegrass Concert benefit for FFA Romney WV 2PM & 7PM Hampshire High School Auditorium. $ admission. Info Martin Cecil 304-492-4036, Ron Miller 301-729-0083 or HHS Ag Dept 304-822-7100.
tba   3rd Annual Shop Hop, 24 shops in Hampshire & surrounding counties. 304-822-4285
18   Observation of the 253rd Anniversary of the Battle of Great Cacapehon/ Colonial Feast & History Symposium by Fort Edwards Foundation Capon Bridge .Symposium free, advanced tickets required for feast. Info 496-8845
tba   Country Store Opry at The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney Admission: $ (reserved seating $tba call 304-538-7771)
    Jazz Duo + One 6-9PM The Brickwood Hearth, 41 E. Main St., Romney
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Hampshire County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Taggart Hall, 91 S. High Street, Romney, WV
304-822-7221. E-mail: hampshirevisitorsbureau@citlink.net
www.ComeToHampshire.com