It’s the 14th Annual Appalachian Festival for 2010!
Friday, August 27 ... Festival Kick-Off!
Hillbilly Breakfast
Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Down home, Appalachian style breakfast! Enjoy a full plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits with sausage gravy, and grits served by the fun and loving volunteers of Hospice of Southern WV. Breakfasts are $10.00 per person. Tickets may be ordered by calling Hospice at 255-6404.
46th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair!
Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Amazing handiworks from over 100 artists and craftsman. Come prepared to shop and enjoy! Live music by: Rob Taggart & Lost Cannon Bluegrass Band. Come hungry and feast upon a variety of festival fare!
Coal Mine Tours
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine at New River Park
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Exhibition Coal Mine is the largest and most popular coal heritage destination in the region and has recently completed an extensive renovation. Admission to the Mine is discounted during the Appalachian Festival by showing your ticket stub from the Appalachian Festival Arts & Crafts Fair.
Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Workshop
Tamarack
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Teresa Holcomb demonstrating handmade wood bookmarks
Charlie Brown - Wood Turner
Stephanie Danz - Stained Glass
Friday in the Park
Word Park in Uptown Beckley on Neville Street
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free concert by Rob Taggart, Folkwind Soloist at 11:30 am
Lost Cannon Bluegrass Band at 12:00 pm
Lunch vendors available with great eats!
Appalachian Heritage Wall Exhibit
Crossroads Mall
10:00 am - 9 pm
Walk through time with photos by George Bragg
Live Music - Outdoor Theatre
Theatre West Virginia
Grandview Park
8:00 pm
Phil Dirt and the Dozers. Go with Theater West Virginia for a ride into yesteryear! For one night only, prepare to be transported to back to a simpler time of those days gone by, with music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Bring your whole family out for a night of music, fun and laughter as Phil Dirt and the Dozers entertains everyone with music from the olden days, along with their very own unique sense of humor. Ticket prices for Phil Dirt and the Dozers are: $15 in advance and $20 the night of the show.
EVENT CANCELLATION – The Rockabilly Bash scheduled for Friday evening August 27 has been cancelled for this year.
Saturday, August 28
Hillbilly Breakfast
Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Down home, Appalachian style breakfast! Enjoy a full plate of scrambled eggs, biscuits with sausage gravy, and grits served by the fun and loving volunteers of Hospice of Southern WV. Breakfasts are $10.00 per person.
46th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair continues!
Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Amazing handiworks from over 100 artists and craftsman. Come prepared to shop and enjoy! Entertainment by the Appalachian Country Coggers. Live music by: The Lilly Mountaineers. Come hungry and feast upon a variety of festival fare!
Kids Make-n-Take Mountain Craft Morning
The Youth Museum of Southern WV at New River Park
10:00 am – Noon
The Youth Museum offers a rewarding and educational experience for people of all ages and interests and will host a “Make-n-Take Mountain Craft Morning”. No pre-registration required, just drop in! Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-member. Info 304-252-3730. Enjoy the Youth Museums exhibits and other activities until 6:00 PM.
Coal Mine Tours
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine at New River Park
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Exhibition Coal Mine is the largest and most popular coal heritage destination in the region and has recently completed an extensive renovation. Admission to the Mine is discounted during the Appalachian Festival by showing your ticket stub from the Appalachian Festival Arts & Crafts Fair.
Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Workshop
Tamarack
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Teresa Holcomb demonstrating handmade wood bookmarks along with Wood Turner Charlie Brown and Stephanie Danz who specializes in Stained Glass.
Appalachian Heritage Wall Exhibit
Crossroads Mall
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Walk through time with photos by George Bragg
Appalachian Story Telling Contest
Crossroads Mall
3:00 pm
Spin a tale to win the Biggest Liars Contest
Taste of Appalachia
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Uptown Beckley
Beckley Renaissance presents a block party showcasing the flavor and music of Appalachia in Beckley’s Historic District along Main & Neville Streets: Sample delicious cuisine at discounted prices from local restaurants and organizations / Enjoy live music by The New River Jazz Band and 3 Degrees of Hair
Ghost Tours
Uptown Beckley
Word Park on Neville Street
8:30 PM
Moonlight Ghost Tours of Historic Beckley. To honor Appalachian heritage, tour will visit Wildwood Cemetery and the grave site of General Beckley and his residency. After visiting the haunted sites of the Raleigh County Courthouse and others in the historical district, tour takers will visit the interior of the 1931 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Theatre. Extended tour option will include the cemetery. Great family entertainment and don't forget your camera. Reservations for both evenings are highly recommended. For information call (304) 256-TOUR (8687)