Join North Bend State Park Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6-9 pm at Shelter 4 for a night filled with FREE live country music by the Renee Stewart Band, great food and good vibes!
Relax on the patio with our exclusive restaurant special and cash bar all evening long.
North Bend may be reached by calling 304.643.2931.
The 8th annual Hootenanny will feature the Preston Cooper!
Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins at 7 pm with special guests Clint Carsey & The Track Layers at 461 Boston Drive, Pennsboro, WV.
Tickets after July 1, 2026 $25.
Directions: US Route 50 to Cunningham Run Road (mile marker 39.5.) Drive 1.5 miles to Boston Drive on the right.
Contact Boston’s Farm Venue LLC at 304.483.1333, 304.481.3687 or bostonsfarm@gmail.com.
Head for the Hills Festival™ is a multi-day motorcycle festival that helps support veterans!
Join us and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Thursday-Saturday, September 10th-12th at the Legendary Pennsboro Speedway in Wild & Wonderful West Virginia.
This is West Virginia's newest festival and motorcycle run!
With the CVMA poker tour, multiple concerts, and camping available, this event is sure to be one of your best trips in 2026.
Have you got your tickets yet? For more info including a full schedule of events and concert lineup, visit www.HeadForTheHillsWV.com.
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West Virginia Heroes Day is a FREE CONCERT in honor of and recognizing our FIRST RESPONDERS!
Everyone is invited and encouraged to come show your appreciation to them during the WV Heroes Day Ceremony at 11 am at the Ritchie County Court House Lawn.
The Ritchie County Car Club will host their Main Street Car Show from 10 am - 2 pm.
Everyone is then invited to enjoy Rick K: King of Hearts Tour from 12:30 - 2 pm at the Amphitheater at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
The 2nd Saturday of September is WV HEROES DAY. WV HEROES DAY is a day established by the WV Legislature (2016) and Governor Jim Justice (2017) --- a day established by our state to remember the sacrifice of the first responders from 9/11/01, but at the same time, to recognize our first responders currently serving throughout the great state of West Virginia.
Refreshments available for purchase.
Mark your calendars, and we hope to see you there!
Contact Bill Dawson at 304.771.8522. Food trucks and sponsors wanted.
Harrisville Shop ‘n Save Express will host a Customer Appreciation Steak Fry Saturday, September 19, 2026 starting at noon.
While supplies last only!
Menu includes: New York strip, corn on the cob, baked potato, dinner roll and a drink for $12.
Come out and enjoy the day with us!
Oilfield and agricultural history at its finest featuring hit-and-miss gas engines, tractors, antique cars and trucks show and delicious concessions!
Stop in at 461 Boston Drive, Pennsboro, and witness the history!
Free admission. No pets, alcohol or drugs.
Home of the “Russell No. 6” and “Big Patty” - the last remaining 100-horsepower Pattin Bros. Engine!
Contact Johnnie or Kathy Boston at 304.481.3687 304.483.1333 bostonsfarm@gmail.com Like us on Facebook at “Boston’s Antique Engine Show”
Directions: US Route 50 to Cunningham Run Road (mile market 39.5). Drive 1.5 miles to Boston Drive on the right.
Join Geologist Ken Ashton with the West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey for a free presentation on West Virginia Geology!
The presentation will be hosted at 7 pm Friday night in the North Bend Lodge Douglas Conference Room.
The next morning at 10 am he will lead a hike on the Overlook Trail to see wonderful geological formations!
North Bend may be reached by calling 304.643.2931.
Live raptors are part of this impressive and educational program at North Bend State Park’s Picnic Shelter 4 by the Lodge.
Learn about habitats, diets and behaviors of several birds of prey including owls, hawks and eagles!
This may be one of your only chances to see these fascinating birds up close and personal. Do not miss it! For information on Three Rivers Avian Center, please explore their website at www.tracwv.org.
North Bend State Park may be reached by calling 304.643.2931.
The Sports Jamboree was started in 1978 by the Telephone Pioneers, who were committed to providing sporting events and fellowship for the visually impaired and those with mobility challenges.
Over the last 40+ years with the assistance of the WV Division of Tourism and Parks staff at North Bend State Park, their Canadian friends, and their many volunteers, the event has witnessed thousands of young people visit and participate.
The Sports Jamboree is set for Friday-Sunday, July 18-20, 2025.
Participants must be between the ages of 8-40 and they must have a mobility issue or a visual problem, which includes those who are legally blind and those who require the use of any type of wheelchair, crutches or a walker.
Several participants have severe latex allergies, so we need everyone’s help in not bringing balloons to any Jamboree venue.
There is a no smoking policy at the Amphitheater and the Pavilion. You may smoke in other areas as long as it is away from our participants.
All traffic going up the hill to the cabins must turn left at the top so that the vans can load and unload participants easily. Please do not park on the road. The road must be kept clear for proper traffic flow.
Van drivers will be wearing yellow shirts and caps with staff written on them.
Saturday night talent show participants are asked to limit their performance to one song each.
The fourth annual Ritchie County’s All American Celebration is set for Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Gates open at 4 pm and the event takes place at 521 Hoover Field Road, Harrisville. (There is no access from the 4-H Grounds.)
Admission is by donation.
The Travellers will headline the musical entertainment from 7:15-9:45 pm. Jasper Stringer will take the stage from 6-7 pm.
Fireworks launch at 9:45 pm.
Food vendors include Bourbin Hills BBQ, Twisted Toppings Sundaes & Scoops, Fat Cat Kettle Corn and many more.
Come out and join North Bend State Park for a Fourth of July celebration.
General admission is $5.00 (cash only) and the Cornhole Tournament is $10.00 with free admission.
To sign up for the Cornhole Tournament go to https://share.scoreholio.com/JWHRbY3NTZb.
There will be a bounce house, face paint, cornhole tournament and more!
The cornhole Tournament begins at 11 am and general admission begins at 11 am.
There will be hamburgers and hotdogs grilling at Shelter 3!
They have a limited number of Tie Dye spots available. If interested in Tie Dye, please call 304.643.2931 to secure a time and a spot!
The park offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. They have fishing streams, the 305-acre lake, hiking trails, abundant wildlife and excellent overnight accommodations in the lodge or cabins. Don’t forget the campground and the lodge dining room’s fabulous menu.
North Bend may be reached by calling 304.643.2931.
Celebrate Father’s Day with those you love at North Bend State Park’s Restaurant..
Buffet cost of $20.95 has a menu of Grilled Giner-Beer Chicken, Baked Steak, Roasted Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette, Cowboy Beans, Mashed Potatoes with Gracy, Three Bean Salad, Salad Bar, Assorted Desserts and Rolls.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling 304.643.2931.
Join friends and family for Cairo Days, a celebration of coummunity, history and good old-fashioned fun Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Cairo will come alive with the spirit of small-town America. Enjoy tasty food, shop local vendors and listen to live music!
The parade will kick off at 12 PM with lineup beginning at 11 AM at the old garment factory and is organized by the Cairo Volunteer Fire Department.
Two fun bounce houses for the kids will be open from 1:30 -5:30 PM.
Cairo VFD is seeking parade participants: classic cars, motorcycles, side-by-sides and more!
For parade entries, contact the Cairo VFD at 304.628.3511. For vendor applications, contact the Town of Cairo at 304.628.3843.
The Harrisville Shop ‘n Save Express will host its annual Veterans Cookout with meat smoked by Bourbon Hills BBQ & Outdoors Saturday, June 6, 2026, beginning at noon, while supplies last!
Menu includes: whole chicken leg quarter, baked beans, cole slaw, dinner roll and a drink for $10.00.
Veterans and their spouse eat FREE with Military ID!
Join them in honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for us!
Join the North Bend State Park Naturalist for a guided hike to Tunnel 13 at 10:30 am and on the Overhanging Rock Trail at 2 pm.
This trail has beautiful views, rock formations, and a creek to explore!
This hike is less than one mile, but has some steep climbs.
They will meet in front of the Nature Center.
To register for this hike, please contact Naturalist, Sarah, at sarah.e.clark@wv.gov or 304-643-2931 Ext. 314.
North Bend State Park is hosting a luminary hike Friday, June 5, 2026 from 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m..
Join them for a thrilling night hike under the stars.
Experience nature like never before!
Those planning to join the hike are asked to meet at Shelter Number 3.
The trail is rated with an easy grade difficulty level.
The hike will be luminated by candle light and it is 1 mile to the gazebo after the first tunnel.
The hike is open to all.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun Memorial Day Weekend with someone special or the whole family at North Bend State Park.
The park offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. They have fishing streams, the 305-acre lake, hiking trails, abundant wildlife and excellent overnight accommodations in the lodge or cabins. Don’t forget the campground and the lodge dining room’s fabulous menu.
Reservations may be made by calling 304.643.2931.
Come experience these old-fashioned machines and learn how the engines, wheels and antique mechanismas became the workhorses of a generation, fulfilling the demands of a growing nation.
Discover the history behind these fascinating machines and the men who worked with them. Local engine and wheels enthusiasts will be on hand displaying their knowledge of the equipment and the mechanisms that make it work.
Engines and Wheels show and live demonstrations, local craft vendors and show.
Admission and all activities are free. All activities take place at the Jug Handle Day-Use Area, located by the dam.
For event information or to display Engines and Wheels call: Dave Wilson at 304.628.3587.
For vendors and lodging contact: North Bend State Park, 202 North Bend State Park Road, Cairo, WV 26337; 304.643.2931.
Youth groups throughout the state gather to honor one another for their conservation efforts.
Call Annette Hoskins, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protections at 304.926.0499.
The Great U.S. Route 50 Yard Sale will celebrate 24 years this Friday-Sunday, May 14-16, 2026.
The sale began in 2000 as a way to promote local tourism, encourage re-use, provide participants with additional income, and to provide savings and adventure for buyers. From its origins in North Vernon, the sale has expand across several states as an anticipated annual event.
There are no fees associated with the sale, nor any central clearing house. Sellers are invited to set-up along U.S. 50, subject to local zoning or other rules. Permission ts required to set-up on private property and sellers should be safety conscious about parking, ingress and egress. Community organizations are welcome to use the sale as a way to raise funds.
For information, contact Tom Taylor by emailing totaylor@seidata.com.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with those you love at North Bend State Park with North Bend’s Famous Buffet.
Cost is $20.95.
Menu includes Mediterranean Frittata, Strawberry Walnut Salad, Hawaiian Roll French Toast, Sausage, Crispy Bacon, Tater-Tot Casserole and Pigs in a Blanket.
Call 304.643.2931 to reserve
Join North Bend State Park for a musical day of pickin’ and grinnin’. The festival features nine hours of live bluegrass and craft vendors at the North Bend State Park’s Picnic Shelter 3.
Bluegrass bands from throughout the wild and wonderful state of West Virginia, as well as from the surrounding region will be performing. Lose yourself in the rhythm of the music and traditional sounds of our Appalachian heritage.
Set in the picturesque state park nestled in the hills of Ritchie County, this festival will really get your toes tapping and your hands clapping.
Celebrate springtime and attend the annual Bluegrass Festival a North Bend State Park!
During the festival shop souvenirs as performing bands will have merchandise for sale. Take home a CD of your favorite band! Don’t forget to take your appetite with you to enjoy some true WV festival food.
Limited seating will be available. Feel free to take your own lawn chairs and outdoor seating.
Day tickets available for $40 per person, $45 per person after May 1, 2026. Packages available including weekend stay at the North Bend Lodge. Call 304.643.2931 for reservations.
Twisted Toppings Sundaes & Scoops, Papa Belly’s Tex Mex, Pappy’s Lipsmacking BBQ and Bean Redeemed food trucks will be available.
Call about cabin rates! Packages must be paid in full upon reservation. Call North Bend at 304.643.2931.
Band Schedule
11 am Caleb Von
12 pm McCumbers and Company
1 pm Shortline Junction
2 pm Waverly Run
3 pm Laurel Creek
4 pm Open Highway
5 pm Silas Powell Band
6 pm Johnny Staats and Friends
7 pm Hillbilly Biscuits
South Fork Grange will host it’s annual ramp dinner Saturday, April 18, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m.
Dinner will be served until the kitchen is empty. 50/50 raffle.
Menu consists of: Ham, potatoes, ramps, ramp salad, soup beans, cornbread, applesauce, horseradish pickles, cake and coffee or iced tea.
Cost for adults is $25 and for children under age 10 is $15.
No carryout meals available. Horseradish pickles and t-shirts for sale.
Come celebrate Easter at North Bend State Park Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 11 am - 3 pm!
Enjoy a delicious brunch menu of brown sugared ham, creamy mac and cheese mashed potatoes and gravy, pasta salad, seasoned green beans, corn, a salad bar and dessert!
Reservations are REQUIRED! Call 304-643-2931 to make your reservations.
An Easter Egg hunt for kids 12 and under will begin at 2pm!
Age groups will have different sections to hunt, the hunt will go until the eggs are gone!
WV Gold Rush is returning to North Bend State Park and others for the seventh year in a row. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has set statewide stockings during the beginning of April. Stocking at North Bend State Park will be in the tailwaters of the Hughes River.
West Virginia’s golden rainbow trout is prized by anglers young and old for its unmistakable, bright-yellow color.
These fish were selectively and successfully bred by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources biologists over several years and introduced to the public in 1963 as part of West Virginia’s centennial celebration.
Decades later, the West Virginia golden rainbow trout has been a popular sport fish, reeling in anglers from all over the country.
Unlike regular trout stockings, which include a mixture of golden rainbow and regular rainbow trout, this stocking will include only golden rainbow trout, making this a truly special fishing experience you don’t want to miss.
Imagine seeing a pristine fishing stream rushing with gold channels, shimmering like the sun. That’s what you and your family can expect to see during Gold Rush week when thousands of golden rainbow trout are released throughout West Virginia.
Several golden rainbow trout with a yellow tag also will be released. If you catch one, the tag can be redeemed for an exclusive West Virginia Gold Rush t-shirt. Instructions for getting the free shirt are available on the Gold Rush website .
Start planning your trip today and don’t forget to bring the kids. Catching their first fish is exciting, but catching a golden rainbow as their first fish — well, that’s unforgettable.
Remember, all anglers age 15 and older need to have a West Virginia fishing license with a current trout stamp and a valid form of identification while fishing. If you don’t have one, you can buy one online at wvfish.com.
North Bend State Park offers overnight accommodations and will have special programs during this event.
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike looking for the first signs of Spring!
This is a family friendly hike, less than two miles in length on a flat, gravel trail.
Earn a patch when you complete the hike!
To register for this hike, please contact our Naturalist, Sarah, at sarah.e.clark@wv.gov or 304-643-2931 Ext 314
Harrisville Shop N Save Express will present their annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Eldon J. Haught Recreation Complex, commonly known as the ball fields next to the lake.
Ten prizes will be awarded per age group:
Ages up to 3 years old
Ages 4-7 years old
Ages 8-12 years old.
One adult prize.
Take your photo with the Easter Bunny.
There will also be a DJ, local magician, concessions and much more.
Pennsboro Save A Lot will present their an Easter Egg Hunt at Myles Stadium, Pennsboro.
Open to ages 0-100 years old.
The first 150 children age 12 an under will receive a treat from the Easter Bunny.
They will have 5 age groups. The first 200 children ages 12 and under will receive a treat bag from the Easter Bunny.
Everyone will be entered into a drawing for prizes.
The Easter Bunny will be available for photos, so remember to take your camera.
Refreshments will be available!
A Valentines Day themed fundraising event sponsored by the North Bend State Park Foundation, you are invited to attend the Chocolate with Friends Saturday, Feb. 14, 2025, at North Bend State Park Lodge
Please come and enjoy an evening sampling chocolate and chocolate inspired delights lovingly prepared by over a dozen local businesses and individual chocolate aficionados.
Cost is $35 per couple, $20 per single adult and $15 per child under age 12. The event will be hosted in the Main Conference Room.
Setup will be in an open house format, where you can come and go anytime between 4-8 p.m. Relax and sample all the goodies.
There will be coffee and soft drinks to complement the chocolate.
Proceeds benefit the North Bend State Park Foundation, which uses them for future projects at the state park.
To allow plenty for all to sample at the event, there will not be any “to go” plates, but at the end of the end of the evening, there may be some leftover goodies and possibly decorations available for purchase.
North Bend State Park Foundation, is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose mission is to financially and otherwise support projects, which improve North Bend State Park’s facilities, recreational opportunities, activities and aesthetics in order to enhance the overall experience of its guests.
Enjoy a romantic getaway with your special someone at North Bend State Park!
Package includes an overnight stay at the lodge, dinner buffet, admission to Chocolate with Friends, and breakfast the next morning!
Call 304-643-2931 to make your reservations!
Bring your little princess (ages 5-12) to North Bend State Park’s returning Little Princess Ball Saturday, Jan. 3, 206. Enjoy a magical evening filled with dinner, a father-daughter dance, arts and crafts, games, sundae making and a special movie!
Dress your princess in her favorite party gown and get reading to create unforgettable memories together.
Reservations required in advance and include lodging, dinner, and all other princess ball activities. Pricing includes gratuity and tax at $189.99. Each additional princess cost is $35.
The Evening’s Royal Festivities:
4:30-6:30pm Feast for Fathers & Princesses
5-7pm Enchanted Crafts & Games
7-9pm Dance & Build Your Own Sundae
9:30pm Get Cozy and Wind Down with Movie Night. Movie selection will be voted on by the royal princess court.
Reservations include lodging, dinner, dance, and great memories!. All reservations must be made in advance to ensure availability. All prices include taxes and gratuities.
North Bend may be reached by calling 304.643.2931.
North Bend State Park will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Lodge, Cairo, WV
Countdown the old and ring in the New Year at North Bend State Park. Enjoy great food, live music and dancing and refreshments.
Atmosphere is casual, dress comfortably and to have fun. Packages available!
North Bend State Park may be reached by calling 304.643.2931.
Santa will be making a special stop at the Harrisville Shop N Save Express Saturday, Dec. 13, 2026, from 1-3 pm.
Stop by and take a photo with Santa!
Free cookies and hot cocoa!
Each child will receive a treat bag as well as be entered for a chance to win a Christmas present.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by the North Bend State Park Lodge for breakfast on their way back to the North Pole. Come and join them for breakfast or just stop by and have your picture taken. Don’t forget to tell the jolly old elf all your Christmas wishes!
Santa will be hanging out at the lodge from 8:30-10:30 am. Breakfast will be all you can eat Buffet Style and will take place during that time as well. Seating will be first come first serve!
The State Park can be reached by calling 304.643.2931.
The Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department will host its 44rd annual Nighttime Christmas Parade Saturday, November 29, 2025 at6 p.m. along Main Street, Harrisville, WV.
The theme this year is “Christmas Movie Magic.” Lineup starts at 5 p.m. in the Oakwood Addition, around North Penn Avenue.
Carolyn Vincent, owner of The Sandwich Shop, Harrisville, will be the 2025 Parade Marshal.
There is an open invitation for anyone that would like to be part of the parade and help kick off the holiday season.
The parade will start promptly at 6 p.m. and travel west onto Main Street, where the parade announcer will be. Then it will continue to North Court Street past Huntington Bank and to West North Street where parade entries will be gathered to return through Main Street.
After the parade, people are welcome to come to the firehouse where we will have cookies and hot chocolate. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be there for families to take pictures with.
Contact Bub Hardbarger at 304-299-4088.
Gather and celebrate this holiday season at North Bend State Park with a Holiday Dinner Party.
Reservations available from November 28, 2025 through December 21, 2025.
Dinner menu includes baked honey ham, roasted turkey, chef’s choice of potato, chef’s choice of vegetable, holiday dessert, soft dinner roll and beverage. Dinner buffet will be hosted in a private conference room.
Groups 30 and over $35.00 per person plus ta and gratuity. Groups under 30 $40 per person plus tax and gratuity. Conference fee included in price.
Call Michele Headrick at North Bend State Park to make your reservation today at 304.643.2931 ext. 304.
