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Leaf Peepers Festival 2023

Arts and Entertainment

September 12, 2023

From: Leaf Peepers Festival

Schedule :

September 21, 2023

8pm : Live Music - Purple Fiddle, in Thomas

Kommuna Lux

Ukraine's Kommuna Lux perform their own style called "Odessa Gangsta Folk:" thrilling klezmer music and common gangster folk songs from their hometown, all with a dose ol rocket fuel. $20 tickets.

For information call 304-463-40-10 www.purplefiddle.com

September 22, 2023

9am - 5pm : Fall Foliage Horseback Rides - Mountain Trail Ride Horseback Riding & More, in Canaan Valley.

Enjoy the area's beautiful fall foliage from horseback. To receive a 10% discount identify yourself as a "Leaf Peeper". Reservations required. Call 304-866-4652 to reserve your ride. For more information go to mountaintrailrides.com

9am - 7pm : Blackwater Bistro & Business Center Vendors in Davis

Vendors will be set up at the Business Center selling handmade crafts, yard sale items, baked goods and fundraising.

10am : Cherry lane Hike

Join the naturalist at Sled Run Fire Circle at Blackwater Falls State Park to enter a cathedral-like hardwood forest and earn West Virginia State Park Wonderfall hiking patch. This jaunt is about 1.5 miles. Boots and hiking/walking slicks are recommended.

10am - 4pm : Litter Critters Activity & Craft at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center

Stop by the Refuge Visitor Center to discover why leaves change colors in the tail through an interactive activity and make a craft featuring wildlife that live in the leaf litter while supplies last! For more information, call 304-866-3858 or email william [email protected]

11am - Sunset : Scenic Chairlilt Rides at Canaan Valley Resort in Canaan Valley

Get a breathtaking birds eye view of the valley and Allegheny Mountains from ourchairlift. The picturesque landscape becomes even more so in the fall as the leaves change and surround you in a sea of color. It's the best seat in the house ! Chairlift Fee: Adult S10; Jr or Sr:$8

1pm : Prehistoric Amber/Copal Craft - Harold Walters Nature Center at Black water Falls State Park

The amber/copal comes in its natural state (dull and "crusted") and we provide the simple tools to remove the crusty shell and polish the piece into a smooth, lightweight golden gem. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Limited to first come basis. Craft fee: $3.00

3pm : Pepporoni Rolls & Flames - Harold Walters Nature Center at Black water Falls State Park

Join the seasonal naturalist, to have fun with hot sparks, perhaps
some Trivia, singing and storytelling. About 1.5 hours,

5pm-7 pm : Tucker County Community Foundation's Run for It Registration, Earlv Bird Registration - Front Bavof DVFD, Davis

Early check-in or registration for the regions largest community fundraiser, a 2k/5k race. Race is on Saturday morning. 301-478-2930

www.tuckerfoundation.net/run.

5pm - 7pm : Leaf Peepers Festival stage - Davis, WV

Nat Frederick

Nat Frederick has a passion for music rooted in family sing-alongs, CMT music videos, and an old Yamaha 12-String. He writes simple, authentic, and emotional country songs and performs his solo acoustic show all over the Allegheny Mountains and the East Coast.

5pm - 8pm : Farmers Artisan Market - in Davis at 533 Williams Ave

Come for fresh vegetables, flowers, pottery, felted works, pottery, soap, and botanicals

7pm : Fireman's Parade - Sponsored by the DVFD, Davis

Enjoy the Leaf Peeper's Parade sponsored by the DVFD. Participants include; tire trucks, floats, antique cars, etc. Trophies will be awarded and given out at the DVFD Fire Hall directly after the parade.

If you would like to participate, lineup is at 6pm, next to the Dollar General. Parade route will start at 2nd Street and end at Henry Ave. on William Ave. (Rtc 32) in downtown Davis.

September 23, 2023

7am - 12pm : 1001 Breakfast - 1001 Building, Davis

All you can eat until; Hot cakes, eggs sausage, biscuits & sausage gravy, coffee and orange juice. Adults: S10, Children I2yrs & under: $5, under 2yrs old eat free

8am : Tucker County Community Foundations Run For It Registration Front Bay of DVFD, Davis

Opens at 8am; and closes promptly at 9:30 am 304-478-2930 www.tuckerfoundation.net/run

9am- 1:00pm : Moon Rocks Guided Hike Canaan Valley Resort Main Lodge, in Canaan Valley.

Join us for a 4-mile hike on the Moon Rocks Trail located at the "Yellow Creek Natural Area, an 860-acre public preserve owned and managed by the West Virginia Land Trust"in Davis, WV. This trail includes massive formations of moon rock sandstone bedrock some 480 million years old as well as wetland areas that give way to areas of hardwood. Please wear water proof hiking boots or shoes, trail may be wet, muddy with rocks and roots. Shuttle bus will provide transportation to and from. $15 per person. For more information call Dave at 304-866-2215, [email protected]

9am - 5pm : Fall Foliage Horseback Rules Mountain Frail Ride Horseback Riding & More, Canaan Valley.

Enjoy the area's beautiful fall foliage from horseback. To receive a 10% discount identify yourself as a "Leaf Peeper". Reservations required. Call 304-866-4652 to reserve your ride. For more information go to mountaintrailrides.com

9am - 5pm : WV Appalachian craft Show - Davis fire Hall in Davis

Crafters & Artists display their specialties. Items include; painted wood, candles, soap, ceramics, fabric crafts, primitive crafts, and baked goods. Call 304-259-5315.

9am - 5pm : Drones Over Davis National Youth Science Academy

Drones Over Davis- National Youth Science Academy, Davis. Experience autumn in the mountains from the air. Join FAA certified remote pilots at the National Youth Science Center, at the top of the ski lift at Canaan Valley Resort, and other locations throughout the area for flight demonstrations, stick and rudder flight training, obstacle course challenges, photo ops, and more. For more information call Ryan Sincavage at 303-434-9194, or visit www.nysacademy.org/drone-week

9am - 7pm : Blackwater Bistro & Business Center Vendors in Davis

Vendors will be set up at the Business Center selling handmade crafts, yard sale items, baked goods and fundraising

10am - 4pm : Litter Critters Activity & Craft at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center

Stop by the Refuge Visitor Center to discover why leaves change colors in the fall through an interactive activity and make a craft featuring wildlife that live in the leaf litter (while supplies last)! For more information, call 304-866-3858 or email [email protected]

10am - 5pm : Oktobertest Craft and Food Vendors - Davis

Crafters & Food vendors will set up from in downtown Davis on the Blacktop. Wide variety of vendors will be set up selling their wares and providing information. Food vendors include kettle corn, Rotary Chicken, shaved ice and much more. Call 304-259-5315 for additional information. Sponsored by the Tucker County Chamber of Commerce

10am - 5pm : Leaf Peepers Festival Stage - Davis

Sugarfoot Stumpers 10am - 12:30pm
Tucker Community Foundation presents Run For It Awards 1pm
EMay 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Family Foundation 5pm - 7pm
Sponsored by the Alpine Festival, TC Parks & Recreation, and the Tucker County Chamber of Commerce

10am - Dark

Inflatable Amusement Rides sponsored by Young Life

Inflatable rides will be set up behind the Davis Firehall in the fenced in grassy area.

10:30am - 7pm : Make Your Own Witch Bottle at Sister Witches Crafting Company- Davis

All materials provided; herbs, stones, bottle, wax melt for sealing. While Supplies Last.

10:30am : Pickle Ball Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Join the staff at Harold Walters Nature Center, Blackwater Falls State Park, to try and play the fastest-growing sport in the US. About 1 hour

11:00am : Rainbow Art Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Use shaving cream and watercolor to create a tie dye pattern on watercolor paper for your wall. Craft fee: $1.00

11am : Annual Run For It 2k Walk/ 5k Run - Davis

Tucker Community Foundation's annual Run For It 2k /5k Tour of Davis - is a 2k (1.2M) walk and USATF-certified 5K (3.1M) race around the scenic mountain town of Davis. Awards will be 1pm on the Leaf Peeper's Stage, www.tuckerfoundation.net/run

11am - Sunset

Scenic Chairlilt Rides at Canaan Valley Resort in Canaan Valley

Get a breathtaking bird's eye view of the valley and Allegheny Mountains from our chairlift. The picturesque landscape becomes even more so in the fall as the leaves change and surround you in a sea of color. Its the best seat in the house ! Chairlift Fee: Adult $10; Jr or Sr : $8

12:30pm : Paracord Fun - Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Join the staff in Harold Walters Nature Center, Blackwater Falls State Park, to braid a survival bracelet or perhaps create a critter. Recommended for children ages 9 and up. Craft fee: $1.00 - $4.00 First Come Basis.

1:30pm : Leal SuncatcherCralt Harold Wallers Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Harold Walters Nature Center, Blackwater Falls State Park. Use crayon shavings, wax paper and heat to create a beautiful suncatcher for your window. Includes a short video about trees. Free.

2pm : Invigorating Autumn Hike

Harold Walters Nature Center.Blackwater Falls State Park. Walk along Balsam Fir Trail with short interpretive stops along the way. About 90 minutes. 2 miles.

2:45pm : Snakes Alive! - Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Learn about our native snakes- how and why they are protected in the state and more. You may even meet one of our ambassador snakes. Fun for all ages. About 1 hour.

4pm :Trees & Plaster of Paris Leaf Craft - Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Create a plaster of Paris leaf imprint on burlap while learning a little information about trees. Craft fee: $2.00.

4pm - 7pm : Fall Photography Workshop Canaan Valley Resort

Did you know Canaan Valley is one of the most photographed places in West Virginia? This workshop will take you through the basics of digital photography, and give you new tips and tricks for capturing a variety of Autumn scenery with your camera. Cameras and equipment will not be provided, please bring your own digital SLR or mirrorless camera. Free. Meet at the Recreation Center followed by a photo hike. Be sure to wear boots for the hike. For more information call Dave at 304-866-2215, [email protected]

7pm - 9pm : Michael Christopher Band - Blackwater Falls lodge Harr Conference Center

Michael's guitar-heavy, rock-edged sound intertwines with invocative lyrical virtuosity and positions him with elite company in the country music scene, ultimately offering a sound that is relevant to fans of all ages, styles, and generations. Call 304-259-5511 for updated information.

8:30pm : Live Music- Purple Fiddle, in Thomas

The Commonheart- "Bringing a potent and purposeful dose of grittily redemptive rock n' soul. "A brilliant ray of light in dark times, one intended to uplift the soul and inspire acts of kindness." - Popmatters. $25 tickets. For information call 304-463-4040 www.purpletiddle.com

9pm - 11pm : Live Music- Davis Eagles in Davis

Soda Pop Gypsies - Admission is 55 per person. Must be 21 or older to enter.

September 24, 2023

7am - 11am : Leaf Peepers Breakfast Special at The Breakfast Nook in Canaan Valley

Buy one breakfast and get one half off with your Leaf Peeper brochure. Call 304-642-9070 or facebook.com/breakfastnook 

9am - 5pm : Fall Foliage Horseback Rides Mountain Trail Ride Horseback Riding & More, in Canaan Valley.

Enjoy the area's beautiful fall foliage from horseback. To receive a 10% discount identify yourself as a "Leaf Peeper". Reservations required. Call 304-866-4652 to reserve your ride. For more information go to mountaintrailrides.com

9:30am : 25th Annual Fall Colors Golf Tournament at Canaan Valley Resort in Canaan Valley

Format includes Best Ball scramble w/ two divisions, open & handicap. Lots of great prizes including cash prizes for open division!! For registration, rules & information call Canaan Valley Resort Golf Course at 304-866-4121.

10am - 3pm : CarShow at Across From Davis Fire Hall in Davis Trophies awarded in various categories!

1st 50 pre-registered cars receive a dash plaque & are eligible tor a door prize! 50/50, Door Prizes and much more! $10 registration fee. Call 304-259-5315 or email [email protected] for additional information. Registration begins at 8am. Sponsored by Elkins Auto.

9am - 5pm : WV Appalachian Craft Show - Davis Fire Hall in Davis

Crafters & Artists display their specialties. Items include; painted wood, candles, soap, ceramics, fabric crafts, primitive crafts, and baked goods. Call 304-259-5315.

10am - 6pm : Blackwater Bistro & Business Center Vendors in Davis

Vendors will be set up at the Business Center selling handmade crafts, yard sale items, baked goods and fundraising

10am : Trail Thinking Saunter - Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Stroll along nearby trails while listening to some tidbits about the local flora and fauna. About 1.5 miles, 1 hour.

11am : Leaf Suncatcher Craft Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Use crayon shavings, wax paper and heat to create a beautiful suncatcher for your window. Includes a short video about trees. Free.

11am - Sunset : Scenic Chairlift Rides at Canaan Valley Resort in Canaan Valley

Get a breathtaking bird's eye view of the valley and Allegheny Mountains from our chairlift. The picturesque landscape becomes even more so in the fall as the leaves change and surround you in a sea of color. It's the best seat in the house! Chairlift Fee: Adult $10; Jr or Sr: $8

12:00pm : Cake Walk at Davis Fire Hall

The cake walk is in support of Tucker County High School Cheerleaders & Rhett tor Little Mr. Mt. Lion. Rain or Shine

1pm : Duck Race at Beaver Creek Bridge (Behind Dollar General) -Davis

800 ducks released into Beaver Creek (Located behind the Dollar General). First. Second, Third & Last Duck to cross the finish line wins $$. Duck Tickets are $2.00 each or book of 5 for $8.00 & can be purchased at Information Center or at Craft Show at the DVFD. Tickets must be purchased before 11am on Sunday. All proceeds help fund the Leaf Peepers Festival!

1pm : live Music Purple Fiddle, in Thomas

Shawn Taylor- "A smoky tenor that exudes confidence and authority... & a smooth command of the difficult country blues finger-picking style ...weaves his own tunes flawlessly together with folk-revival classics" - New Haven Advocate. FREE Concert. For information call 304-463-4040 www.purplefiddle.com

1pm : leaf Pounding Craft Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park
Learn the history of the rings of a Hemlock stump and pound a leaf imprint into cloth. About 1 hour. FREE

2pm : Family Movie & Scarecrow Craft Harold Wallers

Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Use construction paper and imagination to create a scarecrow while watching a Halloween themed movie. About 90 minutes. Rated G movie.

4pm : Leaf Pounding Craft - Harold Walters Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Learn the history of the rings of a Hemlock stump and pound a leaf imprint into cloth. About 1 hour. FREE

Date : September 21, 2023 - September 24, 2023

Location : Various Location

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