Winter Events and Activities in Mountaineer Country

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Miss the days of being a kid and playing outside on a snow day? Luckily, the fun doesn’t have to stop during wintertime! If you enjoy cold temperatures and snowy hillsides, Mountaineer Country has plenty of events and activities to keep the whole family entertained this season.

Events

January 18: Modern Homestead is hosting a Martha & Me Dinner Series this winter from January 18 – February 8. Each evening in this series will be an elegant celebration of warmth and flavor, thoughtfully crafted to capture the essence of the season.

January 18: Stop by the January Farmers Market featuring fresh local produce, locally-raised meats, eggs, mushrooms, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, grains, plants, body-care items, and more local farm products.

January 25: Get ready for a Murder Mystery Weekend at Tygart Lake State Park! The mystery will play out over Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Plan your cozy winter getaway today!

February 7: Swing into downtown Morgantown for First Friday for the Arts. From live music to exhibitions and demonstrations there is something for everyone to enjoy!

February 15: The WV Chocolate, Wine & Shine Festival showcases chocolatiers, confectionaries, specialty foods, WV wineries, WV legal moonshine distilleries, and many artisan vendors at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center in Morgantown, WV. The festival brings to you the best in decadent chocolates, distilled spirits prepared by the hands of the finest crafters in the state, and some of the most delectable wines that will ever cross your lips.

February 27: Join the WV Public Theatre for a Motown Mardi Gras celebration! Stop by the five different locations in Downtown Morgantown for a true Mardi Gras experience.

March 1 and 2: The Annual West Virginia Fishing, Hunting & Outdoor Sports Show takes place at Mylan Park this year. The show is over 53,000 square feet and offers more than 150 vendor booths. Register to win great prizes. The first 50 people each day will receive a FREE gift. Enjoy seminars, unique attractions, and the Family “Fun Zone.” Daily admission is $10 for adults and $2 for children ages 7-12 — children under 6 years of age are free.

Activities

 

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Ice skate at the Morgantown Ice Arena, located near White Park in Morgantown, WV.

Grab your skis and trek cross country at Alpine Lake Resort, which is nestled in Terra Alta, WV.

Take the family XC skiing, snowboarding, or sledding at Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground in Bruceton Mills, WV. These activities are free of charge and available from dawn to dusk, whenever weather conditions permit.

Enjoy a nice winter stroll with your furry friend on one of West Virginia Botanic Garden’s trails.

Grab your favorite boots and take a winter hike at White Park, which features five miles of wooded trails in Morgantown, WV, just a stone’s throw from town.

Head to Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area for a snowshoeing adventure.

Go on a guided museum tour at Arthurdale Heritage Inc. The New Deal Homestead Museum is a multibuilding museum comprised of a forge filled with original tools, a service station reminiscent of a bygone era, the historic Center Hall, the original federal government administration building, and a fully restored Arthurdale homestead.

Shop the Winter Farmers Market at Mylan Park throughout January and February for handcrafted and locally grown produce and goods. The market is open every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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