Milleson's Walnut Grove Campground

Summer schedule of concerts to be announced from Rt. 28 in Springfield, east on Springfield Grade Rd. toward Slanesville to Silas Milleson Rd., 2.5 miles to end. (304-822-5284)

Buffalo Gap Community Camp

Annual schedule of events June through October off Springfield Grade Rd., 4 mi. north of Capon Bridge (from Rt. 50, turn next to Blue Marlin Plaza); or 8 mi. south from Slanesville (from Rt. 29 next to Don`s TV/Slanesville Store) Costs: Varies according to the program. (304-856-1122)

Ft. Edwards Foundation Annual Colonial Feast

Saturday closest to April 19 annually Pot Luck colonial recipes buffet, colonial costumes encouraged, program. Cost: free (donations appreciated). (304-856-2611)  

Annual Ramp Dinner

Generally first Sunday in May (depends on growth of the ramps)  
Annual dinner featuring the seasonal favorite, Ramps. Springfield Volunteer Fire Co., Green Spring Rd. (304-822-5483 -- evenings). 

Green Spring Days

Memorial Day Weekend Annually 
Annual "reunion" of everyone who was born in, lived in, worked in, visited or "passed through" the community of Green Spring. Visit churches, the school, the old railroad station, the park. Music, food, games, and crafts. Community of Green Spring. From Romney, Rt. 28 N to Springfield, Rt. 1 north to Green Spring. From Rt. 29, Slanesville, west on Springfield Grade Rd. to Springfield, north on Rt. 1 to Green Spring. (304-492-5611 or 492-5250)

Annual Cinco de Mayo Fest

2nd Saturday in May  
Family fun celebration: live music, antique car show, games for children, Mexican food & drink, grilled chicken. Hampshire Square Shopping Center (Rt. 50 east of Romney) next to Stray Cat Cafe Costs: free except food and beverages. (304-822-TACO [8226])

Confederate Memorial Holiday

1st weekend in June Annually 
Celebration conducted by Hampshire Historical Society; Romney and Capon Bridge. (304-856-2623)

Annual Strawberry Festival

2nd Saturday in June, 
Food, crafts, family fun, gospel singers, games, wagon rides, flea market Hampshire Fair Grounds. From Rt. 50 in Augusta take Augusta Ford Hill Rd. south, bear left at first fork, Fairgrounds on right. (304-492-5128, 496-5128 or 822-5013)

Annual North River Mills Day

Mid June 
Celebration of the history and setting of the community of North River Mills. Historic displays and tours, tours of Ice Mountain Nature Preserve. (304-496-7359) 

Artisans' Celebration

Late May 
Handcrafts by local and regional artisans, food and music. Potomac Eagle Train Station, Rt. 28 N, Romney. (304-492-5471)

Annual Peach Festival

July 
Annual festival: bluegrass, country and gospel music; carnival rides; arts & crafts, Indian jewelry, game booths, food, car show, horseshoe pitching contests; talent contest; Peach Blossom, Peach Bud. Little Miss Peach and Miss Peach pageants. No alcoholic beverages permitted on grounds. each July, Springfield Ruritan Park Costs: rides (1 - 5 PM Saturday) $10. (304-822-3221)

Avalon Folk Festival

August 
Noteworthy folk artists from near and far at clothing-optional family resort. Paw Paw. From Rt. 50, take 29 N toward Paw Paw. At intersection with 127, follow Rt. 29 toward Paw Paw for 6 1/4 miles to Critton Owl Hollow Rd. (Rt. 29/1) Turn left, go 2 mi. to entrance on right. (304-947-5600)

Hampshire County Fair

August 
Annual County Fair. Midway rides, 4H livestock, agricultural and project exhibits, evening musical events & pageants. Augusta Ford Hill Rd., south from Rt. 50 in Augusta Cost: Parking $3/car. (304-496-9326)

Hampshire Heritage Days

1st weekend after Labor Day
Annual festival, historic homes/sites tours, crafts, food, juried fine art exhibit & sale, Artisan's Village with demonstrations, parade, music, French and Indian War and Civil War military encampments, special train excursions with mock attacks, historic displays, antique & classic car display. Primarily in Romney. Most events free. (304-822-7221)

Annual Juried Fine Art Show/Juried Photography Show

September 
Annual juried exhibition sponsored by the Hampshire County Arts Council Romney, Bank of Romney Community Room, Rt. 50 at Grafton St. across from Sheetz. No charge (entry fee for art works) artworks for sale. (304-822-5663)

Winery Heritage of West Virginia

September 
Festival at a vineyard and farm winery. Tastings/tours. Purgitsville. From Rt. 50 7 miles west of Romney, take 220 South 4.5 miles to turn on left (watch for wooden signs). Narrow dirt lane approach. (304-289-3900)