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Calendar of Events
TopJanuary 2009
January 16 - 18
Winter Wonder Weekend
North Bend State Park
This is a weekend filled with fun activities for all ages. There will be games, contests, crafts and much more.
For greater detail and reservation form, Click here.
Contact: Emily Fleming 558-2754
topFebruary 2009
February 13 - 15
Sweetheart Weekend
North Bend State Park
Bring that special someone to North Bend for a fun relaxing getaway weekend, including romantic hikes, crafts, gourmet meals, entertainment and a sweetheart dance.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931

February 22 – 27
Quilter’s Retreat
North Bend State Park
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of North Bend while working on some long-put-off quilting projects. Spend your days quilting and your nights relaxing by the fire in the lodge lobby.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931

topMarch 2009
March 22 – 26
Quilting, Knitting, and Embroidering Retreat
North Bend State Park
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of North Bend while working on some long-put-off quilting projects. Spend your days quilting and your nights relaxing by the fire in the lodge lobby.
View Flier for more information
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931
March 27 - 29
Women’s Getaway Weekend
North Bend State Park
A weekend full of activities designed with women in mind. Hair cuts, facials, kitchen tips, crafts and more.
View flier for more information
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931
topApril 2009

April 4
Make it shine weekend.
North Bend State Park
View flier about friends of North Bend Lake and Park spring clean up!
View flier
Contact: 304-643-2931

April 12
Easter Weekend
North Bend State Park
Enjoy an Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny!
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931

April 17 – 18
A Country Music Murder – Mystery Dinner Theater
North Bend State Park
The Bodacious Bodines are back on the road!  These three singing sisters were once a Country Music sensation. But rivalry may create a final farewell, at the Farewell concert.
A murder will be committed and you will help piece together the clues and solve the crime.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931

topMay 2009
May 1-3
Engines and Wheels Festival
North Bend State Park
This festival at the Cokeley Recreation Area features “Old Fashion Engines & Turn of the Century” Industrial, Oil-Field, & Farm Machinery. There will be a live band, great food, and more!
Contact: Ronnie Six 304-643-2523
View Poster

May 8-9
15th Annual Bluegrass Festival
North Bend State Park
Come out for a weekend of pickin’ and singin’. There will be two days of live bands and craft vendors.
Contact: North Bend State Park for ticket purchase or additional information: (304) 643-2931

View 2009 flier (pdf)

May 15 – 187
Youth Conservation Day
North Bend State Park
Youth groups throughout the state will gather to honor one another for their conservation efforts.
Contact: Diana Haid 304-926-0499

topJune 2009
June 5 - 7
Rail Trail Festival/ National Trails Day
North Bend State Park
This is a weekend full of fun activities for the whole family.
Contact: DJ Allen 304-628-3100 or 304-628-3777 or at www.northbendrailtrail.net

June 6
31st Ridge Runner Marathon
North Bend State Park
Races include a 26.2 mile USATF certified marathon and a 10 mile run.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931
2009 Race Information
2009 Race Entry Form
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931

View 2008 Ridge Runner Awards
View 2008 Ridge Runner Overall Stats

June 20
Bil Lepp
North Bend State Park
A winner of the West Virginia Liars Contest, Bil Lepp tells tall tales written by himself and his brother.  His outrageous stories about Buck-dog, fishing, politics, trains, the rodeo and many others will have the audience roaring with laughter.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931

topJuly 2009
July 4 – 6
Independence Day
North Bend State Park
Bring the whole family for a fun filled weekend full of nature hikes, crafts, recreational activities, and live music.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931
July 18 – 20
International Sports Jamboree
North Bend State Park
Sports and awards for physically challenged children from all over the US.
Contact: Kim Basnett, 304-677-0624

August 14
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC)
North Bend State Park
What bird says ‘who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?’  Don’t know!  Come to the Birds of Prey Educational Program featuring live birds of prey native to West Virginia.  Raptors including hawks and owls are part of this program. Learn about their habitat, diet and behaviors; most comment causes of injury. Open to the public.  No charge to attend. Great  family activity.
Contact:  North Bend 304-643-2931
If a location and/or program time is not posted, please contact the park direct for this information.

topSeptember 2009

September 18 – 20
Nature Wonder Weekend
North Bend State Park
Wild food enthusiasts will enjoy this weekend of hikes, programs and a wild food banquet.
Contact: Emily Fleming 304-558-2754

topOctober 2009
October 10
10 Mile Fall Hike
North Bend State Park
Hike 10 miles along North Bend’s Rail Trail. Bring lunch and water for this event!
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931
October 31
Halloween Party
North Bend State Park
Celebrate Halloween with fun games, prizes, and crafts!
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931
topNovember 2009
 
topDecember 2009
December 12
Breakfast with Santa
North Bend State Park
Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop by North Bend for breakfast on his way to the North Pole.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931
December 31
New Year’s Eve
North Bend State Park
Bring in the New Year at North Bend. Enjoy a gourmet dinner and a live band. Overnight package available.
Contact: North Bend State Park Activities Coordinator 304-643-2931


North Bend State Park

Rt. 1 Box 221

Cairo, WV 26337

(304) 643-2931

1-800-CALL-WVA

Email : northbend@wvdnr.gov

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