Events By Month

To see a complete list of events in the Greater Parkersburg area for a particular month, click on the appropriate month.  New events are added on a regular basis, so check back later if a particular event is not listed.  For details on how to submit an event for possible listing, click on Submit Events.        

While every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information, we suggest confirming the details before making final plans.     

July

4/2/2009 - 8/31/2009
Dr. Bertlyn Bosley Exhibit
The Castle, Marietta, OH
Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: The Castle | Phone: 740 373-4180

4/13/2009 - 7/3/2009
Holl's Chocolate Covered Strawberry Season
Holl's Swiss Chocolatier, Grand Central Ave., Vienna, WV
Delicious, juicy strawberries hand-dipped in Holl's rich swiss chocolate. We dip throughout the day so they are always fresh. Come enjoy this fresh summer treat!
Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Holl's Swiss Chocolatier | Phone: 304 295-6576

6/26/2009 - 7/5/2009
Annual Anniversary Sale
Mulberry Lane Country Store, Parkersburg, WV
Save 20% storewide including furniture plus warehouse. Save 50% to 75%, free gift, free food tastings.
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Mulberry Lane Country Store | Phone: 304

7/1/2009 - 7/31/2009
Exhibit by Debbie Sisson
WesBanco, Market St, Parkersburg, WV
Watercolor/Acrylic/Pen & Ink
Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: WesBanco Parkersburg | Phone: 304 480-2655

7/2/2009
Music in the Park
East Muskingum Park Gazebo, Marietta, OH
Time: 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/2/2009 - 7/5/2009
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair
Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, WV
Call 304-372-3247
Event website | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: | Phone:

7/3/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/3/2009 - 8/9/2009
Annual Fenton Tent Sale
Fenton Art Glass, Williamstown, WV
Come to the tent sale for substantial savings on our world-famous handcrafted Fenton Glass!! Call for hours of sale.
Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Fenton Art Glass Gift Shop | Phone: 304 375-7772 x 311

7/4/2009
Ringing Of The Bells and Trans-Allegheny Clash of Cultures
Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg, WV
Join us on Blennerhassett Island to honor the sacrifices made by our forbearers during the war for independence. At 2PM the bell will be rung 13 times to signify the original 13 colonies. Your cultural forbears come alive as we learn about the conflicts between American Indian and European cultures in what is now West Virginia.
Time: 2:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park | Phone: 304 420-4800

7/4/2009
Valley Gem Sternwheeler Fireworks Dinner Cruise
239 Front St(Behind the Armory), Marietta, OH
Enjoy a delicious grand buffet, a live performance by Steve and Bev Pottmeyer, and then experience the fireworks from the river.
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Event website | Admission: $41.00 adults $39.50 seniors | Sponsored by: Valley Gem Sternwheeler | Phone: 740 373-7862

7/7/2009
Music by the River
Belpre Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio
Tuesdays through August
Time: 7:30 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Belpre | Phone: 740 423-7592

7/7/2009
Music in the Park
Tomlinson Park, Williamstown, WV
Please call Harold Swartz for information at 304-375-6389.
Time: 7:00 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Williamstown | Phone: 304 375-7761

7/7/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/9/2009
Mayor's Music Series
City Park, Parkersburg, WV
Insured Sound - Variety from 50's to Today sponsored by Community Bank
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Artsbridge | Phone: 304 428-3988

7/9/2009
Music in the Park
East Muskingum Park Gazebo, Marietta, OH
Time: 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/10/2009
"Art Gone Wild"
Riverside Artists Gallery, Marietta, OH
Painter, Deborah Abbott and the artists of the gallery have gone wild with their art. Come and enjoy a "wild" night at the gallery and throughout historic downtown Marietta for the July Walk.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: Riverside Artists Gallery | Phone: 740 373-8447

7/10/2009
Merchants & Artists Walking Tour
Downtown Marietta, Marietta, OH
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Marietta Area Merchants Association | Phone: 740-373-7631

7/10/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/10/2009 - 7/11/2009
3rd Annual Moonlight Fishing Festival
Mountwood Park, East of Parkersburg, WV
This event will kickoff with an overnight fishing contest for adults and will continue throughout the day on Saturday with fishing contests for children. Vendors, live entertainment and prizes will also be present at the event.
Time: 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: Mountwood Park | Phone: 304 679-3611

7/10/2009 - 7/12/2009
Marietta Riverfront Roar
Ohio River Levee, Marietta, OH
Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/11/2009
Decorating Workshop
Fenton Art Glass, Williamstown, WV
Decorate and customize your very own Fenton Christmas ornament or year-round suncatcher. Express your creativity in this unique hands-on experience at 1:30PM, 3:00PM. Space is limited, reservations required. Call 800-319-7793 x 327 or 283 for reservations. Due to occasional production issues, scheduled events are subject to change.
Event website | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: Fenton Art Glass Gift Shop | Phone: 304 375-7772 x 299

7/11/2009
Master Craftsmen Event
Fenton Art Glass, Williamstown, WV
Attend a one hour master craftsman seminar featuring Frank Workman or one of his apprentices at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM or noon. Space is limited, reservations required. Call 800-319-7793 x 327 or 283 for reservations. Due to occasional production issues, scheduled events are subject to change.
Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Fenton Art Glass Gift Shop | Phone: 304 375-7772 x 311

7/11/2009
Valley Gem Sternwheeler Grand Buffet Dinner Cruise
239 Front St(Behind the Armory), Marietta, OH
Enjoy a riverboat ride featuring a grand buffet dinner cruise with entertainment.
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: $35 adult, $25 children, $33.50 seniors | Sponsored by: Valley Gem Sternwheeler | Phone: 740 373-7862

7/14/2009
Music by the River
Belpre Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio
Tuesdays through August
Time: 7:30 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Belpre | Phone: 740 423-7592

7/14/2009
Music in the Park
Tomlinson Park, Williamstown, WV
Please call Harold Swartz for information at 304-375-6389.
Time: 7:00 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Williamstown | Phone: 304 375-7761

7/14/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/14/2009 - 7/18/2009
West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition
Fairgrounds, Mineral Wells, WV
Family oriented fair with carnival rides, top-name entertainers, livestock exhibits, crafts, 4-H exhibits and great track events.
Time: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition | Phone: 304 485-9056

7/16/2009
Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg, WV
Climb aboard the sterwheeler to have bruch with Margaret Blennerhassett, a mansion tour, and a narrated wagon ride. Reservations required.
Time: 10:00 AM | Event website | Admission: $39.95 per person | Sponsored by: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park | Phone: 304 420-4800

7/16/2009
Mayor's Music Series
City Park, Parkersburg, WV
Michael Tobar - Jazz Group sponsored by George Chandler Law Office
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Artsbridge | Phone: 304 428-3988

7/16/2009
Music in the Park
East Muskingum Park Gazebo, Marietta, OH
Time: 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/17/2009
Mayor'sThird Friday Jubilee
Front St., Marietta, OH
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/17/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/17/2009
Ruble's Sternwheelers Friday Night Dance Cruises
Civitan Park, Belpre, OH
Featuring a blast from the past THE LOVABLE, HUGGABLE UNCLE DOUGGER. Tickets are $10 if bought before boarding time. Must be 21 years of age.
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM | Admission: $12 per person at boarding | Sponsored by: Ruble's Sternwheelers | Phone: 740 423-7268

7/17/2009
Williamstown VFD Ice Cream Social
Tomlinson Park, Williamstown, WV
This annual event is a part of the Williamstown Homecoming.
Time: 6:00 PM | Admission: Free admission, fee for food | Sponsored by: City of Williamstown | Phone: 304 375-7761

7/17/2009 - 7/18/2009
Sweet Corn Festival
Front St., Marietta, OH
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/18/2009
Valley Gem Sternwheeler Grand Buffet Dinner Cruise
239 Front St(Behind the Armory), Marietta, OH
Enjoy a riverboat ride featuring a grand buffet dinner cruise with entertainment.
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: $35 adult, $25 children, $33.50 seniors | Sponsored by: Valley Gem Sternwheeler | Phone: 740 373-7862

7/21/2009
Music by the River
Belpre Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio
Tuesdays through August
Time: 7:30 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Belpre | Phone: 740 423-7592

7/21/2009
Music in the Park
Tomlinson Park, Williamstown, WV
Please call Harold Swartz for information at 304-375-6389.
Time: 7:00 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Williamstown | Phone: 304 375-7761

7/21/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/23/2009
Arts and Animals Children's Arts Festival
City Park, Parkersburg, WV
Free arts festival for children featuring internationally-acclaimed dog act "Divas & Dogs" plus hands-on arts activities, Ronald MxDonald, Caring Canines, music dance and more at Parkersburg City Park Pavilion & surrounding area.
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Artsbridge | Phone: 304 428-3988

7/23/2009
Mayor's Music Series
City Park, Parkersburg, WV
MIXX Band - Popular Music Old and New sponsored by DuPont
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Artsbridge | Phone: 304 428-3988

7/23/2009
Music in the Park
East Muskingum Park Gazebo, Marietta, OH
Time: 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/24/2009
Kids Koncert part of "Arts and Animals" Festival
Mid-Ohio Valley Player's Theatre, Marietta, OH
Free fun-filled variety show presented by Artsbridge for children ages pre-school to age 10 featuring "Divas & Dogs", internationally acclaimed dog act.
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Artsbridge | Phone: 304 428-3988

7/24/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/25/2009
Decorating Workshop
Fenton Art Glass, Williamstown, WV
Decorate and customize your very own Fenton Christmas ornament or year-round suncatcher. Express your creativity in this unique hands-on experience at 10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM and 3:00PM. Space is limited, reservations required. Call 800-319-7793 x 327 or 283 for reservations. Due to occasional production issues, scheduled events are subject to change.
Event website | Admission: Call for info | Sponsored by: Fenton Art Glass Gift Shop | Phone: 304 375-7772 x 299

7/25/2009
Island Frolic with Evening Meal
Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg, WV
Visitors will enjoy a sternwheeler ride to historic Blennerhassett Island. This three hour adventure includes a delicious meal, guided tours of the mansion, and a hayride. Reservations are required.
Event website | Admission: $25 adult, $20 children | Sponsored by: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park | Phone: 304 420-4800

7/25/2009
Valley Gem Sternwheeler Grand Buffet Dinner Cruise
239 Front St(Behind the Armory), Marietta, OH
Enjoy a riverboat ride featuring a grand buffet dinner cruise with entertainment.
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: $35 adult, $25 children, $33.50 seniors | Sponsored by: Valley Gem Sternwheeler | Phone: 740 373-7862

7/28/2009
Music by the River
Belpre Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio
Tuesdays through August
Time: 7:30 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Belpre | Phone: 740 423-7592

7/28/2009
Music in the Park
Tomlinson Park, Williamstown, WV
Please call Harold Swartz for information at 304-375-6389.
Time: 7:00 PM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: City of Williamstown | Phone: 304 375-7761

7/28/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/30/2009
Mayor's Music Series
City Park, Parkersburg, WV
Sheppard Brothers - Bluegrass
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Artsbridge | Phone: 304 428-3988

7/30/2009
Music in the Park
East Muskingum Park Gazebo, Marietta, OH
Time: 7:00 PM | Event website | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Marietta/Washington County CVB | Phone: 740 373-5178

7/31/2009
Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace
Bicentennial Plaza (3rd & Market Sts), Parkersburg, WV
Time: 10:00 AM | Admission: Free | Sponsored by: Area Roundtable | Phone: 304 422-5650

7/31/2009
Trillium Piano Trio - "Two for the Show"
The Castle, Marietta, OH
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Admission: $15 adults $10 students | Sponsored by: The Castle | Phone: 740 373-4180

7/31/2009 - 8/1/2009
"Paint Your Wagon"
Actors Guild Playhouse, Parkersburg, WV
Set in a mining camp in the Gold Rush era of California, this Lerner & Loewe musical tells the story of a grizzled prospector, Ben Rumson, whose daughter discovers gold near their camp.
Time: 8:00 PM | Event website | Admission: $15 adults, $12 students | Sponsored by: Actors Guild of Parkersburg | Phone: 304 485-1300