2009 – CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES |
April 17 - 19, 2009 |
Spring Hop Weekend – Grand Spring Re-opening |
A three day event with a variety of activities, entertainment and fun. Open to the public.
For details, call (304) 265-6144.
SPRING HOP AGENDA
| April 17, 2009 |
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| 10 AM-10 PM |
Silent Auction (upstairs at lodge) |
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Photo Contest (upstairs at lodge) |
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Quilt Show (in lodge) |
| 5 PM-8 PM |
Buffet-Restaurant |
| 6 PM-10 PM |
Wine tasting (upstairs at lodge) |
| 8 PM-10 PM |
Dance-Live Music-Stepping Stone (at lodge) |
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| April 18, 2009 |
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| 8 AM-12 NOON |
Breakfast Buffet-Restaurant |
| 10 AM-5 PM |
Craft Show (in lodge) |
| 10 AM-7 PM |
Silent Auction (upstairs at lodge) |
| 10 AM-9 PM |
Wine tasting (upstairs at lodge) |
| 10 AM-10 PM |
Photo Contest (upstairs at lodge) |
| 10 AM-10 PM |
Quilt Show (in lodge) |
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| April 19, 2009 |
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| 10 AM-5 PM |
Photo Show (upstairs at lodge) |
| 10 AM-5 PM |
Quilt Show (in lodge) |
| 11 AM-3 PM |
Buffet-Restaurant |
| 1 PM-5 PM |
Wine tasting (upstairs at lodge) |
| 2 PM |
Appalachian Country Cloggers (team performance in Appalachian dance, with audience participation. At lodge) |
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May 9, 2009 |
Dinner Theater - Bil Lepp |
Guests of this package choosing to stay Friday and Saturday nights will receive 50% off a lodge room rental for the second night.
For dinner theater reservations, call (304) 265-6144. |
April 23 – 26, 2009 |
Spring Landscape in Watercolor Workshop |
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Linda J. C. Turner of Laurelwood Art Studio instructs this workshop focused on panoramic and close-up landscapes. Any experience level welcome. The workshop will be conducted in a studio setting and also outdoors, weather permitting. Registration is required. Package available.
Workshop starts on Thursday and concludes Saturday afternoon.
Contact: Tygart Lake, (304) 265-6144 |
April 25, 2009 |
Master Naturalist Trail with Gary Niezgoda and Dorothy Hood |
| Winter snows have melted and it's time to get out and enjoy a leisurely spring walk to discover spring wild flowers, trees and shrubs. Look for blossoms as well as other wonders of the trail and forest.Gary and Dorothy will provide helpful information and that it will stimulate additional study of plant life. Approximately a two hour walk beginning at 10 a.m. Meet at Tygart Lake Lodge. For additional information, call (304) 265-6144. |
May 3, 2009 |
2nd Annual Benefit Pleasure Ride |
Come bring your horse and trail ride at Tygart Lake State Park. This a guided ride. We will ride on our new trails; enjoy the views of Tygart Lake and nature. Come relax, cookout after the trail ride. Trail ride will begin at 11:00 AM. Registration will start at 9:00 AM.
Must register and sign release form. Entry fee $10.00 per rider. Covers ride and cookout.
(This will be for the one day. Horses are not allowed on the park.) For more information or to register, call (304) 265-6144 |
May 9, 2009 |
Bil Lepp – Dinner Theater. No Lie! |
Come enjoy a Dinner Theater with Bil Lepp, as a comedic storyteller and humorist liar. Five time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest and has been a Featured Teller at the past seven National Storytelling Festivals and at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival.
Dinner Specials starting at 5:00 PM. Performance to begin at 8:00 PM.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park for reservations, 304-265-6144 |
June 5 – 7, 2009 |
Photography Workshop |
 This workshop, with instructors Steve Shaluta and Steve Rotsch, invites all experience levels to a late spring photography workshop opportunity. Weekend package available. Reservations required. $
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144
View Other Images by Steve Rotsch |
June 13, 2009 |
Youth Fishing Derby |
Bring the kids! Begins at 7 am. All participants receive a certificate. Details posted online.
- Free Fishing Day – no fishing license required for anyone.
[June 13 and 14 is the 20th year for free fishing days in West Virginia]
- Bank Fishing Only – no boats allowed.
- Adults Welcome – bring your children; you may fish for free also.
- Four Age Divisions – 7 years old & younger; 8 to 10; 11 to 14; & 15 to 18 years old.
- Prizes!! 1st thru 5th place in each age division plus certificates.
- Misc: Fishing-guys-&-gals responsible for their own equipment and bait.
Power bait NOT allowed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
- Food & Drink: A concession stand will be on site throughout the day.
- Questions about Tygart Lake Fishing Derby?
Contact Sherri Dowling at (304) 265-6148 or tygartnaturalist@wvdnr.gov
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June 20, 2009 |
Happy Birthday West Virginia! |
Happy Birthday West Virginia! Tygart Lake is having a party, June 20, 2009 It's Free for the whole family!
Garry Boothe: Magician and Balloon Artist
4:00 PM at the Park Office/Recreation Hall.
Garry Boothe is a magician and children's entertainer, and performs magic and balloon art with a twist. A Great Family Entertainer! Bring your chairs and blankets. A concession sale (hotdogs, chips, beverages, and more) on site. After the show, Birthday cake for everyone.
Stepping Stone
Stay and enjoy live music, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Top quality, variety music!
A father and son duo! From north central West Virginia! Features a family oriented band, appealing to all ages.
If it's a rainy night we will have Garry Boothe and Stepping Stone at the Lodge.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park, 304-265-6144 |
July 11, 2009 |
Granny Sue |
Stories from the Mountains and Beyond! Join us from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Park Office/Recreation Hall.
It's Free ! Bring your chairs and blankets, for an evening of family fun. With storytelling, folktales, ghost stories and some history to the passed!
*If it's a rainy night we will have Granny Sue at the Lodge.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park , 304-265-6144 |
July 18, 2009 |
Stepping Stone Band performance |
Live music with Stepping Stone.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 |
July 25, 2009 |
Trail HIke |
Hike with Master Naturalists on a Tygart Lake trail.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 |
August 22, 2009 |
Steeping Stone Band performance |
Live music with Stepping Stone.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 04-265-6144 |
August 25, 2009 |
Trail Hike |
Hike with Master Naturalists for early fall interpretation.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 |
September 12, 2009 |
Stepping Stone Band performance |
Live music with Stepping Stone. Top quality variety music of Ron and Todd Poole, a father and son duo from North Central WV. Feature a family oriented band and stage show appealing to all ages. Bring lawnchairs or blankets for seating. Free.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 |
| September 26, 2009 |
Trail Hike |
Hike with Master Naturalists in the early autumn.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 |
| September 25-27, 2009 |
Tygart Lake State Park Weekend Getaway |
History and heritage come alive on an autumn scenic rail excursion.
Saturday 26
Explore Cheat Mountain from Elkins to Cheat Bridge. This six hour round trip transports you through mile after mile of unbroken, untamed mountain wilderness.
This trip includes two nights lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday.
Transportation to and from Elkins, and your train ticket.
Package pricing: $171.91 per person based on two people in a standard room. $97.36 per person with no lodging.
For reservations, call 304-265-6144.
A weekend packaged event.
Advanced
Registration Required. |
| September 27, 2009 - RESCHEDULED FOR 10/11/09 due to heavy rain |
Trail Ride |
Come bring your horse and trail ride at the park. Cookout after the trail ride. Begins at 11 a.m. (for trailer parking follow signs). Registration will start at 9 a.m. – must register and sign release form. Entry fee is $10 per person. Covers ride and cookout. Call 304-265-6148 for more information.
No refunds. No dogs allows on trail ride. Healthy horses only. No alcohol, drugs or firearms |
| October 11, 2009 |
Trail Ride |
| See information for the September 27 Trail Ride |
October 17 – 18, 2009 |
2nd Annual Fall Festival |
Tygart Lake State Park Foundation presents the Fall Festival.
Crafts, hayrides, wine tasting and more. Quilt show.
Appalachian Country Cloggers w/ Lou Maiuri, Saturday at 2 p.m. at the lodge.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 |
October 31, 2009 |
Halloween Dance |
Haunted house, hayride and more.
Live music by Stepping Stone.
A Monster Mash Dance Contest – Costume Contest w/ Prizes – Blood curdling buffet of treats
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Admission: Adult $8.50 – Couples $15 – Children 12 and younger, $5
Haunted House 7 – 9 p.m.
Hayrides 6 – 8 p.m.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park 304-265-6144 |
| November 13, 14, 15, 2009 |
Quilt Retreat |
Instructors: Nancy Swisher and Becky Willis
‘Christmas Start’ Rotary cutting and quick piecing techniques to take the difficult out of this traditional style design. Finished size 42” x 57 “
Weekend packages start at $177.60 per person and includes:
Two nights lodging at Tygart Lake Lodge, all meals, snacks and demonstrations.
Fabric and supply list will be enclosed after registration for the workshop.
Participants will need to bring portable sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.
Call for details and further information.
A weekend packaged event.
Advanced
registration required. |
November 20 - 22, 2009 |
Women’s Writing Workshop w/ Colleen Anderson |
 Have you ever thought of writing a memoir for your children, a novel about your ancestors, or a poem dedicated to your best friend or your first love?
Writer Colleen Anderson will lead our Women's Writing Weekend. The weekend package includes two nights lodging, all meals and the workshop sessions. Executive Suites and cabins are available upon request, for an additional fee.
Meals included with this package:
Saturday & Sunday Breakfast
Saturday lunch. Saturday dinner.
Refreshments provided each evening in the conference room.
Click here for more information on the weekend and writing sessions.
A weekend packaged event.
Advanced
registration required. |
December 31, 2009 |
New Year’s Eve Celebration |
Dinner and dancing to welcome the New Year.
Overnight package available.
Package includes overnight at Tygart Lake Lodge, dinner for two, dance, evening snacks, door prizes, Champagne toast at midnight. Dance is from 8 – midnight.
Overnight package: Call for pricing.
Group reservations welcome.
For reservations, please call (304) 265-6144.
A weekend packaged event.
Advanced
registration required. |
