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Webster Wildwater River Festival
Jerry Run Summer Theatre, located on Rte 20, just over a mile north of Holly River State Park, offers live music on stage in a rustic theatre setting. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. All shows begin at 7:00 p.m. and last approximately 2 hours with an intermission. No smoking or alcohol allowed in theatre but concessions are available. For additional information, call {304} 493-6574 or email: reneea@mountain.net. Schedule of events available at: http://members.citynet.net/jerryrun/
Webster County Nature Tour,
Webster County Woodchopping Festival
July 4th Celebration, Enjoy food, fun and fireworks in Webster Springs each July 4th. Sponsored by Webster Springs Main Street and Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department. For more information contact Webster Springs Main Street at (304) 847-7291 or webstermain@citilink.net
Cowen Historical Railroad Festival, held
each July in Cowen, WV. For additional information
contact:
The 2007 Holly River Festival was held August 31st - September
2nd at Holly River State Park. There were 346 pictures entered in
the photography contest. The contest winners are as
follows:
Webster County Fair, held each September at Camp Caesar 4H Camp. Contact Camp Caesar at {304} 226-3888 for more information.
Irish Road Bowling Tournament, held annually at Holly River State Park in October. This old-time sporting game originated in Ireland over 300 years ago and is now being played in scenic Webster County. For more information contact Holly River State Park at {304} 493-6640 or E-mail: hollyriver@wvdnr.gov
Burgoo international Cook-off
Veterans Parade & Pig Roast, held annually in Webster Springs in November. Honoring our veterans with an old-fashioned parade followed by a free community pig roast at Baker’s Island. For more information contact Webster Springs Main Street at (304) 847-7291 or webstermain@citilink.net
Hometown White Christmas, Dec 1-Dec 31 in Webster Springs. Downtown streets, buildings and the Baker’s Island Recreation Area are decorated with thousands of white lights and dozens of interesting Christmas displays. Many merchants offer extended store hours and other special events. For more information contact Webster Springs Main Street at (304) 847-7291 or webstermain@citilink.net
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Enjoy
a weekend of whitewater fun the first full weekend each April. Top
whitewater racers come from throughout the region to compete, but novice
paddlers also travel from miles around to race, have fun and enjoy the
festival atmosphere. Activities include downriver and slalom races, fun
floats on area rivers, live music and more. Also, while in the area, you
can experience the Back Fork of Elk, Williams, Cranberry and Gauley Rivers
which provide whitewater enthusiasts challenging water for a variety of
skill levels. For more information, see our website 
Held annually, the first weekend of
May, the tour is put on by the Webster Springs Garden Club. Explore
wildflowers and other wonders of nature. Walking and driving tours of
scenic areas of Webster County are conducted, along with evening
entertainment. Lodging in primitive cabins, some meals, all tours and
entertainment are included. The weekend activity is centered at 
Each Memorial Day weekend, the Southern U.S. World Championship
Woodchopper title is won at the annual Webster County 
Held Labor
Day weekend at 
The annual Burgoo International
Cook-off is held each October at the Baker's Island Recreation Area
located in downtown Webster Springs. Cash prizes are awarded for
various categories. For additional information please contact
Webster Springs Main Street at {304} 847-7291 or