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WEST Union FEST 129...

The Town of West Union, West Virginia was 125 years old in July 2006 ... and Counting!!

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July 23rd and 24th, 2010,~ This little Town is going to CELEBRATE!!

FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT

The JOY TRIO from Ohio

Ritchie County Twilight Twirlers - formerly Encore Elite

Two-Time Winners of WV Dance Competition

Janice McMurdo - McMurdo Sounds

Top Shelf Entertainment - featuring D.J. David Leda

Tony and Brazen Metzler Show

(Parade Friday July 23rd: 7 PM)
We are going to close off Main Street and PARTY – (Vendors: 8 - 5)

Stock up early for your Christmas presents - there will be local crafts, arts, honey, local cookbooks (recipes and folk medicine), jams, quilts, purses, carvings, cheeses, paintings, pottery, fishing lures, marbles, famous WV blown glassware, jewelry, chainsaw carvings and demonstrations, candles, woodworking ~ Also fresh produce at our Farmer’s Market, Homemade Lemonade ~

Commemorative items will be available:

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· Framed West Union Historical Photo Reproductions · DVD’s and CD’s of the Town and County History
· Books, Books, Books · Postcards

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and grab a Hot Dog and a SnoCone, order a picnic lunch - or eat at one of our Fine Restaurants ~

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING FROM GUESTBOOK SIGNATURES ~ NO ENTRY FEES

Major Attractions:

· Walking Tour of West Union’s Stately Historic Section, including the Doddridge County Historical Museum, the Doddridge County Courthouse, the Stuart Mansion, The old Opera House, the Wall of Honor, and the Stagecoach stop
· Be guided by our costumed docents or choose the Self-Guided Tour

Antique Car Show - Over 30 Trophies - and Mayor's Choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DASH PLAQUES & TEE SHIRTS TO FIRST 50 Entrants
Train on the Tracks - 5K Trophies / Trophies / Trophies
FishFest Fishing Contest - Trophies / Trophies / Trophies - Citation fish applications will be available and provided by DNR
Pancake Breakfast at the Lions Club
Free
Free
Free
Showing of
"No Drums No Bugles" by Special Permission of Clyde Ware
Starring Martin Sheen / Filmed in Doddridge County
Pet Photo Contest ~ Benefits the Doddridge County Pet Food Pantry - enter your pet photos here!!!!!
Little Miss and Mr. Contest
Doddridge County Humane Society Fun Day: Games
NEW!! ICED T(Shirt) Contest
NEW!! HotDog Eating' Contest
Covered Wagon Shuttle Transportation down the Rail Trail

Come-as-you-are or come in costume and enter our Costume Contest ~

PHOTO OP on MAIN STREET - become a Mermaid or King Neptune!

Liars' Contest Open to all ~

CakeWalk Contest Open to all ~

West Union, WV ~ We love our history - that's why we're still making it!

AND - to kick off the Festival : Friday, July 23 at 7 P.M. - one of those great West Union Parades - featuring our Outhouse Float Contest click for more information Floats will be displayed on Cottage and Main during the Fest

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