August Events

Enjoy a guided 8 mile hike between Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley Resort with our park naturalist, Destiny Phillips.  Bring snacks and water – lunch is not provided.
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Join us as locals & guest fire up their grills to compete for the coveted first place bragging rights to Best BBQ in the following categories: Chicken, Beef & Pork. Cash prizes awarded in all events. For further information, call “Eric” – (304) 866-4121 x2651. Event Flyer and Registration Form

Location: Outdoor Covered Pavilion
Categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde, Salsa & People’s Choice
Lodge Room Rate: $69 per night / Registrants & Vendors only Join us for our annual Smokin’ in the Valley Chili Cook-off. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society. The cook-off will begin at 10:15 am, following a 9:30 am cook’s meeting. The awards ceremony will take place around 4pm. Cash prizes awarded.

Bring on the HEAT – enjoy a packed day of cooking and tasting. Traditional Red, Chili Verde and Salsa included, plus People’s Choice. Artist and crafters will display their wares throughout the day. Lunch to be served in the pavilion. Entertainment tbd.

To participate you must first register online by visiting www.chilicookoff.com. All category winners advance to WCCC 2010. Click here for event flyer.

Join us for a 10 mile hike starting off at the abandoned coke ovens by Douglas Falls, then through the junction of North Fork Blackwater River and the main river, across from Lindy Point. We will hike down the canyon through mixed hardwood forest.

Spectacular views of the canyon and the river will be seen along this hike. Easy walking trail, but no way out once started. Please bring food, snacks, and plenty of water. We will start at Canaan Valley Resort, taking the shuttle to the ovens, the shuttle will leave at 9:00am.
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Join us and our local wedding vendors for a 4 hour wedding fair. Enjoy food & wine tastings, and receive wedding ideas from local florists, wedding planners, photographers, deejays, plus much more. Canaan Valley Resort’s culinary staff will present several food & wine options available for your tasting and our staff will be on hand to give you a tour of the facility and answer any questions you may have.

Learn why your wedding should take place in the beautiful mountains surrounding Canaan Valley Resort when we unveil our new incentives.

You are invited to bring up to 4 people, at no charge when you RSVP by August 23, 2010. Each additional person will be charged a nominal fee of $10.00 which will be credited to your accocunt when you book your special day. Special lodging rates of $39 per room (per night, tax & resort fee additional) are also available for August 27 – 29, 2010.   Join us at beautiful Canaan Valley Resort and let us assist in making your dreams come true.

Please RSVP to Karen Rhodes by calling 304-866-4121 x2681 or emailing rhodesk@canaanresort.com by Monday – August 23, 2010.

Wedding Fair: Sunday – August 29, 2010
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm