July Events

• Fun for the whole family
• Kite flying and stunt kite demos
• Learn how to construct a kite
• Magic Show & Class

Kite building workshops to be conducted by Wings over Washington Kite Club on Saturday & Sunday (July 3-4). Children & adults of all ages are encouraged to build your own kite and learn how to fly it afterwards (small fee charged for craft). Enjoy weekend cook-outs, family activities and more.

Weekend Event Schedule:
Friday, July 2
8-9pm: Magic Show - comedy, audience-participatory-type show for the entire family (No fee charged) Location TBD

Saturday, July 3
9am – 10:30am: Magic Class with Roger Lindsay (max: 20 attendees). Register today for the class (available for ages 8- older). *Register by calling 304-866-4121 x2678.
10am – 5pm: West Virginia artisans and crafters will display their wares.
11am & 2pm: Kite Building Workshop – Wings over Washington Kite Club will offer a workshop for children and adults of all ages to learn how to design and build their own kites, and fly them afterwards. Small fee charged.
12pm & 3pm: Jumbo Kite Flying & Stunt Kite Demos – Learn how to fly stunt kites, including the enormous 80′ Scuba Diver, 20′ Lobster, and gigantic Octopus kites.
2pm: Free Concert – Wheeling Symphony Orchestra with special guest artist Margaret Carlson will take place at the ski area amphitheater. Bring your blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Tucker County Alpine Festival & Canaan Valley Resort State Park. A special performance by the Tucker Community Chorus will open the afternoon’s concert. Food and beverage concessions.
9pm (dark): Fireworks in nearby Thomas, WV (12 miles north of resort on Rt 32 north).

Sunday, July 4
11am: Kite Building Workshop – Wings over Washington Kite Club will offer a workshop for children and adults of all ages to learn how to design and build their own kites, and fly them afterwards. Small fee charged.
12pm: Jumbo Kite Flying & Stunt Kite Demos – Learn how to fly stunt kites, including the enormous 80′ Scuba Diver, 20′ Lobster, and gigantic Octopus kites.

Sponsored by the Alpine Festival Association & Canaan Valley Resort. Bring your family, lawn chairs, blankets, and prepare to enjoy a memorable afternoon of symphonic music surrounded by the natural majestic beauty of the outdoor amphitheater at the ski area. No charge. Concert time: 2pm

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Enjoy a guided 8 mile guided hike between Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley Resort with our naturalist, Destiny Phillips.
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Spirit in the Valley Chrisitan Music Festival is an opportunity to come and enjoy Christ centered music in the beauty of God’s creation. Different bands and groups covering contemporary, bluegrass, southern gospel and a country flair will be on stage through out the weekend. To learn more about the event, click here.
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Butterflies are one of the most beautiful elements of the natural world, and scientists now recognize that they can also serve as one important indicator of the health of ecosystems. A dedicated group of local naturalists will soon be enjoying their beauty and contributing to a nationwide program that conducts long term monitoring of butterfly populations. Public participation is welcome, knowledge of butterflies is not necessary. Meet at the Nature Center at 10am to assist in our count. The count will last about 6 hours. Canaan Valley Resort has held this count since 2003. For further details, call Destiny Phillips at 304-866-4121 x2688.

Learn to cook like a chef during this “themed” cooking class with our own Executive Chef, Nemat Odeh. The classes menu will include items such as stuffed squash, stuffed grape leaves, tabouleh salad, hummus dip, shish kabobs, couscous, roasted egg plant, shredded phyllo dough with sweet cheese and simple syrup. Wine included. Participants will receive a copy of all recipes. Class runs from 11 am to 2 pm. Registration Form
 

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Geology Rocks is presented by survey geologist Ken Ashton, with the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey. This earth science program format is hands-on activity for scout and 4-H groups, families and future geologists. There is no charge to attend.

If you’ve skipped a stone across a pond, played in sand, or let out “how in the world did that happen” when you spy rock layers tilted or on edge, this program identifies those geologic wonders. The evening program explains and explores the mysteries of “rock.” The next morning, attendees “roll” out for a mid-morning hike to learn about geology, topography and more.

The area now known as West Virginia was actually millions of years in the making. The mineral wealth and natural beauty of West Virginia owe much to geologic processes that began eons ago. Without geologic processes, there would be no rocks, rivers, coal, oil or gas, minerals, or scenic beauty. Indeed, there would be no mountains in the Mountain State.