WV Department of Natural Resources
NWTF Sanctioned Calling Contest
WV Raptor Center
And more to come!!
Augusta Ruritan Club will provide concessions in the dining hall.
Boy Scouts of America Troops 76 & 9706 are doing the Opening Flag Ceremony at the Outdoor Show. They will also sell funnel cakes to raise funds for summer camp.
Admission: Ages 12 and up $5
Ages 5-12. $1
March 11, 10am-7pm
March 12, 10am-4pm
Hampshire County Fairgrounds, 173 Fairground Dr, Augusta, WV
We will celebrate the bygone days of this 1700s village.
Enjoy a relaxing day in this once-bustling, now-quiet hamlet.
Activities usually include (Double check closer to the event date):
Ashley Creek -Native American lore, language, culture.
Historical reenactors encampment – French & Indian, Civil War: Rick Norris – 18th C. encampment. Brian Hall, 18th-century reenactor.
MaryAnne Lister shares information about the Fort Edwards Foundation and upcoming events.
Old time music jam on the porch
Folks clog/buck or flat foot dance
Interpretive hay-less ride around the hamlet.
Rob Wolford, Black smith.
Model A & Model T Fords.
Kim Straw and others display some steam engines & antique tractors.
The North River Mills United Methodist Church folks provide refreshments.
The adjacent quiet dirt lane is a nice place for a hike.
C.C. Hall has an excellent site with info about the village: www.NorthRiverMills.org
North River Mills was designated a “Historical Landmark”. If you have old photos ( people or structures of the village), we would love to scan them. Often old timers come to swap stories of North River Mills, giving the day a homecoming feel.
Ted Kalvitis, the antique tractor guru, and his better half, Stephanie, host the Narrow Gallery (corn crib) Art Show. (Contact us if you’re interested in exhibiting.)
Ice Mountain/ North River Mills docents may lead hikes to the cold vents (probably early.)
Here is a slide show from 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzFbvjG3WZ4&ab_channel=RichSchmitt
This is a description of the 2022 event.
Camping will be allowed both Friday and Saturday nights.
Access to firewood, fresh water and bathrooms.
All live fire participants will be required to provide their insurance forms at the safety meeting prior to battle.
Main Events Schedule:
11:30 am: Battle of Great Cacapon Living History Re-enactment.
Camps & Live Fire Reenactment Schedule:
10:00 am – Camps open to public
11:00 am – Safety Meeting
11:30 am – April 18, 1756 – Battle of Great Capon Ambush
1:00 pm – Native American presentation
2:30 pm – Attack on Edward’s Fort
4:00 pm – Event Close
Please check back for time and additional details.
Pancake Breakfast
Crafts
Flea Market
Pop-Up Shops
Food Trucks
Scarecrow Building Station
Little Pumpkin Seed Contest
Agriculture Demonstrations
Raffles
Live Music
The vision for the Hampshire County Community Event Center is that it will be a multipurpose facility located centrally in Hampshire County at the Hampshire County Fairgrounds. The Community Event Center will be equipped to handle any type of event, whether it’s a livestock show, outdoor show, banquets, weddings, arts & crafts shows, dog shows, rodeos, concerts, meetings or classes. Surrounded by views of the beautiful West Virginia Hills, the Hampshire County Community Event Center will be the premiere venue for events in Hampshire County.
A fun-filled festival featuring local juried artists, great musicians, dance and tumbling exhibitions, puppet shows, hands-on-art activities for all ages, great food, and giant bubbles for kids. This year’s festival will host a Plein Air “Quick Draw” Competition.
