Webster County Tourism

Dennis Burchett, fiddle and vocals Marvin Christian, banjo Charlie Duffield, Bass and vocals Rod Miles, Mandolin and vocals Shug Thomas, guitar and vocals     Mountain Grass is a five piece traditional bluegrass and gospel band from the Charleston, WV, area, featuring very experienced musicians and singers. If you enjoy great harmony singing and a wonderful mix of fiddle and banjo tunes, be sure to catch this entertaining band. They will also share some interesting stories and keep you laughing with your toes…

Plan to enjoy spring in the beautiful hills of Webster County, WV.  Held annually in May, the Webster County Nature Tour is organized by the Webster Springs Garden Club.  You can explore wildflowers, native wildlife and other wonders of nature. Guided walking tours of scenic areas of Webster County are conducted, ranging from very rugged to easy walking .  Also, Saturday night entertainment is provided, featuring live music by The Band Wagon. The weekend activity is centered at Camp Caesar. Lodging is in rustic cabins and all…

Pageants for Baby, Tiny Mister, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen, Miss, Mrs. and Granny. For information call Beverly 304 880-5797 or Debra 304 226-0584.

Ramps & all the fixin's.  All you can eat.  Adults $12, ages 7-12 $8 and ages 6 & under free with paying adult. For info call 304 226-3220 or 304 226-5711.

Mandolin player Johnny Staats and guitar flatpicker Robert Shafer are two of West Virginia's most decorated pickers. They've both appeared separately on the Grand Ole Opry, and both have won multiple awards for their work on their respective instruments.     The duo has recorded numerous CDs together, including their latest collection of hymns: Homecoming Favorites. Though they can be classified as bluegrass players, Staats and Shafer draw from influences far beyond the boundaries of bluegrass. http://www.bandmine.com/johnnystaatsproject

Bluegrass Music From The Hills of West Virginia. 5-time WV State Banjo Champion Jim Gabehart & guitar player/lead vocalist Valerie Gabehart have played from Canada to Florida, playing a variety of music --- incorporating instrumentals, a capella gospel, ballads, driving bluegrass, and original songs written by Jim. From festivals, concerts, weddings, political rallies, conventions, to every imagineable type of event.

Organized by the West Virginia Association of Elementary Physical Education.  This conference is planned by teachers for teachers.  Unlike other conferences where you sit and take notes while listening to a lecture, this conference is 100% participation. Sessions will be offered in the areas of Fitness, Games, Health and Wellness, Movement, and Technology. There will also be the opportunity to become certified in CPR.

  It is always a cool thing when an artist who has been in the music business for a long time is suddenly “discovered.” In the bluegrass world, this is hopefully about to happen to Rebekah Long who, through her many talents, is no stranger to some of the most successful folks in the genre. Long grew up in Lincolnton, Georgia near the famous musical kinfolk The Lewis Family and spent time touring and playing upright bass with Little Roy Lewis and…