March 2018
Holly River Hike
On Sunday, March 4th, 2018, Doug Wood, well-known tracker, naturalist, and reenactor, will be leading a hike at Holly River State Park to look for old growth trees and interpret the surroundings. The hike is steep in places and there is a pretty long hill to climb. Hiking poles are a good idea, especially for going back downhill and plan for wet ground and cool conditions. The hike is approximately 4 to 5 miles. Forecast, reports sunny and in the 40s.…
Find out more »August 2018
Three Rivers Avian Program at Holly River State Park
"Wings of Wonder - WV Birds of Prey" program will be presented. This program is free to all. Located at the Judd Anderson Activity Building in Holly River State Park.
Find out more »Holly River Festival Photo Contest
Enter your favorite photo from Holly River State Park and win. Photos may be submitted in the following categories: Animals, Plants, Scenery, People or Mystery (Bizarre Shot). Two age divisions: Under 18 and Age 18 and over. Photos must be taken on Holly River State Park property and are not to be digitally altered. Photos must be delivered to the Park office or received by mail by August 20. Address HRSP Photo Contest, P O Box 2, Hacker Valley, WV 26222. Cash…
Find out more »April 2019
Holly River State Park Foundation Annual Meeting
Judd Anderson Center at Holly River State Park.
Find out more »Holly River State Park Foundation Easter Egg Hunt
For kids ages 0-12 at the Main Building area.
Find out more »July 2019
Farm to Table Dinner
Five-course dinner featuring locally grown or sourced ingredients. There will be live acoustic music by Key to Adam and naturalist Jane Birdsong will perform the Holly River Song. For reservations, contact Holly River State Park Restaurant at 304 493-9493. Seatings available at 4:30 pm and 7 pm.
Find out more »August 2019
Back to School Splash
Backpacks and school supplies for Webster County children Pre-K to grade 12. Swimming from 6-8 pm.
Find out more »Holly River Festival
Held Labor Day weekend at Holly River State Park. Family oriented festival with heritage arts & crafts, contests, live music, hay rides, cake walks, applebutter making, 5K run/walk and more in a beautiful sylvan setting. An antique/vintage car show, craft auction and gospel concert at nearby Jerry Run Summer Theater are the Saturday highlights. For more information contact the Holly River State Park office at 304 493-6353.
Find out more »Danny Coombs Memorial Car Show
All makes & models welcome. Prize drawings, entertainment, concessions. Registration from 10 am to noon, $10 entry fee.
Find out more »September 2019
2019 Holly River Hustle 5K Run/Walk
A 5K held during the Holly River Festival. Contact Tom Prall at [email protected] to volunteer or sponsor the event. All proceeds benefit the Holly River State Park Foundation. It is almost all on the Pickens road, a gravel road, and there will be traffic control. It begins along the blacktopped road in front of the picnic shelter, (old pavilion), diagonally across from the park office/restaurant. It is an out and back course completely inside Holly River State Parks boundaries. It passes several…
Find out more »October 2019
Holly River Fall Challenge Irish Road Bowling Tournament
Irish Road Bowling can be traced back to the 1600s. One story is that Dutch soldiers brought it when William of Orange came to Ireland in 1689. Another legend says that Irish patriots robbed English cannonballs and rolled them down a country lane by the light of a full moon. Faugh a Ballach! In a deep valley, one of the tour's most beautiful roads, October colors, a trout stream, rhododendron thickets, a bridge to loft over, a massive stone pavilion…
Find out more »Halloween Party
Holly River State Park will be throwing a #Halloween Party. Great fun for those that enjoy hay rides and trick or treat. Takes place at the Lower Campground and the Old Pavilion.
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