In Focus: Bluegrass and Country String Festival; Folklore and Fear Storytelling at Fort Randolph

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition MASON COUNTY — Longtime community photographer Ed Lowe was out and about in Mason County last weekend, with stops at the Bluegrass and Country String Festival held at the West Virginia State Farm Museum, and, the Folklore and Fear Storytelling event at Fort Randolph. Pictured within the story link is a photo gallery of the events provided by Lowe … Continue reading In Focus: Bluegrass and Country String Festival; Folklore and Fear Storytelling at Fort Randolph

Harvest of Quilts winners recognized

POINT PLEASANT — The 35th Harvest of Quilts, held during the annual Country Fall Festival at the West Virginia State Farm Museum, recently recognized its winners. According to a news release sent on behalf of the Mason County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS), there were 30 quilt entries in four different categories. Plus, 15 uncompleted quilt block entries were showcased, each embracing the theme “Quilting … Continue reading Harvest of Quilts winners recognized

Country Fall Festival returns to Farm Museum

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — The annual Country Fall Festival returned to the West Virginia State Farm Museum this past Saturday and Sunday, celebrating everything from apple butter making, to an antique engine show, to the art of quilt making. In addition, the fall festival offered both a sawmill and blacksmith demonstration, a tractor pull, apple cider making and a church … Continue reading Country Fall Festival returns to Farm Museum

‘Harvest of Quilts’ tradition to return for Country Fall Festival

Free registration open to local quilters Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The 35th annual “Harvest of Quilts” show returns next month, held during the Country Fall Festival, Oct. 7-8 at the West Virginia State Farm Museum. Organized by members of Mason County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS), the show welcomes the work of local quilters from Mason County as well … Continue reading ‘Harvest of Quilts’ tradition to return for Country Fall Festival

Updated weekend events calendar: Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th, and more

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition MASON COUNTY — The West Virginia State Farm Museum’s annual Tractor Show and Parade, the return of the Main Street Point Pleasant Car Show, and the Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th anniversary celebration, all highlight a busy weekend of events in Mason County. In addition, Praise Along the River at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant, and free admission to … Continue reading Updated weekend events calendar: Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th, and more

Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue 50th, kick off weekend events in Mason County

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition MASON COUNTY — The West Virginia State Farm Museum’s annual Tractor Show and Parade, the return of the Main Street Point Pleasant Car Show, and the Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th anniversary celebration, all highlight a weekend of events in Mason County. In addition, Praise Along the River at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant, and free admission to the … Continue reading Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue 50th, kick off weekend events in Mason County