Trail Season Opens for Riding

The forest has approximately 134 miles of all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle trails, 88 miles of horse trails and 209 miles available to mountain bikers to enjoy.

Sponsored By: Wayne National Forest
Hours: 12:00 AM - 12:59 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Mound Cemetery Tours

Saturdays, reservations are appreciated.

Sponsored By: The Castle
Hours: 10:00 AM
Admission: Call for info

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Exhibit by Georgia Dangel

Oils/Watercolor

Sponsored By: WesBanco Parkersburg
Admission: Free

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars

Renegades of Dirt traveling modified series

Sponsored By: West Virginia Motor Speedway
Admission: Call for info

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Independence Day Weekend

Bring the whole family out for a full weekend of nature hikes, recreational activities and fun.

Sponsored By: North Bend State Park
Admission: Call for info

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Mountain State Art & Craft Fair

Sponsored By: Mountain State Art & Craft Fair
Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Ringing Of The Bell

Join us on Blennerhassett Island to honor the sacrifices made by our forbearers during the war for independence. At 2:00 PM the bell will be rung 13 times to signify the original 13 colonies.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Hours: 2:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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Sunset Safari Tours

All tours begin with a buffet dinner prepared by the Wilds' professional chef and served on the deck of the Overlook Cafe. Guests board an Open-Air Safari transport for a guided tour through the Wilds' open-range animal areas where they will see rhinos, giraffes, antelope and other rare and endangered animals in their natural habitats.

Sponsored By: The Wilds
Hours: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: Non-members $75.00

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Introduction to Mountain Biking - Weekend Classes

These 2 day classes will cover evaluating your bicycle, an introduction to mountain biking skills, a practice ride on the singletrack trails at the park, and an introduction to trail building. Space is limited and registration is required.

Sponsored By: North Bend State Park
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission: $30

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Sunday Sundae Cruise

Board the sternwheeler "Island Belle" and embark on a three-hour adventure on the Ohio River which includes a brief stop at Blennerhassett Island to have everyone's favorite summer treat -- a hand dipped ice cream sundae. Reservations are recommended.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Hours: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Admission: Call for info

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History Day Camp

A 5-day camp of historic hands-on activities for students in grades 3-5. Crafts, games, tours, tidbits, music, dancing and more. Registration fees include all materials, activities and tours.

Sponsored By: The Castle
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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USSSA Baseball 14 and Under National Qualifier

Sponsored By: USSSA Baseball
Admission: Call for info

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Marietta Riverfront Roar

The hottest race boats in the World unleash full-bore exhilaration during professional powerboat racing!!! Come enjoy the best in tunnel boat racing and get to see the boats close up and meet the drivers and crews. So come out and experience the trill of Superleague racing on the Ohio Levee!!!

Sponsored By: Marietta/Washington County CVB
Admission: Free

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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Sunset Safari Tours

All tours begin with a buffet dinner prepared by the Wilds' professional chef and served on the deck of the Overlook Cafe. Guests board an Open-Air Safari transport for a guided tour through the Wilds' open-range animal areas where they will see rhinos, giraffes, antelope and other rare and endangered animals in their natural habitats.

Sponsored By: The Wilds
Hours: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: Non-members $75.00

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Riverside Artists Gallery Participates in Downtown Marietta's Merchants and Artist Walk

Riverside Artists Gallery will host visiting artist, photographer, Robb DeCamp and member artist Bonnie Proudfoot showing her newest fused glass sculptures and stained glass lamps.

Sponsored By: Riverside Artists Gallery
Hours: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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USSSA Softball Womens State Tournament

Sponsored By: USSSA Softball
Admission: Call for info

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Summer Art Camp

Ages 7 to 10 mornings and ages 11 and up afternoons

Sponsored By: Riverside Artists Gallery
Hours: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Admission: Call for info

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition

Family oriented fair with carnival rides, top-name entertainers, livestock exhibits, crafts, 4-H exhibits and great track events.

Sponsored By: West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition
Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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International Sports Jamboree

A weekend of sports and awards for physically challenged children from all over the US.

Sponsored By: North Bend State Park
Admission: Call for info

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Ohio Valley Mud Run

10K Obstacle Course Mud Run, 5K walk/run Obstacle Course Mud Run, Youth Challenge - 100 Yard Mud Run with several small obstacles

Friday - Live band for campers and guests. Food and drinks available. Saturday - Post-run cook out and live music for all participants, plus on course music for that extra push!

Hours: Camping open Friday night, Races from 7 am - 5 pm on Saturday

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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Sweet Corn Festival

Join The Marietta Sweet Corn Festival as we celebrate our wonderful agricultural history. Enjoy hot buttered sweet corn served fresh on the cob and piping hot. Bring the whole family to wxperience a wide variety of delicious foods, prepared by our local restaurants, events for all ages, contests galore, farm animals, historical exhibits and country music entertainers.

Sponsored By: Marietta/Washington County CVB
Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Sunset Safari Tours

All tours begin with a buffet dinner prepared by the Wilds' professional chef and served on the deck of the Overlook Cafe. Guests board an Open-Air Safari transport for a guided tour through the Wilds' open-range animal areas where they will see rhinos, giraffes, antelope and other rare and endangered animals in their natural habitats.

Sponsored By: The Wilds
Hours: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: Non-members $75.00

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Living History Program

Sponsored By: The Castle
Admission: Call for info

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Living History Program

Sponsored By: The Castle
Admission: Call for info

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"The History of Bathrooms...From Ancient Times to the 21st Century"

Ray Swick, WV State Park Historian, will present a lecture entitled "The History of Bathrooms...From Ancient Times to the 21st Century". Following the lecture, a guided tour of the new exhibit "Behind Closed Doors...American Bathrooms Through the Ages: will be directed by Dr. Swick.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Hours: 1:00 PM
Admission: $4 adult, $2 children (3-12)

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The Longest Raid of the Civil War

In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and the Battle at Buffington Island, Campus Martius Museum and the Washington County Public Library are proud to host Lester Horwitz, author of the Pulitzer Prize nominated book, The Longest Raid of the Civil War.

Sponsored By: Campus Martius Museum
Hours: 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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Sunset Safari Tours

All tours begin with a buffet dinner prepared by the Wilds' professional chef and served on the deck of the Overlook Cafe. Guests board an Open-Air Safari transport for a guided tour through the Wilds' open-range animal areas where they will see rhinos, giraffes, antelope and other rare and endangered animals in their natural habitats.

Sponsored By: The Wilds
Hours: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: Non-members $75.00

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"Swing Is The Thing"

Trillium Piano Trio - Night Music

Sponsored By: The Castle
Hours: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Avenue Q

Sponsored By: Actors Guild of Parkersburg
Hours: 8:00 PM
Admission: Adult $15.00, senior $12.00, student $12.00

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Summer League Boys and Girls Tournament

Sponsored By: Elite Sports Center
Admission: Call for info

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USSSA Softball Mens E State Qualifier Tournament

Sponsored By: USSSA Softball
Admission: Call for info

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Island Frolic with Evening Meal

Come join us for a relaxing evening on Blennerhassett Island. This three-hour adventure includes: round-trip boat ride tour, meal (hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, fruit and beverages), guided Blennerhassett Mansion tour, a wagon ride, and bikes. Reservations are required.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Hours: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Parkersburg Farmers' Marketplace

Sponsored By: Area Roundtable
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

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