The Wilds Opens

The Wilds, one of the largest conservation centers in the world, Safari tours.

Sponsored By: The Wilds
Admission: Call for info

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Labor Day Weekend Monach Butterfly Festival

Discover Monarch Butterflies and learn about conservation with educational conservation with educational programs. guest speakers, arts and crafts, and even live butterflies and caterpillars.

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

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Apple Butter Weekend

Visit Blennerhassett Island to watch the 4-H group make apple butter and take home a jar or two.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Admission: Call for info

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USSSA Softball Tournament

Sponsored By: USSSA Softball
Admission: Call for info

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Exhibit by Anthony Wilson

Pencil Potraits

Sponsored By: WesBanco Parkersburg
Admission: Free

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Valley Gem Sternwheeler Muffin Cruise

Enjoy fresh coffee, muffins and lemonade while you cruise on the Ohio River and return to our landing on the Muskingum River.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Hours: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Admission: Adult $10.98 senior $9.98, children $5.98

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Valley Gem Sternwheeler Wine & Cheese Cruise

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and an assortment of cheeses as you cruise around Buckley Island at sunset. A variety of wines will be available for purchase.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Admission: Adult $18.98, senior $17.98

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Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett

Enjoy a morning sternwheeler cruise to Blennerhassett Island where Margaret Blennerhassett will greet you, take you on a tour through her island home, and follow with a light brunch and program at the islands picnic pavillion. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Hours: 10:00 AM
Admission: Per person $39.95

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Ohio River Sternwheel Festival

Sponsored By: Marietta/Washington County CVB
Admission: Free

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USSSA Softball Tournament

Sponsored By: USSSA Softball
Admission: Call for info

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Valley Gem Sternwheel Festival Sightseeing Cruises

View the visiting sternwheelers from the river. One hour cruises at 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM and 2:45 PM.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Hours: 11:00 AM
Admission: Adult $9.00, senior $8.00, children $5.00

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Valley Gem Sternwheel Festival Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Experience the famous festival fireworks from the river. Includes a grand buffet and entertainment.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Hours: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Admission: $68.00

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Fall Open House

New fall merchandise, free food tastings.

Sponsored By: Mulberry Lane Country Store
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission: Free

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Valley Gem Sternwheeler Wine & Cheese Cruise

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and an assortment of cheeses as you cruise around Buckley Island at sunset. A variety of wines will be available for purchase.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Admission: Adult $18.98, senior $17.98

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Taste of Parkersburg

Friday enjoy a Tasting/Education event at the Blennerhassett Hotel. Saturday Savor The Flavor! This downtown Parkersburg festival will entice all of your senses with over 40 local restaurants, musicians, artisans and breweries coming together with top wine distributors in a recipe of fun. Experience the best of the tastes, sounds and culture that Parkersburg has to offer. Fall 2012 Food sampling from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, wine and beer sampling 5:00 to 10:00 PM and continuous entertainment 5:00 to 11:00 PM.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Hotel
Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Harvest Moon Arts & Crafts Festival

Over 200 craftsmen showing, demonstrating and selling their handmade products. Live entertainment and food. .

Sponsored By: Wood County Recreation Commission
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission: Adult $3.00, student $2.00

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Valley Gem Sternwheeler Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a riverboat cruise around Buckley or Muskingum Island on the Ohio River. Dine in a climate-controlled cabin featuring a buffet dinner and entertainment.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Admission: Adult $36.98, senior $34.98, child $26.98

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Colonel Melvin Clarke Day

Sponsored By: The Castle
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Valley Gem Sternwheeler Wine & Cheese Cruise

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and an assortment of cheeses as you cruise around Buckley Island at sunset. A variety of wines will be available for purchase.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Admission: Adult $18.98, senior $17.98

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Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett

Enjoy a morning sternwheeler cruise to Blennerhassett Island where Margaret Blennerhassett will greet you, take you on a tour through her island home, and follow with a light brunch and program at the islands picnic pavillion. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Sponsored By: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Hours: 10:00 AM
Admission: Per person $39.95

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Nature Wonder Weekend

Wild foods enthusiasts will enjoy this weekend of hikes, programs and a wild foods banquet.

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

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Valley Gem Sternwheeler Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a riverboat cruise around Buckley or Muskingum Island on the Ohio River. Dine in a climate-controlled cabin featuring a buffet dinner and entertainment.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Admission: Adult $36.98, senior $34.98, child $26.98

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Volcano Days

Enjoy antique engines, music, hisoric wagon rides, vendors, crafters, and much more fun for all..

Sponsored By: Mountwood Park
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Call for info

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Valley Gem Sternwheeler Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a riverboat cruise around Buckley or Muskingum Island on the Ohio River. Dine in a climate-controlled cabin featuring a buffet dinner and entertainment.

Sponsored By: Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Admission: Adult $36.98, senior $34.98, child $26.98

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