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Pocahontas County is a favored destination for travelers seeking unsurpassed scenic beauty in a predominately rural and tranquil setting.

Known as the "Birthplace of Rivers," located as it is within the higher elevations of the Allegheny Mountains. Pocahontas County and especially its Chamber members welcome visitors to partake of and enjoy the gifts that nature has bestowed upon this favored bit of good earth..

Please use our Directory of goods and services to make your visit to Pocahontas even more satisfying and enjoyable.
Area Attractions
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Little Levels Heritage Fair 25 - 27 June, 2010
Hillsboro Enjoy a 3-day event: Old Time and Bluegrass music, rodeo, grand parade, barbecued pig roast, arts and crafts, gospel sing and candlelight vespers. 800-336-7009
43rd Annual Pioneer Days 8 - 11 July 2010
Marlinton is the setting for a celebration of the pioneer settlers of the region. It features a parade, horse and buggy rides, old-time music, street dances, arts and crafts and a pioneer village.
Durbin Days Heritage Festival • 22 - 24 July 2010
On the banks of the East and West Forks of the Greenbrier
River, Durbin celebrates old-fashioned mountain fun
and highlights its colorful history. Young and old alike enjoy
games, parades, competitions, and toe-tapping music every
night.
Dunmore Daze13 - 15 Aug. 2010
Dunmore Daze is a weekend celebration for Dunmore and the surrounding areas. It began as a homecoming weekend and is attended by many who return to visit relatives and old friends.
24th Annual Autumn Harvest Festival • 26 Sept. 2009
A one-day celebration of autumn in downtown Marlinton with plenty of exhibits, crafts, music, food vendors, and activities and games for all.

Held in conjunction with the Road Kill Cook-off. The Miss Autumn Harvest Festival Pageant is part of the activities.
19th Annual WV Road Kill Cook-off • 25 Sept. 2010
Sample possum, groundhog, polecat, and other culinary delights as top chefs compete for cash prizes with their best recipes for preparing the less familiar food stocks of our back-country neighbors.

2009 Schedule of Activities & Events
[The 2010 schedule will be posted as soon as it's finalized.]
Huntersville Traditions Day • 3 October 2009
Demonstrations of some Appalachian culture arts: spinning, apple butter making, ice cream churning, beekeeping, chair caning, quilting, blacksmithing, apple pressing, lye soap making, weaving, cow milking, and cheese making.

Area Crafts • Mountain Music • Great Food. Visit the restored old Huntersville school. 800-336-7009


 

Roadkill Cook-off Shirt

Roadkill Cook-off Pin
PCCOC Community Involvement Award
Once a year the Board of Directors recognizes an individual for outstanding service to the community.
Use this nomination form to submit a name for consideration.
PCCOC Business Award
Once a year the Board of Directors recognizes one business for outstanding service and contribution to our commuity. Use this nomination form to submit a business for consideration.
Pocahontas Chamber Agendas & Minutes

Agendas
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009

Minutes
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009 - NA

Last year's Minutes & Agendas are available here.

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Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 272
Marlinton WV 24954 • E-Mail

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