27th Annual Pocahontas Indian Run
Saturday, April 24, 2010
5 mile run through Historic Pocahontas
3 mile walk
Brave Run (ages 8 – 11)
Papoose Run (ages 4 – 7)
Registration: 8:00 am Pocahontas Town Hall
Race: 9:00 am Sharp
Awards ceremony to follow
Contact: Town Hall 276-945-9522
Coal Heritage Day Celebration
Celebration of the first day of Tourism in Pocahontas Virginia
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Noon
The Honorable
Tour the National Historic Landmark – FREE!
Lunch will be provided – FREE!
Contact: Town Hall 276-945-9522
Candlelight Memorial Service
Pocahontas Cemetery, Pocahontas Va.
Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:00 PM
Memorial Service for the 114 Miners killed in a methane gas at the Pocahontas East Mine on March 14, 1884.
Contact: 276-945-2167 or 945-2101
Flea Market & Car Show
Hot Dog Sale
Sponsored by the Pocahontas Lions Club
Friday & Saturday May 6th – 8th, 2010
Laurel Meadows Park
Contact: Bobby Baker 276-945-9219
4th Annual Pocahontas Bluegrass Festival
Sponsored by the Pocahontas Lions Club
Friday, June 25, 2010 5:30 PM
Pocahontas High School – Kovach Auditorium
Starring: TBA
Contact: John Barbour 276-945-9086
Fireworks Festival
Peeled Chestnut Mountain
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
Enjoy music, food, hay rides, and fireworks!
Contact: Russell Synan 304-248-7466
July 4th Fire Works Celebration
Laurel Meadows Park
Sunday, July 4th, 2009
Concessions, Entertainment, and Live DJ
Street Dance Fun for the whole family
Contact: 276-945-9522
Pocahontas Coal Miners’ Reunion
Laurel Meadows Park
Monday, September 6, 2010
Keynote Speaker: TBA
Coal Miners’ March
Free lunch to all registered Coal Miners & Railroad Workers
Door Prizes and ½ off Admission Tickets to the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum.
Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate Coal Miners and Railroad Workers.
Contact: 276-945-9522
17th Annual Peeled Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival
Peeled Chestnut Mountain
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Come and meet old friends from all over the United States! And be ready to make new ones! There will be crafts, live music, flea market vendors, food and fellowship!
If for no other reason, come for the World Famous fried bologna sandwiches!
Make plans now to come and enjoy yourself!
Contact: Russell Synan 304-248-7466
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