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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - charleston-wv (food) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Farm to Table Event Series – Hawks Nest State Park DTSTART:20260905T210000Z DTEND:20260905T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T214922Z UID:37673-1788627600-1788627600@wvstateparks.com CATEGORIES:drink,food DESCRIPTION:📍The Overlook Restaurant \n\n\n\n🍸 Social starts at 5 p. m. \n\n\n\n🍽️ Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA farm fresh men u and a breathtaking view awaits you at the Overlook Restaurant at Hawks N est State Park. Start with an appetizer of bacon jelly on cream cheese cro stinis\, then a simple strawberry spring salad. The main event will featur e lemon herb chicken and beef brisket\, with whipped feta-roasted potatoes \, and seasoned baked asparagus. For dessert make sure you have room for C hef Sam’s blackberry cobbler with ice cream. A social featuring a cash b ar of local craft favorites starts at 5 p.m.\, with dinner served at 6:15 p.m. A special dine and stay package is available which includes two drink s from the bar\, dinner\, one night at Hawks Nest Lodge\, and breakfast at the Overlook Restaurant the next morning. Single is $201 and double is $2 92. Packages can be purchased by contacting Hawks Nest State Park directly at (304) 658-5212. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214922Z LOCATION:Hawks Nest State Park\, United States URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/2026-farm-to-table-event-series-hawks-n est-state-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:West Virginia State Parks X-SOURCE-URL:https://wvstateparks.com/press-release/west-virginia-state-pa rks-and-recreation-endowment-board-to-host-meeting-feb-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Farm-to-Table Event Series – Holly River State Park DTSTART:20260909T220000Z DTEND:20260910T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T214922Z UID:37534-1788976800-1788976800@wvstateparks.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:📍The Cookhouse Restaurant \n\n\n\n🍸 Social Starts at 5:3 0 p.m. \n\n\n\n🍽️Dinner is at 6 p.m. \n\n\n\nWest Virginia State Park s\, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture\, is p leased to announce the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series! The individual tal ents of our state park chefs come to life as they craft unforgettable culi nary experiences\, preparing sumptuous dinners with the freshest products sourced from local vendors. \n\n\n\nEach dinner in the series will feature its own unique theme\, setting\, entertainment and menu. These annual eve nts at West Virginia’s state park restaurants create a unique summertime experience you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nThe most unique and coziest restaurant in the entire West Virginia State Park system is the Cookhouse at Holly River. Operated by Kristi Colburn\, the Cookhouse is a full-servi ce seasonal restaurant in the heart of Holly River State Park that delight s patrons with high-quality products and friendly service that is reminisc ent of walking into an old Appalachian homestead. That’s every day\, but for the Farm to Table event\, Kristi has curated a menu sourced and inspi red by the farms\, rivers\, and mountain traditions of West Virginia. Gues ts will enjoy a menu that celebrates locally sourced ingredients\, handcra fted preparation\, and rustic Appalachian comfort. \n\n\n\nKristi’s menu includes: Charred sweet corn brushed with herb cream butter\, smoked papr ika\, cotija-style cheese\, and fresh lime. Fresh seasonal greens\, cucumb ers\, cherry tomatoes\, carrots\, and garden herbs tossed with our scratch -made farmhouse Ranch dressing. Fresh-caught Rainbow Trout from the cold m ountain waters of West Virginia\, lightly seasoned and pan-seared to a gol den finish. Slow-simmered Appalachian stone-ground grits enriched with cre amy local cheese and sweet cream butter. Golden cornmeal fritters made wit h locally milled cornmeal\, sweet onions\, and buttermilk\, then fried cri sp. Shredded cabbage and carrots are folded into a sweet cream dressing wi th vinegar and fresh-cracked pepper. Slow-simmered baked beans layered wit h smoky bacon\, sweet peaches\, and fire-roasted red peppers in a rich bro wn sugar and molasses sauce with a hint of tangy spice. For dessert\, Indi vidual Lemon Cream Pies or Key Lime Pies made in-house\, topped with fresh ly whipped cream. \n\n\n\nBecause the venue is small\, ticket sales will b e limited and likely sell out quickly. Camping is available at Holly River State Park. For more information\, please contact Holly River State Park at (304) 493-6353. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214922Z LOCATION:Holly River State Park\, United States URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/2026-farm-to-table-event-series-holly-r iver-state-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:West Virginia State Parks X-SOURCE-URL:https://wvstateparks.com/press-release/west-virginia-state-pa rks-and-recreation-endowment-board-to-host-meeting-feb-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chili'N on the Elk Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer/Wine Festival DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T214915Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51967964553782 CATEGORIES:drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:This is an annual festival featuring an ICS chili cook-off and craft beer/wine festival. The beer/wine festival features wines and beers from West Virginia and the tri-state area. The festival also has live ent erainment\, complimentary Kids' Zone\, arts/crafts vendors and a 5K walk/r un the morning of the event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214915Z LOCATION:Town of Clendenin URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/chilin-on-the-elk-chili-cook-off -craft-beerwine-festival X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Picklepalooza DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183333Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53853022154258 CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Get ready to relish the fun… because it’s kind of a big di ll!\n\nArts Amplified is proud to present the 2nd Annual Picklepalooza at City Center at Slack Plaza — a totally FREE\, family-friendly celebratio n packed with pickles\, music\, games\, activities\, and plenty of reasons to pucker with joy!\n\nCome hungry and sample your way through free pickl e creations from local restaurants\, shop and explore local pickle and art isan vendors\, and put your skills to the test with crazy pickle-inspired games and prizes.\n\nThere’s something for the whole family\, including: \n\n Free Local Pickle Samples\n Pickle & Artisan Vendors\n WV American Wa ter Kids Zone featuring arts and crafts\n WV Lottery Games & Activities\n Pickle-Inspired Games & Prizes\n Live Music from Peddlers Glory and Sasha Colette and The Magnolias\n\nWhether you’re a pickle fanatic\, just pick le-curious\, or looking for a fun day in downtown Charleston\, you won’t want to miss this dill-icious celebration!\n\nPicklepalooza is totally FR EE and open to all ages.\n\nBring your family. Bring your friends. Bring y our appetite. And get ready to make some dill-lightful memories at Picklep alooza! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183333Z LOCATION:City Center at Slack Plaza URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/picklepalooza X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let’s Get Cooking in September DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T214916Z UID:10000110-1789644600-1789650000@capitolmarket.net CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting culinary experience featuring the flav ors of the season! Our Let’s Get Cooking demonstrations\, led by the tal ented Chef Paul Smith and sponsored by AARP of WV\, showcase the best reci pes for the months of May through September. \nWhether you’re a seasoned home cook or a newbie in the kitchen\, you’ll love the delicious dishes we have in store for you. Our chef will guide you through each recipe ste p-by-step\, sharing tips and tricks along the way to make sure you get the most out of each dish. \nFrom fresh\, crisp salads to hearty stews and sa vory casseroles\, our seasonal recipes will make your taste buds sing. Plu s\, you’ll learn about the health benefits of cooking with seasonal ingr edients and get inspiration for using them in your own cooking at home. \n Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from a pro and savor the fla vors of the season. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214916Z LOCATION:WV\, United States URL:https://capitolmarket.net/event/lets-get-cooking-in-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Capitol Market X-SOURCE-URL:https://capitolmarket.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Farm to Table Event Series – Blackwater Falls State Park DTSTART:20260925T210000Z DTEND:20260925T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T214922Z UID:37677-1790355600-1790355600@wvstateparks.com CATEGORIES:drink,food DESCRIPTION:📍Harr Conference Center \n\n\n\n🍸 Social starts at 5 p.m . \n\n\n\n🍽️ Dinner is at 6 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the autumn colors of Tucker County emerge\, there’s not a more beautiful setting than at Blackwater Falls State Park. Join the culinary team of The Smokehouse as t hey present their 2026 Farm to Table event. Guests will start the evening at 5 p.m. with a casual social featuring a cash bar of locally crafted bee rs and wines. At 6 p.m.\, guests will enjoy a plated meal featuring\, whip ped goat cheese crostini with hot honey roasted grapes and thyme on toaste d sourdough\, heirloom tomato and burrata salad\, pan seared trout with br own butter and lemon herb rice and herb roasted asparagus\, tri tip with R osemary\, crushed pepper and garlic\, fingerling potatoes and braised coll ards\, and for dessert\, applesauce cake with bourbon maple frosting\, cra nberry orange compote and walnut brittle. \n\n\n\nThe all-inclusive price for this dinner event is $78 per person\, all inclusive. Musical entertain ment by the highly talented Scott Cain\, and his hammer dulcimer will be f rom 5-8 p.m. Lodging is available by contacting Blackwater Falls State Par k directly at (304) 259-5216. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214922Z LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/2026-farm-to-table-event-series-blackwa ter-falls-state-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:West Virginia State Parks X-SOURCE-URL:https://wvstateparks.com/press-release/west-virginia-state-pa rks-and-recreation-endowment-board-to-host-meeting-feb-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FestivFALL Popcorn Social DTSTART:20261001T230000Z DTEND:20261002T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002922Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53852218647307 CATEGORIES:film,food,music DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing cozier than a movie night with popcorn and y our pals! Stop by Goldenrod for live music\, unique vendors\, popcorn and snacks from Goldenrod and the Elk City Popcorn Company\, and a screening o f the spooky season classic Practical Magic. Presented in collaboration wi th the West Virginia International Film Festival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002922Z LOCATION:Goldenrod Kitchen URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/festivfall-popcorn-social X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Market Mixer DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260812T181327Z UID:10000111-1791331200-1791417599@capitolmarket.net CATEGORIES:community,drink,food,market,music DESCRIPTION:Capitol Market’s annual fundraiser\, Market Mixer\, will be held on Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Capitol Market in downtown Char leston! \nIt is an amazing evening that showcases why Capitol Market is a true gem in our capital city. Proceeds benefit Capitol Market and help us sustain our historic property and continue our mission of supporting small businesses\, lifting up local farmers\, and creating a community space fo r all. There will be drinks flowing\, hors d’oeuvres from the culinary s tudents from Carver Career & Technical Center\, live music\, Market vendor s giving away samples and doing demonstrations\, and most importantly – a chance for you to give back to a non-profit that is deeply invested in o ur city and state. \nTickets are $100 ($70 is tax-deductible) per person u ntil Oct. 1. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $150 per person. \nT ICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181327Z LOCATION:WV\, United States URL:https://capitolmarket.net/event/market-mixer-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Capitol Market X-SOURCE-URL:https://capitolmarket.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mac & Cheese Cook Off DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260728T214916Z UID:10000112-1794009600-1794095999@capitolmarket.net CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the cheesiest event in town! Join us at Capitol Market for the ultimate Mac & Cheese Cook-Off. It’s time to put your tas te buds to the test and crown the macaroni master! \nIndulge in a variety of mouthwatering mac & cheese dishes prepared by talented local chefs. Fro m classic recipes to unique twists\, you’ll experience an explosion of f lavors that will leave you craving for more. \nBring your friends and fami ly along for a fun-filled day of cheesy goodness. Sample and savor each ch eesy creation\, and don’t forget to cast your vote for the People’s Ch oice Award. \nWhether you’re a mac & cheese enthusiast or just looking f or a tasty adventure\, this event is a must-attend. So mark your calendars and join us at Capitol Market for the cheesiest cook-off in town! LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214916Z LOCATION:WV\, United States URL:https://capitolmarket.net/event/mac-cheese-cook-off-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Capitol Market X-SOURCE-URL:https://capitolmarket.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Biscuit & Gravy Bowl DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260728T214916Z UID:10000113-1794614400-1794700799@capitolmarket.net CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:The Biscuit & Gravy Bowl is an annual fundraiser hosted that b rings together local vendors and community members to celebrate and compet e in crafting the best biscuits and gravy dishes. The inaugural competitio n took place in November 2024\, featuring ten participants who presented a variety of creative and traditional recipes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214916Z LOCATION:WV\, United States URL:https://capitolmarket.net/event/biscuit-gravy-bowl-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Capitol Market X-SOURCE-URL:https://capitolmarket.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Merry Market Mingle DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTSTAMP:20260728T214916Z UID:10000115-1796774400-1796860799@capitolmarket.net CATEGORIES:drink,food,holiday,market DESCRIPTION:Join us for Merry Market Mingle! Come Holler in the Holidays a t Capitol Market! \nThe Merry Market Mingle is the perfect cure for your b oring office Christmas party — and the best way to kick off the holiday season! \nEnjoy festive music\, Winter Ales\, Holiday Wines\, and deliciou s food and drinks from your favorite Capitol Market vendors. Plus\, we’v e got a few surprises in store! LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214916Z LOCATION:WV\, United States URL:https://capitolmarket.net/event/merry-market-mingle-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Capitol Market X-SOURCE-URL:https://capitolmarket.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR