31st Hampshire Heritage Fest Sept. 10-12

Hampshire Heritage Fest 2010

September 11th and 12th is the big Heritage weekend this year in Hampshire County, Wild and Wonderful, West Virginia’s first county. Since Romney changed hands 56 times during the War Between the States this year we are featuring Civil War battles with re-enactors, on foot and horseback and shooting cannons. Enjoy living history portrayals of various periods in history all weekend and a Civil War Square Dance on Friday night at the Fire Hall. Step back in time and visit the encampments and re-enactors.

The Potomac Eagle Scenic Train Excursion is running both days of Heritage Weekend. Saturday the train will depart at 11:30am for its breathtaking ride through "The Trough" of the South Branch of the Potomac. Hear the history of the valley on this marvelous 3 hour ride. Nesting pairs of bald eagles live in "The Trough" and have been sighted on 99% of the train rides! There are rumors that the Potomac Eagle will be raided by soldiers on horseback searching the train for Northern spies on Sunday afternoon. This is a special trainride on Sunday and it will depart Wapacoma Station at 1pm.

WV Wine tasting on Saturday and Sunday at Anderson's Corner with a limited edition special commemorative wine glass. Cost is $4 and you can keep the glass! Anderson's offers wine from 6 West Virginia wineries. Live music at the Wine Tasting on Saturday with Bob and Karyn Garel.

New this year is Championship Lumberjack competition on Saturday Sept. 11th. For those looking for fine crafts, we have regional crafters and demonstrations all weekend long.

Another great event on Sunday is the Antique and Vintage Car Show sponsored by the Mountain Cruisers.

Let’s not forget our simple pleasures------Food and music. Food vendors featuring funnel cakes, fried oreo's, steak subs, sausages, cotton candy, hamburgers/hot dogs and homemade lemonade. Entertainment ranging from bluegrass to Patsy Cline to Gospel and don’t forget our concert on Saturday night from 8-12 featuring 8Livespent.

Schedule of Events for 31st Annual Hampshire Heritage Fest

Friday September 10:

6:00 PM Dinner RFD for Civil War re-enactors sponsored by Town of Romney

7:00 PM Square Dance Romney Fire Hall (Carl Heagy Band)

Saturday September 11:

8:00 - 1:00 Buckwheat - Pancake Breakfast (all you can eat) Romney Fire Hall

9:00 - 5:00 Artisans & Crafters Demonstrations & Sales

10:00 - 3:00 PM Wheel of Time Exhibit at South Branch Guns

11:00 - 4:00 PM Anderson's Corner WV Wine Tasting with Commemorative Glass

11:00 AM Sept. 11th Memorial Event Sponsored by Romney Fire Co.

1:00 PM Lumberjack Championships WV State School grounds Admission $3

1:00 PM Civil War Reenactment, Ft. Mill Ridge (Best preserved Civil War Trenches in the USA)

5:00 PM Parade

8:00 - 12:00 PM 8 Lives Spent Hard Rock at the Fire Hall

Saturday entertainment at the Fire Company Stage

10:00 AM Maria Rose

12:00 PM Pam Uhl

1:00 PM Dean Burkett (Magician)

2:00 - 4:00 PM The NightOwls - Classic Rock, Blues and Country

Sunday September 12:

9:00 - 4:00 Artisans & Crafters Demonstrations & Sales

11:00 AM Church Services at Romney Presbyterian Church. Tea on church lawn following services. This church was used by the North as a stable and South as a hospital.

11:00 - 2:00 PM Sunday Dinner at Romney Fire Hall

1:00 Civil War Reenactment at Sitar Farm along Rt 50 (Will raid Potomac Eagle)

1:00 - 4:00 PM Anderson's Corner WV Wine Tasting with Commemorative Glass

1:00 PM Antique and Vintage Car Show sponsored by Mountain Cruisers

Sunday entertainment at the Fire Company Stage

2:00 PM Lonesome Highway

4:00 PM Colby Nichols Band

6:00 PM Romney Ministerial Association will hold Church Service at the Romney Fire Hall. Frank McGhee will be singing. All are welcome.