Upcoming Events & Activities

May 1, 2020 by Ed Fischer

As we continue to monitor travelers' response to the coronavirus pandemic, we are seeing one very strong trend: Americans continue to dream about travel. Our most recent research shows as many as 8 in 10 are planning or thinking about future trips. When travel resumes in early May, I truly believe West Virginia will have an enormous opportunity to grow as a small-town, crowd-free destination and to keep folks longing for our majestic mountains, small towns and country roads. At the North Fork Mountain Inn we are prepared to create a safe environment to explore, rejuvenate, and show why we say "at home where I belong.

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We still have availability for Labor Day weekend, when we will feature a Labor Day feast with Ed's "Famous on 5 Continents" Baby Back Ribs, Jalapeno Brats and Carol's Special BBQ Chicken. We will serve hand-cut fries, watermelon and local fresh sweet corn. For dessert, we have Lemon Crunch Pie with the optional but highly recommended French Vanilla Ice Cream.

We are looking forward to the upcoming 49th Annual Treasure Mountain Festival Sept. 14 – 17. From antique cars and children's games to pumpkin and muzzleloader contests, there will be tons of fun for the whole family.

We also invite you to a very special weekend when author Paul Stutzmanvisits us September 22 – 23. Paul will lead guided hikes along the North Fork Mountain trail that Saturday. After enjoying breakfast and dinner, you will be treated to pictures and stories about his adventures hiking the Appalachian trail and biking across America.

The infamous Road Kill Cook-Off that Ed has competed in and judged will be held the last Saturday in September. This annual event in Marlinton features road kill eligible animals such as iguana, venison, bear, frogs and many others which you can sample and help pick for the "crowd favorite" award. Street vendors will be selling everything from baked goods and maple syrup to quilts. There is free music and entertainment so bring your lawn chair, kick back and relax.

The Burlington Apple Festival also is a popular venue, held the first weekend in October and sponsored by the Methodist Children's Home. You'll enjoy free entertainment and many food vendors selling everything from apple cider to BBQ and Country Ham sandwiches. Funnel cakes and other sweet treats are always a big temptation!

Call us today at 304-902-4589 to reserve your room for all the upcoming events.