Explore Summers County

09/03/2026

We’re proud to sponsor the menu for the inaugural Starlight Picnic for the Park at Pipestem Resort State Park! ✨
Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Ppy9jb5c/

Join the Pipestem State Park Foundation on Thursday, September 17 at 6 PM for an evening under the stars featuring a cocktail hour, live acoustic music, an elevated picnic dinner curated by Chef Marion Ohlinger, and a movie under the stars.

And that menu! Roast pig cooked over hickory coals, buttermilk fried chicken with elderberry barbecue, fresh baked rolls with honey butter, pawpaw bread pudding, peach & pecan cobbler and so much more.

Best of all, 100% of the proceeds support projects at Pipestem Resort State Park.

Tickets are $75 per person or $125 per couple and are limited, so be sure to purchase yours in advance.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support the Pipestem State Park Foundation and an event that celebrates one of Summers County’s most special places.

⭐ We’ll drop the ticket link in the comments below!

09/03/2026

The tram is a great place to catch the sunset! Open Thursday-Sunday.

Here’s another from July

08/31/2026

TOMORROW!! Tuesday, September 1, 5:30-7pm, McCreery Conference & Event Center
RSVP: https://forms.gle/zPZEJQHYNnHpaUj29
FB Event Link: A Community Conversation with Tom Barkin | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Summers County, you’re invited.

A Community Conversation with Tom Barkin | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

On Tuesday, September 1, we have a unique opportunity to welcome Tom Barkin, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, to Hinton for a community conversation about today’s economy and the opportunities and challenges facing rural communities.

But this evening isn’t just about hearing from Tom, it’s an opportunity for him to hear from us!

The Richmond Fed serves West Virginia as part of its Fifth District, and conversations like this help provide a better understanding of what is happening in communities like ours, from small businesses and workforce challenges to growth, opportunity, and the realities of living and working in rural Appalachia.

Whether you’re a business owner, educator, nonprofit leader, elected official, or simply someone who cares about Summers County, you are invited to be part of the conversation.

• Tuesday, September 1, 2026
• 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍The McCreery Conference & Event Center, Hinton, WV

Light refreshments will be served, and there is no cost to attend.
RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.

➡️ Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18k42v3UK2/
➡️ RSVP: https://forms.gle/qfG4zyiPN4Pr1FLq6

Please share and help us spread the word.

08/26/2026

More than 250 years of history are waiting inside the Graham House.

Built by Colonel James Graham between 1770 and 1772, the Graham House in Lowell is one of the oldest and most historic homes in West Virginia. More than a family home, it also served as a frontier fortress for early settlers.

Its history includes the dramatic story of a 1777 Shawnee attack, during which Graham’s 7 year old daughter Elizabeth was taken captive. Colonel Graham spent the next eight years searching for her before eventually bringing her home.

Today, visitors can step inside this remarkable piece of Summers County history and learn more about the Graham family and life on the Virginia frontier.

The Graham House is open for tours:
Saturdays | 11 AM - 5 PM
Sundays | 1 - 5 PM

The Graham House is also available as a dining facility for reunions, receptions, meetings and other gatherings.

And mark your calendar for the annual Chili Dinner on September 26! Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/19DFjo8Pjn/

08/25/2026

☀️Not quite ready to say goodbye to pool days? Neither are we.☀️

Bluestone State Park’s outdoor pool has two weekends left before wrapping up the 2026 season!

The pool will be open:
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
Labor Day, Monday, September 7 — final day of the season.

Hours are 10:30 AM–5:30 PM each day.

With Wild Water Express closed for the season and some pretty nice late-summer weather in the forecast, Bluestone State Park is still giving us a few more chances to squeeze in a pool day.

08/24/2026

Need some September plans? We’ve got 30 of them.

30 days. 30 reasons to get out and explore Summers County.

⭐ Look for the stars. Those activities happen on specific dates!

See the full September Bucket List and grab a copy to keep for yourself below.

30 Days. 30 reasons to explore. Save the calendar, download the printable checklist, and see how many Summers County adventures you can check off this September.

08/24/2026

TRIVIA Tuesday, August 25th 5-7pm at The Market on Courthouse Square!! Sign up form in the comments.

Check out more events happening in Summers County
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08/21/2026

Some great events going on this weekend!
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08/19/2026

Go see Candice Helms Explore Summers County at the WV State Fair today at Visit Southern West Virginia booth 🤩🤩🤩
love her shirt but love her more !