The mountain comes alive with the beautiful orchestral sounds of the renowned WV Symphony Orchestra. With gourmet foods, arts and crafts and incredible entertainment we are sure to tantalize your every sense. Plus, this year the WV Butterfly festival comes to the mountain for several days of arts, crafts and the release of hundreds of monarch butterflys. Come and be a part of this combination of music, cuisine and nature in the pristine Allegheny Mountains.
Lodging Package - Book three or more nights from August 21-25 and receive complimentary golf at The Raven*. More Details Here.
Schedule
Friday, August 22, 2008
4pm - Butterfly Festival Opening Ceremony & Monarch Butterfly Release
4:30pm-8:30pm - Walk-in Butterfly Pavilions Open
Butterfly conservation discussions, Butterfly gardening , Butterfly World & Butterfly King films, Butterfly host & nectar plants for sale, live Butterfly kits for sale, unique Butterfly gifts & novelties for sale(most are hand-made by West Virginian artisans), caterpillar petting zoo, sign ups for 2008 Monarch King & Queen contest(up thru 12 y/o), Butterfly photo contest last minute entry, make-your-Butterfly costume for parade tomorrow & educational games about butterflies.
6pm - Caterpillar Racing
8pm – 11pm Prelude Reception in the Hearth Room located in Soaring Eagle Lodge
Relax with friends while enjoying a wide variety of great wines and fantastic hors d'oeuvres combined with soothing classical music.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
10am-8:30pm - Walk-in Butterfly Pavilions Open
(same activities as mentioned above)
10am – 4pm Arts and Crafts in the Village or Shavers Center
10am-12:30pm - Book signing by renowed butterfly author Rick Mikula
author of The Family Butterfly Book.
11am – 2pm Picnic at Shavers Lake Boathouse with live entertainment
Following a scenic chair ride, you'll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Boathouse, set aside Shavers Lake. After lunch, sit back and enjoy musical performances and take in the spectacular views of the lake.
2:30pm-3:30pm - Butterfly Parade & Mud Puddle Party
3:30pm - Guest speaker - Rick Mikula & 2008 Photo Contest Awards
5p – 7:15p Symphony Performance #1 at the EXPO
The first performance of the weekend.
5:30pm - Caterpillar Racing
7p Masterpiece Cocktail Reception & Dinner – Blackbear A & B
This legendary six-course gourmet dining experience will be accompanied by an outstanding selection of fine wines and highlighted by a harpist from the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
9a – 1p Masterpiece & Encore Brunchs
10am-2:30 - Walk-in Butterfly Pavilions Open
(same activities as mentioned above)
12p – 4p Arts and Crafts in the Village
1:30p Symphony Performance #2 at the EXPO
The second performance of the weekend.
2:30pm-3:30pm - Butterfly Tagging
Learn how and then tag Monarchs for their migrating journey south.
4pm - Butterfly Festival Closing Ceremony & Butterfly Release
Announcement of the 2008 Monarch King & Queen followed by a tagged Monarch butterfly release.
Event Packages:
The Masterpiece Package included the following:
· Friday's Prelude Reception
· Saturday's picnic at Shavers Lake
· Preferred seating at Saturday's and Sunday's concert performances
· Intermission featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine
· Saturday evening's Masterpiece Cocktail Reception and Dinner
· Sunday morning's Masterpiece Brunch
$249 per person
The Encore Package included the following:
· Saturday's picnic at Shavers Lake
· Special seating at Saturday's and Sunday's concert performances
· Intermissions featuring a complimentary beverage
· Sunday morning's Encore Brunch
$115 per person
Individual Event Tickets:
Saturday's Lakeside Picnic - $45 for 13 and older
Saturday's Concert Performance - $45 for 13 and older, $10 for 12 and under
Sunday's Concert Performance - $45 for 13 and older, $10 for 12 and under
Both Concert Performances - $75 for 13 and up, $15 for 12 and under
Friday's Prelude Reception - $50 per person, with space limited to 125 people
This event is presented by these sponsors:
Subaru
Sawmill Village
Pocahontas County CVB
ZMM Architects & Engineers
Pocahontas County Dramas, Fairs & Festivals
Pocahontas County CVB
North Central Distributing - WV's Premier Distributor of Fine Wine, Spirits and Beers
West Virginia American Water
Contractors Association of West Virginia
WV Heating & Plumbing
Brewer & Company
Orders Construction Company
Maynard C. Smith Construction Company, Inc
Andy and Margo Teeter
Wells Fargo Insurance
Peerless Block & Brick
Crichton Wealth Management of Wachovia Securities