News Morgan County’s best opens 48th Apple Butter Festival with sprinkly parade by editor on October 10, 2023 editor Author More in News: Twilight’s Holistic Healing offers therapy tied to nature in southern Morgan County January 14, 2025 Commission approves higher sign-ons for Sheriff’s deputies in effort to recruit & retain officers January 14, 2025 County officials okay final spend of federal funds on new building January 14, 2025 Volunteers with the Museum of the Berkeley Springs brought some historical flair to the parade. Superheroes with the 304 Wild Hogs rolled along in formation. South Morgan Volunteer Fire Company was the winning Emergency agency entry in the parade. Berkeley Springs High School’s FFA chapter was a winning entry in the parade, with their colorful message. These young boys were big fans of the enormous equipment from U.S Silica. Good Luck Stable’s horses were crowd pleasers, and friendly with visitors along the parade route. Warm Springs Middle School’s winning golf team greeted the parade watchers. Tri-State Honor Guard led the parade. Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company’s crew had her eye on the parade crowds. Skeeter’s Auto Body paid tribute to the castle as a local landmark, complete with a dragon. The massive U.S. Silica machines are always a parade favorite, and winners of the best commercial entry. photo by Natalie Andrews Silver Starlettes danced their way down U.S. 522. And then the sun came out… Berkeley Springs High School’s marching band played in the park after their parade march. photo by Mikayla Elmes Morgan County Jeepers rolled out their well-decorated best. Morgan County Jeepers rolled out their well-decorated best. Miss West Virginia, Karrington Childress, waved to crowds on a chilly Saturday morning. Hancock Middle-Senior High School’s marching band won top honors in the band category. 304 Wild Hogs entry included superheroes on parade. Good Luck Stable’s horses were crowd pleasers, and friendly with visitors along the parade route. The Silver Starlettes coordinated a baton toss in the parade route. The Morgan County Observatory showed off a model of their unique telescope. Champions from Empire Cheer gave parade crowds a thrill with each of their jump routines. Good Luck Stable brought their own cowboys and cowgirls to the parade. Berkeley Springs High School’s cheer team engaged the parade watchers. A Berkeley Springs High School percussionist keeps the beat despite the rain. The Mountain Mama Quilts of Valor Foundation were the outstanding entry for most meaningful float. Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company was met with hometown applause in the parade. This Apple Butter Festival’s grand marshals were winners of the Chamber of Commerce’s Community Awards. Senior Life Services of Morgan County were a parade winner for their enthusiastic and colorful ball drumming routine.