51st annual Apple Butter Festival shined before the storm by Lisa Schauer Isaias, a major category 3 hurricane, hit Florida on Friday, October 9, its remnants carrying wind and heavy rain across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, October 11. Yet on Saturday, October 10 Berkeley Springs’ 51st annual Apple[Read More…]
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Free shuttle to run during the festival
Those who don’t want to drive into the festival and find parking can take advantage of a free shuttle service on Saturday, October 10 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday, October 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shuttle service is not available Friday evening for[Read More…]
It’s Apple Butter time! 51st Annual festival returns to the streets of Berkeley Springs this weekend
Morgan County’s busiest weekend is about to begin. The 51st Annual Apple Butter Festival will kick off this Friday, October 9 and continue Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 with new attractions, expanded family activities, lively entertainment, and the traditions that have made it one of West Virginia’s most beloved fall[Read More…]
Modern yoga makes a connection in Morgan County
by Lisa Schauer From the southern end of Morgan County to its northern part, in chairs, churches, studios, parks, and on trails, modern yoga is making a connection with residents and visitors. Some people seek yoga for relief from stiffness, aches and pains, while others are in search of enlightenment[Read More…]
Local Mountain Mama Quilters award Quilt of Valor # 500
The Mountain Mama Quilters Quilt of Valor Group #24479 in Berkeley Springs awarded Albert Beyner a Quilt of Valor in Chester, West Virginia on Saturday, September 12. His is the 500th quilt that has been made by this local group since they formed. Leader Dottie O’Toole met Veteran Beyner back[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival to host Baking Contest once again
Apple pie may be the classic, but at the Apple Butter Festival Baking Contest, apples can become just about anything. Cakes, cookies, breads, muffins, pastries, apple dumplings and plenty of creations that don’t fit neatly into any category are all welcome when the Baking Contest returns Saturday, October 10 as[Read More…]
Shepherd University to host 30th Appalachian Heritage Festival September 24-27
Shepherd University will celebrate the 30th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival September 24-27 with four days of music, dance, history, and community. All events are free and open to the public, with activities taking place on Shepherd University’s campus, along King Street, and at venues throughout historic Shepherdstown. “For 30 years[Read More…]
Hovermales chosen as 2026 Morganite Awardees
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2026 Community Award winners during the Fourth Annual Community Awards Banquet at The Country Inn on Thursday, September 17. Honored this year were Rob Ford (Apple Butter Festival Volunteer of the Year), Mark Winiarski (Employee of the Year), Matt Pennington (Community[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival parade registration now open
The 51st Annual Apple Butter Festival Parade returns to downtown Berkeley Springs at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 10, and parade registration is now open! Whether you’ve marched with us for decades or this will be your very first Apple Butter Festival Parade, every entry must register online each year.[Read More…]
Soup & auction event returns Sept. 18 to support Meal Time Community Kitchen
An annual dinner, auction and community event that raises funds for a year-round free meal kitchen in Morgan County is returning again this month. The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on Friday, September 18 from 5-7 p.m. the American Legion Post 60 in Berkeley Springs. Attendees receive an artist’s[Read More…]
