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Map of Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County is a favored destination for travelers seeking unsurpassed scenic beauty in a predominately rural and tranquil setting.

Known as the "Birthplace of Rivers," located as it is within the higher elevations of the Allegheny Mountains. Pocahontas County and especially its Chamber members welcome visitors to partake of and enjoy the gifts that nature has bestowed upon this favored bit of good earth..

Please use our Directory of goods and services to make your visit to Pocahontas even more satisfying and enjoyable.
Area Attractions
Durbin & Greenbrier RR
Monongahela National Forest
National Radio Astronomy Obsevatory
Pocahontas County CVB
Snowshoe Mountain Resort

State Parks

Beartown State Park
Cass Railroad State Park
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Seneca Forest State Park
Watoga State Park

Weather

 
 

Snowshoe Business Open House a Success!
Allegheny Insurance staff, President Malinda Meck, and Erica Engquist, PR Mountain QuestThe Snowshoe Business Open House, held on June 6 at the Marlinton Career Center, was very informative and proved to be a successful event. Presentations were given by Snowshoe representatives and Career Center staff. The evening ended with a delicious buffet catered by Kathy's Kafé and Lounge. Attendees mingled and small group conversations took place as area business representatives spoke about issues that were discussed during the meeting.
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22nd Annual Autumn Harvest Festival • 27 September
A one-day celebration of autumn in downtown Marlinton with plenty of exhibits, crafts, music, food vendors, and activities and games for all. Held in conjunction with the Road Kill Cook-off. The Miss Autumn Harvest Festival Pageant is part of the activities.
Craft Fair Application
Pageant Application

17th Annual WV Road Kill Cook-off • 27 September
Sample possum, groundhog, polecat, and other culinary delights as top chefs compete for cash prizes with their best recipes for preparing the less familiar food stocks of our back-country neighbors.

Roadkill Registration Form
Roadkill Rules
Roadkill Judging Form
Roadkill Release

21st Annual Durbin Days & Heritage Festival • 17 - 19 July

The tiny town of Durbin goes all out to throw a day-long party that includes a horseshoe tournament, an antique car show, crafts,a carnival with rides, train rides and an evening-ending fireworks display.


42nd Annual Pioneer Days 4 & 5 and 10 - 13 July
Marlinton is the setting for a celebration of the pioneer settlers of the region. It features a parade, horse and buggy rides, old-time music, street dances, arts and crafts and a pioneer village.

The Complete Schedule of Events
Dunmore Daze15 - 17 August
Dunmore Daze is a weekend celebration for Dunmore and the surrounding areas. It began as a homecoming weekend and is attended by many who return to visit relatives and old friends.

Schedule of Events


 
Pocahontas Chamber Agendas & Minutes
Agendas
24 July 2008
19 June 2008
15 May 2008
13 March 2008
17 January 2008

Minutes
19 June 2008
15 May 2008
27 March 2008
13 March 2008
21 February 2008
28 January 2008

Community Involvement Award

Once a year the Board of Directors recognizes an individual for outstanding service to the community

Here is the nomination form to submit a name for consideration.
Become a Chamber Member

Online Application Form

WV Chamber News - 25 June 2008

• 1 July Marks the Opening of Workers Comp Insurance Market
• Business Tax & Food Tax Cuts Take Place 1 July
• Line up a Workers Comp Agent
• Attend the 2008 Annual Meeting August 27-29 at the Greenbrier
Read the latest news here.
$50 Reward Program
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Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 272
Marlinton WV 24954 • E-Mail

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