Schedule listed for Hatfield-McCoy weekend

Staff Report

The following is a list of attractions coming to the area for this weekend’s Hatfield-McCoy Festival and Marathon:

FRIDAY

• 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.: Hatfield McCoy Bus Tour – Departs from the Sycamore Inn (Second Avenue, Williamson)

• 6 p.m.: Hatfield-McCoy Marathon Pasta Dinner – Belfry High School, Ky.

• 8 p.m.: Hatfield-McCoy Film Fest – Belfry High School

• Genealogy at the Coal House in Williamson

SATURDAY

• 7 a.m.: Marathon – Food City, Goody, Ky.

• 9 a.m.: Music starts downtown in Williamson and Matewan – Live music on the corner and DJ

• 9 a.m.: Local art, crafts, and food vendors

• 9 a.m. until noon: Hatfield-McCoy Bus Tour – Departs from Sycamore Inn

• 9 a.m.: until 6 p.m.: Visit the Historic Coal House

• 9 a.m.: - Visit the Matewan Depot

• Feud Antique Display - Bring them to Matewan and check out other collectors.

• 11 a.m.: Book Signing at the Coal House in Williamson: “Blood Feud” – New York Times best selling author, Lisa Alther; “Feuding Hatfields & McCoys”– Keith Davis; “UFO: Appalachian Case Study” – author, Kyle Lovern; “Haunted West Virginia” - author, Michael Knost.

•12:30 p.m.: Shotgun Wedding - Matewan

• Genealogy – all day – Righteous Brew coffee shop in Williamson and Wingo’s Grill in Matewan

• Meet Johnse and Rosanna (re-enactors throughout the day in Williamson)

• 2 p.m.: Kid’s fun run in Williamson

• 2:30 p.m.: Hatfield McCoy Tug o’ War – Matewan

• 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.: Hatfield-McCoy bus tour

• 6 p.m.: Post Race Marathon Party (Sycamore Inn) $10.00

• 8:45 p.m.: Battle of Matewan Ghost Tour - Matewan

SUNDAY

• Hatfield-McCoy Reunion: Preacher Anderson Cabin at the foot of Blackberry Mountain, Ky. Bring a dish! Starts after church! Both sides welcome! (Iintersection of KY319 & 1056)

CONTACT

• To book a tour visit: www.hmtours.eventbrite.com

• Register for the marathon: www.hatfieldmccoymarathon.com

• Register for the post race party: www.postraceparty.eventbrite.com

• Sign up for the ghost tour: www.matewanghost.eventbrite.com

Detailed driving directions to the feud sites available at the Coal House in Williamson.

• Printable Feud Site Maps: www.hatfieldmccoycountry

• For more information: 304-235-5240

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“We will be having free music, games, swimming and food,” said Mark Whitt, local WVU Extension professor.

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which will be held at the Cabell County 4-H Camp?

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At 8:30 p.m. the Mingo County 4-H adult and teen leaders will lead the group in 4-H traditional songs and council circle activities(camp fire).

Bring your lawn chairs for some campfire fun and songs. Please don’t forget to get your camp applications in ASAP. Slots are limited.

The WVU extension office is taking applications for their summer camp for July 15 – 19,

which will be held at the Cabell County 4-H Camp?

If you are 8 - 13 years old and want to attend our “Super Kids Making Super Friends at 4-H Camp”, please call 304-235-2692 ext. 2 and we will send you all the necessary forms. Spots are limited so you must apply as soon as possible.

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The WVU Extension Service of Mingo County would like to invite all Mingo County 4-H members, campers and public to join its 4-H Camping Kick-Off on June 25, at the Williamson Swimming Pool at 6:00 p.m.

“We will be having free music, games, swimming and food,” said Mark Whitt, local WVU Extension professor.

At 8:30 p.m. the Mingo County 4-H adult and teen leaders will lead the group in 4-H traditional songs and council circle activities(camp fire).

Bring your lawn chairs for some campfire fun and songs. Please don’t forget to get your camp applications in ASAP. Slots are limited.

The WVU extension office is taking applications for their summer camp for July 15 – 19,

which will be held at the Cabell County 4-H Camp?

If you are 8 - 13 years old and want to attend our “Super Kids Making Super Friends at 4-H Camp”, please call 304-235-2692 ext. 2 and we will send you all the necessary forms. Spots are limited so you must apply as soon as possible.

For more information contact Whitt at 304-235-2692, ext. 2.

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