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Ritchie County Tourism & Visitor's Bureau, Inc.

If you love to hike, bike, fish,
hunt or explore nature,
Ritchie County is perfect for you!
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08/20/2024

⭐️⭐️ 🤠🎤Are you ready for this weekend? ⏰Don't miss your chance to see Jake Worthington Saturday night, August 24!! ❤️

Visit https://bostonsfarm.com/ for event information and tickets!

08/18/2024

We had a blast promoting the 2024 Head for the Hills Festival at tonight's bike night @ Mothman Harley-Davidson! 🔥 Tickets for this years' festival are officially on sale NOW! 🤘🎟️ Secure your spot for this weekend of high-octane rides, great music, delicious food and vendors from all over the state! It's all happening Sept.19-21 🎟️🔥 And don't miss out on the two Poker Tours with cash prizes! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/hfth2024

08/16/2024

Ritchie County is your GO-TO spot for family fun in the Mid-Ohio Valley! Plan your next visit to enjoy a few days of glorious sunshine! ☀️ North Bend State Park, Cairo Outdoors and North Bend Outfitters are just a FEW of our favorite spots. While you're here grab a bite to eat along with some ice cream at The Pizza Box, LLC. Tag someone in the comments that you want to go with!

08/16/2024

🔥 TOMORROW!! 🔥 We'll be setting up a table to promote the 2024 Head for the Hills Festival at Mothman Harley-Davidson's Bike Night! Spread the word and join us THIS Saturday, August 17th from 4-8pm! Tickets for the highly anticipated 2024 Head for the Hills Festival are officially on sale NOW! 🤘🎟️ Secure your spot for this weekend of high-octane rides, great music, delicious food and vendors from all over the state! It's all happening Sept.19-21 🎟️🔥 And don't miss out on the two Poker Tours with cash prizes! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/hfth2024

08/12/2024

New 2024 Head for the Hills Festival patches are officially in and they're getting us PUMPED for this year's festival! Tickets are officially on sale NOW! 🤘🎟️ Secure your spot for this weekend of high-octane rides, great music, delicious food and vendors from all over the state! It's all happening Sept.19-21 🎟️🔥 And don't miss out on the two Poker Tours with cash prizes! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/hfth2024

08/08/2024

📣📣 Tickets for the highly anticipated 2024 Head for the Hills Festival are officially on sale NOW! 🤘🎟️ Secure your spot for this weekend of high-octane rides, great music, delicious food and vendors from all over the state! It's all happening Sept.19-21 🎟️🔥 And don't miss out on the two Poker Tours with cash prizes! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/hfth2024

07/30/2024

🎟The 2024 Ritchie County Fair & Expo, Aug. 1-3, has advance 🎟tickets🎟 on sale now! Be sure to pick them up before they're gone! Where else can you participate in all events scheduled, including the championship 🐂bull🐂 ride, drag racing, listen to great 🎤🎼musical entertainment, visit the livestock barn, and allow the children to jump on the ☀️🎪carnival rides to their hearts content for no additional charge? Don't forget the fair food!!🌽🥕🍕🥨🌭🍿🍦🍧 Early 🎟tickets🎟 are available at Peking, Huntington Bank and Union Bank, Harrisville; The Pizza Box, Union Bank, Ace Home Center and Crossroads Cafe, Pennsboro; Long Reach Federal Credit Union, Ellenboro; and Barker's One Stop, Smithville. Advance cost is $30 for the 3-day admission (cost at gate is $13 per day). Pick your 🎟tickets🎟 up today!

07/30/2024

07/28/2024

🐎🐴The 2nd annual Ritchie County Fair & Expo Horse Show is slated for Sunday, July 28, 1:30 pm, at Hoover Field, Harrisville. 🐴🐎Gates open at 12 noon. No admission or entry fee will be charged. Come for a fun day with the Ritchie Riders Horse Club! Concessions available.

07/26/2024

🚨🚨 The annual Emergency Services Meet & Greet will be at the Ritchie County Fair & Expo Friday, Aug. 2, 5-6:30 pm. 🚨🚨 Come out to support your local EMS, volunteer fire departments, law enforcement and all emergency services personnel! Units will be available to talk to the public and to show off their vehicles. 🚘🚍🚔This will be a great opportunity to extend thanks to the local units for their service. Following, don't forget the championship bull riding on top of the hill at 7 pm. In the mean time, grab a meal from one of the Fair's vendors. Don’t miss it‼️

07/23/2024

When it's gloomy OUTSIDE, there's no shortage of great shopping INSIDE! 🛍️ From quality branded merchandise at North Bend State Park Foundation to rare-finds at Berdines Five & Dime, Dodd's Sporting Goods, and more...Ritchie County has what you're looking for!

07/20/2024

We are having a blast here at the Mothman Harley-Davidson Bike Night! We're here promoting the 2024 Head for the Hills Festival. Come out and see us and enjoy LIVE music from 5 Spot, mouthwatering BBQ from Convicted Pigs BBQ Team & Catering and local brew from Parkersburg Brewing Co. 🎶🍖🍺 Tickets for the highly anticipated 2024 Head for the Hills Festival are officially on sale NOW! 🤘🎟️ Secure your spot for this weekend of high-octane rides, great music, delicious food and vendors from all over the state! It's all happening Sept.19-21 🎟️🔥 And don't miss out on the two Poker Tours with cash prizes! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/hfth2024

07/19/2024

TOMORROW!! 🔥 We will be setting up a table to promote the 2024 Head for the Hills Festival at Mothman Harley-Davidson's Bike Night! Come out and see us and enjoy LIVE music from 5 Spot, mouthwatering BBQ from Convicted Pigs BBQ Team & Catering and local brew from Parkersburg Brewing Co. 🎶🍖🍺 Tickets for the highly anticipated 2024 Head for the Hills Festival are officially on sale NOW! 🤘🎟️ Secure your spot for this weekend of high-octane rides, great music, delicious food and vendors from all over the state! It's all happening Sept.19-21 🎟️🔥 And don't miss out on the two Poker Tours with cash prizes! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/hfth2024

07/19/2024

07/12/2024

📣📣 Exciting News!! Tickets for the highly anticipated 2024 Head for the Hills Festival are officially on sale NOW! 🤘🎟️ Secure your spot for this weekend of high-octane rides, great music, delicious food and vendors from all over the state! It's all happening Sept.19-21 🎟️🔥 And don't miss out on the two Poker Tours with cash prizes! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/hfth2024

07/07/2024

🐂💥🔥 Returning this year to Ritchie County Fair & Expo 2024 is crowd favorite – two nights of Championship Bull Riding Friday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3!! Edge-of-your seat action both nights! Kicks off at 7 PM! Mark your calendars!! 🐂💥🔥

07/05/2024

⚡️⚡️ NEW this year to the Ritchie County Fair & Expo: KOI Drag Racing Thursday, Aug. 1!! Registration and practice starts at 5 PM with eliminations at 7 PM at Hoover Field. Classes include: kids, quads, dirt bikes, modifieds, open & SXS. 🔥🔥

07/04/2024

06/26/2024

The next two days are supposed to be nothing but sun! ☀️😍 Whether you're into kayaking, fishing, or just cruising on a rented boat, now's the ideal time to soak up the sun at North Bend Lake and have some fun on the water! 🎣🚤

06/12/2024

EXCITING NEWS coming soon about the 2024 Head for the Hills Festival 🎉🎉 Keep your eyes peeled! 👀

06/06/2024

🎣 Calling all families! Reel in some unforgettable memories together this weekend! 🌅 The weather is supposed to be on-point and the North Bend Lake is calling! It's more than just a hobby; it's an experience to cherish for a lifetime. Pack your gear, gather your loved ones, and let North Bend Lake be your golden hour getaway!

06/05/2024

Rainy days don't have to be a bore! 🌧️ Embrace cozy vibes and explore your local shops for some rainy-day retail therapy! 🛍️ From boutique finds to artisanal treasures, there's something special waiting for you just around the corner! Let's turn gloomy days into a shopping adventure! Local shop featured: Lakeview Market

06/05/2024

05/27/2024

All gave some. Some gave ALL. Remembering our heroes on this beautiful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/23/2024

Exciting news! Our Ice-cream Shack at North Bend State Park opens today🤩! Come enjoy delicious ice cream 🍨🍦 and putt putt ⛳ from Thursday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

05/21/2024

Happy National Tourism Week! 🎉 Let's celebrate the beauty of exploration, the joy of discovery, and the magic of travel that connects us all. Whether it's exploring local gems like Berdines Five & Dime or embarking on outdoor adventures with North Bend Outfitters, let's cherish the lasting memories made with friends and family! 🗺️💼 Here's to the wanderers, the dreamers, and the storytellers. Where will your next adventure take you? 🌏

05/17/2024

The look you give when you realize that North Bend Pool opens up in just ONE WEEK 💦 🌊 Dive into summer fun and get ready to splash, swim, and soak up the sun this Memorial Day Weekend! 🌞 Mark your calendars and bring the whole family, it's time for summer fun! 💦

05/13/2024

HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to the elimination dinner to support the 2024 Head for the Hills Festival! We had a blast and enjoyed seeing the winner's announced! Special thank you to Harrisville Shop n Save Express who came in and fixed us an absolutely DELICIOUS meal 🤤 Also to CVMA WV 37-1 Mountaineer Brigade & Clarksburg VFW Post 573. Proceeds benefited the Head for the Hills Festival & Clarksburg Honor Flight! Don't forget to make plans to be at the Head for the Hills Festival this September!!

05/12/2024

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P. O. Box 116
Harrisville, WV
26362

Telephone

+18332908487

Website

https://www.visitritchiecounty.com/

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As the winter chill wears off, it becomes a great time to cast a line! 🎣 Ritchie County is calling your name! Plan your trip, bring the family and see if you can get the best catch of the year! 🐟 #fishingislife #gonefishing #thisisRitchie #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #AlmostHeaven #wildandwonderful #NorthBendStatePark #wvtourism #liveloveMOV

🍫❤️ THIS SATURDAY!! The North Bend State Park Foundation is hosting "Chocolate with Friends" on Saturday, Feb. 10. An open house-type event where you can come and go as you please and sample all kinds of handcrafted, chocolate delights. Details below! 📅 Date: Saturday, February 10 🕔 Time: 4 - 8 p.m. 📍 Location: North Bend State Park Main Conference Room 🎟 $35 per couple, $20 per single, $15 Kids under 12 This is a fundraiser sponsored by the North Bend State Park Foundation, all proceeds will benefit the foundation. Let us know you're coming on the event page 👉 https://fb.me/e/2CNNNboY2 What to make your stay extra special? For $199 a couple, stay overnight and enjoy a dinner buffet alongside Chocolate with Friends with live music featuring Scott Cain on the hammered dulcimer. At 8 p.m., enjoy hot chocolate around the fire! The next morning, enjoy a breakfast buffet from 7 - 10 a.m. 👉 For more info or to make reservations, call 304-643-2931.

The fall breeze and autumn leaves are always special here in Ritchie County, West Virginia 🍂😍 Share and tag someone you want to bring. #VisitRitchieCounty #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #fallvibes

September 30 is officially Tread Lightly! Day, West Virginia: Grab an empty trash bag and a few friends, and plan a trip to your favorite outdoor public space. Pick up trash left behind where it shouldn’t be, and take it home with you for proper disposal. 👉 Use #TLDAYWV for a chance to win a FREE stay at a state park lodge of your choice! Take an active role in maintaining public lands, and help keep West Virginia Wild and Wonderful. Take the pledge and learn more at https://treadlightly.org/tldaywv/ or visit the page at https://fb.me/e/1ziG2UD3e

What an INCREDIBLE day here at Head for the Hills Festival 2023 We started off with the CVMA Memorial Ride, heading to the memorial at the City of Parkersburg - Government City Park, then to the memorial in Cairo, WV. What an honor to be a part of this! During our ride, Poker Tour participants got the rest of their stamps for their passport. Winners will be announced tonight! Join us this evening for our final two concerts featuring, Hambone Wilson, Stalnaker Hill, and our headliner, George Shingleton whose music is featured on the show, Yellowstone There's still plenty of time to get in on the fun so come down to the Ritchie Co. Fairgrounds & Pennsboro Speedway. #HeadfortheHillsWV #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #thisisRitchie

Gearing up for the Legendary 3rd Annual Head for the Hills Festival 2023 next weekend! Here's just a sneak peak of our new festival merchandise this year featuring our own trademarked brand as well as our main sponsor, Mothman Harley-Davidson 😎 #headforthehillswv #discoverritchiecounty #rediscoveryourself #thisisRitchie #AlmostHeaven #harleydavidson #harleydavidsonmotorcycles

We're still kickin' it over at the Mothman Bike Night w/ Head for the Hills Festival! Come by and start this Labor Day Weekend off right with live music, local brews from Parkersburg Brewing Co., giveaways and free food from DaVinci's Restaurant! While you're here, enter to win some Head for the Hills Festival tickets! #HeadfortheHillsFestvial #HeadfortheHillsWV #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #thisisRitchie

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Spent a few days at this State Park. Enjoyed the trails and they were marked well. Rented bikes and went on the North Bend Trail for a few miles. They have a wonderful lake for fishing and also rent boats. In the summer there is a pool..." - Review from Trip Advisor #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #thisisRitchie #gotowv #AlmostHeaven #LakeLife #NorthBendStatePark #NorthBendLake

Celebrate Easter at North Bend with the Easter Buffet and Annual Easter Egg Hunt 🐇👪🥚🐣 Sunday, April 9th from 11am - 4pm - Easter Buffet with the egg hunt starting at 2pm! For all the details, visit, www.visitritchiecounty.com/events #Easter2023 #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #thisisRitchie #NorthBendStatePark #wvstateparks #AlmostHeaven #gotoWV

From all of us here at Ritchie County Tourism, have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving! 🦃 #thanksgiving2022 #letseat #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself

And just like that, we have landfall ❄️😍 Who else is EXCITED for snow!? We know it's not everyone's thing, but Ritchie County sure does look good dressed in white. #snowfall #NorthBendStatePark #MemoriesHappenHere #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #thisisRitchie #VisitRitchieCounty #gotowv #almostheaven #greaterpkb

From all of us at Ritchie County Tourism, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 #HappyVeteransDay #GiveHonorWhereHonorisDue

October 28-29 - Boston's Antique Engine Show in Pennsboro, WV! 👉 Free admission, Friday 8am - Saturday 5pm. Come see hit n' miss engines, antique tractors, antique cars and trucks, and get some GREAT food! 🔴 461 Boston Drive, Pennsboro, WV 🔴 For more info, call Johnny at 304.481.3687 or Cathy at 304.483.1333

Coming soon to Ritchie County! 🍂😍 Peak color expected to be around mid-October! #thisisRitchie #NorthBendStatePark #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #fall2022

Happening now! The Amos Steel Co. 🎸 Get here! 👉 The Amos Steel Co. @ 7:00PM 👉 Johnny Freakband @ 8:45PM Tickets at the gate! Come on out, have some fun and help support our veterans! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 👉 One-Day Ticket - $20 (Thursday, Friday or Saturday Only) 👉 Weekend Ticket - $55 (Thursday - Saturday) For more info, visit www.headforthehillswv.com. See you here! 😎 Head for the Hills Festival™ Sponsored by Ritchie County Tourism & Visitor's Bureau, Inc., S&P Harley-Davidson and Greater Parkersburg CVB #headforthehillswv #thisisRitchie #DiscoverRitchieCounty #RediscoverYourself #VisitRitchieCounty #wvtourism #PlaceIBelong #AlmostHeaven #livelovemov