Upcoming Events

Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival & Car Show

August 26th ~ 10am - 6pm

  Join us for the 4th Annual Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 from 10am to 6pm here on the Lighthouse grounds.  Cabela's is the Official Sponsor of the Event and will be on hand all afternoon teaching archery this year.  Tamarack Artisans and Crafters from throughout the state will be showcasing their skills along with live Appalachian music, great food, entertainment, raffles and a Classic Car Show.  Live entertainment at the Gazebo includes EmmaLea Deal from 11am to 2pm who is headlining for “Rudy Elvis” performing from 3pm to 5pm.  The Humane Society and the Nicholas County Animal Shelter will have kittens and puppies available for adoption.  All Lighthouse Tours will be $5 per person on the day of the Festival.  New this Year will be Gotcha! Archery Games which features Archery Tag, $5 per player per game or $15 for unlimited.  Don't forget to stop at the booth to sign a card for a soldier from WV Ambassadors for Adopt A US Soldier and sign up for a membership with the Air Evac Life Team who will have their 16' Air Evac Helicopter on display. New this year for the kids is Face Painting, Balloon Animals and Henna Tattoos by Paint MisBehavin'. Also Woodbine Jams & Jellies, Girl Scouts Bake Sale, Hackworths Wood & Steel, Moss Scroll Works, Saw Dust & Festhers and CJH Outdoor Creations are just a few of the booths you must stop to see.  At the Food Court is the Almost Heaven Sunset Slush, Dickies BBQ and the Rolling Stove, along with the Lemon Lemonade Booth, Kettle Corn & Funnel Cakes. 

The Cruise In that was held during the 2015 festival drew over 55 Classic Hot Rods and Vintage Automobiles from every era.  Farthest driven was Kenny Smith's pristine 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS from Akron, Ohio.  Crowd favorite was Bill Bibb's 1953 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn from Oak Hill, West Virginia.  2016 was our 1st Car Show which was a success. The Best of Show was Chris Kappler's 1937 Packard from Oak Hill and the Best Classic was Oak Hill's Bill Bibb with his 1929 Lincoln Continental.  This year we are listed on the National Street Rod Associations Calendar of Events for West Virginia. As there are only 100 spaces available for 2017 Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival & Car Show, those of you planning to show your ride should not delay in contacting our office to register for this year and "Save the Date!  August 26th".  Summersville Lake Retreat Representatives will be picking the "Best of Show" and a Celebrity from WSAZ TV 3 will be picking the winner of the "Best Classic", Cabela's will be picking the "Best Truck" and United Bank has sponsored the "People's Choice" Trophy.  We will also be having a "Kid's Choice" Trophy sponsored by Summit Racing Equipment for the first 50 kids to pick their favorite vehicle.

Cabela's Fishing Kayak Package Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 which gets you a chance for the drawing held at the Gazebo after the last performance at 5pm.  Tickets can be purchased any time before the Festival and until 4:30pm on August 26th.  Winner must pick up prize within 7 days or prize is forfeited.

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