Our staff recently participated in the West Virginia Governor's Conference on Tourism.  During the conference, the MBCCVB was presented with two awards:

• Our 2012-2013 marketing plan and MAPP grant application were approved by the WV Tourism Commission.  This means that we are eligible for almost $90,000 in matching state funds for our marketing efforts.
• We were awarded re-accreditation through the West Virginia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. 

"Approval from the state level for our marketing plan and state accreditation of our CVB validate that our efforts to attract tourists align with the state's overall mission for tourism," said Andrea Ball, executive director of the MBCCVB.  

>> Read the full press release by clicking here. 

The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival has celebrated our area's rich agricultural heritage for the last 33 years.  The festival will continue that tradition this week, with events running from Thursday, October 18 through Sunday, October 21 in Berkeley County, including: 

• Royal Gala
• Agricultural Tours
• Coronation of Queen Pomona XXXIII
• Friday Night in the Square
• Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts
• Celebrity Sports Breakfast
• Arts & Crafts at the Roundhouse
• 5K Apple Trample
• Lions Club/Apple Harvest Grand Feature Parade
• Fall Finals Cruise-In/Car Show
• Panhandlers Square Dance
• A variety of contests

Visit www.msahf.com for a complete schedule of events, times, and locations.

Halloween is Spook-tacular at the Apollo

The Apollo Civic Theatre is hosting their annual fright fest, Apolloween, through the end of October.  Visit the Haunted Theatre, experience  6 Nights of Horror with super scary movies, enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show with shadow  cast, or bring the kids for Trick or Treating.  For the full schedule with dates and times, visit www.Apolloween.com.