WV Executive

Greater Morgantown is hosting so many events between June 23rd - 27th that the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is taking action, packaging all the attractions under the title “Fish & Chicks!” The weeklong activities include tiaras and tournaments, Broadway and Bluegrass, a rib cook-off and a catfish photo contest.

The week begins with the Miss West Virginia Scholarship Pageant and Most Outstanding Teen Pageant at the WVU Creative Arts Center; preliminary competition is June 23rd – June 25th and both winners will be crowned June 26th. As the state’s official preliminary to the Miss America Scholarship Program, the pageants showcase some of the most talented, educated, and socially aware women of our state. See who will wear the crown to Las Vegas! Admission is $25 - $40. For more information, visit www.misswestvirginia.org.

The West Virginia Public Theatre presents “Hairspray” at the new Morgantown Event Center. A big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart wins a spot on the local TV dance program and is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. The production includes 1960s music and “downtown” rhythm and blues. “Hairspray” will be performed from June 22nd – June 27th. Admission is $35. Visit www.wvpublictheatre.org for more information.

On June 26th, Cabela’s King Kat Tournament will take place on the Monongahela River, Catfish anglers are invited to compete for cash, prizes, and a chance to advance to the Cabela’s King Kat Classic. Cabela’s King Kat Kids’ Fishing Rodeo is open to all youth 12 and younger. This event will be held at Dixon Lake and is free. Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater in Riverfront Park will host additional activities including live Bluegrass music, the “Weiner Dog Race!” and the official weigh-in at 3 p.m. Don’t miss a chance to take a picture with the official Oscar Mayer wienermobile at the Amphitheater, too! For more information, visit www.kingkatusa.com.

To enhance the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament, the GMCVB is sponsoring a photo contest for “Biggest Catfish” May 10th – June 27th. Contestants are invited to submit their “Biggest Catfish” photo along with location, date, and weight. Go to www.tourmorgantown.com/fish&chicks to see how to enter your photo. On a weekly basis, GMCVB will post the entries on a photo gallery at www.tourmorgantown.com. The public is invited to vote online; there will be a visitors’ choice winner and a grand prize winner, which will be announced on the Web site June 30th. The grand prize is $100 and visitors’ award winners will receive $50.

Bring your appetite to the Ribfest at Mylan Park on June 26th from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Enjoy live music, crafts, children’s activities, and ribs! The rib cook-off features seven of the area’s best rib vendors who duke it out for bragging rights! The event benefits Scotts Run Settlement House; admission is $5. Visit www.wvribfest.com for more information.

Mylan Park will also host both the Outside Horseshoe Pitching Club Tournament and the Triple Crown Baseball Tournament on June 25th – 27th. Visit www.mylanpark.org for dates and times.

The GMCVB’s vision is to make Greater Morgantown the region’s prime destination for travelers through the recruitment of groups, events and activities that enhance the quality of life in the community. Please visit www.tourmorgantown.com/fish&chicks for more information.