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Pickin' In the Panhandle: THE WV STATE BBQ & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Purchase tickets online for a small convenience fee or by calling (304) 264-8801

Getting away has never been easier, since Martinsburg-Berkeley County, West Virginia is just over one hour from Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, and it is accessible via train (Amtrak or MARC) or car (I-81, Rt. 9)!

No matter what you are looking for, relaxation, entertainment or a great place to meet, Berkeley County has so much to offer visitors so close to home!

Our Visitors Center located in the heart of downtown Martinsburg, WV provides visitor information, area arts and crafts displays and a gift shop.

Let us help you plan the perfect trip to Wild and Wonderful West Virginia!

Did you know all of the following attractions can be found in Berkeley County, West Virginia? Explore our website to find out more information.

History! Architecture! Shopping! Outdoor Recreation! Culture!

Hotels! Resorts! Spas! Golf! Dining! Tours! Fairs & Festivals!

Visit The Historic Caperton Train Station!

Enjoy exploring Martinsburg-Berkeley County online and contact us at info@travelwv.com for a free travel guide and don't forget to stop at the Visitors Center for suggestions on dining, lodging and attractions and gifts for the folks at home at115 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV!

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enter zip code 25401 to download Visitor Value Coupons!

115 N. Queen Street Martinsburg WV, 25401
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Pickin\' In the Panhandle!

The entire family will enjoy Pickin’ in the Panhandle, featuring tasty barbecue foods, live bluegrass entertainment, kids activities, and much more. Set in beautiful Back Creek Valley, outside Martinsburg, in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, this event is just an hour from the Washington D.C. beltway and offers a fun and relaxing day in the country on September 6th and 7th, 2008.

Are you a professional or aspiring BBQ chef? Join one of our competitions and show that your grub smokes the rest. If pickin’ is your thing, sign up for one of our playin’ and pickin’ music contests. Kids will enjoy the “Kids Korner,” featuring a moon bounce and hot dog fixin’ contest. Daily Advance tickets are now available for $10/adult and $5/children under 12 (kids under 3 are free)and weekend and camping passes are also available. They can be purchased by calling he Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at 304-264-8801 using Mastercard or Visa, check or cash.

Gates will be open for Pickin in the Panhandle from 9:30 am Saturday, September 6, 2007 and close at 5:00pm on Sunday, September 7th, 2007. For more information about the festival, visit the official website at www.panhandlepickin.com. Bring your fiddle, your banjo, or just your friends and family and make Pickin’ in the Panhandle an event to remember.

Upcoming Events

2008-05-16:
June Fun Stuff!

2008-04-09:
MAY MUST DO'S!