Events for August 2017
South Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Aug 4    South Charleston Day at the WV Power Park
South Charleston Day at the WV Power
 
The West Virginia Power takes on the Delmarva Shorebirds!  This evening of fun is sponsored in part by the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce and South Charleston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.  Free Fireworks after the Game!!

 
Date: August 4, 2017
Time: 7:05 PM - 9:05 PM
Location:
Appalachian Power Park
 
Contact: South Charleston Chamber of Commerce 304-744-0051
EMail: soccoc@wvdsl.net
Date/Time Details:
August 4, 2017
7:05 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
Contact Chamber: soccoc@wvdsl.net or 304-744-0051
Aug 4    The Comedy Zone
Comedians: Philly Plowder & Roger Kreiss
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of great food & drinks while being entertained by the nation's best comedians!
Show is for persons age 21+
The Comedy Zone Charleston
Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West
400 2nd Avenue
 
Date: August 4, 2017
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://comedyzonecharleston.com
Location: The Comedy Zone Charleston
Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West
400 2nd Avenue, SW
South Charleston, WV 25303
Contact: The Comedy Zone: 304-744-4641
EMail: comedyzone@discovercharlestonwv.com
Date/Time Details: August 4, 2017: Show starts @ 8pm
August 5, 2017: Shows start @ 7pm and 9pm
Fees/Admission: $10/Ticket
Hotel Packages Available
Aug 5    The Comedy Zone
Comedians: Philly Plowder & Roger Kreiss
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of great food & drinks while being entertained by the nation's best comedians!
Show is for persons age 21+
The Comedy Zone Charleston
Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West
400 2nd Avenue
 
Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://comedyzonecharleston.com
Location: The Comedy Zone Charleston
Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West
400 2nd Avenue, SW
South Charleston, WV 25303
Contact: The Comedy Zone: 304-744-4641
EMail: comedyzone@discovercharlestonwv.com
Date/Time Details: August 4, 2017: Show starts @ 8pm
August 5, 2017: Shows start @ 7pm and 9pm
Fees/Admission: $10/Ticket
Hotel Packages Available
Aug 5    The Comedy Zone
Comedians: Philly Plowder & Roger Kreiss
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of great food & drinks while being entertained by the nation's best comedians!
Show is for persons age 21+
The Comedy Zone Charleston
Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West
400 2nd Avenue
 
Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://comedyzonecharleston.com
Location: The Comedy Zone Charleston
Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West
400 2nd Avenue, SW
South Charleston, WV 25303
Contact: The Comedy Zone: 304-744-4641
EMail: comedyzone@discovercharlestonwv.com
Date/Time Details: August 4, 2017: Show starts @ 8pm
August 5, 2017: Shows start @ 7pm and 9pm
Fees/Admission: $10/Ticket
Hotel Packages Available
Aug 7    South Charleston Library's "Happy Birthday South Charleston" Event
South Charleston Public Library's
"Happy Birthday South Charleston" Event
Monday, August 7th: 6:30pm

Join the library in celebrating the City's upcoming 100th Birthday with cake and ice cream!  Youth Services will lead a birthday program including the opportunity to build a Lego model of your favorite South Charleston landmark.

Questions: 304-744-6561 or reference@scplwv.org
Date: August 7, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1871902156404581/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A170877766214%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A170877766214%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D
Location: South Charleston Public Library
312 4th Avenue
South Charleston   
EMail: reference@scplwv.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, August 7, 2017: 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 9    Gabriel Project of WV's Metro Valley ANNUAL PIG ROAST
Gabriel Project of WV's Metro Valley
ANNUAL PIG ROAST
August 9, 2017
11am-6pm

Meals available to go at a tent located between Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral & the Sacred Heart Grade School.  Enter from Dunbar Street.
$10/ticket or $3 for 25
Includes: Pulled pork bbq sandwich with slaw on bun, chips, cookie or fruit, and cola, diet cola, or bottled water.
Lunch delivery available in the Charleston area for orders of 5 or more meals (11am-1pm).
Call 304-414-4666 to place orders, or order online at gabrielwv.org.
Proceeds benefit Gabriel Project Families with infants and young children in need of baby items, formula, diapers, etc.
Date: August 9, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://gabrielwv.org
Location: Enter from Dunbar Street. Pick-up Tent located between Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral & the Sacred Heart Grade School.
Contact: Metro Valley Gabriel Project: 304-414-4666
EMail: metrovalleygabrielproject@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: August 9, 2017
11am-6pm
Fees/Admission: $10/ticket or 3 for $25
Aug 9    City of South Charleston's 100th Birthday
City of South Charleston
100th Birthday Celebration

August 9, 2017: 12pm @ the Mound
Enjoy cake, lemonade, and ice cream at the Mound
Cake will be cut at 12pm.
Time Capsule will be filled at 1:30pm in front of City Hall.

**Today Only: Free Admission to City Recreation Facilities (Ice Skating, Pools, SC Community Center, Little Creek Golf Simulator)**
Date: August 9, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://cityofsouthcharleston.com/city-100th-anniversary/
Location: Mound, South Charleston
Contact: South Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau: 304-746-5552
Date/Time Details: August 9, 2017
12:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 11    An Evening in the Park
**South Charleston 100th Birthday Celebration Event**

An Evening in the Park
Joplin Park, South Charleston
Friday, August 11th: 6pm-9pm
Bring the whole family for some fun old fashioned picnic style games!  Bring your own picnic, or purchase a yummy hot dog from the Kiwanis Club or some homemade ice cream from the Woman's Club of South Charleston!

Don't forget your lawn chair!
Date: August 11, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Joplin Park, South Charleston
Date/Time Details: August 11, 2017: 6pm-9pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
Aug 12    Outdoor Movie Night
**South Charleston 100th Birthday Celebration Event**

Outdoor Movie Night
Bring the whole family to see "101 Dalmatians" under the stars!
South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena Parking Lot
Saturday, August 12th (Movie will start at dusk)
** Enjoy free ice skating at the ice arena from 6pm until dusk**
Date: August 12, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena Parking Lot
Date/Time Details: August 12, 2017: 6pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
Aug 13    BBQ Cook-Off
**South Charleston 100th Birthday Celebration Event**

BBQ Cook-Off
Oakes Field, South Charleston
August 13th: 11am-6pm

 
Date: August 13, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Oakes Field, South Charleston
Date/Time Details: August 13, 2017: 11am-6pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
Aug 14    Armor Park History Display
**South Charleston 100th Birthday Celebration Event**

Armor Park History Display
Riverwalk Plaza (Near the City Health Center)
Monday, August 14th: 2pm-8pm
Date: August 14, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Riverwalk Plaza
Date/Time Details: August 14, 2017: 2pm-8pm   
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 15    Industry Day
**South Charleston 100th Birthday Celebration Event**

Industry Day
West Virginia Regional Technology Park
Tuesday, August 15th: 3pm-7pm

Enjoy industrial history displays and tours
Date: August 15, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: West Virginia Regional Technology Park
 
Date/Time Details: August 15, 2017: 3pm-7pm
Aug 16 - Aug 19    Summerfest
SUMMERFEST @ THE MOUND

Bring the whole family down to South Charleston for this Free Four Day Event to celebrate the end of Summer!  Enjoy live music every night!  Enjoy local food vendors on site.  Free activities for children.

SUMMER 2017 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
August 16th:     6:00-7:45: The Company Stores
                         
  8:00-10:00: Rocket Man - Elton John Tribute Band
August 17th:     6:00pm-7:45pm: The Esquires
                         
  8:30pm-10:00pm: VanDells
August 18th:     6:00pm-7:45pm: Adam Parker Band
                         
  8:00pm-10:00pm: The Joseph Sisters
August 19th:    9:00am-3:00pm: Car Show
                         
  6:00pm-7:45pm: US Stones: Rolling Stones Tribute
                         
  8:00pm-10:00pm: Rick K & the Allnighters
                          10:00pm: Fireworks
Date: August 16, 2017
Website: http://www.southcharlestonwv.org
Location: The Mound in South Charleston
Contact: South Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau
EMail: sochascvb@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: August 16-19, 2017
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 19    16th Annual Summerfest Around the Mound Car Show
16th Annual Around the Mound Car Show
Saturday, August 19, 2017: 9am-3pm
Registration: 99 cents!


Drawing for $100 every 30 minutes for registered car owners.  Must be present to win.  $1200 total cash drawings!
Free T-Shirts & Dash Plaques to First 200!
Trophies and Games All Day!
Music and Fireworks following the car show!


 
Date: August 19, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: The Mound, South Charleston
Free Reserved Parking for Show Cars on 6th Avenue
Contact: South Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau: 304-746-5552
Date/Time Details: August 19, 2017: 9am-3pm
Fees/Admission: Registration for car owners is only 99 cents!
Aug 20    Decades Rewind - Charleston WV
Decades Rewind is a National touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show! It celebrates the hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, the most prominent decades in music history. Disco, Funk, Rock and Motown all take center stage in this brand new theatrical concert featuring over 60s songs, 100 costume changes and nostalgic video. From Aretha to Zeppelin, Decades Rewind will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. This IS the story of your life! Show your children your life at their age through music - Kids FREE with each adult ticket, through box office only. 304-561-3570
Date: August 20, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Website: https://www.decadesrewind.com
Location: Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square Charleston, WV 25301
Contact: Peter gatti 813-586-3577
EMail: decadesrewind@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 8/20/17 7PM
Fees/Admission: $42-$50