Events

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019

7:00 p.m. 2019 WV Teen & Queen Poultry Pageants
Moorefield High School, Moorefield, WV

MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019

6:00 pm Kiddie Parade
Main Street, Moorefield (from Moorefield High School to HC Public Library)
To register, call (304)538-7380
Sponsored by Hardy County Health & Wellness Center, Welton Trucking, and WVPA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019

Home or Business Poultry Decorating Contest
Decorate your home or business windows and/or yard with a poultry theme. Contest judging will be conducted on Wednesday morning.
Call the WVPA (304)530-2725 by July 13 to have your home or business entered in the contest.

Youth Day Programs

9:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Poultry and Egg Judging
11:30 a.m. Registration for the BBQ Cookoff
11:45 a.m. Youth Luncheon
12:30 p.m. BBQ Cookoff
3:15 p.m. Presentation of Awards
All activities will be held at the Moorefield Middle School. For more information, contact Alex Straight, WVU Extension Service 304-530-0273. Additional support for Youth Day is provided by Farm Credit of the Virginias, Top Bead Welding Services, WV Department of Education, WVU, WVU Extension Service and WV Department of Agriculture.

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019

Hen & Gobbler Classic
Valley View Golf Course, Moorefield, WV
Tee Time 7:45 a.m. Limit to 25 teams of 4 players
Tee Time 1:00 p.m. Limit to 25 teams of 4 players
Teams will be on a first registered and time preference basis. The fee will be $65 per player or $260 per team. The cost will cover green fees, carts for 18 holes and lunch. Proceeds benefit WVPA Scholarship Program and Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company.
To register, contact WVPA at (304)530-2725 or wvpa@hardynet.com. Make checks payable to WVPA.

6:00 p.m. Fireman’s Poultry Parade
Activities at the Town Park, Moorefield
Contact Jeremy Foltz at (540)688-8916 to register

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019

9 a.m.-4p.m. Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Show Moorefield High School

10:00 a.m. Muzzleloader Turkey Shoot and Skeet Shoot
Hardy County Rod & Gun Club, South Fork Road, Moorefield, WV
Contact Stephanie Poe at hardyrodgun@gmail.com or (304)490-9504 for more information.

WV Poultry Convention Educational Programs & President’s Dinner

Producers have the choice of attending the Educational Program by location. Both, Tuesday and Wednesday evening programs, will include dinner and the same expert presentation. We do, however, request that your reservation be confirmed with a $5.00 per person guarantee made payable to West Virginia Poultry Association. To make reservations, please contact WVPA no later than Friday, July 12 at 304-530-2725, wvpa@hardynet.com, or P.O. Box 612, Moorefield, WV 26836.

TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019

Producer Educational Program
Oak Flat Ruritan Building, Brandywine, WV
6:00 p.m. Welcome and introductions
Mr. Steve Conrad, Turkey Producer, WVPA Vice President for Turkeys
Dinner by Oak Flat Ruritans
6:50 p.m. Solar as an Alternative Energy Source , Joe Sadonis
Environmental Update – Mr. Jason Dalrymple, Nutrient Management Specialist, WVDA
8:30 p.m. Final Questions and Adjourn

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019

Producer Educational Program
Moorefield Brethren Church, Moorefield, WV
6:00 p.m. Welcome and introductions
Allen V. Evans, Broiler Producer
Dinner by Moorefield Brethren Church
6:50 p.m. Solar as an Alternative Energy Source , Joe Sadonis
Environmental Update – Mr. Jason Dalrymple, Nutrient Management Specialist, WVDA
8:30 p.m. Final Questions and Adjourn

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019

8:00 a.m. Breakfast, Moorefield Middle School. $5 per person donation requested.
Prepared by Moorefield Middle FFA
9:30 a.m. WVPA 2019 Annual Meeting
Comments from state agencies, institutions and industry leaders. Moorefield Middle School.
4-5:30 p.m. WVU Davis College and Extension Services Poultry Festival Reception.
Misty Mountain Event Barn, Moorefield. RSVP to Andrew Barnes (304-293-6962) or andrew.barnes@mail.wvu.edu no later than July 12, 2019.
6:00 p.m. The President’s Dinner.
Misty Mountain Event Barn, Moorefield.
TICKET REQUIRED – $20 per person. Contact WVPA (304-530-2725 or wvpa@hardynet.com) for tickets.
Special Entertainment provided by “Teal Steel”