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MARTINSBURG-
BERKELEY
COUNTY, WV
AS THE HEAT OF SUMMER FADES
INTO THE COOLER TEMPERATURES
OF FALL, BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST
VIRGINIA'S PICTURESQUE BEAUTY
SHINES THROUGH AS THE LEAVES
TRANSITION INTO STUNNING SHADES
OF YELLOW, ORANGE, AND RED.
Discover the area’s beauty and charm
through long drives down country
roads, and cherished festivals and
celebrations.
The best of fall entertainment is show-
cased at Orr’s Farm Market’s Fall Farm
Fun Days, September 23 rd -24 th . Kids
will be delighted exploring their way
through a corn maze, pumpkin paint-
ing and hayrides, while adults munch
on baked goods, visit craft vendors,
and listen to local talent during live
bluegrass music. Orr’s Farm Market
hosts live bluegrass weekends, fea-
turing talented local musicians
throughout the fall, ending October
29 th .
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October brings ghoulish fun to life by
sharing the area’s haunted history
with guided tours of Martinsburg’s his-
toric districts and buildings, where
brave guests will discover paranormal
activity and learn the legends behind
the hauntings. Take a break from
ghosts to taste delicious chili at Main
Street Martinsburg’s annual Chili Cook
Off, October 7 th , in downtown Martins-
burg and explore the great, locally-
owned shops and restaurants that line
the downtown streets.
Visitors can also take part in Berkeley
County’s long-standing Mountain
State Apple Harvest Festival, October
20 th -23 rd , which celebrates the life and
culture of Berkeley County. The festi-
val’s parade will delight the young and
young at heart with colorful floats, a
regal queen and her court, delicious
food vendors and a craft show.
Plan your fall getaway and book your
hotel stay all through the Martinsburg-
Berkeley County CVB’s website,
www.travelwv.com . You can also dis-
cover the county through the CVB’s
free app “Visit Martinsburg, WV,”
which lists the hotels, restaurants and
activities of the area. The Martinsburg-
Berkeley County CVB is located at
126 E. Race St. in Martinsburg, and can
be reached at 304-264-8801 or
www.travelwv.com.