HINTON, (Hinton News) – Hinton’s Second Saturdays returns in May for the seventh year of bringing free music, food, fun and events to Historic Hinton and Summers County.
This year’s concert series kicks off May 13 at 5:30 p.m. with the main show running from 7 – 9 p.m. a unique brand of jazz and rock by … Creek Don’t Rise a West Virginia favorite.
Bring a chair each month May thru September and joins us at the City Park on 3rd Ave in the heart of the historic district, a perfect backdrop for an evening of fun and entertainment. May 13 will also be the date for the annual 37-2 CVMA Veterans Appreciation ride beginning at 2 p.m. from Can Outdoors parking Lot adjacent to Dairy Queen. With an approximate return to Hinton around 5 p.m. Registration begins at noon. All riders are welcome.
Hinton’s Second Saturdays will host the Color the River Family Float on June 10. The float will again launch from John Henry Campground at Pence Springs and float the Greenbrier approximately four miles to the Talcott river access point. Berry’s Campground will provide life vests, kayak rentals, and transport that day. The Talcott VFD has again agreed to provide safety support and help at the take-out point. Your Second Saturdays crew will be there to register floaters and sell T–Shirts and accept donations for the Cancer Fund. Life Jackets are required for everyone. Hope to see you there.
The Hinton Hot Rod Association will be there each Saturday. Come and check out some of the area’s nicest vintage cars,
Second Saturdays is brought to you each year by these sponsors …. Practice Link and Mountain Plex, Beckley Auto Mall, The City of Hinton, Big Four Drug Store, EM Meadows Funeral Home, Pivont Funeral Home, Eckle State Farm, RT Rogers Oil Co., Triangle One Stop, First Community Bank, City National Bank, Jarrell’s Exxon, Dr. Kenna Fox DDS, Nationwide Insurance, Summers ARH, Summit Bank, Twin State Beauty and Barber Supply.
2023 Schedule of Events
May 13 – Creek Don’t Rise ( Veteran’s Ride )
June 10- Seldom Free ( Color the River Float )
July 22 – Jon Ben Slate ( WV Water Festival)
Aug 12- Matt Deal & Bill Fraley
Sept 9 – TBA
Oct 14 – Hinton Railroad Days
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