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West Virginia’s Pepperoni Roll Trail Celebrates One Year Anniversary with New Stops and Prize
PLEASANT VALLEY, W.V — The award winning West Virginia Pepperoni Roll Trail is celebrating its one year anniversary by adding two new…
Discover the Magic of an Italian Appalachian Christmas in West Virginia
PLEASANT VALLEY, W.V. – Celebrate a true Appalachian Christmas with the new Appalachian Christmas Vacation Digital Passport. Created by the Marion County…
Marion CVB, Clarksburg CVB Take Home Regional Tourism Impact Award
Marion County CVB, Clarksburg CVB Take Home Regional Tourism Impact Award Pleasant Valley, W.Va.. – The Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau…
West Virginia’s Pepperoni Roll Trail Expands, Adds Three New Bakeries
Pleasant Valley, W.Va. — The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll Trail has expanded and now features popular local varieties from Tucker, Monongalia and…
Veggie Man Makes His Third Appearance in Marion County
Pleasant Valley, W.Va. — First spotted in 1968 in the outskirts of Rivesville, Veggie Man became local legend as an alien making…
Global Treasure Hunt Comes to Marion County with Middle of Everywhere GeoTour
PLEASANT VALLEY, W.Va. – Marion County as it welcomes the Middle of Everywhere GeoTour, a treasure-hunting trail launching May 3 in anticipation…
West Virginia’s Pepperoni Roll Trail Launches Where It All Began
Pleasant Valley, W.Va. — Four visitors bureaus have teamed up to share West Virginia’s state food with people both in and out…
Marion County Recognized for Excellence in Tourism at Hospitality University
Marion County Recognized for Excellence in Tourism at Hospitality University Pleasant Valley, W.Va. — Marion County took the spotlight at the 15th…
Coal Country to host one-day Christmas event
Coal for Christmas: A Holiday Experience at Coal Country Pleasant Valley, W.Va. — Most people try to avoid getting coal for Christmas,…
Vietnam Veterans to host book signing with their Vietnam War helicopter
Aug. 29, 2024 FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The crew that flew missions during the Vietnam War in the Huey Helicopter now located at…
Press releases will appear here as they’re posted.
Media inquiries
For all media inquiries and resources, please reach out to:
Leah Smith
Executive Director, Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau
304-368-1123 · leah@marioncvb.com