| LOCAL EVENTS Heritage Day Date: May 23, 2009 This event will present the rich history of the town, showcasing the Hatfield-McCoy feud as well as The Battle of Matewan of 1920. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AND PRINTABLE ENTRY FORMS. Annual Matewan Massacre Reenactment Dates: May 23, 2009 11AM and 3PM The annual Matewan Massacre Reenactment will be held in downtown Matewan this year with two separate showings. CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDE SHOW FROM THE MAY 17th, 2008 SHOW. 60th Annual Magnolia Fair Date: June 9-13, 2009 CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDE SHOW FROM LAST YEARS FAIR. Hatfield McCoy Reunion Festival Date: TBA Held every year, the HM Reunion Festival features live music, street vendors, "shotgun wedding", ATV poker run, a parade, marathon, and many other events. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AND PRINTABLE ENTRY FORMS. Town Homecoming Date: October 17, 2009 Annual town homecoming featuring live music and street vendors. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THIS YEARS HOMECOMING AND VIEW A SLIDE SHOW FROM OUR PREVIOUS HOMECOMING. Veteran's Day Parade Date: November 11, 2009 This will be the 8th year for our Veteran's Day Parade. If you would like to participate, contact Danny Johnson - (606) 427-8892. Christmas in Matewan Date: December 4, 2009 Numerous events planned... more information will be posted soon. note: dates and times are subject to change without notice. |
