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Photo submitted The grand finale of the evening will be the 63rd annual fireworks display sponsored by the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department. This year’s show will be the second largest show in the history of the event.

THOMAS – The Mountaineer Days Committee, in conjunction with the City of Thomas and the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department, is pleased to announce final plans for Mountaineer Days 2021.

The Highlanders Days Committee is delighted to bring back this popular event with food and craft vendors set up with railroad quality, hours of live music filling the air and to close the day with the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department fireworks show, “ Thomas’s city council member Erika Smith said. “We look forward to hosting a wonderful and memorable homecoming for residents and visitors. “

Independence Weekend activities will kick off on Saturday, July 3 with a 5km / 2km walk hosted by Tucker County Young Life. Registrations open at 6:30 a.m. at the Thomas Fire Station, and the race begins at 8:00 a.m. Runners and walkers can also register early by visiting the group’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Mountaineer-Days-5K-Run-2k- marche

The vendor area with food and craft exhibits opens at 10 a.m. along the tracks at Thomas. Anyone wishing to set up a supplier booth can get a request at www.wvmountaineerdays.com. The space is still available.

This will be followed by a “Patriotic animal competition” and one “Patriotic Bicycle Decorating Contest” at 11 a.m. in the old Miners and Merchants bank lot. Sponsored by ThomasYard, people are invited to dress their pets or their bikes in red, white and blue for a chance to win prizes.

The largest Mountaineer Humane Society-sponsored county walk starts at noon for people of all ages. The non-profit group is seeking donations for this popular event.

“We would appreciate any donations of baked goods, homemade or purchased, and the participants for the cake”, said Karen Linton, one of the main organizers of the event. “All proceeds from the ride go to our Run For It team, The Cruisin ‘Critters, who then support the sterilization and sterilization voucher program.”

The musical entertainment begins at 1:30 p.m. with Alyssa Hankey taking the stage in the former Miners and Merchants bank grounds. She will be followed by Jason Good Blues Band from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and The Moon My Twin from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Headliner Charles Wesley Godwin will take the stage at 7:30 pm A native of Morgantown, this singer-songwriter paints a rich and honest portrait of his homeland and its people in his debut album, Seneca .

The grand finale of the evening will be the 63rd annual fireworks display sponsored by the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department. Each year, the fireworks are set off thanks to donations received from the public as well as roadblocks on the day of the event and door to door fundraising efforts. This year’s show will be the second largest display in the history of the event.

The Thomas Volunteer Fire Department sponsored pancake breakfast will close the Mountaineer Days weekend activities on the morning of Sunday, July 4.

Mountaineer Days activities are made possible by the following sponsors: St. George Medical Clinic, Western Pocahontas, Natural Resource Partners, Mountain Valley Bank, Miners & Merchants Bank, Sirianni’s, Sunrise Sanitation, Timberline and Still Hollow. The Mountaineer Days committee also appreciates the support of Thomas Parks & Recreation, the Tucker Community Foundation and the Town of Thomas.

For more information, visit the Mountaineer Days Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mountaineerdaysthomaswv), website, www.wvmountaineerdays.com or email wvmountaineerdays@gmail.com.

Mountaineering Days events:

SATURDAY JULY 3

6.30 a.m. – 7.30 a.m .: Registration for the 5 km / 2 km walk – Thomas fire station. Runners can also register early online, www.facebook.com/Mountaineer-Days-5K-Run-2k-walk

Sponsored by Tucker County Young Life

8h00: Start of the 5K Run / 2K Walk Race – Thomas Fire Hall

Sponsored by Tucker County Young Life

10:00 am: Opening of craft kiosks and vendors – Thomas railway level

11:00 am: Patriotic Pet Competition” and one “Patriotic Bicycle Decorating Contest – Former Bank Parking Lot, Thomas Town Center

Sponsored by ThomasYard

Noon: Cakewalk – Downtown Thomas

Sponsored by Mountaineer Humane Society

1:30 p.m .: Music by Alyssa Hankey – Parking lot of the old bank, downtown Thomas

Sponsored by St. George’s Medical Clinic, Western Pocahontas, Natural Resource Partners and Sirianni’s

3 p.m .: Jason Good Blues Band – Former Bank Parking Lot, Downtown Thomas

Sponsored by St. George’s Medical Clinic, Western Pocahontas, Natural Resource Partners and Sirianni’s

5:30 p.m .: The Moon My Twin – Parking lot of the old bank, downtown Thomas

Sponsored by St. George’s Medical Clinic, Western Pocahontas, Natural Resource Partners and Sirianni’s

7:30 p.m .: Charles Wesley Godwin – Old Bank Parking Lot, Thomas Town Center

Sponsored by St. George’s Medical Clinic, Western Pocahontas, Natural Resource Partners and Sirianni’s

Dark: Fireworks – Sponsored by Thomas Volunteer Fire Department

SUNDAY JULY 4

8 a.m. – 12 p.m .: Pancake lunch – Thomas Fire Hall

Sponsored by Thomas Volunteer Fire Department

For the safety of all, all animals must be kept on a leash.

For more information, visit the Mountaineer Days Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mountaineerdaysthomaswv, the website, www.wvmountaineerdays.com or email wvmountaineerdays@gmail.com