March 1, 2008
150th Birthday Gala

Social Hour 6P.M.
Beer, Wine and Hors d’oeuvres

Dinner 6:30P.M. 
Gala Dinner Menu
Chef Ron Sines
Menu
Green Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Roasted Pork Loin with Old Fashion Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes with Pork Sauce
Baby Carrots, Green Beans
Fresh Baked Rolls 
Sheet Birthday Cake
Choice of Beverage

Dance Review  8 P. M.
Artistic Director—Sally Ann

Period Music 8:30 P.M.
Keith and Joan Pitzer
Lynne Barlow
Accompanist Deborah Westbrook


EVENTS FOR THE COMING YEAR

March 15, 2008
Easter Egg Hunt
Presented by
Greater Downtown Rowlesburg

May 3-4, 2008
History in Review/
Old-Time Hoe-Down
Presented by
Sesquicentennial Committee and
Rowlesburg Area Historical Society
Civil War Reenactment
Sutler Booths
Quilt Exhibit
Civil War Museum
Tea for Ladies
Depot & Historical Society Museum
Displays
Cannon Hill Tours
Cloggers, Dancers, Musicians
Buggy Rides
Wild Game Dinner
Old-Time Hoe-Down (dance the 
West Virginia Reel)
Food Concessions
MAY 3 - TRAY RUN DAY
MAY 4 -MAY DAY
CROWNING OF THE QUEEN ON THE SUNDECK IN THE PARK
CHICKEN DINNERS SERVED IN THE PARK
5K RUN

May 23-24-25 Memorial Day Weekend
Rivercity Festival
presented by
Sesquicentennial Committee
"The Hill" - a play by Orville Anderson
Dancers, Vocalists, Music groups
Clowns, stilt walkers, unicycle riders
Arts & Crafts vendors
Cannon Hill Tours
Food Concessions
Heritage displays
Parade
Karaoke and Street Dancing

June 28 - 29, 2008
Living History Weekend
presented by
The Greatest Generation Society
World War II Reenactment
Greatest Generation Museum
Big Band Dance with Bobby Menear
Victory Garden
"World at War" documentary videos
Parade
Food concessions



August 30th - September 1st 
Ox Roast & Labor Day Festival
presented by
Town of Rowlesburg
Pit Roasted Beef Dinners
Railroad Day - Model Train Displays
Pedal and Paddle Day - Bike Race
Entertainment
Antique Car Show
Cannon Hill Tours
RRC, Inc. Alumni Tent
Fireworks

October 12, 2008
Chestnut Festival
presented by
Rowlesburg Revitalization Committee
Roasted Chestnuts
Bonfire
Karaoke and Street Dancing

December 13, 2008
Christmas in the Park
presented by
Park/Ambulance/Festivals
Arrival of Santa Claus

December 31, 2008
Sesquicentennial Wrap-Up Ceremony
Sealing of Time Capsule
to be opened in 2058