Numerous events that occurred in 2000

 

The sources contain numerous events that occurred in 2000. Here's a list of events from 2000, categorized by type for clarity:

Pioneer Days & Related Events

• The 32nd Annual Pioneer Days took place, with a schedule of events listed. There is a Pioneer Days Schedule listed. The schedule includes various activities such as a parade, contests, and entertainment throughout the days.
• There was a Pocahontas County Pioneer Days Races for Youth Development that included a 10-K run and a 5-K walk.
• Pioneer Days events were scheduled.
• Stores were asked to show Pioneer window displays.
• Store clerks were asked to dress in period attire during Pioneer Days.
• The Little Levels Heritage Fair was held.

Pageants

• The 2000 Little Miss Pocahontas, Teen Miss Pocahontas and Miss Pocahontas Pageant took place on Thursday, July 6, 2000, at the Marlinton Middle School Gymnasium.

Festivals and Celebrations

• The Durbin Days celebration took place.
• There was a Millennium Party in downtown Marlinton on December 31, 2000, with various activities including a bonfire, teen dance, kids activities, live music, a reception, swing band, a balloon release, and fireworks.
• The Snowshoe Symphony Festival took place in August.
• The Scottish Rite and Shriners held a ceremony on Saturday, September 16, 2000.

School Events

• The Class of 2000 graduation was celebrated. The class of 2000 graduates are announced and honored.
• Cass Homecoming took place.
• Pocahontas County High School had a Jazz Band concert on Sunday, April 1.
• Pocahontas County High School presented Devil Anse Hatfield with music by Wild Yagoo River Country.

Music Performances

• There were live music performances at the Four Seasons Lounge on Valentine's night, February 14.
• Old Time String Music performances were held at the Pocahontas County Opera House.
• Live Music was performed at MorningStar FolkArts.

Other Events

• There was a Historical photography exhibit on display at Carnegie Hall.
• There was a Hands and Harvest Festival in Highland County.
• WVMR presented "Grass on the Lawn" with several bands.

Recurring Events

• O'Malley's had live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
• There was a "Snowshoe Symphony Festival" in August.

These events highlight the range of activities and celebrations that took place in Pocahontas County during the year 2000, from community festivals and pageants to musical performances and school events.