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ODDFest: Berkeley County celebrates ‘odd’ in a good way
Martinsburg Tourism
Check out the buffalo at Orr’s Farm Market during ODDFest.
JUNE
25 & 26
2016
Berkeley County, W.Va., has proven to be “odd” enough for a second ODDFest event, June 25–26, presenting a wide assortment of activities to visitors who like the unusual. Despite lots of rain last year, ODDFest was so popular it may become an annual event, said Laura Gassler, who promotes the county. About 15 businesses throughout Berkeley County will welcome visitors. “Since most of the event will take place indoors, weather won’t be a problem,” Gassler said. “ODDFest showcases a lot of businesses all on the same weekend. We had a lot of visitors last year from all over.” ODDFest hours are 10:00am–4:00pm, but Gassler said hours for individual activities may vary, according to the different businesses involved with the event. Just about a 90-minute trip from the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas brings you face-to-face with ODDFest. You can take a step back to the Old West and visit buffalo at Orr’s Farm Market in Martinsburg for free. “We’ve had three baby buffalos born in the last two-day period,” said Katy Orr-Dove, the market’s retail manager. “We expect another three or four more.
Come spend the weekend with us and find a whole new world of Weird, Wild and Wonderful in Berkeley County, WV, easily accessible on I-81.
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