SUBMIT AN EVENT IN MOUNTAINEER COUNTRY, WV

Event Submission Guidelines

Event listings on VisitMountaineerCountry.com must abide by following guidelines:

1. Events must attract and inspire visitors to come to Mountaineer Country.
2. Events must be open to the general public and actively marketed to audiences statewide, regionally and/or nationwide.
3. Events must have a website or link dedicated to the event.

All submissions will be reviewed by Visit Mountaineer Country CVB to ensure event criteria is met and that the information is helpful for visitors and locals. Visit Mountaineer Country CVB reserves the right to edit, modify, restrict or remove listings at any time without notification.

Required Information

Each event listing must include the following components:

1. Complete physical address (No P.O Boxes; GPS system should be able to find this address)
2. Organizer Phone Number
3. Event Website
4. Event Venue Contact Information
5. A complete and detailed description in paragraph form – 500 word maximum of copy describing your event. Please proofread your work for correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
6. Hours of operation
7. Logo (450 pixels (wide) × 300 pixels (high)
8. A high-resolution photo that relates to your listing (1024 pixels (wide) × 768 pixels (high)

(*See Correct Event Submission Example Below)

Events that do not meet the criteria include but are not limited to:

• Local businesses or social gatherings
• Civic, club and community meetings, conferences and activities
• Family or class reunions; church picnics or special events
• Multi-week classes/summer camps
• Retail sales and yard sales not associated with a unique tourism event
• Pageants, other than statewide or regional pageants
• Retail and/or mall activities
• Events directed toward limited and/or specific audiences
• Highschool sporting events