USA Special Event Description:
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 26th, 27th and 28th, the artists in and around the Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, WV area will open the doors to their studios to the public. This free, self-guided tour is open to the public. Studios will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise in the tour guide.
The public is also invited to join the artists at an opening reception held at Berkeley Castle in Berkeley Springs. The opening is from 7 – 9 pm on Friday, May 25. It is free to the public and transportation from downtown Berkeley Springs will be provided. Please see our website for details.
Tour maps are available at most shops and galleries in town, at the Chamber of Commerce visitors center, at the Ice House Gallery located at Independence & Mercer Streets (a great place to start your tour) or by calling the tour office at 304.258.3541. You can also call Travel Berkeley Springs at 800-477-8797 for information or visit our website at www.BerkeleySpringsStudioTour.com.
Event Performers:
The tour will feature 19 studios and 29 artists in the Berkeley Springs, Morgan County area including: Heath Studio Gallery, Hsu Studios, Frog Valley Artisans and more.
Location of USA Special Event:
Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, West Virginia
Directions to Festival:
From the North and East:
Follow I70 west to Hancock MD, exit onto 522 south. After crossing the Potomac River you have about 5 miles to Berkeley Springs. Once in Berkeley Springs go through the 1st light and then make your next left, onto Independence St. The Ice House is the large yellow brick building on the right hand side at the end of the block.
From the South:
Take 522 north from Winchester VA, Berkeley Springs is approx. 35 miles. When you enter Berkeley Springs watch for the 2nd stop light in town (not counting the one at the McDonalds). Take the 2nd right after that light onto Independence Street. The Ice House is the large yellow brick building on the right hand side at the end of the block.
Times:
Opening Receiption on Friday 5/25 at Berkeley Castle: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Studios Open for Visitors on 5/26, 2/27 & 5/28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission & Parking:
Free to the Public
Special Event Contact: 304-258-3541
Event Email Contact: studiotour@frogvalley.com
