Join us for the longest running community reunion in the United States.

 

Schedule

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Schedule 〰️

Friday – August 21st

7pm: Concert and Dancing featuring Stephanie and the Band of Brothers at the Elk Community Center

  • Free entry / Doors open at 6pm

  • Concession stand open

  • Music and dancing 7pm – 10pm

Saturday – August 22nd

8am: 5K Race

  • Pre-register at Tristateracer.com / Day-of registration 7am – 7:45am (Pinch Elementary School)

  • Trophies for top 3 overall winners, and medals for top finisher in each age category. Runner to come in first overall will also receive $125 cash!

  • Sponsored by Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA

10am – 2pm: Car Show at New Beginnings Church

  • Concessions available

  • Hot Wheels Car Racing and Giveaway

  • Sponsored by Elk Valley Electric and E&C Construction and Maintenance

12pm – 3pm: KCHA Mobile Adoption Event at the gravel lot across from Pinch VFD

  • Supplies/donations will be accepted and are encouraged

5:30pm – 9pm: Concert at the Wigwam featuring opener Kanawha Tradition, and Luke Shamblin and the Cool Hands

  • Concessions available, sponsored by the Pinch VFD

  • Parking: FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE (provided by KRT) from Pinch VFD gravel lot to reunion grounds from 5pm - 10pm

  • Sponsored by the WV Division of Tourism

Sunday – August 23rd

12:30pm: Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby

  • Registration runs from 12:00–1:00 PM, with batting starting at 1:00 PM at Pinch Park Ballfield. It's free to enter and open to three age categories: up to 11, 12-18, and 19+. Each batter gets 1 minute to hit as many home runs as possible; you can bring your own pitcher, but outside bats aren't allowed. Winners in each age category take home a $100 gift card and a trophy, and concessions will be available on-site.

  • We're also looking for volunteers to help the event run smoothly: 2 for the sign-up table, pitchers, 1 timekeeper, 1 scorekeeper, and 6 ball retrievers (3 infield, 3 outfield). Let us know if you're interested in helping out!

1pm – 5pm: Biggest Fish Contest at Indian Fishing Lake

  • Winners receive $200/Trophy/ 2 Lake passes

  • Sponsored by Indian Lake and Poca Valley Bank

2:30: Basketball Free Throw Competition

  • The Basketball Free Throw Competition, sponsored by Poca Valley Bank, takes place August 23 at Pinch Park Basketball Court. Registration is 1:30–2:30 PM, with shooting starting at 2:30 PM (or later if the Home Run Derby runs long). It's free to enter and open to three age categories: up to 11, 12-18, and 19+. Each shooter gets 10 shots to make as many 2-pointers as possible, plus 2 practice throws that won't count toward the total; outside basketballs aren't allowed. Winners in each age category receive a $100 gift card and a trophy, and concessions will be available on-site.

  • We're also looking for volunteers: 2 for the sign-up table, 1 scorekeeper, and 3 ball retrievers. Let us know if you're interested in helping out!

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