Points of Interest in and around Pocahontas – Pocahontas High School Indians

July 4th Celebration on Peel Chestnut Mountain

chuckshew — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:42:41 +0000

Each year, 100s gather high atop Peel Chestnut Mountain at the Synan Homeplace for the Peel Chestnut Mountain July 4th Celebration.

They come to celebrate the Nation’s birthday of course, but it is also a time to celebrate our Veterans and all of their contributions both large and small.

Folks come from all over for the music, games, hayrides, good food, and of course, the fireworks. But then again, some might just come for those world-famous fried bologna sandwiches.

Whatever the reason they come, come they do. By the hundreds. To enjoy the friendship and fellowship of the Peel Chestnut Mountain July 4th Celebration.

Pumpkin Festival

Pocahontas Indians — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:29:38 +0000

The Pumpkin Festival began on Russell and Pat Synan’s homeplace. What started as a small gathering grew into a larger regional event. After Russell’s passing, it was moved to the town of Pocahontas. The following was written while the festival was still being held at the Synan Homeplace on Peel Chestnut Mountain.

Each year, when the air starts to cool and the leaves begin to fall, Peel Chestnut Mountain is invaded by Giant Pumpkins!

It’s the Peel Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival and it takes place every year on the 2nd Saturday in October at the Synan Homeplace.

Hundreds, even thousands of folks come from all over for the music, food, fun, hayrides, games, apple butter, and pumpkins. Lots and lots of pumpkins. There’s something to do for everyone! And let’s not forget those world-famous fried bologna sandwiches!

Folks who grew up here and have moved away plan their visits home around this event. Classes from Pocahontas High School plan their reunions around this event. The Peel Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival draws people from all over the country.

So plan on joining Russell and Pat Synan at the Synan Homeplace for the next Peel Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival. The memories that you take away will last a lifetime.

Peel Chestnut Mountain

Pocahontas Indians — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:20:13 +0000

As you travel through the Town of Pocahontas, VA, and cross the old bridge, take a right on the Boissevain Road. Just a little further down you’ll see the Exhibition Mine Road, take another right. Now it’s just a short scenic drive until you make a left on state route 672.

You’ve made it. You’re now atop Peel Chestnut Mountain.

Peel Chestnut Mountain is a close-knit community of folks situated in the northern tip of Tazewell County, VA, and right on the border between Virginia and West Virginia.

Peel Chestnut Mountain holds the distinction of hosting two of the largest, and most popular events that take place in the region each year – the Peel Chestnut Mountain July 4th Celebration and the Peel Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival. Both events are hosted by Russell and Pat Synan at the Synan Homeplace and attract hundreds, even thousands of folks to Peel Chestnut Mountain each year.

No matter what time of year or what the occasion is, you’re welcome atop Peel Chestnut Mountain anytime. And don’t worry if you get lost along the way. Just stop and ask. Everyone knows how to get you there.