Saturday, May 6, 2000 -- Mannington, WV
Great Buffalo Canoe Race
Sponsored by The West Virginia Police Reserves

Check out our 1999 Coverage.

WHAT: A canoe race on the Buffalo Creek between Mannington and Fairmont, WV

WHEN: Saturday, May 6th, 2000. Rain date is May 13th, 2000. Registration begins at 8:00am at the Hough (pronounced "Huff") Park Community Building in Hough Park, Mannington. The race starts at 10:00am.

Registration Fee: $15.00 per canoe.

Racers may drop over the falls at their own risk, but it is not recommended. The DNR and West Virginia Police Reserves are not responsible for any injuries or accidents.

On Sunday, May 7th at 2:00pm there will be a picnic and awards will be given at Hough Park in Mannington. For those who wish to attend, please bring a covered dish. Various awards will be given, and there will be no duplicate winners.

INFO: Contact Chief Sheldon Tennant at (304) 825-7018.

There are several places between Barrackville and Fairmont along US 250 and old 250 (opposite side of Buffalo Creek), as well as several small bridges that connect the two, that make for excellent viewing. Come on out and join the race or the many spectators who come just to enjoy the fun!