Instead, they’ll be prepared by state park chefs using fresh ingredients from nearby farms and enjoyed against the backdrop of forests, lakes and mountain landscapes. The annual Farm-to-Table Dinner Series returns to W.Va. State Parks beginning Aug. 21, offering visitors a chance to experience locally sourced Appalachian cuisine, live entertainment and overnight getaways at 11 parks across the Mountain State. Under the direction of state parks executive chef Matt Welsch, each participating park creates its own menu using ingredients sourced from West Virginia farms and food producers. “The Farm-to-Table Dinner Series puts our park culinary teams and West Virginia farms on the same plate,” Welsch said. Menus, pricing, and reservation information are available through West Virginia State Parks.