West Virginia State Fair and Festivals
Fairs and Festivals in West Virginia
Spend some time in Southern West Virginia at a fair or a festival - you won’t regret it! Mountain culture doesn’t get much better. And our festivals are some of the best you’ll find anywhere. Music, dancing, food, and good times are what you’ll find, so plan your visit and come on up.
Mercer County Fair
August 6-7, 2010. Official fair of Mercer County. Live music, rodeo, tractor pull, vendors, good food, exhibits and more!
CultureFest 2010
September 9-12, 2010. Multi-cultural celebration of music, art, ethnic foods and dance. Camping and workshops.
Oak Leaf Festival
c/o New River CVB. August 29 - September 6, 2009. Enjoy the celebration of Fall. Vendors, crafts, food, art show, beauty pageant, fireworks, parade and carnival. Come join the celebration.
Holiday of Lights Display
40 plus acre light display - Thanksgiving evening through the first full week in January. Special events vary year to year.
Southern WV Italian Festival
October 1-2, 2010 in the Bluefield Auditorium. Dinner-Dance. Baked goods, good food, crafts and entertainment.
Appalachian Coal Town Christmas and Light Festival
December 4-5, 2009. Light displays underground in what once as an operational coal mine. Tours continue weekends through December. Festival hosted by the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum of Southern WV.
Blue-Gray Shrine Horse Show
July 22-24, 2010. 42nd Annual Show - Riders from all over the east coast compete for the coveted blue ribbons.
October Sky Fall Festival
October 3, 2009. "October Sky" author, Homer Hickam & Rocket boys will attend festival. Autographs and book signings, entertainment, food, hayride, games and more. All WV authors invited to attend. Model rocket launching throughout the day! See scenic southern West Virginia at its fall spendor.
Festival of the Rivers
September 5-6, 2009. c/o Flannigan-Murrell House Inc. This annual event showcases international, regional and local musicians including homemade instruments. Bluegrass, gospel, folk, rock and R&B musical performances. Located at Hinton City Sidetrack Park and Waterslide. Saturday & Sunday, Labor Day weekend. Free to public.
Hinton Railroad Days & New River Train Excursions
October 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2009. c/o Railroad Museum. An exciting festival held in Hinton's National Historic District. Coincides with peak fall foliage in the Gorge. Crafts, quilts, food, fun and entertainment. 9am to 5pm each day. For New River Train Excursion tickets: 866-639-7487.
Bluefield Lemonade Days
July 31 - August 1, 2009. Free lemonade, crafts, flea market, entertainment, auction and much more.
20th Annual Appalachian String Band Festival
July 29-August 2, 2009. Five-day mountaintop gathering of string band musicians and fans from around the world. Concerts, contests, square dances, workshops and family activities. Rustic camping available.
Bramwell Oktoberfest
October 9, 2010. The Bramwell Oktoberfest is known for its excellent live musical entertainment, with traditional folk, bluegrass, blues and alternative artists performing throughout the day. Beer competition.
Lemonade Days in Mercer County
August (TBD). All day fun! Food crafts, music, lemonade and more. Bring the family.
Friends of Coal Auto Fair
July 17-19, 2009. Join us at the spacious grounds of the YMCA Youth Sports Complex in the mountains of West Virginia for the 2009 Friends of Coal Auto Fair - one of the state's fastest growing car shows. Featuring a Saturday Night Concert.
Princeton Autumnfest
September 25, 2010. Day of fun for the entire family - good food, entertainment, activities for children, dog show, contests and more! Historic District.
Pocahontas NRHS Model Train Show
November 14-15, 2009. Complete show for all railroad enthusiasts. Family event. Bluefield Youth Center.
Celebrate Princeton
June 12-13, 2010. Entertainment, good food, craft vendors and more. Fun for the entire family.
Mountain Festival
May 25-31, 2010. Held every Memorial Day weekend. Entertainment, fireworks, crafts, sporting events and more. Fun for the entire family.
Country Roads Festival
September 19-20, 2009. Held at Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted, WV. Enjoy a gem in fall festivals! Arts, crafts, food and music.
John Henry Days Festival
July 10-12, 2009. Celebrating the legend of the Steel Drivin' Man. This festival includes three days of crafts, music, a parade, car show and many other fun activities. Located in Talcott, WV.
Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival
c/o New River CVB. June 19-21, 2009. Celebrate in true West Virginia fashion! Arts, crafts, food and music. A ton of old-fashioned fun for all ages. Festival held in Ansted, WV.
Bluefield Downtown Street Fair
August 6-7, 2010. Free lemonade, crafts, flea market, downhill derby, entertainment, auction and much more.
West Virginia State Water Festival
July 27 - August 2, 2009. This week-long state festival showcases historical water and frontier activities. Street fair, parades, fishing tournament, car show, coronation of Queen Mermaid, street dances, bateau boats and rubber ducky race. Downtown Hinton and the Rivers.
Ronceverte River Festival
Held the 2nd weekend in June at Ronceverte Island Park. Entertainment is free all three nights at the amphitheater and the Rubber Ducky race is Saturday afternoon.
State Fair of West Virginia

August 13-21, 2010. Family fun and entertainment. Five-star agricultural event. Livestock, exhibits, carnival, concerts, entertainment, great food and more! Visit www.statefairofwv.com for more information. Major credit cards.
Comcast Mountain Festival
c/o Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. Held every Memorial Day Weekend. Entertainment, fireworks, crafts and more. Fun for the entire family.
Grape Stomping Wine Festival
September 19-20, 2009. 19th Annual Grape Stomping Festival at Kirkwood Winery off US 19 on Phillips Run Rd. Third Saturday and Sunday in September - 10 am to 6 pm. Grape eating and grape stomping competitions.
Historic Downtown Lewisburg Festivals

Lewisburg offers an exciting variety of festivals throughout the year: First Fridays After Five (First Friday of every month), Taste of our Town (October), Holiday Open House, Chocolate Festival (April) and the Battle of Lewisburg (May).
Bridge Day

October 16, 2010. Largest one day festival in West Virginia. Spectacular views, BASE Jumpers, and vendors offering food and crafts.
Country Craft Guild Fall Show
30th Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Unique gifts, fall and holiday decorations. Held at the Bluefield Area Arts Center. October (Date to be Determined)
Stoco Communities Reunion
July 25, 2009. Annual gathering for all current and former residents of Coal City and surrounding communities. Reunion is held at the Old Stoco High School Building in Coal City. Free food and free entertainment.
Line Dance Weekend
November 20, 2009 - November 22, 2009Line dance lessons
Gourmet on the Gorge Weekend
November 21, 2009 - November 22, 2009Gourmet food, wine tasting and more
The Imagination Movers
November 22, 2009Live at The Big Sandy Arena in Huntington



