West Virginia State Fair and Festivals

August 6-7, 2010.  Official fair of Mercer County. Live music, rodeo, tractor pull, vendors, good food, exhibits and more!

September 9-12, 2010. Multi-cultural celebration of music, art, ethnic foods and dance. Camping and workshops.

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.

40 plus acre light display - Thanksgiving evening through the first full week in January. Special events vary year to year.

October 1-2, 2010 in the Bluefield Auditorium. Dinner-Dance. Baked goods, good food, crafts and entertainment.

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.

July 22-24, 2010. 42nd Annual Show - Riders from all over the east coast compete for the coveted blue ribbons.

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.

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.

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.

July 31 - August 1, 2009. Free lemonade, crafts, flea market, entertainment, auction and much more.

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.

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.

August (TBD). All day fun! Food crafts, music, lemonade and more. Bring the family.

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.

September 25, 2010. Day of fun for the entire family - good food, entertainment, activities for children, dog show, contests and more! Historic District.

November 14-15, 2009. Complete show for all railroad enthusiasts. Family event. Bluefield Youth Center.

June 12-13, 2010. Entertainment, good food, craft vendors and more. Fun for the entire family.

May 25-31, 2010. Held every Memorial Day weekend. Entertainment, fireworks, crafts, sporting events and more. Fun for the entire family.

September 19-20, 2009. Held at Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted, WV. Enjoy a gem in fall festivals! Arts, crafts, food and music.

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.

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.

August 6-7, 2010. Free lemonade, crafts, flea market, downhill derby, entertainment, auction and much more.

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.

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.

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.

c/o Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. Held every Memorial Day Weekend. Entertainment, fireworks, crafts and more. Fun for the entire family.

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.

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).

October 16, 2010. Largest one day festival in West Virginia. Spectacular views, BASE Jumpers, and vendors offering food and crafts.

30th Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Unique gifts, fall and holiday decorations. Held at the Bluefield Area Arts Center. October (Date to be Determined)

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.