West Virginia State Fair and Festivals

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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.

Country Roads Festival

310 Oyler Ave. c/o New River CVB Oak HillWV25901
  • Phone 800-927-0263 or 304-465-5617
  • Country Roads Festival Information
  • www.newrivergorgecvb.com
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    September 18-19, 2010. Held at Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted, WV. Enjoy a gem in fall festivals! Arts, crafts, food and music.

    Bridge Day

    310 Oyler Ave.Oak HillWV25901
  • Phone 800-927-0363 or 304-465-5617
  • Bridge Day Information
  • www.officialbridgeday.com
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    October 16, 2010. Largest one day festival in West Virginia. Spectacular views, BASE Jumpers, and vendors offering food and crafts.

    Bluefield Downtown Street Fair

    Downtown BluefieldBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-9686
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    July 29-30, 2011. Free lemonade, crafts, flea market, downhill derby, entertainment, auction and much more.

    Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival

    310 Oyler Ave.Oak HillWV25901
  • Phone 800-927-0263 or 304-465-5617
  • Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival Information
  • www.newrivergorgecvb.com
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    c/o New River Gorge CVB. June 18-20, 2010. 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.

    Mercer County Fair

    Pikeview High SchoolPrincetonWV24740
  • Phone 304-425-7262
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    August 5-6, 2011.  Official fair of Mercer County. Live music, rodeo, tractor pull, vendors, good food, exhibits and more!

    Blue-Gray Shrine Horse Show

    Bluefield City ParkBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-2448
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    July 21-23, 2011. 43rd Annual Show - Riders from all over the east coast compete for the coveted blue ribbons.

    Grape Stomping Wine Festival

    45 Winery LaneSummersvilleWV26651
  • Phone 304-872-7332
  • Grape Stomping Wine Festival Information
  • www.kirkwood-wine.com
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    September 18-19 2010. 20th 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.

    Annual Appalachian String Band Festival

    Camp Washington CarverClifftopWV25381
  • Phone 304-438-3005
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    August 4-8, 2010. 21st Annual 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.

    Appalachian Coal Town Christmas and Light Festival

    December 3-4, 2010. 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.

    Country Craft Guild Fall Show

    500 Bland StBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-425-3521
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    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

    The Old Stoco High SchoolCoal CityWV25823
  • Phone 304-252-3874
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    July 31, 2010. 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.

    Lemonade Days in South Bluefield

    PO Box 752BluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-325-2627
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    August 12-13, 2011.  All day fun! Food crafts, music, lemonade and more. Bring the family.

    Southern WV Italian Festival

    1780 Stadium DrBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-589-3317
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    October 1-2, 2010 in the Bluefield Auditorium. Dinner-Dance. Baked goods, good food, crafts and entertainment.

    Mountain Festival

    Bluefield City ParkBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-7184
  • Mountain Festival Information
  • www.bluefieldchamber.com
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    c/o Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. Held every Memorial Day Weekend. Entertainment, fireworks, crafts and more. Fun for the entire family.

    Celebrate Princeton

    Downtown PrincetonPrincetonWV24740
  • Phone 304-487-5045
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    June 11, 2011. Entertainment, dog show, good food, craft vendors and more. Fun for the entire family.

    West Virginia State Water Festival

    200 Ballengree St.HintonWV25951
  • Phone 304-466-5332
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    July 26- August 1, 2010. 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.

    Historic Downtown Lewisburg Festivals

    209 W Washington StLewisburgWV24901
  • Phone 304-645-4333
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    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).

    Ronceverte River Festival

    PO Box 435RonceverteWV24970
  • Phone 304-647-3825
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    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.

    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.

    Hinton Railroad Days & New River Train Excursions

    206 Temple St.HintonWV25951
  • Phone 304-466-5420
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    October 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2010. 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.

    Pocahontas NRHS Model Train Show

    1780 Stadium DrBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-431-2593
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    November 13-14, 2010. Complete show for all railroad enthusiasts. Family event. Bluefield Youth Center.

    Friends of Coal Auto Fair

    July 16-18, 2010. 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.

    Festival of the Rivers

    September 4-5, 2010. 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.

    Holiday of Lights Display

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

    CultureFest 2010

    Appalachian South Folk Life CenterPipestemWV25979
  • Phone 304-320-8833 or 304-425-6425
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    September 9-12, 2010. Multi-cultural celebration of music, art, ethnic foods and dance. Camping and workshops.

    John Henry Days Festival

    PO Box 353TalcottWV24981
  • Phone 304-466-5420 or 304-466-1729
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    July 9-11, 2010. 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.

    October Sky Fall Festival

    Cape Coalwood Restoration Assn.CoalwoodWV24801
  • Phone 304-297-4124 or 304-297-5673
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    October 2, 2010. "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.

    State Fair of West Virginia

    891 Maplewood AveFairleaWV24901
  • Phone 304-645-1090
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    August 12-20, 2011. 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.

    Princeton Autumnfest

    DowntownPrincetonWV24740
  • Phone 304-487-1502
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  • www.pmccc.com
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    September 25, 2010. Day of fun for the entire family - good food, entertainment, activities for children, dog show, contests and more! Historic District.

    Oak Leaf Festival

    310 Oyler Ave.Oak HillWV25901
  • Phone 800-927-0263 or 304-465-5617
  • Oak Leaf Festival Information
  • www.newrivergorgecvb.com
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    c/o New River Gorge CVB. August 28 - September 5, 2010. Enjoy the celebration of Fall. Vendors, crafts, food, art show, beauty pageant, fireworks, parade and carnival. Come join the celebration.