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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.

Oak Leaf Festival

310 Oyler Ave.Oak HillWV25901
  • Phone 800-927-0263 or 304-465-5617
  • Oak Leaf Festival Information
  • fayette@wvdsl.net
  • www.newrivergorgecvb.com
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    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.

    Bridge Day

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    310 Oyler Ave.Oak HillWV25901
  • Phone 800-927-0363 or 304-465-5617
  • Bridge Day Information
  • fayette@wvdsl.net
  • www.officialbridgeday.com
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    c/o New River CVB. October 17, 2009. Largest one day festival in West Virginia. Spectacular views, BASE Jumpers, and vendors offering food and crafts.

    Bluefield Lemonade Days

    Downtown BluefieldBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-9686
  • Bluefield Lemonade Days Information
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    July 31 - August 1, 2009. Free lemonade, crafts, flea market, entertainment, auction and much more.

    20th Annual Appalachian String Band Festival

    Camp Washington CarverClifftopWV25381
  • Phone 304-438-3005
  • 20th Annual Appalachian String Band Festival Information
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    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.

    Hinton Railroad Days & New River Train Excursions

    206 Temple St.HintonWV25951
  • Phone 304-466-5420
  • Hinton Railroad Days & New River Train Excursions Information
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    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.

    Comcast Mountain Festival

    PO Box 4098 Bluefield City ParkBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-7184
  • Comcast Mountain Festival Information
  • karen@bluefieldchamber.com
  • 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.

    Pocahontas NRHS Model Train Show

    Stadium DrBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-431-2593
  • Pocahontas NRHS Model Train Show Information
  • rkmassie@yahoo.com
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    November 14-15, 2009. Complete show for all railroad enthusiasts. Family event. Bluefield Youth Center.

    John Henry Days Festival

    PO Box 353TalcottWV24981
  • Phone 304-466-5420 or 304-466-1729
  • John Henry Days Festival Information
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    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.

    Festival of the Rivers

    400 Front StHintonWV25951
  • Phone 304-466-0005
  • Festival of the Rivers Information
  • hinton1000@aol.com
  • www.cfm-fmh.org/festivaloftherivers.html
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    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.

    Country Craft Guild Fall Show

    Bluefield Area Arts CenterBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-425-3521
  • Country Craft Guild Fall Show Information
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    29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Unique gifts, fall and holiday decorations. Date To Be Determined.

    CultureFest 2009

    Appalachian South Folk Life CenterPipestemWV25979
  • Phone 304-320-8833
  • CultureFest 2009 Information
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    September 10-13, 2009. Multi-cultural celebration of music, art, ethnic foods and dance. Camping and workshops.

    Friends of Coal Auto Fair

    121 E. Main St.BeckleyWV25801
  • Phone 304-252-0715
  • Friends of Coal Auto Fair Information
  • marketing@beckleyymca.com
  • www.beckleyymca.com
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    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.

    Celebrate Princeton

    Downtown PrincetonPrincetonWV24740
  • Phone 304-487-5045
  • Celebrate Princeton Information
  • c.shumate@mail.mln.lib.wv.us
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    June 13-14, 2009. Entertainment, good food, craft vendors and more. Fun for the entire family.

    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
  • fayette@wvdsl.net
  • www.newrivergorgecvb.com
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    September 19-20, 2009. Held at Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted, WV. Enjoy a gem in fall festivals! Arts, crafts, food and music.

    Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival

    310 Oyler Ave.Oak HillWV25901
  • Phone 800-927-0263 or 304-465-5617
  • Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival Information
  • fayette@wvdsl.net
  • www.newrivergorgecvb.com
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    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.

    Grape Stomping Wine Festival

    45 Winery LaneSummersvilleWV26651
  • Phone 304-872-7332
  • Grape Stomping Wine Festival Information
  • isaiah@kvinet.com
  • www.kirkwood-wine.com
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    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.

    Appalachian Coal Town Christmas and Light Festival

    513 Ewart Ave.BeckleyWV25801
  • Phone 304-256-1747
  • Appalachian Coal Town Christmas and Light Festival Information
  • renda@beckleymine.com
  • www.beckleymine.com
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    December 4-6, 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.

    Stoco Communities Reunion

    The Old Stoco High SchoolCoal CityWV25823
  • Phone 304-252-3874
  • Stoco Communities Reunion Information
  • aceb04@msn.com
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    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.

    Blue-Gray Shrine Horse Show

    Bluefield City ParkBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-2448
  • Blue-Gray Shrine Horse Show Information
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    July 23-25, 2009. 41st Annual Show - Riders from all over the east coast compete for the coveted blue ribbons.

    October Sky Fall Festival

    Cape Coalwood Restoration Assn.CoalwoodWV24801
  • Phone 304-297-4124 or 304-297-5673
  • October Sky Fall Festival Information
  • peggyblevins@hotmail.com
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    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.

    Historic Downtown Lewisburg Festivals

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    209 W Washington StLewisburgWV24901
  • Phone 304-645-4333
  • Historic Downtown Lewisburg Festivals Information
  • info@harmonyisle.com
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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).

    Mountain Festival

    Bluefield City ParkBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-7184
  • Mountain Festival Information
  • karen@bluefieldchamber.com
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    May 19-25, 2009. Held every Memorial Day weekend. Entertainment, fireworks, crafts, sporting events and more. Fun for the entire family.

    West Virginia State Water Festival

    200 Ballengree St.HintonWV25951
  • Phone 304-466-5332
  • West Virginia State Water Festival Information
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    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.

    Bramwell Oktoberfest

    PO Box 65, Main St.BramwellWV24715
  • Phone 800-221-3206 or 304-248-8004
  • Bramwell Oktoberfest Information
  • gvsitler@hotmail.com
  • www.bramwelloktoberfest.com
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    October 10, 2009. 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.

    Princeton Autumnfest

    DowntownPrincetonWV24740
  • Phone 304-487-1502
  • Princeton Autumnfest Information
  • pmccc@frontiernet.net
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    September 26, 2009. Day of fun for the entire family - good food, entertainment, activities for children, dog show, contests and more! Historic District.

    Holiday of Lights Display

    1780 Stadium DrBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-327-2448
  • Holiday of Lights Display Information
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    40 plus acre light display - Thanksgiving evening through the first full week in January. Special events vary year to year.

    State Fair of West Virginia

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    PO Drawer 986LewisburgWV24901
  • Phone 304-645-1090
  • State Fair of West Virginia Information
  • publicrelations@statefairofwv.com
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    August 14-22, 2009. 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.

    Southern WV Italian Festival

    Bluefield AuditoriumBluefieldWV24701
  • Phone 304-589-3317
  • Southern WV Italian Festival Information
  • nameli@ftnewyorklife.com
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    October 2-3, 2009. Dinner-Dance. Baked goods, good food, crafts and entertainment.

    Mercer County Fair

    Pikeview High SchoolPrincetonWV24740
  • Phone 304-425-7262
  • Mercer County Fair Information
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    July 31 - August 1, 2009. Official fair of Mercer County. Live music, rodeo, lawnmower race, tractor pull, vendors, good food, exhibits and more!

    Ronceverte River Festival

    PO Box 435RonceverteWV24970
  • Phone 304-647-3825
  • Ronceverte River Festival Information
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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.

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    Whitewater Rafting Season!

    April 1, 2009 - October 30, 2009

    Whitewater rafting, float trips and family adventures.

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    July 4th Celebrations and Fireworks

    July 3, 2009 - July 5, 2009

    Local Firework Displays

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    Appalachian Traditional Archery Rendezvous

    July 9, 2009 - July 12, 2009

    Traditional Bowhunters of Southern WV

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