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a list of ALL Fairs/Festivals in WV
CONTACT THE DEPT. OF TOURISM FOR DETAILS.
January 2006
5-7, 20-21
Splice it Up! Film Series - WV International Film Festival - Charleston~ This wonderful periodic festival celebrates both foreign films and other independent films that are out of the mainstream and don't otherwise show in local theaters.
www.wviff.org
13-14
Moundsville Story Telling Festival - Moundsville~ There will be an amateur liars contest on Friday and a sure-to-be-memorable story telling session on Saturday.
www.strandtheater.org
14
Toboggan Festival - Chestnut Ridge Park, Bruceton Mills~ Bring your sleds and your family to this fun-filled day of sleigh riding.
www.chestnutridgepark.com
February 2006
3-5
WV Sweetheart Festival - Sutton~ Complete with a pageant, games, a sweetheart ball, and a raffle, this festival is not to be missed.
Phone: 304-765-3395
17-23
The Spring International Film Festival - Huntington~ Visitors will love these foreign and off-the-beaten-path films.
www.marshall.edu/muartser/springfilm.shtml
23-26
Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting - Berkeley Springs~ Internationally renowned, this festival draws visitors from around the world to see who boasts the best-tasting water. Judges will rate over 100 waters and a reception will follow.
www.berkeleysprings.com/water/about.htm
25
Fasnacht in Helvetia - Helvetia~ This celebration to drive Old Man Winter away comes with a lampion parade, a masked dance, and a bonfire.
www.helvetiawv.com
March 2006
16-20
Irish Spring Festival - Ireland~ This festival includes snake chasing (a 10k race), a harp workshop, a parade, arts & crafts, and a jig.
www.angelfire.com/wv/irishspringfestival
17-19
George Washington's Bathtub Celebration - Berkeley Springs~ A special event that celebrates the only Presidential monument to bathing. The centerpiece of the festival is George Washington's natural spring bathtub at Berkeley Springs.
www.berkeleysprings.com/water/geowash.html
17-19
Potomac Highlands Regional Maple Festival - New Creek~ Visitors may watch maple syrup being made every hour as well as enjoy the works of various country artists.
Phone: 304-788-1831
24-25
Beach Party & Music Festival - Snowshoe Mountain, Snowshoe~ While the top of a snow-covered mountain may not seem like a normal beach, this beach party wows guests with games and other entertainment as well as a spectacular fireworks display.
www.snowshoemtn.com
April 2006
1-2
Webster Wildwater Weekend River Festival & Race - Webster Springs~ Come and enjoy a celebration of the Class II-III Elk River with downriver and slalom races on Saturday. There will also be awards and river trips.
www.websterwv.com/whitewater.html
21-23
Springfest - Oglebay Resort & Conference Center, Wheeling~ Celebrate the beauty of spring and nature with thousands of colorful tulips and dozens of fine artisans.
www.oglebay-resort.com
22
Feast of the Ramson (Ramp Festival) - Richwood High School, Richwood~ Visitors will be treated to a delicious meal of ramps, ham, bacon, potatoes, brown beans, cornbread and desserts at this unique festival.
www.richwoodwv.com
May 2006
1-7
New River Birding & Nature Festival - Oak Hill~ Surround yourself with Mother Nature in some of West Virginia's favorite places for bird watching. This festival will feature more than 100 species of birds.
www.birding-wv.com
5-7
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering - Bridgeport~ These annual games feature sanctioned bag-piping, Highland dancing, Scottish drumming, athletic competitions, demonstrations, food, and more.
www.scots-westvirginia.org
17-21
West Virginia Strawberry Festival - Buckhannon~ A unique, traditional festival to celebrate the annual strawberry harvest.
www.wvstrawberryfestival.com
25-28
Webster County Woodchopping Festival - Webster Springs~ For a chance to see world-champion choppers, axe throwing, arts & crafts, live music, and a car show, plan a visit to this unique event.
www.woodchoppingfestival.com
26-28
Vandalia Gathering - Charleston~ This celebration of traditional Appalachian heritage, music, dancing, food, and crafts on the State Capitol grounds is always a crowd-pleaser.
Phone: 304-558-0162
June 2006
9-11
35th Annual Spring Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival - Harpers Ferry~ Approximately 200 juried artists demonstrate and sell their creations at this nationally acclaimed festival. There will also be live bluegrass music.
www.jeffersoncounty.com/festival
15-18
West Virginia State Folk Festival & Craft Show - Glenville~ This folk festival celebrates traditional Appalachian music and culture, focusing on the rich heritage of the Mountain State.
www.etc4u.com/folkfest
16-18
11th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival - Parkersburg~ This international festival comes with folk dancers, ethnic foods, all kinds of music and crafts, as well as a separate area for kid crafters.
www.movmcf.org
23-25
FestivALL - Charleston~ This is a celebration of the arts showcasing performances and visual arts by national, regional, and local artists.
www.festivallcharleston.com
July 2006
1-4
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair - Ripley~ Come and experience a fresh look at the finest in traditional and West Virginia heritage at this widely acclaimed fair.
www.msacf.com
8-15
Putnam County Fair - Eleanor~ Arts, crafts, agricultural livestock exhibits, a beauty pageant, a carnival, entertainment, and food make this a family favorite.
www.putnamcountyfair-wv.com
17-22
West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exhibition - Mineral Wells~ 4-H exhibits, crafts, livestock, vendors, culinary arts, domestic arts, contests, entertainment, a carnival, and much more make this an unforgettable festival.
www.wvinterstatefair.com
27-30
Charter Communications Ribfest - Charleston~ World-class BBQ ribs, chicken, and sauces are served up by some of the best barbecue cooks in the nation. Rides, arts & crafts, music, and games round out the activities.
Phone: 304-984-2412
28-30
Mountain Fest - Morgantown~ All-makes motorcycle rally that highlights Morgantown and riding in the Mountain State.
www.wvmountainfest.com
August 2006
3-5
West Virginia Blackberry Festival - Clarksburg~ Celebrating its 10th year in 2006, this great three-day food festival has lots of wonderful blackberry dishes and other food to enjoy.
www.wvblackberry.com
6-12
Cherry River Festival - Richwood~ Along with great food, rides, and live music, Richwood will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Richwood Volunteer Fire Department at this fun festival.
Phone: 304-846-6790
10-13
Wine and Jazz Fest - Snowshoe Mountain, Snowshoe~ Enjoy a festive weekend of delightful music, fine wine, and culinary pleasures at this festival atop beautiful Snowshoe Mountain.
www.snowshoemtn.com
11-20
The State Fair of West Virginia - Lewisburg~ Vendors, arts & crafts, entertainment from nationally renowned stars, and tons of agricultural exhibits make this an unforgettable 10-day event.
www.statefairofwv.com
31-Sept. 3
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta - Charleston~ This nationally known four-day event features nightly entertainment from widely acclaimed bands and daily activities like a rubber ducky race, a 15-mile or 5k race, and an "Anything that Floats" river race.
www.sternwheelregatta.com
September 2006
1-3
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival - Clarksburg~ This festival, rated among the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association, boasts three days of continuous entertainment, food, a parade, and a pageant.
www.wvihf.com
9
Mound Festival - South Charleston~ Centered around the second-largest burial mound in West Virginia, this arts and crafts festival boasts more than 250 craft artisans.
www.southcharlestonwv.org/index.htm
22-24
31st Annual Fall Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival - Harpers Ferry~ Approximately 200 juried artists demonstrate and sell at this nationally acclaimed festival. There will also be live bluegrass music for visitors to enjoy.
www.jeffersoncounty.com/festival
28-Oct. 1
Buckwheat Festival - Kingwood~ A festival filled with carnival rides, parades, games, food, music, exhibits, and Buckwheat cakes.
www.prestoncounty.com/pcbf.htm
30-Oct. 8
Mountain State Forest Festival - Elkins~ Come celebrate West Virginia's rich forestry heritage and enjoy parades, a carnival, and woodworking demonstrations.
www.forestfestival.com www.forestfestival.com
October 2006
8-9
33rd Annual Apple Butter Festival - Berkeley Springs~ Sample delicious apple butter, explore arts & crafts booths, and enjoy music and games all for free at this Eastern Panhandle festival.
www.berkeleysprings.com/apple/index.htm
12-15
West Virginia Black Walnut Festival - Spencer~ Come celebrate the black walnut harvest with arts & crafts, agricultural exhibits, a carnival, music, a parade, and more.
www.wvblackwalnutfestival.org
21
New River Gorge Bridge Day - Oak Hill~ See many collectibles, craft and food vendors, and not to mention more than 400 BASE jumpers parachuting off the 876' tall New River Gorge Bridge.
www.officialbridgeday.com
21-22
West Virginia Book Festival - Charleston~ Offering something for book lovers of all ages, this festival gives visitors a chance to meet the authors of their favorite books as well as attend workshops.
www.wvhumanities.org
November 2006
1-Jan. 7
Winter Festival of Lights - Oglebay Resort & Conference Center, Wheeling~ Every year, Oglebay becomes a beautiful sea of lights as thousands of motorists drive through the park to catch a glimpse of numerous holiday light displays. This event draws tour groups from around the nation eager to see all of Wheeling lit up for the holiday season.
www.oglebay-resort.com/fol.htm
23-Dec. 31
Christmas in the Park - Chief Logan State Park, Logan~ You and your family will enjoy the beautiful light displays throughout the park's lovely grounds.
www.chiefloganstatepark.com
23-Dec. 31
Holiday in the Park - Parkersburg~ Drive and see area parks decorated in celebration of the season with many spectacular lights.
www.parkersburg-wv.com/pages/tours/holidayinthepark.htm
23-Jan. 6
Holiday of Lights Festival - Bluefield~ This 40-acre holiday lights display is a hit with families -- and on the weekend, children can visit with Santa Claus.
www.ci.bluefield.wv.us
December 2006
1-10
Old Tyme Christmas - Harpers Ferry~ Come see this old-fashioned Yule celebrated by the whole village with fresh greens and twinkling lights.
www.harpersferryinfocenter.org
1-23
Yuletide in the Park - Hurricane~ Sure to become a family favorite, this event has animated displays, horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus, and many other activities.
www.putnamcounty.org/parks
8-17
Christmas Light Up - Tomlinson Run State Park, Manchester~ Drive or enjoy a hayride around the campground to see the beautiful holiday lights.
www.tomlinsonrunsp.com
9
Bramwell Christmas Tour of Homes - Bramwell~ You will be amazed when you take the self-guided walking tour of Bramwell's millionaire homes and see all of their beautiful decorations.
Phone: 304-248-8381
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