A novel way to make memories in the Mountain State is to plan week-end excursions during the autumn months. West Virginia fall festivals will entice you all over the state. Many last for two or three days, so you need a mini-vacation to not miss a thing. Others are one-day extravaganzas or smaller town celebrations that youngsters of all ages will enjoy.
There is sure to be events of interest to all. Whether you like Bluegrass music or jazz, rock or classical, you can find it in WV. Arts and crafts shows and demonstrations draw thousands to the area each year. There are both juried shows and local handiwork booths at street fairs.
There are antique steam engine shows, parades, pig roasts and apple butter making, grape stompings and wine tastings, and something totally mysterious called the Mothman legend. The Civil War is not forgotten, with reenactments, cannon demonstrations, and period shopping venues. West Virginia is very scenic, so even the trip to get to your destination will be memorable.
There are so many fairs, fests, and shows that you might want to pick them by geography. If you live in Northern Virginia, there's a lot going on in the eastern panhandle. If you're in Pennsylvania, you're just across the border from lots to see and do. The Western part of the state is the most mountainous (it's almost impossible to not be in the mountains in WV), if you want to take in a festival and also get extreme whitewater rafting, hiking, of fishing.
September is filled with one, two, and three-day events, as are the spring, summer, and fall months. Culturefest 2014 in early September features music, dance, ethnic foods, and art, and is a great reason to visit Pipestem, WV. It goes all day September 4th to the 7th.
For living history, the Mercer County Heritage Festival is tops. During three days, the town of Princeton hosts story tellers, Civil War reenactments, and vendors of authentically-made reproductions, original art, and high-end crafts.
The Nicholas County Potato Festival is an example of small-town revelry in downtown Summersville. There's a pet pageant, a Fireman's Parade, and activities like Corn Hole contests. Later in the month, the near-by Kirkwood Winery has two days of live music, crafts, and the opportunity to stomp some grapes in a large pit.
The Mothman Festival celebrates a something-or-other which inhabits the area around Point Pleasant. This legend is told in a pageant, in documentaries shown during the three-day fest, and in music presented by the Mothman Band. There's a museum, as well, to help visitors learn even more about the area and its secrets.
To eat a pig or learn to clog, go to the annual Camp Creek State Park Fest. For a roadkill cook-off, visit Marlinton. (This one is famous, folks.) The oldest event is The Mountain State Forest Festival that crams over 100 activities into one day when the fall colors are usually at their peak.
There is sure to be events of interest to all. Whether you like Bluegrass music or jazz, rock or classical, you can find it in WV. Arts and crafts shows and demonstrations draw thousands to the area each year. There are both juried shows and local handiwork booths at street fairs.
There are antique steam engine shows, parades, pig roasts and apple butter making, grape stompings and wine tastings, and something totally mysterious called the Mothman legend. The Civil War is not forgotten, with reenactments, cannon demonstrations, and period shopping venues. West Virginia is very scenic, so even the trip to get to your destination will be memorable.
There are so many fairs, fests, and shows that you might want to pick them by geography. If you live in Northern Virginia, there's a lot going on in the eastern panhandle. If you're in Pennsylvania, you're just across the border from lots to see and do. The Western part of the state is the most mountainous (it's almost impossible to not be in the mountains in WV), if you want to take in a festival and also get extreme whitewater rafting, hiking, of fishing.
September is filled with one, two, and three-day events, as are the spring, summer, and fall months. Culturefest 2014 in early September features music, dance, ethnic foods, and art, and is a great reason to visit Pipestem, WV. It goes all day September 4th to the 7th.
For living history, the Mercer County Heritage Festival is tops. During three days, the town of Princeton hosts story tellers, Civil War reenactments, and vendors of authentically-made reproductions, original art, and high-end crafts.
The Nicholas County Potato Festival is an example of small-town revelry in downtown Summersville. There's a pet pageant, a Fireman's Parade, and activities like Corn Hole contests. Later in the month, the near-by Kirkwood Winery has two days of live music, crafts, and the opportunity to stomp some grapes in a large pit.
The Mothman Festival celebrates a something-or-other which inhabits the area around Point Pleasant. This legend is told in a pageant, in documentaries shown during the three-day fest, and in music presented by the Mothman Band. There's a museum, as well, to help visitors learn even more about the area and its secrets.
To eat a pig or learn to clog, go to the annual Camp Creek State Park Fest. For a roadkill cook-off, visit Marlinton. (This one is famous, folks.) The oldest event is The Mountain State Forest Festival that crams over 100 activities into one day when the fall colors are usually at their peak.
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