July 14 - 21 - Putnam County Fair, Eleanor - Featuring: arts & crafts, agricultural & 4-H exhibits, livestock, pageants, carnival entertainment, track events, and much more. (304) 586-4001 Putnam County Park (451)
July 31 - August 4 - Lewis County Fair, Weston - Experience a true, old fashioned county fair. Our all-inclusive admission ticket includes a wide variety of activities which vary each day. Come enjoy rides, food, music, mud bogs, tractor pulls, 4 -H exhibits, a demolition derby, and much more. (800) 296-7329 West Virginia University Jackson's Mill Grounds (453)
August 1 - 5 - Appalachain String Band Music Festival, Clifftop - West Virginia masters are presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers from around the world. (304) 438-3005 Camp Washington Carver (1268)
August 1 - 4 - Marshall County Fair, Moundsville - Don't miss the demolition derby, the Comcast family day, the truck and tractor pulls, the diesel & semi-truck pulls and live entertainment. Plus, carnival rides, a sawmill demo, Grandpa Cratchit, and much more! Admission is $6.50, includes parking, rides, shows, etc. (304) 845-8659 (1266)
August 3 - 5 - Fenton Festival of Glassmaking, Williamstown - Experience the magic of beautiful handmade glass. Watch up-close, and personal as skilled artisans transform fiery molten glass into timeless treasures, right before your eyes. (304) 375-6122 (1270)
August 6 - 11 - Magnolia Fair, Matewan - A community fair featuring area businesses and organizations. It has a one price admission, which includes all rides, events, and nightly concerts featuring national recording artists. (304) 784-6683 Downtown (1273)
August 10 - 18 - West Virginia State Fair, Fairlea - Family fun and entertainment. A 5-star agricultural event. Featuring Livestock, exhibits, a carnival, concerts, entertainment, great food, and much more!
(304) 645-1090 State Fairgrounds (456)
August 13 - 19 - Town and Country Days, New Martinsville - Events include: a horsepull, a Queen pageant, a demolition derby, arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, local and Nashville live entertainment, livestock, a talent show, and all that goes with your usual county fair. (304) 455-4275 Wetzel County 4-H Grounds (1274)
August 20 - 25 - Tucker County Fair, Parsons - Live musical entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A Queens contest, Boley's Bully Sled Pull, Mechanical Bull Riding competitions nightly, carnival rides, exhibits, and so much more. (800) 782-2775 Camp Kidd Park (1275)
August 22 - 25 - Pendleton County Fair, Circleville - Delicious food such as: barbecued chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, ice cream, snow cones, home made pies, and more will be available. Check out the exhibits, and the games at the fair. (304) 358-3884 (1277)
August 23 - 26 - Appalachian Festival, Beckley - The festival kicks off with the Taste of Appalachia, where you can sample delicious cuisine while enjoying live music! For the history buffs (and the brave at heart) take a chilling Ghost Tour and explore haunted sites. (304) 252-7328 (1278)
August 25 - September 3 - Oak Leaf Festival, Oak Hill - We have everything from karoke, a parade, crafts and vendors, a car and bike show, a Saturday night cruise-in, a chili cook-off, and much more. Join us in the celebration. (800) 927-0263 (1243)
September 18 - 21 - CultureFest, Pipestem - Culturefest is a music and arts celebration which seeks to honor culture, that of Appalachia, and that of the nations of the world. The festival is presented in order to raise awareness of multiculturalism in the region. (304) 320-8833 Appalachian South Life Folk Center (1253)
September 27 - 30 - Preston County Buckwheat Festival, Kingwood - Colorful lights, whirling rides, fearful squeals, fun-filled giggles-these are the sights and sounds on carnival grounds. Whether you're daring or not, you'll find amusement rides and concessions to entice you. (304) 379-2203 (1254)
September 28 - 30 - Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival, Shepherdstown - The festival features something for everyone, from live entertainment to demonstrations, and sales of the best in arts and crafts. (800) 624-0577 Sam Michaels' Park (1256)
September 29 - October 7 - Mountain State Forest Festival, Elkins - The festival includes almost 100 events. Some of the biggest events are the ATV Race, the bass tournament, the contemporary christian show, the country music show, a children's parade, the Fireman's Parade, a grand feature parade, a carnival, the coronation of the queen, and many more. (304) 636-1824 (1258)
October 4 - 7 - West Virginia Pumpkin Festival, Milton - Thursday and Friday are Kids Days with appropriate entertainment, and educational programs. Featuring the Largest Pumpkin contest to determine the largest pumkin grown in West Virginia, this year! (304) 743-3032 West Virginia Pumpkin Park (1259)
October 6 - October Sky Festival, Coalwood - All the Rocket Boys plan to be there as well as special space guests. The festival takes place in the hometown of Homer Hickam, celebrated author of "Rocket Boys" (October Sky movie) and "The Coalwood Way". Tours to the original rocket site, view scale model rocket from NASA, vendors, book signings, music, food, and more. (304) 297-4960 (1261)
October 6 - 7 - Burlington Old Fashioned Apple Harvest Festival, Burlington - Featuring a parade, a baby apple dumpling contest, apple butter making, a quilt show, and vendors. (304) 788-1953 (1262)
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February 22 - 28 - 2008 Spring International Film Festival, Huntington - Individual film tickets are available at the door 15 minutes prior to each film, and admission is $7. Full-time Marshall University students are admitted free with a valid university ID, and part-time students may purchase half-price tickets. Faculty and staff tickets are $5.
(304)696-6656 One John Marshall Dr (1776)
May 23 - May 25 - ROWLESBURG RIVER CITY FESTIVAL, Rowlesburg - (304)454-9232 (1779)
July 12 - 19 - Putnam County Fair, Eleanor - In 2008 we will be celebrating 30 years of the Putnam County Fair. (304) 586-4001 (1739)
July 25 - West Union Fest Parade, West Union - 7:00 PM ~ Parade - Jody's Carnival Treats on Main Street during and after the Parade...
(ummmm - deep-fried Twinkies and Snickers Bars...) (304) 873-1400 (1778)
July 30 - August 3 - Appalachain String Band Music Festival, Clifftop - A five day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and a hymn-sing. (304)438-3005 Camp Washington-Carver (1740)
August 8 - 16 - West Virginia State Fair, Fairlea - Family fun and entertainment. A 5-star agricultural event. Featuring Livestock, exhibits, a carnival, concerts, entertainment, great food, and much more! (304) 645-1090 State Fairgrounds (1741)
August 30 - September 1 - OX ROAST & LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, Rowlesburg - Pit Roasted Beef Dinners, Railroad Day - Model Train Displays, Pedal and Paddle Day - Bike Race,
Duck Race, Entertainment, Antique Car Show,
Fireworks. (304) 454-2441 Rowlesburg Park (1777)
September 27 - October 5 - Mountain State Forest Festival, Elkins - The festival includes almost 100 events.
Some of the biggest events are the ATV Race, the bass tournament, the contemporary
christian show, the country music show, a children's parade, the Fireman's Parade,
a grand feature parade, a carnival, the coronation of the queen, and many more. 304) 636-1824 (1742)
October 4 - 5 - Apple Harvest Festival, Burlington -
Burlington Old Fashioned Apple Harvest Festival,
Featuring a parade, a baby apple dumpling contest,
apple butter making, a quilt show, and vendors. (1743)
October 11-12 18-19 25-26 28-31 - Haunted Trail of Ridenour Lake, Nitro - The cost of admission is $5 per person. 304-776-1776 (3294)
October 16 - 19 - The 29th Annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, Martinsburg - This event will take place in the historic and scenic Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The festival includes dinners, dances, breakfasts, the Coronation of Queen Pomona XXIX, fireworks, a parade, 5K run, and a two-day arts and crafts event. (304) 263-2500 (1264)
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