Events

Learn about nature and enjoy the Botanic Garden with your little ones! Join a WVBG educator for a short story, a walk, and a simple craft. Geared toward preschool-aged children,

Jazz Music at various venues: James & Law; Kelly's 2.0; Maya's on Main. Other participating outlets: Clarksburg History Museum; Clarksburg Area Model Railroad Club; Waldomore

The Music of The Beach Boys featuring Pet Sounds LIVE at Robinson Grand Get ready to be transported back to 1966 and experience the genius of Brian Wilson and the

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a running road race from one rim of the New River Gorge, down to the bottom, where you'll cross over the

WV Forest Farming Field Day is a full-day event featuring classroom and outdoor sessions covering diverse topics to explore the potential of diversified forest farms through hands-on workshops, engaging presenters,

The world’s largest post nuclear video game fan celebration is coming to West Virginia for the first time! The Pioneer Saloon, Buttered Popcorn and Fallout For Hope cordially invite you

An event honoring Fort Ashby's heritage. The event will be held at Ashby's Fort Museum, which offers information and tours of the French and Indian War. The museum is located

An Appalachian rock band from Beckley, WV. This group has performed with Tyler Childers, Brandi Carlile, and Mountain Stage. Their "Mountain Music" genre blends alternative country, rock, and heartfelt storytelling,

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each

Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea! GUEST ARTISTS: Chris Smither, Joan Shelley, HuDost, Calvin

Come and have fun and enjoy the therapeutic process of creating beautiful artwork with watercolors. Enjoy nature and the outdoors while painting. This is a beginner-to-intermediate art class for all

The 15th Annual Bowed Psaltery Symphony returns to Cedar Lakes Conference Center on Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 PM in our Assembly Hall, celebrating the heritage traditions of old-time Appalachian

The West Virginia Botanic Garden is proud to celebrate the 6th Annual West Virginia Botanic Garden Day, officially designated by the West Virginia Legislature as the Saturday before Mother’s Day

Aging & Family Services of Mineral County is proud to announce the 15th Annual Conquer the Dam 5K run/3K walk Fundraiser. Proceeds from this event support the Meals on Wheels

Meet us at the Tractor Supply parking lot on Emily Dr. every Saturday, 9 am–1 pm, starting May 9, 2026! Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items & your favorite local

Celebrate the season of renewal with your four-legged best friend at ACE Adventure Resort’s Dog Days of Spring! On Saturday, May 9, 2026, this fun-filled event is the perfect way

Run or Walk - T2T races help American heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially adapted smart

Get ready for a flavor explosion at the annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival in charming Buckhannon! We're rolling out the red carpet for a week of pure, delicious fun. Join

A celebration of Martinsburg-Berkeley County culture and history at multiple historic sites, including the Martinsburg Roundhouse, West Virginia's 16th National Historic Landmark, Sumner-Ramer Memorial School and Gen. Adam Stephen House.

Maryland Heights rises steep and rugged above Harpers Ferry, its cliffs layered with Civil War history. During the war, the strategic value of this high ground could not be overstated.

Cedar Lakes is hosting its first-ever Mini Golf Tournament. You may register by calling 304-372-7860 prior to the event.

Vandalia is a contemporary string trio that pushes the boundaries of Appalachian music through innovative arrangements and inspired improvisation. Featuring fiddle, cello, and guitar, their music blends traditional roots with

Honor the wonderful mothers and mother-figures in your life with a buffet-style luncheon at Tamarack Marketplace. Join us on May 10 for an afternoon filled with delicious flavors, warm moments,

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each

Did you know West Virginia is the birthplace of Mother’s Day? The first official observance of Mother’s Day was held in 1908, when Anna Jarvis organized a memorial ceremony in

Mention that you are supporting WVIHF. This is an all-day event

Want to learn more about plants? Creating a plant book is a fun way to structure your learning and explore your creative side. Join WVBG educators to learn different ways

The Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea is a self-guided walking tour of Shepherdstown's most beautiful gardens. It's a chance to walk through the town's back alleys, where you will

Enjoy the sounds of spring! Join WVBG Environmental Educator Leah Swift on a walk through the WVBG to search for migratory songbirds. $5 for WVBG Members, $15 for general admission.

A joyful, outdoor celebration to kick off the summer season. The plaza transforms into a festival space filled with big t.rucks, music, bubbles, rockets, games, and hands-on activities. This community-centered

Experience rich coalfield history during Matewan Heritage Day, where the past comes alive through dramatic reenactments of the Matewan Massacre, live Appalachian music, local food vendors, craft booths, and family-friendly

ATV/SXS/Dirt Bike Grudge Matches, Drag Races and Mud Obstacle Course Vendors and Music $5 admission and $15 Race Fee Visit mountainmud.run for more information or contact Jennifer Justice at 304-436-4242

Get ready for an awesome night under the stars at the Summit Lake Dam Area. This is an in-person event where you can enjoy great company, fascinating views of the

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay – May 17, 2026 Experience West Virginia’s rugged beauty in a race like no other. Highball to Thurmond is a point-to-point ultra marathon and

🌼 Join us for an afternoon of flowers, friends, and fresh dirt under our fingernails! 🌼 We’re teaming up with The Wild Sonflower for a hands-on Grow Your Own Bouquet

Drumming isn’t just a fun activity. Drumming is a link to healing for the body, soul and Earth. Join us to learn about the healing qualities of drumming and participate

Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea! GUEST ARTISTS: Paul Thorn Band, Ray Benson, Sunny

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to

ArtSpring promotes and cultivates the arts in public life and presents a weekend arts festival in the highlands of Tucker County, WV.

Monongahela National Forest comes alive in the spring, making it the right place and right time to celebrate the most four-est forest we've ever known. Activities: - Slacklines, highlines, aerials,

Join WVU PhD student and herpetologist Sara Spaid to discover the fascinating world of woodland salamanders at the Garden. This hands-on program will teach you how to find woodland salamanders,

Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown Performance Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 pm On Sunday, May 24, two of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time

Join us for our Memorial Day Weekend celebration and spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks will launch approximately at 9:00 pm, after dark, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy

Featuring Handmade and Homemade crafts, food, furniture, artwork, knives, signs, gifts & much much more! Meet and talk with Appalachian artisans, artists, and hobbyists, and learn how to explore their

For the last two years, Bikepacking Roots has held a bikepacking summit on the East Coast, bringing together participants over four days to celebrate riding in beautiful landscapes, inclusive community

A FREE festival set to celebrate the art of fly fishing in the beautiful setting of Thomas, West Virginia, located in the heart of the Appalachian highlands, for a weekend

The Morgantown Crankie Festival is a weekend celebration of crankies—hand-cranked moving panorama performances that combine storytelling, music, puppetry, and visual art. Artists from West Virginia, across Appalachia, and beyond will

Main Street in Bridgeport shuts down for a street fair featuring live music, a car cruise-in, food trucks, a beach ball drop and lots of summer fun. The Associated Businesses

MAC Summer Camps Are Back at the Ice House! Looking for a creative, fun-filled summer for your child? MAC Summer Camps offer hands-on experiences for youth of all ages —