94th Annual State Fair of West Virginia
The State Fair of West Virginia is committed to the traditions of agriculture, family, entertainment, and education.
36th Annual Lewisburg Home and Garden Tour
Join us for a weekend that explores the rich heritage of Greenbrier County's past and present. Visit several beautiful homes in the Valley to learn how the area's architecture was influenced, see historic artifacts, private collections and lovely spring gardens.
The West Virginia Jazz Orchestra with a Tribute to 50 Years of GVT
In celebration of their 50th Anniversary Season, Greenbrier Valley Theatre welcomes the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra and guest artists to the stage at GVT. The evening will feature favorite show tunes and jazz standards, as well as a few surprises along the way. Join the Theatre in marking this momentous milestone!
Bastille Day Waiter’s Race
The French Goat presents our 2nd Annual Bastille Day Celebration! DJ Blaw Knox $5 Glasses of Bubbles or Rose Waiter’s Race starting at 5:30pm – Sign up for the waiter’s race in front of the restaurant. Wear your work uniform. Bring a cocktail tray. Winner gets a bottle of Dom Perignon! Spectators get some great entertainment!
Lewisburg Girls Day Out
Grab your BFF's and come downtown for a day all about You! Enjoy complimentary tastings, refreshments, giveaways, drawings, special offers and more!
Ivy Terrace Concert Series
Enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are free and open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world. August 24 - The WV Jazz Orchestra
Ivy Terrace Concert Series
Enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are free and open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world. August 10 - Gyasi Hues and Amy McIntire
Ivy Terrace Concert Series
Enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are free and open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world. July 27 - The Hillbilly Gypsies
Ivy Terrace Concert Series
Enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are free and open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world. July 13 - Shayar and Krooshal Force
Ivy Terrace Concert Series – Carnegie Hall
Enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are free and open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world. June 22 - The Spanglers
Ivy Terrace Concert Series at Carnegie Hall
Enjoy free live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are free and open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world. June 8 - The WV Brass Quintet
The Subdudes at Carnegie Hall
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature The Subdudes, who over the course of 25 years and 10 albums, have quietly become one of America's national music treasures. The New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock 'n' roll attitude, and folky social consciousness--not to mention some of the sharpest musicianship and ensemble playing you'll ever hear from any five musicians. Mainstage Lounge Host: Three Little Pigs Catering - Concert ticket holders may enjoy food and beverage before the show for only $5. (Lounge opens at 6:30pm and closes 5 minutes prior to the show.)
Carnegie Hall 10th Anniversary Celebration and High Tea
The Carnegie Hall Guild's 10th Annual Tea will take place on Sunday, May 7 at 2pm in Carnegie Hall's Old Stone Room. More information to follow, But keep this event in mind for a fun early Mother's Day outing! (Wear your special hat....or choose from a variety of hats supplied for the day.)
First Fridays After Five
First Fridays After 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9 p.m. serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219). First Fridays are always fun, but the December one is extra special with the downtown holiday lighting and window displays, carriage rides and more!
Lewisburg Holiday Festival
The shops of Lewisburg will again transform the city into a holiday wonderland on Saturday and Sunday, November 18-19. And there's so much to enjoy! From holiday caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides and storytelling to trinkets and treats sprinkled throughout every shop, to cookies and/or cocktails....event goers are sure to find a remembrance or create their own holiday traditions. For more information, phone 888-702-1076 or find us on Facebook or by visiting www.visitlewisburgwv.com
First Fridays After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
TOOT – Taste Of Our Towns
Since 1984, the second Saturday in October has been reserved for the Taste of Our Towns festival or TOOT. Held
First Fridays After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9 p.m. serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
Dare to Cruz Car Show
Calling all car enthusiasts and serious collectors. Stop into downtown Lewisburg to see a showcase of more than 100 street rod vehicles and vintage cars.
First Fridays After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9 p.m. serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
First Fridays After Five – August
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9 p.m. serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
Lewisburg Literary Festival
A celebration of literature, this two-day event is host to visiting authors, writing workshops, outdoor art, musical entertainment, children’s story time and performance art. And it’s free for all to enjoy! Tickets are free, but seating is limited, so once the speakers and events are announced..... be ready to reserve yours in advance by visiting the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center or calling (304) 645-1000 or (800) 833-2068. (Limit 6 tickets per person per author/speaker)
11th Annual Wheels of Hope Ride
This 11th annual race features three routes ranging from 29 to 107 miles, each traversing paved country roads with farmland views and mountain vistas. All rides begin and end in historic Lewisburg, voted "The Coolest Small Town in America" in 2011 by Budget Travel magazine. Ride will begin and end at the WVSOM on N. Lee Street in downtown Lewisburg.
First Fridays After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
Lewisburg Home & Garden Tour
Join us for a weekend that explores the rich heritage of Greenbrier County's past and present. Visit several beautiful homes in the Valley to learn how the area's architecture was influenced, see historic artifacts, private collections and lovely spring gardens. June 9 - 5-7PM - Mix and mingle at the opening Gala in the spectacular new home of Mr. Angus Peyton where handsome antiques are puntuated by a modern setting. June 10 - 10AM-5PM - A tradition of the Home & Garden Tour, patrons visit a selection of beautiful private homes in the area. June 11 - 1-4PM - Complete the weekend in charming White Sulphur Springs with an historic presentation and afternoon tea in Saint Thomas Episcopal Church.
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Irish Pub
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Irish Pub on Friday, March 17 featuring special guest, Brendan Sheridan! Come on out and don't forget to wear your green!
Mardi Gras Celebration at The Irish Pub
Tuesday, February 28 will be the annual Mardi Gras Celebration at The Irish Pub! Come on out to eat some New Orleans food, listen to some good music and live it up with us starting at 3 p.m.
Django Burroughs at The Irish Pub
Stop by the Irish Pub on February 29 to hear local solo artist Django Burroughs. Good music and tasty beverages await!
Black King Coal at The Irish Pub
Black King Coal will be on hand to play their Appalachian soul and blues at 9 p.m. No cover.
Beth Patterson at The Irish Pub
Stop by the Irish Pub to hear the lovable, hilarious and talented Beth Patterson as she plays her original songs for us, and most likely cracks some pretty good jokes in between. Good music, laughs and tasty beverages await!
New Voices Play Festival at Greenbrier Valley Theatre
The New Voices Play Festival features eight one-act plays lasting about 10 minutes each, and showcases the Greenbrier Valley’s community actors and directors. There will be a "Pay What You Can" preview performance on Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm.
Bill Staines at The Irish Pub
Wednesday, February 1st, will be a special Whiskey Wednesday for us as we will have the legendary folk musician, Bill Staines, play here starting at 7:30pm. Come out and see this wonderful folk artist 40 years in the making. Singing mostly his own songs, Staines has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene today, performing nearly 200 concerts a year and driving over 65,000 miles annually. He weaves a blend of gentle wit and humor into his performances and one reviewer wrote, "He has a sense of timing to match the best standup comics".
Dan Freeman at the Irish Pub
Stop by the Irish Pub on January 19 to hear some acoustic tunes by local musician Dan Freeman with special guest Nathan Seldomridge. Good music and tasty beverages await!
First Fridays After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 8 p.m. serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
First Friday After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
Lewisburg Chocolate Festival
The Lewisburg Chocolate Festival brings together some of our favorite things in life—music, shopping, good times and chocolate! Dating back to 2006,
First Friday After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9 p.m. serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
Carnegie Hall’s Winter Gala
Introducing our first annual Winter Gala! We invite you to join us for dinner, drinks, and dancing. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Carnegie Hall at 304-645-7917 or visit them online at www.carnegiehallwv.com.
Friday Night Alive
Trillium Performing Arts presents Friday Night Alive, a diverse local talent showcase and family friendly event with performances in music, dance, theatre, and in whatever other weird and wonderful genres we find stowed away. So what are you waiting for?
Yosvany Terry Sextet
Born into an illustrious musical family in Camaguey, Cuba, Yosvany Terry is an internationally acclaimed composer, saxophonist, percussionist, bandleader, educator, and cultural bearer of the Afro-Cuban tradition. This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature the Yosvany Terry Sextet on Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm.
First Friday After Five
First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment, sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town, is just 1 mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).
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Shanghai Parade
Bundle up the family and come enjoy Lewisburg’s annual New Year’s Day parade of unknown origins which features the wackiest
Girls’ Day Out in Lewisburg
Grab your girlfriends for a full day of holiday shopping in downtown Lewisburg. Shops and restaurants throughout town will be featuring complimentary beverages and tastings, giveaways, and drawings for great prizes.
WV Jazz Orchestra Veterans Day Concert
The concert will feature jazz favorites and patriotic music. GVT will honor veterans with a slide show of local veterans photos to be played throughout the performance. Greenbrier Valley Theatre is now accepting photos of veterans to be included in the slide show. Submissions should include name(s) of the veteran(s) pictured, rank and branch of service, and years of service....and may be submitted in person or by mail to GVT, 1038 Washington Street East, Lewisburg WV 24901. Photos may also be emailed to micah@gvtheatre.org. For more information, please call 304-645-3838.
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature WV's own Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Since wowing the America's Got Talent judges with his interpretations of classics by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and walking away with the grand prize, Landau has performed all over the country -- from the California State Fair to New York's famous Appollo Theater, from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to the Marina Civic Center in Florida -- and all points in between.
WV Symphony Orchestra “Home for Holidays”
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra "Home for the Holidays". Currently in its 76th season, the WV Symphony Orchestra enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.
Illstyle & Peace Dance Productions
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature Illstyle & Peace Dance Productions which is a multicultural Philadelphia-based dance company founded in 2002 by Brandon "Peace" Albright. The company creates work rooted in contemporary, West African and old-school hip-hop styles blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, DJing and beatboxing.
Carnegie Hall Presents: Julie Fowlis – Music of the Scottish Isles
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature Julie Fowlis, a multi-award winning Gaelic singer, who is deeply influenced by her early upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist. Fowler is a warm and engaging live performer who has graced stages around the globe, from village halls in the Highlands to theaters in Paris, Vienna, London and New York.
Carnegie Hall Presents Asleep at the Wheel
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature "Asleep at the Wheel". For over 40 years Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been the chief practitioners, conspirators, and caretakers of Western swing -- carrying Bob Wills' and his Texas Playboys' traditions well into the 21st century -- reaching both their contemporaries and the next generation of artists inspired by the great bandleader.
Ivy Terrace Concert Series at Carnegie Hall
Enjoy free live music of BlackKingCoal on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world.
Greenbrier Valley Chorale Presents Faure’s Requiem
The Greenbrier Valley Chorale will present Faure's Requiem in D Minor with Chamber Ensemble and Soloists. The event is in commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 and is in memory of the West Virginia communities devastated by floods and those who lost their lives. Faure said of his most famous work-- "it is dominated from beginning to end by a very human feeling of faith in eternal rest." The concert will be held at the Lewisburg United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for college students and $5 for children grades K-12, and can be purchased on the Chorale website or at the door. For those who would like to learn more about Faure and his music, there will be a free lectire by Dr. James Caplinger at the church at 1:30pm.
Jewels & Drinks at Greenbrier Valley Theatre
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, will host a jewelry trunk show in the Daywood Lobby on Sunday, August 28. This event is free and open to the public from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Jewelry artisan, Alan Anderson, will be at GVT to showcase an eclectic mix of costume jewelry. Beaded handbags, brooches, necklaces, earrings and much more will be on display. Complimentary hors d'oeurves and beverages will be served. For more information, call GVT at 304-645-3838.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “Let It Snow”
All Jack wants for Christmas is a little peace and quiet, but it's not meant to be. He's in for a big surprise when his boisterous vaudeville-performing parents show up uninvited with a trunk full of props and years of marital discord. Peter Quilter's charming holiday musical will have you laughing all the way.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “One Slight Hitch”
It's suburban Cincinnati in 1981. Things are going perfectly on Courtney's wedding day.....until the doorbell rings. The unannounced arrival of Courtney's good-for-nothing ex-boyfriend sets in motion a comic crisis that will leave you in stitches. Lewis Black's hilarious farce is truly a riot!
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “The Member of the Wedding”
In this funny and heart-warming American classic, penned by one of America's finest writers, 12-year-old tomboy Frankie feels disconnected from her life and dreams of escaping by running away with her brother and his fiance. Set in a small Southern town in 1945--race, politics, sex and adolescence whirl around Frankie as she struggles through hope and disappointment to belong to something.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre 21st Annual Art Auction
The 22nd Annual Art Auction will be held at Greenbrier Valley Theatre on Saturday, September 24 starting at 7 p.m. A preview party will begin at 6 p.m.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s PB&J Cafe: “Click, Clack, Moo – Cows That Type”
Smucker's PB&J Cafe gives children the chance to experience live theatre. Children are seated at small tables and treated to a dinner before enjoying a charming and entertaining production. This year, Smucker's PB&J Cafe presents a stage adaptation of Doreen Cronin's debut picture book. Farmer Brown's cows discover a typewriter in their barn and decide to tell him how they feel. When Farmer Brown ignores their requests, the cows and all their barnyard friends find a different way to be heard.
Art & Craft Show
Start checking names off your holiday gift-giving list with a visit to the area's largest art and craft fair. A range of wood crafts, candles, jewelry, needle craft, primitives, paintings, baskets and homemade apple butter will be on-hand for purchase. Doors open on Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “Pump Boys & Dinettes”
Pull off the road on Highway 57, order up some spoonbread, some butter beans and corn and top it off with a piece of homemade pie at the Double Cupp Diner. You'll find some amiable company with the Dinettes and the gas station attendants from across the road as they fill their days with music and humor. This jubilant country western musical is just good ole down home fun!
Cinderellish
The world premiere of a musical by Emmy Award-winning composer Arnold Margolin and Weslie Brown. It looks like Elizabeth Summers is finally getting her big break... until she realizes everyone thinks she's Elizabeth Somers. In this case of mistaken identity, Elizabeth's dreams are coming true, but will she be able to play the part? You won't want to miss the hilarity that ensues!
Lewisburg Literary Festival
A celebration of literature, this two-day event is host to visiting authors, writing workshops, outdoor art, musical entertainment, children’s story time and performance art. And it’s free for all to enjoy! http://www.lewisburgliteraryfestival.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LewisburgLiteraryFestival/
Wheels of Hope Bicycle Ride
This 10th annual race features three routes ranging from 29 to 107 miles, each traversing paved country roads with farmland views and mountain vistas. All rides begin and end in historic Lewisburg, voted "The Coolest Small Town in America" in 2011 by Budget Travel magazine. All registrations placed before July 1, 2016 will be guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt. Pre-registration and packet pick-up from 4-7pm Friday night at the Historic General Lewis Inn. Saturday morning registration opens at 6:30am on the WVSOM campus. Ride will begin and end at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on N. Lee Street in downtown Lewisburg. Riders depart at 8am on all routes, which will offer well-stocked rest stops at 20 mile intervals. After the ride, enjoy hot showers and an after party from 2-5pm. Register online at: http://www.bikereg.com/2016-wheels-of-hope-lewisburg-wv Event contact phone number: 304-992-6448
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents Jesus Christ Superstar
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, proudly presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. This rock opera masterpiece tells the story of Jesus and his followers in a way the Gospels never did. Seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, the last days of Jesus of Nazareth come alive through the magic of splendid, haunting 1970's-style rock music.
Wild and Scenic Film Tour
Keen Footwear and the WV Wilderness Coalition presents the Wild and Scenic Film Tour on June 21 at 7pm at the Lewis Theatre in downtown Lewisburg. Nine weeks, 7,500 miles of canyons, petroglyphs, starry nights and breakdowns— in the summer of 2015, we took our 1976 Live Monumental RV on a classic American road trip to protect the places we play. 7,500 miles, 80 pit stops, one national monument designation, and one wilderness designation later, we've created a film to tell the story!
Images of Debussy – Concert and Commentary by Kevin von der Heydt
A concert featuring the piano music: Images I & II Pour le Piano Arabesques. Doors open at 2:30pm. Concert begins at 3pm. Regular Admission: $20; Students: $10. Tickets available in advance online at www.kevinvonderheydt.com or at the door (cash or check only at the door please).