Mountain State Forest Festival
The Mountain State Forest Festival is one of the largest and oldest festivals in West Virginia originating in 1930. The
Millennium Quilters 2018 Quilt Show
Millennium Quilters will be hosting the 2018 Quilt Show at the Village Square Conference Center. The show will feature 150+ quilts, vendors, Bits and Pieces Boutique, quilt raffle, fat quarter basket raffle, and the Millennium Village. Have your "Passport" stamped by each vendor to be entered in prize drawings. Please visit our website for entry forms or online registration, vendor information, and program ad information. We will again award monetary prizes for 1st Place ($100), 2nd Place ($50), and 3rd Place ($25) in all categories. Admission: $6; children 12 and under admitted free. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday April 13; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday April 14.
Mountaineer Week
The 70th annual Mountaineer Week will be held Friday, October 20th through Sunday, October 29th. Events every day of the week to include the Quilt Show, Family Fun Day, Mon-Valley Model Railroad Display, Craft Fair, Pepperoni Roll Day, Fiddle Contest, Tellabration, Mountaineer Idol, Ghost Tour, Square Dance, Pearl S. Buck Day, Country Vittles Dinner and much more!
Peterstown Heritage Festival
This community event celebrates our Appalachian heritage. Vendors, music, food, quilt show, photography contest, Civil War reenactors, educators, and much more.
Monongalia County Fair
Enjoy a parade, indoor, and outdoor events such as a pageant, exhibits, car show, livestock, vendors and much more.
Annual Blue & Gray Reunion
Weekend events commemorating the First Land Battle of the Civil War fought in Philippi, VA June 3, 1861...reenactments, skirmishes, Confederate and Union camps, crafters and food vendors, Grand Parade, horse and buggy parade, Kids' Day/Walking History, tours of historic Barbour County Courthouse, 5K race, kayak and SUP races, live entertainment, Community Choir Concert, Civil War Ball, Chili CookOff, quilt show, and ladies' tea.
WV State Water Festival
The West Virginia State Water Festival is a 9 day event in the Historic town of Hinton. Events include but are not limited to: pretty baby contest, dog show, car show, quilt show, arts and crafts events, fishing contest, charity walk, fireman's parade, grand parade, Little Miss Mermaid event, Coronation of the Queen, rubber ducky race, street dance and more! For more information on the Water Festival visit their website at: wvstatewaterfestival.wix.com
Country Fall Festival
West Virginia's State Farm Museum's Annual Country Fall Festival includes an Antique Gas Engine Show, CEO's Quilt Show, Antique Bottle Show and Antique Tractor Pull. Watch the making of apple butter, apple cider and sorghum. For sale. Tour over 30 buildings and cabins full of exhibits of a different time. Farm animals to pet. Sunday church service and gospel sing. Country Kitchen and Gift Shop open.
Jackson County Quilt Show
The 43rd annual show features basket quilts, demonstrations and market area.
WV Strawberry Festival
The WV Strawberry Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to honor the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone. Children and adults alike will enjoy the fun and thrills of the carnival. Take a stroll through the arts and craft exhibits, quilt show, photography show, or the souvenir shop. Enjoy the variety of Main Street and Courthouse entertainment or stop by the band competition, car show, strawberry auction, or your favorite sporting event. You won't want to miss the huge block parties of entertainment on Main Street on Friday and Saturday nights. Come join us and you'll discover that there is no better way to begin your summer!
Wild and Wonderful Arts & Crafts Festival
Join us July 6-8th at the Jackson County Fairgrounds ( 6 miles from Ripley), in Cottageville, WV! The Wild and Wonderful Arts and Crafts Festival is dedicated to bringing the community together through arts and entertainment. We have an excellent lineup of artisans whose works include handmade crafts and local musicians. We will have a Children's pageant, Cruise In, Quilt Show added this year! We also offer an excellent selection of food from well-known concessions in the area. Check out our Facebook page to stay up to date on the activities. https://www.facebook.com/events/195245891022124/. The schedule will be posted soon!
Hardy County Heritage Weekend
Join us for the only county wide fair or festival in the state! We are excited to bring you historical home tours, great food, crafts, a quilt show, great musical performances, a train ride, and more! Visit www.heritageweekend.com for ticket info and full schedule of events!
Heritage Days
Heritage Days is a two day event celebrating the rich central West Virginia culture and history. The event features a Civil War Reenactment in the City of Spencer, encampments at Spencer Civil War Park, square dancing, old-time music, seminars on old time traditional cooking, quilting, presentations by General Stonewall Jackson, museums, and much more.
40th Annual Jackson County Quilt Show
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Jackson County Quilt Show. It is scheduled April 8-9 at Epworth United Methodist Church on North Church Street in downtown Ripley. The event is sponsored by the Jackson County CEOS. Call 304-372-8199 for information.
Jackson’s Mill Jubilee
A celebration of Appalachian Heritage, Educational Demonstrations, featuring Indigenous and Bluegrass music concerts, Native American Style Dancing, Chainsaw Carvings, Gristmill demos, Homestead Activities, Photography, Needle Arts and Quilt Show, Antique Tractors and Engines, Carriage Rides, Civil War Encampment, Top quality Artisans, a Zip Line for the active ones, and Kid’s Land for the younger festival participants. Foods – BBQ (Chicken, Beef, & Pork), Homemade Donuts and Ice Cream, Deep Fried Pickles, and more. Fun for the entire family. Hours: Fri. Noon-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.