Friends of Music
Mountain Streams Music & Arts Festival
Come hear 7 great acts including: Rebel Union, Michael and Carrie Kline, Dakota Karper and Brendan Hearn, Ben Townsend, Chris
Come Home to Clarkburg
West Virginia native and winner of America’s Got Talent, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. will be the featured artist at the
New River Gorge Festival
The inaugural New River Gorge Festival is happening May 14th- 16th at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia. Let’s celebrate one of Earth’s oldest
March Events You Won’t Want to Miss
It’s official, spring is right around the corner. Indulge in some springtime cheer and check out these unique events from
There’s One Day A Year You Can Jump From the New River Gorge Bridge
Oct. 19 | New River Gorge Bridge Thousands of people will gather Saturday, Oct. 19 on the New River Gorge
This Festival Spreads Music through the Mountains & Valleys of Southern West Virginia
Since 1990, one of West Virginia’s most beloved festivals has brought the sounds of old-time music and dance to the
Almost Heaven is Home to Can’t Miss Fairs & Festivals in the Summertime
A warm breeze and a sunny sky in Almost Heaven mark the start of the state’s fair and festival season.
5 Unique Stops Along the Mountain Music Trail
West Virginia is filled with hiking trails, ATV trails and river trails. A different type of trail goes along the
Don’t Miss These One-of-a-kind Events At FestivALL
Each summer in Almost Heaven, FestivALL is a highlight of the season. Throughout the 15 days of FestivALL, festival-goers can
Top 5 Ways to Spend Your Summer Outside in WV
Summers in Almost Heaven make it difficult to want to stay inside. Luckily, there are plenty of enjoyable outdoor options
Discover Summertime in Almost Heaven at these incredible Events
The beauty of Almost Heaven in the summertime is unparalleled – with each day more beautiful than the next. Experiencing
Mark These Upcoming Almost Heaven Summer Events On Your Calendar
Summer in West Virginia is the perfect time to enjoy all the fairs, festivals and other events the Mountain State
Lascaux Micro-Theater
MUSIC EXPLORER: 10 Reasons to Attend a Mountain Stage Show
Larry Groce, Music Explorer Before I get to the ten reasons to join us for a live Mountain Stage show,
Mark down these 12 MUST-DO West Virginia Fall events
West Virginia is the perfect place for a fall getaway. With so much to do in the Mountain State, it
155 ways to enjoy summer in West Virginia
West Virginia turns 155 years young on June 20! And while you’re spending the birthday exploring the beautiful state, here
Your Guide to Summer in West Virginia
Summer in West Virginia is that special time of year when everything looks and feels perfect! The trees are lush
4 must-dos at the West Virginia Vandalia Gathering
The Vandalia Gathering is West Virginia’s signature festival that celebrates traditional dance, music, and crafts. Families and friends will be
The unofficial start to summer in West Virginia
Summer is just around the corner! And West Virginia is the place to be. This season is truly a magical
Celebrate 50 years of whitewater rafting in West Virginia
Every year, thousands of people from all over the world journey to the New and Gauley rivers to ride some
This one-day West Virginia yard sale is the largest on the East Coast
Did you know West Virginia is home to the largest one-day community yard sale on the East Coast? Each May,
7 Days, 7 Ways to Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
May 5-11, 2019 is National Travel and Tourism Week—an occasion established by congressional resolution 35 years ago to celebrate the
12 months, 12 festivals & events in West Virginia
Throughout the year, the Mountain State is home to some of the most unique and fun festivals and events. From
BYOB- Bring your own banjo to these down-home mountain music fests
What’s more fun than a jam session beneath the trees? Grab your instrument of choice and get to pickin’ at
This huge, four-day-long festival in West Virginia has a little bit of everything
For more than half a century the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair has been as closely stitched into West
These 20 events are West Virginia must-sees
Parents hear it every year as school winds down for the summer: “I want something to do!” Fortunately, there’s always
Happy 36th birthday to Mountain Stage!
There’s a spring in the mountain and it flows down to the town. From the river to the ocean it
There’s 1 day a year you can zip off the New River Gorge Bridge
You can zipline and rappel year-round in West Virginia, but did you know there’s one special day a year you
You can find pumpkin-flavored everything at WV’s largest pumpkin festival
At only one-and-a-half square miles with a population of about 2,500, the tiny river town of Milton boasts an impressive
Town guide: Fairmont
Get a hearty helping of European and old-time heritage in “Italy in Appalachia!” Taste Old-World cuisine, tour quirky museums and
Town guide: Beckley
Beckley is southern West Virginia’s largest population center, and a major shopping and entertainment center for thousands of the Mountain
7 fun ways to dig into your Appalachian roots
“Mountain folk” have their own way of doing things. Old-time Appalachian practices are still alive and well in the hills
Spoons and other weird Appalachian instruments (and where to hear them)
That weird sound you hear in your favorite Appalachian tune? It’s probably weirder than you think! Appalachian music— which includes
Meet every wanderluster’s globe-trotting hero, the Roaming Gnome, right here in WV!
Travelocity’s famous Roaming Gnome is heading across West Virginia! The Roaming Gnome had so much fun eating and drinking his
Brew town, USA— this craft beer central is somewhere you might not expect!
If you like your suds close to nature, West Virginia is where it’s at. The craft beer scene in Thomas
Inside look: the most historic event in the most elite extreme sport
Watch 100s of parachuters launch from the 876-foot-tall New River Gorge Bridge during the Bridge Day BASE jumping festival. The
This tiny mountain town is an outdoor adventurer’s dream
We’re going to let you in on a little secret— deep in West Virginia, there’s a prime destination for art
September Insta-greats
With September came some of the first signs of fall in the Mountain State— cool, crisp evenings, hints of
Tuck into this mountain valley Winter Wonderland
Whether you’re skiing or just looking for a winter escape, Canaan Valley, WV, is a winter wonderland. Tuck away just
5 longstanding favorites at one of WV’s oldest festivals
In its 80+ years, the Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins has gotten BIG. But of all the excitement, here’s
The trail that takes you right into the heart of mountain music
Real mountain music lives loud on West Virginia’s Route 219. Along this Mountain Music Trail, stop off at venues, festivals,
Best of May in WV
It’s finally May, and the Mountain State is celebrating in style with a whole bunch of outdoor events. The sun
Gal getaways: hit the town
Longing for a ladies’ night out? Hit the town with your gal friends. Sophisticated wine tastings, casual bars and snazzy
Best reasons to visit WV in April
Spring is a great time to be in West Virginia— and you can see why from these April events! 1.
7 mountain bands you need to hear
From Mountain Stage to the Appalachian String Band Music Festival, West Virginia’s mountain music is a perfect combination of old
WV’s most historic music stage
Once a week, the uplifting chords of Larry Groce’s “Simple Song,” moving from major to minor, kick off another 2-hour
7 mountain arts events that transform the whole town
Immerse yourself in West Virginia’s rich creative talent with community-wide celebrations! Here are 7 mountain arts events that transform the
How to move to that old-time mountain sound
Even if you don’t know which way to swing your partner or how to do-si-do, you can dance like a
9 best live, local music venues in WV
From bluegrass to rock’n’roll, gospel and country, you can get your fill of real mountain music here in the Mountain
How many of these 45 authentic WV experiences have you had?
West Virginia has never been one to follow the trends— I mean, we exist because we created our own state
24 resolutions to add to your bucket list this year
There are so many things to see and do in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia that it can be a bit
Cultural crawls of WV’s Certified Arts Towns
West Virginia’s official certified arts towns go above and beyond. They are THE places to visit for a dose of
These daredevils parachute off a bridge— and you can watch!
It’s no wonder Bridge Day is the largest extreme sports event of its kind in the entire world. Who wouldn’t
5 innovative musicians redefining WV mountain music
One of West Virginia’s most profound and longstanding contributions to American culture has been simple, earthy, acoustic music. We call
WV theater performances the kids will love (and you will, too)
Live theater in West Virginia offers a wide variety of performances that are whimsical, funny and tell classic tales of
7 Small but Vibrant WV Towns You’ll Need Several Days to Fully Explore
Our state is full of small towns. But our small towns, like our people, have more to them than meets
5 ways WV will throw you for a loop
West Virginia has great moonshine, bluegrass, and yes, plenty of great “country roads.” But there’s so much more to this
The Landmark Studio for the Arts
Landmark Studio for the Arts is located in Sutton’s Historic Downtown district. Housed in an 1896 Victorian era Church renovated
Tanner Theatre
Originally a federal building, this 1913 Neo-classical structure was donated in 1976 to be developed and maintained as a cultural
West Virginia State Capitol Complex
Information and reservations for touring the WV State Capitol Complex: Hours: Guided tours 9:30am – 3:30pm Monday thru Friday. Tours
Pickin’ In The Park Opry House
What began as a bunch of guys meeting under a shade tree many years ago to do a little Pickin’
Mountain State Brewing Company – Thomas, WV
7 – Barrel brewhouse specializing in producing fine handcrafted ales. Brew Pub offering a full bar, limited food, live music.
Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage with Larry Groce is a live radio show hosted by Larry Groce and heard on over 150 public
13 places in WV where they still do it the old-fashioned way
Modern life is full of interesting gadgets and easy conveniences, but it hasn’t always been that way. There are plenty
Chief Logan State Park
Campground with 26 sites all with electric and water hookups. 14 sites also have sewage hookups. This facility is included
Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre offers a variety of rental services to the community. Rooms in the Capitol are available for renting
Camp Washington-Carver
This Fayette County complex is a group of buildings and facilities that have achieved exceptional importance within the past 50
Prickett’s Fort State Park
This fort was constructed in 1774 to provide early settlers protection from Native American attacks. It was built within 10
7 hands-on heritage sites the whole family will love
In West Virginia, you can turn back time and revisit history. Literally. The state has a uniquely rich and exciting