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West Virginia’s music heritage showcased at fairs and festivals

West Virginia hosts a wealth of musical talent to suit every taste. Whether your preference is traditional Appalachian bluegrass, classical, jazz, rock or country, you’ll find musical acts from every genre performing in clubs and concert halls and at fairs and festivals throughout the state.

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Upcoming Fairs & Festivals
  1. Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival
    City: Summersville Date: Jun 19 -22, 2013

    Family Bluegrass Festival with "The Best of the Best" in bluegrass entertainment. Camping facilities on site, covered...

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  2. FestivALL Charleston
    City: CharlestonDate: Jun 21, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013

    A City Becomes A Work Of Art with 10 Days, 130 Events and 350 performances. West Virginia celebrates its 150th and FestivALL...

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  3. Wheeling Arts Fest
    City: WheelingDate: Jun 22, 2013 10:00AM - 8:00PM

    A day of arts and celebration of 150 years.

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  4. 12th Annual Ranson Festival
    City: RansonDate: Jun 22, 2013 10:00AM - 4:00PM

    The Ranson Festival is a community wide event featuring local handmade arts & crafts, live entertainment, fair type food,...

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  5. Bikes, Brews & Bar-B-Que Rib Cook-Off
    City: WheelingDate: Jun 28 -30, 2013

    No admission charge, free music with different bands, country oldies & rock, food vendors, craft venders selling their wares...

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  6. Little Levels Heritage Fair
    City: HillsboroDate: Jun 28 -30, 2013

    Enjoy a three-day event with old time music, great kids games, and a grand parade. Events also include a barbecue pig...

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  7. Shepherdstown WV Street Fest
    City: ShepherdstownDate: Jun 29, 2013 10:00AM - 8:30PM

    This is a festival about all that is unique, artistic, and welcoming in Shepherdstown! Last year's attendance was...

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  8. Mountain State Art & Craft Fair
    City: RipleyDate: Jul 4 -6, 2013

    50th Celebration of the Grandaddy of the Art & Craft movement in WV.  Part of the 150th Birthday Celebration of...

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  9. July Way Back Weekend - Ice Cream Social
    City: HuntingtonDate: Jul 6, 2013 10:00AM - 3:00PM

    July's Way Back Weekend is an Ice Cream Social!   You are guaranteed to enjoy the delicious hand-cranked or hit-n-miss...

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  10. Celebration of the Arts featuring Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
    City: DavisDate: Jul 6, 2013 3:00PM

    Join us in a Celebration of the Arts with a FREE outdoor concert by the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. Presented by the...

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  11. Heston Arts and Music Festival (HAM Festival)
    City: FairmontDate: Jul 13, 2013 - Jul 14, 2013

    Heston Farm and United Way of Marion County are extremely proud to be able to to bring this very special 2 day event to...

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  12. New Deal Festival
    City: ArthurdaleDate: Jul 13, 2013

    Step back in time for a day at the New Deal Festival. This quaint 1930s style festival, held the second Saturday in July,...

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  13. The Battle of Bolivar Heights, 1862
    City: Harpers FerryDate: Jul 13, 2013 - Jul 14, 2013

    On July 13-14 2013, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will host an event entitled "Under Fire: The Battle of Bolivar...

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  14. Lewis County Fair
    City: WestonDate: Jul 16, 2013 - Jul 20, 2013

    The Lewis County Fair is a one-price gate. No additional charges to ride any of the carnival rides. So, bring the entire...

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  15. Glass Fest
    City: WestonDate: Jul 19, 2013 - Jul 21, 2013

    Come celebrate our West Virginia's Glass heritage! Demonstrations of glass blowing, etching, sand blasting, food vendors and...

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  16. Alpine Lake Bluegrass Festival
    City: Terra AltaDate: Jul 20, 2013 1:00PM - 11:00PM

    Alpine Lake Bluegrass Festival Bands include Grass Stains, Rachel Burge & Blue Dawning, Mama Corn, Johnny Stats & The...

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  17. Tri-County Fair
    City: PetersburgDate: Jul 27, 2013 - Aug 3, 2013

    The Tri-County Fair is entering its 93th year of existence.  What started in 1920 as a 4-H/open class exhibit at the old...

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  18. Cherry River Festival
    City: Richwood Date: Jul 27, 2013 - Aug 3, 2013

    Week long celebration with music shows every night and ending with a craft show and parades on Saturday. There are children...

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  19. Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
    City: ParsonsDate: Jul 31, 2013 - Aug 3, 2013

    10th Annual Pickin' in Parsons Blue Grass Festival! Come Celebrate Hillbilly and Bluegrass Music. We've extended the...

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  20. Bluefield Downtown Street Fair
    City: BluefieldDate: Aug 2, 2013 - Aug 3, 2013

    Entertainment, crafts, food, downhill derby race, charity auction, Friday night concert and more.  Two day event takes...

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  21. Mercer County Fair
    City: PrincetonDate: Aug 2 -3, 2013

    Official county fair for Mercer County.  Showcases the productivity and agri-heritage of local people.  Music,...

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  22. The Brew Skies Festival
    City: DavisDate: Aug 9, 2013 - Aug 10, 2013

    Brew Skies is more than just a music festival. It’s a unique, family-friendly celebration of West Virginia’s increasingly...

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  23. State Fair of West Virginia
    City: FairleaDate: Aug 9, 2013 - Aug 17, 2013

    Save the date for the largest end-of-summer celebration in West Virginia! The State Fair of West Virginia will be held Aug 9...

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  24. Town & Country Days - New Martinsville
    City: New MartinsvilleDate: Aug 12 -17, 2013

    Country fair with track with events, country entertainment, arts & crafts, horse event & exhibits

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  25. Fort Mulligan Day Festival
    City: PetersburgDate: Aug 17, 2013 9:00AM - 9:00PM

    Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Fort Mulligan’s completion. Festivities to include heritage-related demonstrations,...

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  26. Doddridge County Fair
    City: West UnionDate: Aug 20, 2013 - Aug 24, 2013

    Fair includes activities such as Motor Sports, queen's pageant, Children's Events, Amateur Talent Show, exhibits for 4-H,...

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  27. Oak Leaf Festival
    City: Oak Hill Date: Aug 21, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013

    Enjoy the celebration of fall with vendors, quilts, music and more!

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  28. Simply Jazz and Blues Festival
    City: SandstoneDate: Aug 23, 2013 - Aug 25, 2013

    The festival itself will take place at the scenic “Drift” located on the majestic New River.  Other music venues in...

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  29. Jane Lew Firemen's Arts & Crafts Festival
    City: Jane LewDate: Aug 30, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013

    Over 200 contemporary and heritage crafters including - glass, wood, leather, jewelry, dolls, dried & silk flowers,...

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  30. West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival
    City: ClarksburgDate: Aug 30, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013

    35th Anniversary of the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, which is open and free to the public. This year's FREE...

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  31. Gathering at Sweet Creek
    City: Mineral WellsDate: Aug 30, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013

    The Gathering at Sweet Creek is an old-time music festival in its 5th year.  We have 53 musicians coming again this year...

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  32. 15th Annual Ribfest BBQ Festival - South Charleston
    City: South Charleston Date: Sep 5 -8, 2013

    The 15th Annual Ribfest will featuring World Class Award Winning BBQ Rib Teams from around the country serving the best BBQ...

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  33. Pickin' In The Panhandle
    City: InwoodDate: Sep 6, 2013 - Sep 8, 2013

    At Shiley Acres State Bluegrass/Country and BBQ Festival Fri September 6 through Sun September 8 http://www.panhandlepickin...

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  34. Poor Farm Festival
    City: WilliamsburgDate: Sep 6, 2013 - Sep 7, 2013

    Poor Farm Fest 2013 will be held on Sept 6 and Sept 7. Headliners include Royal Southern Brotherhood (Cyril Neville &...

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  35. Nicholas County Potato Festival
    City: SummersvilleDate: Sep 6 -7, 2013

    44th Annual Nicholas County Potato Festival Sept. 6-7 downtown Summersville Amusement rides, food and craft vendors, mashed...

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  36. West Virginia Fiber Festival
    City: ReedsvilleDate: Sep 7 -8, 2013

    You are Invited! To join us at the West Virginia University (WVU) Reedsville Arena, for an incredible weekend of fiber,...

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  37. The 5th Annual Pink Moon Music & Arts Festival
    City: Rock CampDate: Sep 13, 2013 - Sep 15, 2013

    The Pink Moon Festival is an incredible grassroots music and arts festival nestled in the scenic mountains of southern WV....

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  38. Frost Fest
    City: FrostDate: Sep 14, 2013 10:00AM - 5:00PM

    Frost Fest is a celebration of fall located primarily on the grounds of Mountain Quest Inn in Frost. There is a 3 acre corn...

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  39. Clay County Golden Delicious Festival
    City: Clay Date: Sep 19, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013

    The annual Golden Delicious Festival is the place to be the third full weekend of September. This four-day celebration speaks...

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  40. Pleasants County Agricultural Youth Fair
    City: Saint MarysDate: Sep 20, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013

    The Pleasants County Agricultural Youth Fair is a 3-day event, Sept. 20-22, 2013 in St. Marys, WV. The family friendly...

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  41. Dunbar Fall Festival
    City: DunbarDate: Sep 20 -21, 2013

    The Fall Festival is a street fair designed to allow local artists to present their talents through entertainment, arts,...

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  42. Grape Stomping Wine Festival
    City: Summersville Date: Sep 21, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013

    22nd Annual Grape Stomping Wine Festival Grape stomping and grape eating contest. Live entertainment Davisson Brothers,...

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  43. Main Street Arts Festival
    City: BuckhannonDate: Sep 21, 2013 11:00AM - 8:00PM

    The Main Street Arts Festival is the best way to talk to artisans, watch as they demonstrate their work, and immerse yourself...

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  44. Preston County Buckwheat Festival
    City: KingwoodDate: Sep 26, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013

    The 72nd annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival will begin Thursday, September 26 and run through Sunday, September 29 in...

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  45. Leaf Peepers Festival
    City: DavisDate: Sep 27, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013

    A Celebration of Fall Colors! Friday evening kicks off with the Fireman's Parade, Saturday is full of fun activities for...

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  46. Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival - Fall
    City: Shenandoah Junction Date: Sep 27, 2013 10:00AM - 5:00PM

    38th Annual Fall Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival September 27, 28, 29, 2013. Enjoy the beautiful country mountains...

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  47. Princeton AutumnFest
    City: Princeton Date: Sep 28, 2013

    8th Annual Fall Celebration in downtown Princeton, WV.  Music, children's activities, food, vendors and classic car show...

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  48. Charleston Boulevard Rod Run & Doo Wop
    City: CharlestonDate: Oct 2, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013

    A five day Motorcar show along a mile and half of Charlestons tree lined Boulevard. Free conserts each night and a world...

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  49. WV Pumpkin Festival
    City: MiltonDate: Oct 3, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013

    Started in 1985, the festival was designed to help farmers with the raising and selling of pumpkins. The festival...

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  50. Annual Salem Apple Butter Festival
    City: SalemDate: Oct 3 -6, 2013

    The Salem Apple Butter Festival provides live demonstrations of old fashioned apple butter making.  Apple butter is...

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  51. Southern WV Italian American Festival
    City: BluefieldDate: Oct 4, 2013 - Oct 5, 2013

    Held annually in October at the Bluefield Auditorium and Youth Center located on Stadium Drive in Bluefield, WV. Food...

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  52. Country Fall Festival - WV State Farm Museum
    City: Point PleasantDate: Oct 5, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013

    Oct.5 only:  Antique Tractor Pull, 1:00 pm.; Gunslinger Shows at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.  The Museum...

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  53. Freshwater Folk Festival
    City: White Sulphur SpringsDate: Oct 5, 2013 10:00AM - 4:00PM

    The Freshwater Folk Festival is a full day of splendid music, tasty food, local crafts and fun hands-on educational...

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  54. Bramwell Oktoberfest
    City: BramwellDate: Oct 12, 2013

    Premier beer festival in West Virginia.  Live music, fine food, craft beer at the homes of the "millionaires" in...

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  55. Fall Festival and Antique Fair - Prickett's Fort State Park
    City: FairmontDate: Oct 12 -13, 2013

    Enjoy a fall weekend that focuses on 18th century foods including demonstrations and displays about wild game, food...

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  56. Historic Middleway Day
    City: MiddlewayDate: Oct 12, 2013 10:00AM - 3:00PM

    25th annual village street festival and fair for families and history buffs. The festival features local musicians, crafters...

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  57. Burgoo Cook-off
    City: Webster SpringsDate: Oct 12, 2013 10:00AM - 3:00PM

    Cook-off is open to the public.  Date is October 12, 2013.  Cook-off entrants will compete for cash prizes of ...

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  58. Taste of Our Towns - Lewisburg
    City: Lewisburg Date: Oct 12, 2013 11:00AM - 3:00PM

    The Taste of Our Towns festival will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 11am-3pm. For more information, call...

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  59. New River Gorge Bridge Day Festival
    City: FayettevilleDate: Oct 19, 2013 9:00AM - 3:00PM

    Every year on the third Saturday in October the New River Gorge Bridge closes to traffic and opens to attitude! BASE jumpers,...

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  60. Harvest Fest / All Hallows Eve / Tales in the Tavern
    City: Point PleasantDate: Oct 26, 2013 10:00AM - 4:00PM

    Fort Randolph one day event. During the day there will be presentations of life in the 18th century and learning how the...

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