Find West Virginia Festivals and County Fairs listed below! Find all types of West Virginia fairs and festivals including events in Huntington, Wheeling, Charleston, Morgantown, WV & more. Find information about the West Virginia State Fair, Charleston Spoleto Festival, Local West Virginia County Fairs & Carnivals, & more. Find used concession trailers here.
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Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival
Wheeling, West Virginia - July Description: The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival is the largest Italian Festival in West Virginia and the 2nd largest in the United States! The event attracts more than 175,000 visitors from around the United States and Canada. The Festival has more to offer than food, fellowship, and free entertainment (although who could want more?). Scattered throughout the midway you will find arts & crafts booths and numerous games-of-skill to keep everyone in your party entertained all night long.
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August West Virginia Festivals
The Augusta Festival
Elkins, West Virginia - August Description: At the Augusta Festival, family-style festivities take place all day under tents in tree-shaded Elkins City Park and in the buildings adjoining the park. The juried craft fair have many of Appalachia's finest artisans selling their unique creations. There is fun and entertainment for the entire family, including performance stages, dance hall, pipe organ concert, kids hands-on activities, pickin' parlor, young performers showcase, food vendors, August store, environmental exhibits, letter press printing demonstrations, and a gospel sing. Admission is free.
West Virginia State Fair
Lewisburg, West Virginia - West Virginia State Fairgrounds - August Description: Come join in one of West Virginia's finest traditions, the West Virginia State Fair. We showcase agriculture, education and the best in family entertainment! Located in the beautiful Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia, the State Fair is easily accessible from Interstate 64. Fairgoers have consistently given high ratings to the quality of entertainment, safety, cleanliness and customer service - a distinction noticed and honored by the American Bus Association for 2008 when our Fair was named one of the top 100 events in North America. Each year the Fair offers various free entertainment acts along with concerts and shows performing in the grandstand. There are agricultural related contests and events throughout the entire nine day event, as well as educational programming for local schools. In addition, there are exhibits, carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, animal shows, concession food, and more.
Huntington WV Ribfest
Huntington, West Virginia - August Description: The annual Huntington West Virginia Ribfest is a four day event designed specifically as a summer riverfront food and entertainment festival. We will be featuring mouth watering, finger licking good ribs and barbeque chicken prepared by some of the best “Ribbers” in the United States. The Huntington Rib & Music Fest prides itself in designing an entertainment schedule that will appeal to everyone. Each day offers a different type of music featuring national and local bands sure to delight the young and old. In addition there is a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the skies across the Ohio River. In addition the Ribfest also features carnival rides, an annual bike show, car show, and fireworks.
Italian Heritage Festival
Clarksburg, West Virginia - August Description: The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival has been rated among the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the ABA and a "Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society". The Festival offers events, authentic Italian cuisine and "fun and games" for people of all ages. A special "childrens" area and stage has been added over the years that is designed to entertain the smaller children during the entire Festival, from The Rugrats and Happy the Clown to magicians and music. Top-named entertainers can be found on the main stage during the Festival. In previous years, Festival goers have enjoyed such notables as Tony Danza, Kathy Mattea, Jo Dee Messina, Joey Dee and the Starliters, and Frankie Avalon - all free of charge to the public.
Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
Parsons, West Virginia - August Description: The Parsons Bluegrass Festival is a Celebration of Bluegrass & Hillbilly Music held at Five River Campground in Parsons with rough camping as well as full service sites. This is a three-day traditional, bluegrass and newgrass festival.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
Charleston, West Virginia - August Description: Charleston, the capital city of West Virginia, serves as host to the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta as tens of thousands of people gather on Kanawha Boulevard to enjoy looking at the boats, taking a Sternwheeler Ride on the Spirit of South Charleston, unique local food and music! Along with the river centered events, the Regatta features nightly concerts featuring national acts. There are activities for everyone; children carnival rides, gospel sing, the AARP Power Walk, the 15-mile Charleston distance run and the community spirit of the grand feature parade. Throw in the hot air balloon’s night glow and lift-off – and the photo opportunities abound!!!
