If you haven't explored the Mountain State, you're missing more than wild and wonderful scenery. West Virginia fall festivals cram the autumn months with great music, ethnic food and dancing, superior art and crafts, Civil War history, and other things that made up life in this part of Appalachia. Many of the state's towns host celebrations while the leaves are beginning to blaze on the hills.
You will find things of interest no matter what you like or who you're planning for. Check out the calendar of special events posted on the official WV website. If you like music, you'll find bluegrass, country, jazz, rock, and classical. There are many arts and crafts demos and sales all over the state.
There are antique steam engine shows, parades, pig roasts and apple butter making, grape stompings and wine tastings, and something totally mysterious called the Mothman legend. The Civil War is not forgotten, with reenactments, cannon demonstrations, and period shopping venues. West Virginia is very scenic, so even the trip to get to your destination will be memorable.
With so many events to choose from, you might have to go by which ones are nearest you. If you are in the Northern Virginia or DC area, the eastern panhandle is not far away. Pennsylvanians can just cross the state line. The western part of the state is even more mountainous than the rest, so you can add high-excitement white-water rafting to the visit, go hiking or bird-watching, hunt and fish, or just enjoy the scenic overlooks.
The month of September is crammed full of special events, which actually go on from April to Christmas. Early in the month is Culturefest 2014, a three-day celebration of ethnic food, music, art, and dance. It's held in the charming town of Pipestem on September 4th through the 7th, all day every day.
For living history, the Mercer County Heritage Festival is tops. During three days, the town of Princeton hosts story tellers, Civil War reenactments, and vendors of authentically-made reproductions, original art, and high-end crafts.
Small-town revelry is found at the Nicholas County Potato Festival in downtown Summersville. Enjoy a per pageant, the Fireman's Parade, and activities like a Corn Hole tournament. This town is near the Kirkwood Winery, which later in the month hosts a wine tasting with two-days of craft exhibits, live music, and the chance to stomp grapes in a big pit.
The Mothman Festival celebrates a something-or-other which inhabits the area around Point Pleasant. This legend is told in a pageant, in documentaries shown during the three-day fest, and in music presented by the Mothman Band. There's a museum, as well, to help visitors learn even more about the area and its secrets.
To eat a pig or learn to clog, go to the annual Camp Creek State Park Fest. For a roadkill cook-off, visit Marlinton. (This one is famous, folks.) The oldest event is The Mountain State Forest Festival that crams over 100 activities into one day when the fall colors are usually at their peak.
You will find things of interest no matter what you like or who you're planning for. Check out the calendar of special events posted on the official WV website. If you like music, you'll find bluegrass, country, jazz, rock, and classical. There are many arts and crafts demos and sales all over the state.
There are antique steam engine shows, parades, pig roasts and apple butter making, grape stompings and wine tastings, and something totally mysterious called the Mothman legend. The Civil War is not forgotten, with reenactments, cannon demonstrations, and period shopping venues. West Virginia is very scenic, so even the trip to get to your destination will be memorable.
With so many events to choose from, you might have to go by which ones are nearest you. If you are in the Northern Virginia or DC area, the eastern panhandle is not far away. Pennsylvanians can just cross the state line. The western part of the state is even more mountainous than the rest, so you can add high-excitement white-water rafting to the visit, go hiking or bird-watching, hunt and fish, or just enjoy the scenic overlooks.
The month of September is crammed full of special events, which actually go on from April to Christmas. Early in the month is Culturefest 2014, a three-day celebration of ethnic food, music, art, and dance. It's held in the charming town of Pipestem on September 4th through the 7th, all day every day.
For living history, the Mercer County Heritage Festival is tops. During three days, the town of Princeton hosts story tellers, Civil War reenactments, and vendors of authentically-made reproductions, original art, and high-end crafts.
Small-town revelry is found at the Nicholas County Potato Festival in downtown Summersville. Enjoy a per pageant, the Fireman's Parade, and activities like a Corn Hole tournament. This town is near the Kirkwood Winery, which later in the month hosts a wine tasting with two-days of craft exhibits, live music, and the chance to stomp grapes in a big pit.
The Mothman Festival celebrates a something-or-other which inhabits the area around Point Pleasant. This legend is told in a pageant, in documentaries shown during the three-day fest, and in music presented by the Mothman Band. There's a museum, as well, to help visitors learn even more about the area and its secrets.
To eat a pig or learn to clog, go to the annual Camp Creek State Park Fest. For a roadkill cook-off, visit Marlinton. (This one is famous, folks.) The oldest event is The Mountain State Forest Festival that crams over 100 activities into one day when the fall colors are usually at their peak.
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