Events
West Virginia Events
Festivals, music, food, outdoor adventure and family fun across the Mountain State. Filter by season and category, then dig into our seasonal event guides.
October · Fayetteville
Bridge Day
BASE jumpers and crowds gather on the New River Gorge Bridge for the state's biggest one-day festival. Details →
May · Charleston
Vandalia Gathering
Old-time music, dance, crafts and food on the Capitol grounds. Details →
September–October · Gauley River
Gauley Season
Scheduled dam releases create world-class whitewater weekends. Rafting guide →
September · Weston
WV State Folk Festival
Fiddle contests, square dancing and Appalachian heritage. Details →
November–January · Wheeling
Oglebay Festival of Lights
A six-mile drive-through holiday light display. Christmas events →
August · Lewisburg
State Fair of West Virginia
Ten days of rides, concerts, livestock and fair food. Summer festivals →
Summer · Snowshoe
Snowshoe Mountain Music Festival
Mountaintop concerts with cool summer air. Snowshoe guide →
December · Bluefield
Bluefield Holiday of Lights
More than a million lights in City Park. Christmas events →
Ongoing · State parks
Pipestem Oktoberfest
Fall scenery, food, vendors and gorge tram rides. Pipestem guide →
October · Weston
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tours
One of the state's most popular Halloween attractions. Halloween events →
October · Pickens
Black Walnut Festival
A fall food festival in the heart of the highlands. Fall festivals →
Event guides by season
Events This Weekend
What's happening right now across the state.
WV Festivals
Music, food and heritage festivals year-round.
Fall Festivals
Bridge Day, Oktoberfest and harvest celebrations.
Summer Festivals
Fairs, regattas and music weekends.
Christmas Events
Light displays, parades and holiday trains.
Halloween Events
Haunted attractions and fall frights.
Events FAQ
What is West Virginia's biggest event?
Bridge Day in October draws the largest single-day crowds, followed by the State Fair of West Virginia and the Vandalia Gathering.
Are there free events?
Many community festivals, parades, concerts and holiday light displays are free to attend.
How do I find events near me?
Browse by season and region on this page, then check the destination and county guides for local calendars.
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