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FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Mountain Lake Equine Association May through September

OPEN HORSE SHOW

Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park

Find us on FaceBook!MARCH

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Celebrate Irish heritage with the grand parade, great food, prizes and Irish beer. Like us on Facebook. 

tractorbarwv.com



APRIL 

Feast of the Ramson

Celebrate WV’s oldest Ramp Festival in Richwood with a huge ramp dinner, mountain music, a pageant, and an Appalachian Arts & Crafts Show.

richwoodchamberofcommerce.org



MAY

Mountain Made Makers' Market

A weekend full of handmade and homemade items, food vendors, artist demonstrations and more.

summersvillelakeretreat.com


Mountain Lake Equine Association • May through September

OPEN HORSE SHOW

Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park

Find us on FaceBook!


Gospel Bluegrass Convention

WV Mountain State Gospel Singers Corporation, Mt. Nebo. No admission. Donations appreciated. Concessions available. All Gospel Bluegrass groups welcome, all singers welcome. 

304-872-1977



JUNE

Music at the Pavilion Fridays • June – mid-August

Bring your lawn chair to the City Pavilion in Downtown Summersville Fridays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for free outdoor entertainment among friends.

summersvillewv.org


Touch of Class Car Show

Summersville Arena & Converence Center Parking Lot.

summersvillearena.com


WV Hellbender Hootenanny

Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse

summersvillelakeretreat.com



JULY

Cherry River Festival

Come enjoy music, rides, pageants and events throughout the week in Richwood as well as some great food and games. The Fireman’s Parade on Friday night starts off the weekend fun followed by the Grand Parade, 5K & 10K run and craft show on Saturday. 

cherryriverfestival.org


Fourth of July Fireworks 

Location to be determined.


Scenic Mountain Triathlon

Compete in one of WV’s most challenging triathlons as you swim, run, and bike in the Monongahela National Forest near Richwood. 

richwoodchamberofcommerce.org


Nicholas County Fair

Check CVB website for updated information Amusement rides, food, entertainment, games and activities. Held at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park.


AUGUST

Summersville Lake Retreat Lighthouse Festival

Join us for the 9th Annual Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival. Artisans and Crafters from throughout the state will be showcasing their skills, along with music, food, and entertainment.

summersvillelakeretreat.com


Wally’s Squadron R/C Fly In

Butler Field - Phillips Run Rd. North of Summersville. Remote controlled Model aircraft of all types. Vendors, raffles. 

wallys-squadron.com


SEPTEMBER

Taste of Nicholas County 

Join us at Kirkwood Winery in 2024 and sample local flavors & favorites. Live local entertainment, free beverage tasting and much more. Help us celebrate our local 

businesses and the delicious variety in Nicholas County! 

summersvillechamber.com


Nicholas County Potato Festival

Downtown Summersville. Celebrating friends, fun and potatoes! Plenty of games, entertainment, amusement rides, pet pageant, mashed potato, tater tot and hot wing eating contests, potato decorating, food, craft vendors, Grand Parade, tractor and car shows, 5K race, spud hunt and sack race, potato exhibit and auction. Firemen’s Parade and Potato Idol Contest. 

nicholascountypotatofestival.com


Gauley Fest 

Sponsored by the American Whitewater Association, this festival celebrates whitewater rafting. Activities include entertainment, vendors, food and high adventure on the Gauley River. Held at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park.


Craigsville Fall Festival 

Parades, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, Queen’s Pageant, Children’s Pageant and more. 

www.fallfestivalwv.com


Kirkwood Winery Wine & Music Fest 

Sponsored by Kirkwood Winery. Entertainment, wine tasting and tours, food, games and activities. Special grape stomping contest. kirkwood-wine.com.

 www.kirkwoodwinery.com 


Cranberry Shindig

One day celebration of Appalachian culture set against a backdrop of color. Entertainment, artisan demonstrations, food and fun. 11am-4pm 

Visit Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.


OCTOBER

Fenwick Mountain Old Time Community Festival • October

Tractors, blacksmiths, apple butter, games, food, friends and more. There will be various demonstrations including making apple butter. Auction at 2 p.m. 

Check out the Facebook for more info.


Gold Star Mothers Bridge Ride

Honoring and remembering the post-9/11-era fallen.

bridgeride.org


Mountain Color Art Show 

This weeklong celebration of art begins on Sunday with the presentation of awards and continues throughout the week. Artwork can be viewed each evening throughout the week. The week concludes on Saturday with a celebration of artisans and crafters showcasing their talents. 

 www.richwoodchamberofcommerce.org 


Richwood Art Walk • October 12  

This event takes place on Main Street from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. It features fine art, live music, poetry, book readings, booksellers, activities for the kids and more.

 www.richwoodchamberofcommerce.org 


West Virginia Jeep/Off Road Fest

Obstacle course, food trucks, live music and more at the Good Evening Ranch.

Find more info on our Facebook page.


NOVEMBER

Holiday Craft Extravaganza

The Summersville Arena & Conference Center Huge craft show extravaganza with over 100 craft vendors.

summersvillearena.com


DECEMBER

Hometown Holiday Marketplace • 

An old fashioned Christmas shopping experience as you shop store fronts along Richwood’s Historic Main Street and other surrounding locations from 10 a.m–3:30 p.m. It will be a full day of shopping with artisans and crafters selling unique homemade items—along with music, food, buggy rides, shuttle stops at each location and, of course, Santa Claus.

 www.richwoodchamberofcommerce.org 


EVENT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Learn More!

You can visit us at the "VISIT GREATER SUMMERSVILLE" Visitor's Center at 3 Armory Way in Summersville or call us at 304-619-5539 for more information.  You can also access our VISITORS GUIDE here!

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