It’s here— the State Fair of West Virginia!
August 12, 2016 2:47 pm Leave your thoughtsOld-fashioned competitions and entertainment make the State Fair of West Virginia one of the nation’s best!
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Old-fashioned competitions and entertainment make the State Fair of West Virginia one of the nation’s best!
No place grooves to its own tune better than Bluefield, home of the Bluefield Blues Festival. This city has a surprisingly rich and storied musical heritage— they know 12-bar blues and shuffles like it “Ain’t Nobody’s Business.” The festival keeps that history alive by bringing in some of the biggest names in blues.
Artsy, lively Beckley is the place to go for entertainment and unique dining. Funky old-time drive-ins, eccentric stops and Appalachian-style fine arts: get ‘em here! Beckley’s always thriving, so bring an appetite for zesty dishes and adventure!
Get thrills without spills in a duckie! When it comes to whitewater rafting, Southern West Virginia is the world’s headquarters. Ready to brave the waves? Meet the duckie Despite the goofy name, these inflatable kayaks are whitewater champs.
If you think the 4th of July is just about sparklers, you haven’t been to Southern West Virginia. Our Independence Day celebrations are so good, they attract folks from around the country! Rides, concerts, parades and games will keep you riveted until the fireworks display. Here are our favorite red, white and blue parties:
These Appalachian festivals, expos and games highlight what’s best about our mountain heritage! Here’s where you can find 8 old-fashioned fairs in Southern West Virginia: 1. Music in the Mountains […]
Fayetteville’s rafting team is all about hometown spirit. The Sweets of the East are the East Coast’s only rafting team, period. America puts more emphasis on recreational river sports, not […]
Southern fruits and vegetables are ripe for the picking. Skip the supermarket and visit the best farmers’ markets in the area, where you can find vine-ripe produce, handcrafted cheese and […]
Did you know that more bald eagles than ever are hatching in Southern West Virginia? A spring survey by Three Rivers Avian Center revealed America’s bird is coming home to roost.
Ramp onion festivals are gearing up in Southern West Virginia With a taste like garlic, this versatile wild onion can do just about anything. Bring your appetite to our local feasts and see what’s cookin’! Southern West Virginia’s ramp feasts pack a punch. Here are a few to try: