Southern West Virginia Events

All-day flea market at Burning Rock Off Road Park Parking $1/person or 1 can of pet food.

Join us for the annual Water Festival featuring live music, vendors, food trucks and more.  

Spend your day on a fun and informational hike to learn about foraging plants. Our beautiful area is full of edible goodies! Join local expert Mitchell “Berry Man” Dech as he leads us through wetlands, woods, and fields to discover the various plants, trees, buds, and flowers that can be harvested. This event will be [...]

The Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia will host presenter Becky Park’s portrayal of Ruby Bradley and her story. Bradley was a World War II Army nurse and Prisoner of War, born in Spencer, WV,  she was serving in the Philippines when Japanese forces captured her in 1941. She continued caring for patients while imprisoned [...]

The Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia’s Shakespeare troupe, is proud to announce its return to BEX for a special performance at the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 3 PM. As a staple of the West Virginia arts scene, The Rustic Mechanicals are known for their high-energy, accessible, and "rustic" [...]

Enjoy Chetty's Wing Night specials while listening to some live tunes. Specials run from 4PM to 9PM, music goes from 6PM to 8PM June 29- Chris Harris July 6- Alabaster Trio July 13- Ryan Zimmerman July 20- Emmalea Deal July 27- Flora Greene Aug 3- Shawn Benfield Aug 10- The Good Chaos Aug 17- Whiskey [...]

Trivia is FREE to play and starts at 7 PM. All you can eat tacos for $15. Themes: June 16- Sports June 23- School subjects June 30 - Games July 7 - Cartoons July 14 - Slogans & logos July 21 - Superheroes August 11 - The Ocean August 18 - Outer Space August 25- [...]

Step into the serene and mysterious world of Pipestem Resort State Park after sundown! Join Pipestem’s dedicated Naturalist Team for a captivating Full Moon Night Hike. The full moon’s natural light offers an extraordinary perspective on the park’s nocturnal life, immersing you in the forest’s sights and sounds after dark. This relaxed, educational hike is [...]

Get ready to kick up some dust and dance under the stars at Boots In The Gorge, the newest country music festival in the heart of West Virginia’s New River Gorge! For two unforgettable days, we’re bringing the best of country music to the mountaintop—featuring high-energy headliners, rising Nashville stars, and your favorite homegrown Appalachian [...]

Fridays in the Park June – August Lunch Concerts 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Word Park, Neville Street, Beckley, WV Music – Food Vendors – Activities