Southern West Virginia Events

Celebrating unique Appalachian food that defines our region This year the Appalachian Festival will be highlighting Appalachian cuisine and local businesses by incorporating a restaurant week into the Festival’s activities.   Appalachian Festival Restaurant Week 2026 Participating Restaurants: Beckley’s Historic Black Knight Municipal Park 2400 South Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 304-253-7321 https://historicblackknight.org/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057693390409 MENU ITEMS [...]

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 [...]

The flock is flying back to the mountaintop! Domefest returns to ACE Adventure Resort for a high-energy, heart-full weekend in the New River Gorge—featuring three nights of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and the ultimate Domie gathering in the mountains of West Virginia. Expect marathon jams, surprise sit-ins, and that signature Pigeons positivity echoing through the [...]

The Appalachian Arts & Crafts Fair is the largest Arts & Crafts Fair in the area with well over 100 vendors!   Organized by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, the Appalachian Arts & Crafts Fair showcases the rich heritage, creativity, and skilled craftsmanship that define the Appalachian region. For more than sixty years, the [...]

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

Join us for an interactive, one-of-a-kind evening as John Maddy takes your song requests live from The Piano Jar. Just drop your request in the jar and enjoy an unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and maybe a few surprise guests!   Learn More

Don’t miss this exciting festival for a day of family fun and delicious West Virginia watermelon. Watermelon eating and seed-spitting contests, vendors, food trucks, bounce pad thrills, and a watermelon feast await your family at this juicy summer celebration! Admission is FREE and a Fun Pass to the Adventure Park is $10 per child. 9 [...]

The Summersville Lighthouse Festival was established to honor National Lighthouse Day and celebrate the community that helped erect West Virginia's only working Lighthouse.  Live music at the gazebo, raffles for great prizes, delicious food, and friendly family fun in the shadow of the Lighthouse are always part of the day.   Admission is always free [...]

Location: Lively Family Amphitheater Address: Main Street, Oak Hill, WV 25901 Fayette County Community Captain: Angie About This Event: Join Community Captain Angie for a free Pilates session at the beautiful outdoor Lively Family Amphitheater. This beginner-friendly class focuses on core strength, flexibility, and mindful movement, all in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. What to [...]

Weathered Ground Brewery is turning 9! Nine years ago, they opened the doors in Cool Ridge with a simple dream: make great beer, create a welcoming place for the community, and bring people together. Since then, they've shared thousands of pints, countless memories, and more laughs, stories, and live music nights than we could ever [...]