Southern West Virginia Events

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

The Friends of Summersville Lake State Park Foundation welcomes you for a day of free family activities and a guided exploration of Summersville Lake State Park. Just a taste of the day: Bounce house Canine tracking demonstration Gem mining Climbing education Litter clean-up challenge

Come out to Lake Stephens for a day of family-friendly fun. The event will feature a variety of local vendors and exciting beach activities, and we will end the evening with the annual fireworks display to celebrate America 250. Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Opening: The Aqua Park, Splash Pad, and Beach will [...]

Live music by Marcus Oglesby

Are You Afraid of Sharks? Ever wonder what’s lurking beneath the surface while you swim? Now’s your chance to face those fears with your crew at ACE Adventure Waterpark! Join us for an unforgettable Movie Night at the Waterpark featuring the iconic thriller Jaws, shown on the big screen as you float in your own [...]

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 [...]