Upcoming Events

Feast your eyes on the colors, feel the wondrous textures, appreciate the love and care which designed and made every piece.  West Virginia is abundant with talent.  This talent can be seen and purchased at the show.  Over 100 vendors will show and sell their creations.  Everything from quilts, to pottery, to sculptures, to wood works. In addition to the crafts, the show features daily musical entertainment for your listening pleasure.  Everything from traditional Celtic to Bluegrass, these WV entertainers are sure to please.

The 23d Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun! Held in Beckley and throughout Raleigh County. See website for schedule of events. Friday: APPALACHIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 55th year with lots of Arts & Crafts, a Quilt Show, the Quilters’ Country Store, Good Food and Music Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center 10 am – 7 pm ($ see website) ARTIST DEMONSTRATION Jewelry lovers will enjoy a demonstration by Christine Keller…

Spartan Race Trifecta Weekend coming to West Virginia! Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races available. Racers and spectators welcome.  Visit website for registration details.  

Our mission is to inspire children to develop a love for fitness at an early age. We provide safe, age appropriate obstacle course race venues to build participant confidence, while enjoying a thrilling outdoor activity. We encourage kids to jump, run, get muddy, help each other and have a good time, while conquering obstacles that mimic the adult race.

The event will offer a variety of food, entertainment & fun for all. Celebrity judges will vote for their favorites in individual categories including best appetizer, entree’, sandwich, dessert, and most attractive booth.  The public can vote for the Peoples’ Choice Booth. Entertainment will feature the New River Jazz Band performing at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street., Shane Ingram on Neville Street at 6:00 pm, and the Lilly Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. near the intersection of Fayette & Main Streets. Bailey Spurlock and Major Paradigm will perform at Word Park. …

World-class whitewater, gourmet BBQ, local craft brews and BLUES...need we say more? Join us in this epic artisanal BBQ experience on the rim of the New River Gorge featuring an Arte Flame, Brazilian grills, craft brews & live blues performance by Wine and Roses! 30 Food Tickets - $25 IN ADVANCE 25 Food Tickets - $25 DAY OF 1 BIERGARTEN ADMISSION - $20 IN ADVANCE | $25 DAY OF (ID Required)

New for 2019. The West Virginia Miners will be opening a local flea market that will be held in the parking area on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.  There will not be a flea market on May 11th.

Held on Labor Day Weekend, annually, Festival of the Rivers features grass-roots Appalachian music in celebration of our rivers and railroad culture.  Blues, Roots and Traditional musicians join us to showcase the influence Appalachian music has had on our world.   This event remains FREE to the public.