AUTHOR’S NOTE: you can also read my listing of Favorite Festivals for 2017 and 2018. **** It’s that time of year again where I reflect on the year’s festivals and try to rank my experiences in some kind of order. This year, I’ve attended less festivals (30) than previous years, … Read more
At McConnells Mill State Park… …there was a lot going on to celebrate the annual Heritage Festival. Over at the Civil War Camp… …excited festival goers got ready… …for some old-fashioned canon firing. Just a stone’s throw away, a free Hayride Shuttle picked up festival goers… …to take them to … Read more
The Penn’s Colony Festival invites festival goers to a wooded area in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania… …only to transport them to the mid 1700’s… …where children are taught of different times… …military men of rank freely travel about on horseback… …and parades are done through the market streets… …as festival goers and … Read more
In the city of Kingwood, West Virginia… …the Preston County Buckwheat Festival was a multi-faceted celebration. Right off the bat, the festival came off as huge carnival with plenty of rides… …fun houses… …attractions… …games… …and carnival grub. Then, within the structures that bordered part of the carnival… …it began … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Leaf Peeper’s Festival has Heritage Exhibits at various locations. This may include a train exhibit, a petting zoo and more. This experience only covers what was found at the festival’s main site. **** As travelers drove into Davis, West Virginia, they became instantly aware of the Leaf … Read more
I arrived in Marlinton early Saturday morning… …as a rainbow greeted me from above. The Biscuit Bake-Off was taking place at the Opera House… …with plenty of delicious-looking entries… …people were registering… …for the morning’s Possum Trot… …and many, including myself, headed to the Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce booth … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I arrived in Sophia on Friday afternoon. I was told that Saturday night was the festival’s big day, offering kids’ games and more vendors that weren’t present during my visit. **** It was a beautiful afternoon in Sophia… …when I came to visit their annual Fall Festival. Children … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I visited the festival on Friday morning before any serious crowds had arrived. I was told that Saturday is the big day. NOTE 2: This festival was moved to Paden City in 2021. **** The Sistersville Marble Festival is a marble show and festival… …where marble enthusiasts come … Read more
The Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival takes place at the Knights of Columbus in Port Clinton. All the foods in the festival name are present, along with more food, crafts, and polka fun. 2026 DATE: September 4-6, 2026Location: Knights of Columbus109 E Perry StPort Clinton, OH 43452Website: https://www.kofc1750.org/ **** … Read more