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 to feel more like a county fair feel with the …
27.) Leaf Peeper’s Festival Review – Davis, West Virginia – September 28, 2019
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 Peeper’s Festival… …a festival found further along and on both …
26.) Autumn Harvest Festival and WV RoadKill Cook-Off Review – Marlinton, West Virginia – September 28, 2019
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 for a $5 wristband… …so that they could enjoy samples …
25.) Sophia City Fall Festival Review – Sophia, West Virginia – September 27, 2019
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 were jumping around on the inflatables… …Daniel Lilly and The …
24.) Sistersville Marble Festival Review – Sistersville, West Virginia – September 27, 2019
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. **** The Sistersville Marble Festival is a marble show and festival… …where marble enthusiasts come together (WV Marble Shooters Association)… …promoting marbles to festival goers through various games… …as well as through the selling of an …
38.) Harvest Moon Arts and Crafts Festival Review – Parkersburg, West Virginia – September 17, 2016
The Harvest Moon Festival (frame by Jeff Davis)… …took place at Parkersburg City Park… …and offered a pavilion… …and (3) tents… …filled and surrounded by all sorts of vendors. Offerings were vast as they included seasonal crafts… …pottery… …leather… …designer jewelry (Penny Whistle Jewels)… …and framed lit trinket Christmas trees. There was also furniture… …chain-sawed sculptures… …and all sort of …
37.) Mountain State Art and Craft Fair Review – Ripley, West Virginia – September 17, 2016
It was a beautiful day at Cedar Lakes… …perfect for the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair. This festival was spread out over a large picturesque property… …and sectioned into one Americas Village… …and 4 villages based on the cultures that make up Appalachia. There was an Irish pub/restaurant in the Celtic Village… …Polka music in the Swiss Village… …pizza …
35.) Mothman Festival Review – Point Pleasant, West Virginia – September 17, 2016
On November 15, 1966, two young couples were driving outside of Point Pleasant, WV… …when they saw a large flying white creature with glowing red eyes. Soon after, more people saw this “Mothman” in the area… …and these sightings lasted until December 15, 1967 (Jamie C. Sloane)… …when the Silver Bridge collapsed into the Ohio River, killing 46 people. …