What West Virginia Festivals Has In Store For You

By Jerri Perry


In case you have not explored West Virginia State, then you are missing a lot. This is now turning out to be the destination of choice for tourists interested in American cultural heritage as showcased through unique exhibitions in events that runs throughout the year in WV. The West Virginia Festivals have their unique place in global event calendar with a number of them having international recognition status, others even winning awards.

Of many events that take place in this state, the State of West Virginia in particular is one event that tops the list for many tourists. It runs for 9 days in August focusing on cultural and agricultural exhibition. It is a complete family fun fair full of entertaining sports and shows. Some of the most notable shows include the carnival rides, harness racing, beauty queen competitions, the bingo contest, live music and dance, agricultural and many other artistic exhibitions. The event takes place in Lewisburg, WV.

In mid March, the Strawberry Festival is celebrated at Buckhannon. The primary purpose of this event is to promote strawberry harvest but it goes beyond just that. It offers unique entertainment for family with cultural events and educational opportunity for all participants. In the nights of Fridays and Saturdays, there are parties which are presided by quilt shows, art and craft exhibits, souvenir shops, the photography shops, car shows, competing bands and strawberry auction.

The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting event has been able to solidify its place in the world calendar as the biggest water tasting event in the world. The whole event is organized at the historic spa springs of Berkeley in late February every year. Hundreds of public and private water companies participate by exhibiting their products. The public votes for the best company in terms of water purification.

In the month of March, there is the Strawberry Festival event aimed at promoting the strawberry production. This is held in Buckhannon, WV and is also a family fan fair with strawberry action as the climax. It features music competition with live performances, art and craft exhibition, cultural exhibitions, photography, dance and parties in Friday and Saturday nights.

The best of the native culture can be witnessed for the Italian Heritage Festivals with the major one being the Ohio Valley Festival in June of every year. This event attracts over 200,000 visitors every year and is considered the second largest in Italian Cultural event US.

The Labor Weekend in August to September then follows with the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival honoring the traditions that have been passed from one generation to the next for decades now. This is where you experience the best of culture as evidenced in arts, paintings, foods, dance and other activities with a 3-day street match climax.

There are several other West Virginia Festivals all which attracts thousands of tourists to this state. In order to select the best you would want to attend, it is best to have a look at heritage and cultural centers or even the ministry of heritage and culture for more details.




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