Fairs and Festivals
Festivals abound from Spring to
late Fall throughout Wetzel County and the surrounding areas. In
addition to specialty fairs and fests, each county in WV has
its own county fair with it's own special treats. Whether you're
looking for carnival rides, livestock judging, homemade pies,
funnel cakes, honey treats, giant pumpkins, or games and prizes,
you are sure to find it here. The Ohio Valley is the fair and
festival capital of the state.
May Memorial Day Weekend The Dale Doty Memorial FishingTournament is held at Fishing Creek Marina in
New Martinsville. June - July Independence Day features countywide
celebrations. Check local listing for
fireworks display information. Arts in the
Park at Bruce Park in New Martinsville features local artists and
craftspeople with crafting demonstrations, entertainment, and ice
cream for all. Homecoming: Most communities celebrate homecoming weekend in July with
games, entertainment, and eats. August Town and Country Days Fair in
mid-August is held at the 4-H Campground in New Martinsville.
Includes livestock and farming events, quilting demonstrations,
carnival rides & games, flower, vegetable, andcanning contests, crafting, and
lots of food treats.
Live bands perform in the evenings. A Mud Bog and Demolition Derby are popular with locals and visitors alike. Veterans’ Bluegrass Festival, held near Hundred, is two days of bluegrass music in the hills. Venue changes so check local listings. Food and drinks are available. |    |
ArtsLink sponsors entertainment every
Thursday evening at Francis Creative Arts Center in New
Martinsville. September Labor Day Weekend Northern Mountaineer Bass Tournament is held at Fishing Creek Marina in New Martinsville. Paden City Labor Day Celebration begins on Saturday with games, rides, entertainment, and food treats all along Main St. down to the city park. A parade follows Monday's all-you-can-eat breakfast at the Main St. Fire Station. October Wetzel County Autumnfest at the 4-H Campground in New Martinsville is a 3-day
event celebrating autumn. There are ongoing demonstrations of
heritage crafts, apple cider and butter making, quilting, spinning,
and basket making. There is entertainment, good food and scarecrow
and giant pumpkin contest. Chili Fest in downtown New Martinsville features chili vendors, a best chili contest, 5K and 2K runs, chili pepper and hotdog eating contests, farmer’s market, crafts, and entertainment on the last Saturday in October from 1:00-4:00 PM. November – December New Martinsville Christmas Parade
is a night
parade with lighted floats, marching bands, hot chocolates,
candy canes, and a visit from Santa Claus to welcome in
the holiday season. The parade begins at 6:00 PM on the first
Saturday in December. |