Local event calendar
July-August
? Fayette County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 100 N. Court St., Fayetteville. Saturday mornings in Fayetteville, locally produced meats, fruits and vegetables, baked goods and prepared foods. Lovers of arts and crafts will also discover local handcrafted jewelry, paintings, woodworking, textiles and more in this open-air shopping experience.
Thursday, July 11
? Distant Light, 6:30 p.m., part of Carnegie Hall’s 2024 Ivy Terrace Concert Series. Ivy Terrace Concerts take place outside in front of Carnegie Hall and are free to the public. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pack a picnic. The concerts are over at 8 p.m. Visit carnegiehallwv.org, call 304-645-7917, or stop by 611 Church St., Lewisburg.
July 12
? Weirton Greek Festival, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 3528 West St., Weirton. The Weirton Greek Festival is held annually by All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. Homemade food and pastries, music, dancing, church tours.
July 12-13
? Friends of Charity Auto Fair, Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley. The show features hundreds of hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, motorcycles, tuners, and trucks from all decades. Arts and crafts vendors, local business representatives, and food vendors will be on site for the two-day event. The auto fair will conclude with a Saturday Night Concert featuring Phil Dirt & The Dozers at 9 p.m. https://www.wvautofair.com
Saturday, July 13
? Fun in the Park Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russell E. Mathews Park in Harlem Heights, with hot dogs, ice cream and games.
? Freedom Fest Music & Market, begins at 11 a.m., Sweet Springs Resort Park, Sweet Springs. Various music genres, food, arts and crafts, ax throw, tug-of-war. https://www.sweetspringsresortpark.org.
July 19
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m.-dusk.
July 20
? Skyline Bluegrass Music Festival on the River at Ronceverte’s Island Park amphitheater, Route 219 South, Ronceverte. Music, food vendors with refreshments available for purchase. (Coolers are not permitted in the amphitheater.) https://greenbrierwv.com/events/skyline-bluegrass-festival.
? Elk River Summer Float 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sutton Dam, 939 Edgar Given Parkway, Sutton. This 5-mile float is good for beginner kayakers or groups with varied skill levels. Registration, check-in and gear drop starts at 9 a.m. at the dam. The float officially starts at 11 a.m. Registration fee is $20 per person, which includes an event shirt and shuttle service.
? Lake Stephens Finns Up 5k, 9 a.m.-noon, Stephens Lake Road, Surveyor. The Lake Stephens Finns Up 5k and Kids Splash Dash hosted by Active Southern West Virginia is a thrilling race experience set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Stephens. Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area while enjoying a family-friendly event filled with excitement and celebration.
July 20-27
? WV State Water Festival, 200 Ballengree St., Hinton. This annual event showcases Summers County and the historical railroad town of Hinton. Among the many family-centered activities planned for the week are the coronation of Queen Mermaid and Little Miss Mermaid, live music, a craft show, street dance, rubber ducky race, pancake breakfasts, car show, quilt show, pretty baby contest, art show, fireman’s parade, grand parade, float trip, kayak race, fishing tournament, food, vendors.
July 21
? Moonlight Paddle Boarding, 9-11 p.m., Summersville Lake, Mt. Nebo. Lights will be added to the bottom of the paddle boards taking you out on Summersville Lake to Pirates Cove waterfall. Trips will be about 2-2 1/2 hours. Trips are scheduled during the Flower Moon, Strawberry Moon, Buck Moon, Sturgeon Moon, Blue Moon and Corn (Super) Moon. https://mtnsurfps.com.
July 25-27
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Thursday and Friday 7:30; Saturday (two shows) 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Hall, 611 Church St., Lewisburg. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is the first-ever community-wide arts collaboration among Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Carnegie Hall, and Greenbrier Valley Chorale. This staged concert version features more than 50 performers, including nationally recognized actors, professional choreography and lighting, and a full chorus. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score as well as new songs by composers Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Rated PG: Suggestive themes and depictions of violence. Tickets – $35 for adults, $20 for students – can be purchased at www.carnegiehallwv.org, at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 611 Church St., Lewisburg, or by calling 304-645-7917.
July 26
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m.-dusk.
July 27
? BGX, noon, Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
? “A Dark Carnival Encampment Vendor,” Lake Shawnee, 470 Matoaka Road, Rock, 4 p.m. overnight to 11 a.m. July 28. Vendors are needed.
July 31-Aug. 4
? Appalachian String Band Music Festival, begins at 9 a.m. July 31 and ends at 1 p.m. Aug. 4 at Camp Washington Carver, Winona. A five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and vendors. Old-time Appalachian music is presented to an audience of more than 3,000 musicians and string band music lovers of all ages. The festival attracts visitors and participants from all around the world including all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries. Cost is $15.
Aug. 2
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m.-dusk.
Aug. 2-3 — Mercer County Fair. Pikeview High School Complex, Eads Mill Road, Princeton. A weekend filled with family fun and something for everyone. Gate admission prices for the fair are as follows: Friday 8 a.m.-noon is Free. Noon until Close is $8 for adults, $5 for students. Saturday all day admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students. Admission for children under the age of 6 years old is free. Admission for active duty military and EMC is free with identification at the gate. For more information, visit the event’s facebook page.
Aug. 2-3 — Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. Organized by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, the Appalachian Arts & Crafts Fair is in its 59th year. The two-day fair features artists and crafters from across Appalachia. https://appalachianfestival.net.
Aug. 2-3 — Lewisburg Literary Festival. A multi-day event in historic downtown Lewisburg that features a variety of literary-based events. From mainstage series, featuring some of today’s top writers, to workshops and Literary Town Square, the event is open and free to everyone. lewisburgliteraryfestival.com.
Aug. 3 — Leisure Lanes Car Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. ,700 Johnstown Road, Beckley. Registration begins at 10 a.m.. Dash plaques for first 100 vehicles, trophies awarded (5 p.m.), door prizes and drawings. All proceeds benefit the Nicholas and Raleigh County humane societies.
Sunday, Aug. 4
? NeedlesEye Park guided hike, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., 943 Needleseye Road, Oak Hill. The city of Oak Hill is hosting a guided hike with a professional guide. This interpretive hike will explore the beautiful rock formations and natural beauty within the park. This round-trip hike is moderate and spans roughly two miles. Wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing. Bring water and a snack if desired. For more information, see the city of Oak Hill Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
Thursday, Aug. 8
? Browns Creek Night Crawlers, 6:30 p.m., Carnegie Hall. Ivy Terrace concerts take place outside in front of Carnegie Hall and are free to the public. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pack a picnic. The concerts are over at 8 p.m. Visit carnegiehallwv.org, call 304-645-7917, or stop by 611 Church St., Lewisburg.
Aug. 8-17
? State Fair of West Virginia. WV State Fairgrounds, Fairlea. Celebrate mountain memories. From the fair food to the livestock shows, free entertainment, Grandstand events, and heritage corner you will fill your day at the Fair with lots of wild and wonderful memories.
The 2024 Grandstand Events scheduled artists are:
Aug. 8 – Turnpike Troubadours
Aug. 9 – Lil Jon
Aug. 10 – Buckin’ B Bull Ride
Aug. 11 – Charles Wesley Godwin
Aug. 12 – Seether
Aug. 13 – Anne Wilson
Aug. 14 – Jimmy Fortune
Aug. 15 – Bailey Zimmerman
Aug. 16 – Oliver Anthony
Aug. 17 – Travis Tritt
For more information, go to https://statefairofwv.com.
Aug. 9
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. then Cruising to Beckley for “Music on Main” 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Aug. 15-17
? LivFree Music Festival, Ames Heights Road, Lansing. Lansing Adventures on the Gorge will host this three-day music festival in partnership with LivFree Music Festival, with more than a dozen local and national bands. Passes are $55 for the weekend musical performances. Packages are available. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/livfree-music-festival.
Aug. 16
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m-dusk.
Aug. 23
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m.-dusk.
Aug. 30
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m.-dusk.
Aug. 30-Sept. 1
? West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, 340 W. Main St., Clarksburg. The Festival offers a wide array of authentic Italian “street food,” complete with pastries, that one can eat on-the-go so that watching the entertainers and visiting the vendor booths can be done with ease! There is entertainment for the bambini as well, with a specially designated children’s area, with stage and entertainment for the kiddos, as well as a safe carnival midway, with rides and games. Top-named entertainers can be found on the main stage during the Festival. Previous years, Festival goers have enjoyed such notables as Tony Danza, Kathy Mattea, Jo Dee Messina, Steve Augeri, Joey Dee and the Starliters, and Frankie Avalon – all free of charge to the public.
Sept. 6
? Archie’s Cruisers Cruise In, hosted by Leisure Lanes in Beckley, 5 p.m.-dusk.
Sept. 7
? Car show, hosted by Beckley VA Medical Center, organized by Archie’s Cruisers and the Center for Development and Civil Engagement, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Entry is free.