Summer’s not over yet, but Greater Parkersburg is already buzzing with exciting festivals to fill your fall calendar! Get ready for a season packed with delicious eats and toe-tapping live entertainment.
Mark your calendars and pack your party pants because here’s a taste of the fun that awaits:
Parkersburg Homecoming – August 16-17
This free, family-friendly bash is your one-stop shop for summer fun. Carnival rides, yummy food trucks, live entertainment, and even a rubber ducky derby! Top it all off with headlining sets by rising country star Kelsey Hart and bluegrass favorites Dailey & Vincent. It’s a homecoming fit for royalty (or at least royalty-in-the-making)! For a full schedule, visit https://parkersburghomecoming.org/
WV State Honey Festival – August 24-25
Calling all honeybees (and bee-lovers)! This festival is a sweet celebration of all things honey. Learn about the importance of these buzzing pollinators, browse unique craft and food vendors specializing in all things bee-licious, and enjoy some live entertainment. It’s the perfect outing for the whole hive. For more information, visit https://woodrecreation.com/honey-festival/.
Downtown Throwdown BBQ & Brewfest – August 24
Experience some of the best of West Virginia’s BBQ and craft beer at Downtown Throwdown BBQ & Brewfest! This is Downtown PKB’s premier summer event. Come enjoy West Virginia-made beers, brews and BBQs and some great live entertainment. This year’s entertainment features progressive/Americana/blues band Back Porch Alibi and the genre-spanning Easy Street Band. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1122016718960009.
Parkersburg Paddlefest – September 13-14
Big changes are coming to Greater Parkersburg CVB’s Paddlefest. This year the event will be hosted by local kayak rental business Wild River Kayak Co. with the CVB acting as a sponsor. The new Parkersburg Paddlefest plans to keep the same traditions with the Friday night glow paddle and the Saturday morning paddle to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. More information is to come. Follow https://www.facebook.com/wildriverkayakco to keep updated.
Harvest Moon Festival – September 21-22
Cooler weather, even cooler crafts. The Harvest Moon Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual craft show that showcases local artisans and crafters, with craft demonstrations, quality food and great live entertainment. It’s a fantastic way to find unique treasures and support small businesses. For more information, visit https://woodrecreation.com/harvest-moon-festival/
Volcano Days – September 27-29
Celebrate history at the annual Volcano Days festival. Volcano Days commemorates the oil boomtown that burned down in 1879. Enjoy one-of-a-kind antique engine displays from the Wood County Flywheelers, historical lectures, a wood mizer, corn meal grinding, blacksmith demonstrations and large assortment of craft and antique vendors highlighted by amazing local food trucks. Learn all about the history of Volcano and have fun while doing it! For the latest information, visit https://mountwoodpark.org/events/volcano-days/
This is just a taste of the incredible festivals Greater Parkersburg has lined up. For a complete listing, visit https://www.greaterparkersburg.com/fairs-festivals/.