Parkersburg Homecoming

Our Homecoming Festival will be held here in downtown Parkersburg on August 15-17, 2025.

The Parkersburg Homecoming Festival is an annual celebration, happening every year on the third Friday through Sunday each August, of music, art and culture. The festival features performances by local and international artists, as well as workshops, exhibitions, and food vendors. Homecoming is designed as a family-oriented, all-around good time for young and old. Each year, we hold talent contests and games, have a carnival, bring in concessionaires and music acts from all over and more! Join us for a weekend of fun and creativity!

Friday kicks off with the annual “Kids Fest” along with opening ceremonies at 6 PM. Local legends Insured Sound will perform at 6:45 PM and celebrating their 50^th anniversary. Legendary country parody comedian Cledus T. Judd will take the stage at 8:30 PM and performing his hits My Cellmate Thinks I’m Sexy, How Do You Milk A Cow, If Shania Was Mine and many more.

Saturday begins with the annual parade down Market St. at 12:30 PM followed by activities at Point Park to include Dachshund Races, Higher Passion Wrestling, vendors, arts and crafts and more. The 23^rd annual Johnny Staats Bluegrass Festival continues at 4:00 PM with Appalachian Hollow, the Johnny Staats Project and Johnny Staats & The Delivery Boys. The Ohio Valley Opry will cross the river and bring their family country music show at 8:30 PM. Fireworks will conclude at 10:00 PM from Fort Boreman Hill, sponsored by the City of Parkersburg.

Sunday hours will run from 12 noon until 5:00 PM with a Gospel Sing at 2:00 PM sponsored by Bible Baptist Church followed by 3M Acoustic Trio at 3:15 PM.

For the latest information, click here, or call (304) 588-8074

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