What West Virginia Festivals Has In Store For You

Publié par Unknown on mercredi 5 février 2014

By Jerri Perry


The events celebrated in different states within the United States have always been unique in their own ways attracting thousands of enthusiasts keen to learn, understand end enjoy themselves. One of the best places to witness the real cultural events as they were decades ago is at the West Virginia Festivals. This is a state that has been able to preserve the mountainous culture of its natives with events spreading throughout the year making it the best place to be in USA.

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.

The month of March is known for Strawberry Festival that is held in Buckhannon, WV with the aiming to promote the strawberry farming. This is a family fan fair full of entertainment and cultural events. Judging from exhibitions ranging from art and craft to photography, this is an event you will want to participate in. There are souvenir shops, car shows, strawberry actions, competing bands music and dance with the highlights being the Friday and Saturday night parties.

This is then followed by the WV Italian Heritage Festival which take place in the Labor Day Weekend (August/September) honoring the rich culture that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is a 3-day street match event attracting over 100,000 visitors annually.

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.

The West Virginia Festivals are known to be rich in cultural heritage of various communities that are native to the state. In most of the events, you will experience best of dance, music, films, theater, art and craft, painting, food, sports and wines. The best part of it is that most of the events are completely free.




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