Explore festivals: one funnel cake at a time.
The Leaf Peeper’s Festival is a heritage festival that involves a craft show, food vendors, entertainment, activities and more. There are also heritage exhibits at various locations that may include a train exhibit, a petting zoo and more. 2026 DATE: September 25-27, 2026Location: Downtown DavisWebsite: https://www.wvalpinefestival.com This post documents my … Read more
The Autumn Harvest Festival and WV RoadKill Cook-Off is a fun celebration. The Autumn Harvest Festival consists of a great vendor selection, awesome music and delicious food. The RoadKill Cook-Off, meanwhile, is an added event at the festival that allows you to taste from an assortment of dishes that can … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I arrived in Sophia on Friday afternoon. I was told that Saturday night was the festival’s big day, offering kids’ games and more vendors that weren’t present during my visit. This post documents my experience on September 27, 2019. **** It was a beautiful afternoon in Sophia… …when … Read more
The Paden City Marble Festival is a marble show and festival in one, offering entertainment, food and games. 2026 DATE: September 25-27, 2026Location: Paden City ParkW Main StPaden City, WV 26159Website: https://www.facebook.com/padencitymarblefest/ This post documents my experience on September 27, 2019, when the festival took place in Sistersville. **** The … Read more
The Howell Melon Festival offers many vendors, booths held by local organizations, entertainment, kids’ activities and delicious melon ice cream. 2026 DATE: August 13-16, 2026Location: Downtown HowellWebsite: https://www.howellmelonfestival.com/ ****This post documents my experience on August 27, 2019. On the Howell Carnegie Library lawn… …the Rotary Club of Howell was selling … Read more
The DeWitt Ox Roast is a town festival with a huge carnival, an arts and crafts show, an entertainment stage and food. No ox roast actually occurs. 2026 DATE: August 14-16, 2026Location: Downtown DeWittWebsite: https://www.thedewittoxroast.com/**** This post documents my experience on August 17, 2019. In the town of DeWitt, Michigan… … Read more
2026 DATESJune 6-7, 2026 – Trufant, MIAugust 8-9, 2026 – Logan, OHSeptember 26-27, 2026 – Tipton, INOctober 24-25, 2026 – Salisbury, NC Website: https://www.hippiefest.org/ AUTHOR’S NOTE: While this experience took place in Ionia, Michigan, Hippie Fest is a festival that takes place in various cities and states all over the … Read more
The Danish Festival takes place mostly in downtown Greenville with plenty of vendors, a food area, a beer tent with entertainment and an activity for kids. A marketplace with more food can be found in Veterans Memorial Park. 2026 Date: August 21-23, 2026Location: 210 S. Lafayette StGreenville, MI 48838Website: https://www.facebook.com/danishfestival … Read more
The Sumner Daze Festival is a small community festival with vendors, various shows and competitions. 2026 DATE: August 15-16, 2026Location: St. Charles RdSumner, MI 48889Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067921875219 **** This post documents my experience on August 17, 2019. At the Sumner Daze Festival in Sumner, Michigan… …all sorts of activities were going … Read more