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West Virginia Festival Reviews
2023 DATE: September 28 – October 1, 2023This post documents my experience on September 28, 2019. In the city of Kingwood, West Virginia… …the Preston County Buckwheat Festival was a multi-faceted celebration. Right off the bat, the festival came off as huge carnival with plenty of rides… …fun houses… …attractions… … Read more
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Leaf Peeper’s Festival has Heritage Exhibits at various locations. This may include a train exhibit, a petting zoo and more. This experience only covers what was found at the festival’s main site. This post documents my experience on September 28, 2019. **** As travelers drove into Davis, … Read more
2023 DATE: September 23, 2023This post documents my experience on September 28, 2019. I arrived in Marlinton early Saturday morning… …as a rainbow greeted me from above. The Biscuit Bake-Off was taking place at the Opera House… …with plenty of delicious-looking entries… …people were registering… …for the morning’s Possum Trot… … 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
2023 DATE: September 22-23, 2023 AUTHOR’S NOTE: I visited the festival on Friday morning before any serious crowds had arrived. I was told that Saturday is the big day. NOTE 2: This festival was moved to Paden City in 2021. This post documents my experience on September 27, 2019. **** … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 17, 2016. The Harvest Moon Festival (frame by Jeff Davis)… …took place at Parkersburg City Park… …and offered a pavilion… …and (3) tents… …filled and surrounded by all sorts of vendors. Offerings were vast as they included seasonal crafts… …pottery… …leather… …designer jewelry … Read more
2023 DATE: June 30 – July 2, 2023This post documents my experience on September 17, 2016. It was a beautiful day at Cedar Lakes… …perfect for the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair. This festival was spread out over a large picturesque property… …and sectioned into one Americas Village… …and … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 17, 2016. On November 15, 1966, two young couples were driving outside of Point Pleasant, WV… …when they saw a large flying white creature with glowing red eyes. Soon after, more people saw this “Mothman” in the area… …and these sightings lasted until … Read more