Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival
2026-05-30 - 2026-05-31 | Thomas, WV, 290 Front St Thomas, WV 26292, Thomas, WV
A free, family friendly fly fishing festival that gathers the community that makes fishing in Appalachia a destination. Bring your crew and be amongst the crowd.

Bugs and Suds at Big Timber Logging Camp
2026-05-30 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Big Timber Logging Camp, 737 William Ave,, Davis, WV, 26260
The Big Timber Logging Camp in Davis West Virginia, in association with, the Chesapeake Councill Of Fly Fishers International, will host award winning fly tier Michael Taggert as host of the first ever Bugs and Suds Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival Edition. Bring your vise tools and feathers as we tie one on at the brewery. fun, games, great food, and Great Beer!

Canaan Mountain Bike Festival
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-14 | Davis, West Virginia, 415 William Avenue, DAVIS, WV, 26260, United States
Canaan Mountain Bike Festival — Mid June
Group rides • Mountain bike clinics • Fundraiser party • Trail work
Ride, learn, give back, and connect with the MTB community.

Snow Sports Museum of WV Hall of Fame Induction
2026-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | 254 Four Seasons Dr, 254 Four Seasons Dr, Davis, 26260
The Snow Sports Museum of WV will honor the heroes who contributed to building a vibrant snow sports industry in the state. Join us in celebrating these legends.
4 pm Social
5 pm Program & Induction Ceremony
6:00 pm Social
Menu ~ Cash Bar, Iced Sweet Tea, Iced Fresh Lemonade, Hot Coffee & hors d’oeuvres

Powwow in Parsons
2026-06-27 11:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00 | Five Rivers Campground, 750 Walnut St., Parsons, WV, 26287
You’re Invited RAIN OR SHINE! Bring a chair and join us
Keith Colston Emcee
Urie Ridgeway Arena Director
Louis Campbell Head Male Dancer
Adrienne Harmon Head Female Dancer
Host Southern Drums Red Blanket
Host Northern Drums Lone Eagle Singers
Aztec Dancers
Storyteller Raggie Rain
Ticket information
Weekend ticket $10 per person
Day pass $6 per person
children 12 & under are free with adult admission
All ticket proceeds benefit a MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls) Memorial Grove.
Dance specials
1st place $250
2nd Place $150
3rd place $100

Rock The Arena Music Series
2026-06-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Saddles & Smiles Arena, 3210 Cortland Rd, Davis, WV, 26260, United States
Join us Friday, June 27 for Rock the Arena at Saddles and Smiles for an evening of live music, great food, and community fun! Lindsey Hull will perform from 6:00–7:30 PM followed by Rock City Band from 8:00–10:00 PM. A food truck will be on site, so bring your coolers and lawn chairs and enjoy a fun summer night with us. There will be a $5 cover fee, with all proceeds supporting Saddles & Smiles and the programs we provide for local children and families.

America's 250th Mainstreet Celebration
2026-07-02 09:00 - 19:30 | City of Parsons
The Tucker County Commission invites the public to celebrate our nation’s milestone
anniversary with a full day of family fun, local history, and community pride!
9:00 AM – Historic Walking Tour (Meet at the Historic Courthouse)
10:00 AM – America250 Ceremony (Posting of Colors, Anthem, Declaration Reading,
Mural and Time Capsule Dedication)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Self-Guided Historic Courthouse Tours
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Parsons City Block Party (Hotdogs, Music, and Family Activities!)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Treats and Swag at Five Rivers Library (While supplies last)
6:00 PM – Historical Reenactment (Interview with Martha Washington and Captain
Salathiel Goff at the Parsons Depot)
Bring your family and let’s make history together!

Mountaineer Days July 4th Festival
2026-07-04
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Mountaineer Days Fourth of July Festival.
The day kicks off in the morning and goes all the way into the night, ending with an evening fireworks show.
Join us for a full day of celebration.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
2026-07-05 15:00 - 17:00
Wind down from July 4th celebrations with a FREE concert at Canaan Resort State Park (ski area side) with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. Remember to bring you lawn chairs and blankets. Donations are appreciated to help offset the cost of the event.

ROCK THE ARENA WITH DAVISSON BROTHERS BAND!
2026-07-18 17:00 - 22:30 | Saddles & Smiles Arena, 3210 Cortland Rd, Davis, WV, 26260, United States
Join us for an evening of live music, great food, family fun, and community—all while supporting Saddles & Smiles!
📅 Saturday, July 18
🕔 Gates Open at 5:00 PM
📍 3210 Cortland Road, Davis, WV
Enjoy performances by:
🎶 Davisson Brothers Band
🎶 Soda Pop Gypsies
There will be something for everyone, including:
🍔 Food Truck
🛍️ Local Vendors
🏰 Bouncy House
🪓 Axe Throwing
🎨 Face Painting
Bring your coolers, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a fun-filled summer evening!
🎟️ $10 Donation at the Gate
All proceeds benefit Saddles & Smiles, helping us continue providing equine-assisted programs, camps, and life-changing experiences for children and families in our community.
Come enjoy an unforgettable night of music while making a difference. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

Highpointers Konvention 2026
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-25 | Canaan Valley State Park Lodge, Canaan Valley State Park Lodge, Davis, 26260
The Highpointers Club is holding its annual “Konvention” at the Canaan Valley Resort from July 23-25, 2026. This event will feature a train ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad on Thursday, an hike from Spruce Knob to Seneca Falls on Friday, and a watermelon/pizza feast at the Spruce Knob summit along with a banquet on Saturday. Those who have been to the highest point in all 50 states or all 48 Continental US states will be recognized at the banquet. Cost is $100 plus the online processing fee to register online, or $105 plus postage to register by mail. Cass Scenic Railroad is extra. All are welcome to register and attend. Please go to https://highpointers.org/2026-highpointers-club-west-virginia-convention/ for more details.

Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
2026-08-04 08:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00
Pickin in Parsons Bluegrass Festival is a five day bluegrass music festival held in Parsons West Virginia.

2026 WV Mushroom Club Annual Foray
2026-08-07 12:00 - 2026-08-09 13:00 | Blackwater Falls State Park, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, 26260
Spending a day hunting, gathering, studying, and identifying fungi can turn into a wonderfully addictive hobby for individuals, couples, or families. You leave the woods relaxed, refreshed and feeling better than you have felt in years, and sometimes lucky enough to bring home an amazing assortment of deliciously edible finds.

Elizabeth Wotring Nelson - Chanteuse
2026-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Old General Store, 23976 George Washington Hwy (Rt.50), Aurora, WV, 26705, United States
An evening of French jazz and pop songs in the tradition of Edith Piaf and Madeleine Peyroux. Elizabeth is a professional actor, singer and theatre professor at Fairmont State University. Free admission / Donations accepted. Cafe seating.

Parsons Day
2026-08-22
Parsons Days! Join the fun starting at 10am in downtown Parsons on 2nd Street. Car Show, local vendors, food trucks, bounce house, live music and family activities all day long.

Rock The Arena Music Concert
2026-08-22 18:00 - 22:30 | Saddles & Smiles Arena, 3210 Cortland Rd, Davis, WV, 26260, United States
Join us Saturday, August 22nd for our last concert of the summer. EMAY and Cheat Mountain Riders will be performing. Bring your coolers and chairs, the food truck will be there! This is a fundraiser event for Saddles and Smiles, we ask that you make a donation of $5 when entering.

Tucker County Fair
2026-08-23 - 2026-08-29
Welcome to Tucker County Fair
Located at Camp Kidd Park in Parsons, West Virginia, the Tucker County Fair is your go-to destination for community gatherings, family fun, and unforgettable experiences. Join us for an array of events and activities designed to bring people together.

Doug VanGundy - Eyes Glowing at the Edge of the Woods
2026-08-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Aurora Old General Store, 23976 George Washington Hwy (Rt.50), Aurora, WV, 26705, United States
Reception and reading. Author and Poet, Doug VanGundy will be reading excerpts from a new anthology of Fiction and Poetry by WV writers, edited by VanGundy and Laura Long. The collection focuses on living in modern Appalachia, covering topics including environmental beauty, class, family, sexual identity and the many “senses of place”.

Moonlight on the Falls Marathon
2026-08-29 18:30 - 2026-08-30 12:00 | Blackwater Falls State Park, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, 26260
Beat the summer heat and run with us under the stars and enjoy the perfect running temperatures of our cool late summer mountain nights. Featuring on a USATF-Certified 6.55 Mile (Quarter Marathon) Course:
Marathon (26.2 Miles), Half Marathon (13.1 Miles), Quarter Marathon (6.55 Miles),Distance Challenge (Team + Solo – Run All Night)
As with all of our races the Moonlight on the Falls Marathon is meant to be a true destination experience. We are planning on a festival-like atmosphere for Packet Pick Up and Pre Race on Saturday with live music, vendors, food, and more! In addition to our festivities, we encourage everyone to check out the endless outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as our funky little mountain towns of Davis, and Thomas.

Hall of Fame Classic Golf Tournament 2026
2026-09-13 09:00 - 14:00
Snow Sports Museum Hall of Fame Classic Golf Tournament. All proceeds support the Snow Museum of West Virginia (SSMWV).
The tournament will be a scramble. Compete with your friends while surrounded by breathtaking views of the West Virginia countryside. Canaan Valley Resort’s 18-hole, par 72 golf course features 65 sand bunkers and eight water hazards, providing the perfect amount of challenge for experienced and novice golfers alike.

Astronomy Weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park
2026-09-18 11:30 - 2026-09-19 17:00 | 1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260
For 37 years, the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society along with Blackwater Falls State Park has offered Astronomy Weekend. The event this year will be September 18 – 19, 2026. During the day, guest speakers from West Virginia University, Marshall University, Shawnee State University, NRAO (National Radio Astronomy Observatory) at Greenbank, WV and many amateur astronomers give presentations to guests from beginner to advanced. In the evening, they host star parties at the Harold Walters Nature Center under some of the darkest skies in West Virginia. The event finishes Saturday evening with raffle prize drawings.

ArtOberfest at Timberline Mountain
2026-10-02 16:00 - 2026-10-04 14:00 | 254 Four Seasons Dr, 254 Four Seasons Dr, Davis, 26260
Celebrate fall at Timberline Mountain’s Artoberfest! Enjoy family fun with art vendors, crafts, live music, food and drinks, scenic chair lift rides, hay rides and so much more! Check out the weblink for event details and times.

Aurora Barn Dance
2026-10-04 14:00 - 18:00 | The Historic Fint Barn in Aurora, 23748 George Washington Hwy, Aurora, WV, United States
Traditional Appalachian square dance with live music and caller. Join us for our 19th annual Barn Dance fundraiser for The Aurora Project, Inc, a community arts organization dedicated to “Keeping the Arts Alive in Appalachia”. We will be serving Chili, Italian sausage and Cider. Quilt exhibit and antique farm equipment on display.
