On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to enter the Union. Come and celebrate West Virginia Statehood with $1.00 park admission and free birthday cake and lemonade.
DIRECTIONS: Prickett’s Fort State Park is two miles from I-79 at Exit 139, north of Fairmont. Follow signs to the park.
10:00 am – Noon First Lady Julia Pierpont, the wife of Francis H. Pierpont who was the First Governor of Restored Virginia and the “Father of West Virginia”
Fairmont, WV Other EventsLocal regional bluegrass bands perform from 6-11pm. Admission charged. Located at Sagebrush Round-up at Bunner Ridge Park, six miles east of I-79 at Exit 139
Fairmont, WV BusinessesAn intense weekend of instruction exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the longhunter. Space is limited and registration required. Visitors welcome during daytime hours with no admission charge. Contact: Prickett'
Fairmont, WV State ParksArts and Crafts, entertainment, quilt show, antique car show, apple butter making, cornmeal grinding and hayrides for kids. Art Exhibit, Food, Flea Market and more. Free Admission. Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday noon-5pm
Fairmont, WV Other EventsAlways held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. There are 9 houses on the tour. This is a self tour so you decide which houses you want to see and how long you want to stay. We will have some of our old favorites such as the Shaw House and the Meredith/Clayton Home. See Judge Showwalter’
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Meal and get together for Civilian Conservation Corp members, family and the public. Anyone interested in the CCC are welcome...
The 7th Annual Lost Creek Community Festival, Friday and Saturday, September 15 & 16, 2006. Activities/Events include:...
Colleen Anderson, renowned West Virginia writer, performer, teacher, and artist, will join us for a fun, relaxing weekend des...
West Union Fest Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Location: Downtown, West Union, WV The Town of West Union is...