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Upcoming Events in Charleston West Virginia


April

30 Annual India Heritage Fair - This is a show piece event of culture and heritage and a very well attended celebration of Indo-American friendship. Stalls with foods from different parts of India will certainly satisfy your taste buds. Folk dances and other cultural events will be presented by the community members. Stalls displaying jewelery, cloths, handicrafts, groceries and mehndi (henna) will further bring you closer to India. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 800 Green Rd , Charleston, West Virginia
Ph: 304-345-7517 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: indiacenterwv@yahoo.com
Web: indiacenterwv.com
Fee: Free Admission

May

20 Garden Festival - Annual Celebration of the growing season with workshops, exhibits, and demonstrations. Vendors will have items for sale and lunch will be available for purchase. 8:30am - 2:30pm.

Address: West Virginia Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E , Charleston, West Virginia
Ph: 304-558-0162 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: pat.cowdery@wvculture.org
Web: www.wvculture.org
Fee: Free

22 - 25 Mountain Quilt Quest - Come and join us for a winding adventure through the hills of West Virginia. This 4-day event filled with fabric, fun and prizes will challenge your love of quilting and the natural beauty of our state. Each of the 14 quilt shops will have a different quilt pattern and fabric kit. When you have collected all 14 patterns and kits you will be able to create a wonderful quilt as a memory of your journey.

Visit each shop for a FREE collectible quilt charm and create your own charm bracelet or necklace as a souvenir of your adventure. Each shop's charm is unique and new for each year. Some restrictions apply. (Must attend in person to collect charm, 18 years and older, one per person while supplies last, does not include cost of jewelry) (We reserve the right to make changes).

Shop Hop Hours: Wed. - Fri. 9am-8pm Sat. 9am - 4pm

Inquire at any of our shops about our Bus Trips.

Address: 2614 7th Ave , Charleston, West Virginia
Ph: 304-744-3670 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: sneedsvac@suddenlinkmail.com
Web: www.wvmountainquiltquest.com

June

9 - 23 FestivALL Charleston - FestivALL Charleston is a citywide arts and entertainment celebration with major concerts, free music stages (traditional Appalachian music to jazz) and a down town arts fair with street theater and dance. You can enjoy public art creations, a one-act play festival, dance company performances, a special Mountain Stage show and ride a water taxi across the Kanawha River to the Wine and All That Jazz and Blues and Brews and Barbecues events. There will be well over 100 performances and activities for all ages (including a library street fair for children) at beautiful indoor and outdoor venues all over town.

Ph: 304-444-7062 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: ldiggyg@hotmail.com
Web: www.festivallcharleston.com
Fee: Most events are free, but some of the events require the purchase of tickets.

August

2 - 4 MULTIFEST - A celebration of ethnic diversity and multiculturalism in our Mountain State. Created in 1990, Multifest has quickly become one of the largest educational, family-oriented events in the area. Best of all, it's absolutely free.
Multifest is held annually the first weekend in August on the State Capitol grounds. At Multifest, you will be able to indulge in great Soul Food, fine Asian cuisine, and zesty Hispanic food. Don't forget about those top performers - everything from gospel and jazz to hip-hop, reggae, R&B and pop. Other activities include ethnic arts & crafts and cultural dance.

Address: State Capitol grounds , Charleston, West Virginia
Ph: 304-421-1585 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: debbie.starks@msbcbs.com
Web: www.multifestwv.org/
Fee: Free

October

2 - 5 Charleston Boulevard Rod Run And Doo Wop - This four day car show includes poker runs, free doo wop concerts, river cruises, tours, auto parts vendors, crafters and more. Thousands upon thousands of people come to look at the beautiful cars, watch the magnificent fireworks, listen to the free concerts, watch the burnout contests and the many other events during the four days of the show.

Address: Kanawha Boulevard , Charleston, West Virginia
Ph: 304-859-7344 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: charlestonblvdrrdw@gmail.com
Web: charlestonwvcarshow.org/

November

9 Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off - An opportunity for the area to show off its chili-cooking prowess. Live music, children's activities, peoples choice sampling, hot pepper eating contest on party deck, awards. The Annual Smoke on the Water cook off benefits HospiceCare

Address: Haddad Riverfront Park , Charleston, West Virginia
Email: marinahendricks@aol.com
Web: www.facebook.com/smokeonthewaterchili/

15 - 17 Capital City Art and Craft Show - West Virginia's largest indoor art and craft show held at Charleston Convention and sponsored by the Kanawha City Lions Club. Celebrating 53 years. No commercial booths. Typically 150+ booths with 10,000 attendees. Non juried, but selective.

Address: Downtown Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive , Charleston, West Virginia
Ph: 130-438-9379 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: jdrcrw1@gmail.com
Fee: $80 - 10ft x 10ft spece plus 15% commission

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Vandalia Gathering

Held over Memorial Day weekend on the beautiful State Capitol grounds. For more than 20

Charleston, WV Other Attractions

Coonskin Golf Course

Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Charleston, WV Golf Courses

Classic Film Festival - WVSU Capitol Center Theater

Friday, June 29th:
6pm - The Wizard Of Oz.
8pm - Meet Me In St. Louis.
Saturday, June 30th.
6pm - Bringing Up Baby.
8pm - Singin' In The Rain.
Sunday July 1st.
3pm - Gone With The Wind.
7pm - My Fair Lady.
ADMISSION: $5

Charleston, WV Other Events


Capitol Market - Summer Salsa Contest

Live music, traditional and non-traditional salsa contestants go head to head competing for 2006 bragging rights. Prizes, trophies, and more!
Noon to 3

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Things to do near Charleston, WV

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Appalachian Children's Chorus - The Appalachian Festival of Young Voices

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