Learn, Experience, Enjoy Appalachian History and Culture

It's Raleigh County's last Hoorah of the Summer!

The 12th Annual Appalachian Festival is four big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!  Held in Beckley and throughout Raleigh County, Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24, this year’s festival promises to deliver!  Sample delicious cuisine at Taste of Appalachia while enjoying jazz & pop bands.  For the history buffs (and the brave at heart) take a thrilling Ghost Tour and explore Beckley’s haunted sites.  Check out beautiful quilts, stunning art, and crafts lovingly made by over 100 artisians!  Theatre WV offers a nightly performance that will have you laughing and singing along!   There’s a flea market, coal mine tours, and folk music harkening back to the roots of Appalachia!  For the auto enthusiasts, don’t miss the Classic Car Show featuring more than 100 classic automobiles!  There’s more … craft demonstrations, strolling musicians, and bluegrass bands … all the best of West Virginia’s native talent!  Don’t miss the Appalachian Festival!  It’s sure to delight your senses and put a smile on your face!  Events take place throughout Raleigh County.  Check out activities at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center (former armory), Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Crossroads Mall, Grandview Park, Tamarack, Uptown Beckley, and the Youth Museum of Southern WV. See you soon!