West Virginia State Folk Festival

Music, Heritage, and Appalachian  Culture

Welcome, Visitors!

Since 1950, the West Virginia State Folk Festival has focused on old-time music, traditional square dancing, and Appalachian arts and crafts.
Join us each year -- beginning the third Thursday in June -- as the city of Glenville, West Virginia, takes on a marvelous change reminiscent of the old days. See antique cars, the Folk Festival Belles, quilt shows, and Appalachian arts and crafts. Your ears will be treated to the sweet sounds of banjo and fiddle contests, jam sessions in the streets, old-time gospel singing, and oral traditions. Please your tastebuds at the Festival. Every year, the Lion's Club sets up a hot dog stand, and the Gilmer Co. Farm Bureau serves tempting items such as BBQ chicken and roast beef sandwiches -- and don't forget the beans and cornbread!

It's Exciting and New!


The Country Roads Cook-Off will be held June 22. Click on the ACTIVITIES page for more information and registration forms.


The 64th Annual West Virginia State Folk Festival is proud to launch an exciting new project! The West Virginia Postcard Project is a crowd-sourced visual arts and writing endeavor that showcases the creative spirit of West Virginia natives, transplants, and visitors. Participants will receive a custom 4x6-inch postcard on which to create a unique greeting that expresses the images and ideals of Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. Click here to visit the official site for more information. All funds earned by this project will directly support the efforts of the West Virginia State Folk Festival. 

LODGING INFO

A few rooms are still available at the Glenville Inn. Phone 304-462-5511.

Also, the Gilmer County Recreation Center has vacancies in the Lodge for $50/night Thu-Sun as well as campsites and a dump station. Phone David M. Lyons, Director, at 304-462-7653 or 304-266-0020.

Folk Festival Belle, Sadie Kelble
Gilmer Co. 2012

Country Roads Cook-Off™

June 22

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Click here for the WEST VIRGINIA POSTCARD PROJECT