The West Virginia State Folk Festival Belles
2017 County Belles
Barbour County - Betty Daugherty
Berkeley County - BetteAnne Shephard
Boone County - Betty Watson
Braxton County - Shirley Brown
Calhoun County - Carol Sloane
Doddridge County - Patricia McMillan
Gilmer County - Elda Campbell
Grant County - Darlene Michael
Greenbrier County - Virginia Smith
Hampshire County - Carolyn Bowman
Harrison County - Cheryl Davisson French
Jefferson County - Marge Zimmerman
Lewis County - Ada Bowyer Depoy
Lincoln County - Betty G. Bias
Marion County - Lorraine DeLaReintrie
Marshall County - Helen May Miller
Mason County - Mary Sue Kincaid
Mineral County - Sandi McBride
Monongalia County - Ruth E. Wright
Morgan County - Joyce Bonner
Pocahontas County - Sharon H. Fisher
Preston County - Betty Bohon
Ritchie County - LaVonne Kay Huntsberger
Wayne County - Ruth B. Thayer
Wood County - Connie Hinkle
Genia Richards
Belle Committee Chair
Who: Each county may select one 'belle' who:
- Is past her 70th birthday
- Possesses qualities consistent with the spirit of a pioneer woman
- Will enjoy the festival and make new friends
- Participate in Saturday's parade (walking three level street blocks) in her own period costume
What: The West Virgina State Folk Festival is the oldest celebration of our Appalachian roots. The two and a half day long festival consisting of Old Time music, heritage crafts and demonstrations, square dancing, and much, much more!
Why: Belles represent their county and are honored guests at the Folk Festival. Exhibiting the spirit of a pioneer woman means that the Belles are not only verse in such skills as canning, baking, sewing, and household management, but they are community minded, charitable, and a leader. These 'good-will' ambassadors are a unique feature of the Folk Festival and there are always new friendships formed and old acquaintances renewed. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Where: Glenville, in the heart of central West Virginia. The festival is focused around the downtown City Park but has activities all over town from the campus of Glenville State College to the Senior Citizens parking lot.
When: Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd, 2018
