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LOCAL EVENTS

November 28, 2025-December 24, 2025 Kermit Tyree Holiday Light Contest-It all started with a single string of lights in 1967…and now it’s grown to cover all of 20 acres. You can find the Tyree Farm off Exit 9 on Interstate 79 (the Elkview exit) or off Exit 116 on Interstate 77 (the Sissonville exit). They’re located halfway between the two interstates, on Aaron’s Fork Road, about 7 miles from either exit. You’ll know it when you see it, starting with the miles of lighted fence!

 
Friday December 5, 2025 WQBE at the City of Dunbar 28th Annyal Christmas Parade-The Parade gets started at 7:00pm at the Wendy’s on Dumbar Ave. and will end on 12th Street. There will be pictures with Santa from 3pm-6pm, he will be back after the parade. There will also be Food and  Christmas Crafts Vendors starting at 3pm.
 
November 29, 2025- December 21, 2025 City of South Charleston Farmers Market– The City of South Charleston’s Tree Lighting located at 4006 MacCorkle Ave. in South Charleston.  South Charleston is thrilled to kick off their FIRST ANNUAL Christmas Market going on November 29 through December 21st.  Step into a holiday wonderland filled with Christmas Tree and Holiday décor, fresh baked goods, holiday workshops, Santa visits and more!
 
Saturday, December 6, 20256th Annual Sissonville Community Christmas Parade 2025 – at 6:00 p.m.– Line up starts at 4:30 p.m. at Sissonville Middle School. All entries – churches, schools, businesses, individuals, classic cars, SXS’s, etc. – are welcome – Entries must be decorated for the season. The Jolly Ole Elf himself, Santa Claus will be there!!!

December 10, 2025 WQBE at GOMART in St. Albans– Join WQBE from Noon-2pm at GoMart in St. Albans located at 6754 MacCorkle Ave.  for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Jason Aldean at the Charleston Coliseum on Saturday January 24th at 7:30pm

December 11, 2025 Sissonville Library Community Christmas Party with Santa – From 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Sissonville Library.  The Jolly Ole Elf Himself, Santa Claus, will be there to speak with the children!! FREE event!!

December 17, 2025 WQBE at GOMART in Hurricane– Join WQBE from Noon-2pm at GoMart in Hurricane located at 487 Rt. 34.  for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Jason Aldean at the Charleston Coliseum on Saturday January 24th at 7:30pm

December 26, 2025 WQBE at Moses Used Super Center in St. Albans– Join WQBE at Moses Used SuperCenter located  at 401 MacCorkle Ave. from 2pm-4pm.

December 27, 2025 WQBE at Moses Used Super Center in St. Albans– Join WQBE at Moses Used SuperCenter located  at 401 MacCorkle Ave. from 2pm-4pm.

December 30, 2025 WQBE at Moses Used Super Center in St. Albans– Join WQBE at Moses Used SuperCenter located  at 401 MacCorkle Ave. from 2pm-4pm.