Upcoming Events

Braxton County Fair Now through Saturday August 6th
Come out for the 2022 Braxton County Fair! Family night, carnival rides, livestock shows and sale, entertainment, demolition derby, speed pit and mud bog! Paid admission includes the shows, carnival rides and daily performances by Aquatic Acrobatics. More information available on our website: www.braxtoncountyfairwv.com 

WV Largest Yard Sale Friday and Saturday August 5^th and 6^th
The first weekend in August has become a HUGE annual event. Come out as they welcome visitors and discover the small town’s charm. Find hundreds of Yard Sales scattered throughout Buckhannon and Weston. Yard Sales are added regularly to an online map, and printed maps will be available at local hotels during the event. To view the map go to  https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit…

“FootLoose: The Musical” Friday, Saturday, and Sunday August 5^th through 7^th
‘Footloose: The Musical’ will be presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre. A stage adaptation of the original Dean Pitchford 1984 screenplay that starred Kevin Bacon, Footloose jams to the rockin’ rhythms of its Oscar-nominated top 50 score to which new and dynamic songs have been added. The original screenplay had music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford. The stage adaptation by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie has additional music by Eric Carman, Sammy Haggar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. The score contains Footloose, The Girl Gets Around, Somebody’s Eyes, I Can’t Stand Still, Holding Out for a Hero, I’m Free, Let’s Hear It For the Boy, Mamma Says and Almost Paradise. Footloose tells the story of a teenager’s adventure in a new town. Ren McCormick and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town and realize it’s quite different than the city life that they are used to. The town has banned dancing. With the help of his new found friends, Ariel and Willard, Ren convinces the Reverend and town to let kids dance. Through doing so, Ren reveals some of the town’s unhealed wounds which helps everyone have understanding and acceptance of who they are. This show is full of dancing, singing and laughing and is fun for all ages. For more details go to www.charlestonlightoperaguild.org

Tax Free Weekend Friday August 5^th through Monday August 8^th(at Midnight)
According to the West Virginia State Tax Department, the Sales Tax Holiday in 2022 will begin at midnight on Friday, Aug. 5, and continue until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8. West Virginia’s sales tax is 6%, so while you won’t be saving a huge amount on the dollar, you can expect to save $30 on $500 worth of purchases. Items that are tax exempt during the weekend include…. Clothing items ($125 or less per item), School supplies ($50 or less per item), School instructions material ($20 or less per item), Laptop and tablet computers ($500 or less per item), Sports equipment ($150 or less per item) While there is no limit on the total amount of tax-exempt purchases during the weekend. However, Clothing items that will not be tax-exempt include….Clothing accessories (Such as bags and hair accessories), Protective equipment (Such as breathing masks, ear and hearing protectors, face shields, hard hats, helmets, paint or dust respirators, protective gloves, safety glasses and goggles, safety belts, tool belts and welder’s gloves and masks), Sewing equipment and supplies, Sports, or recreational equipment (Such as sport-specific shoes, goggles, etc.), Belt buckles sold separately, Costume masks sold separately, Patches and emblems sold separately. For more details go to tax.wv.gov.

2^nd Annual First Responders Disability Awareness Event Friday August 5^th
The St. Albans Fire Department will be hosting the 2^nd Annual First Responders Disability Awareness Event from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The community is invited to come meet First Responders and look at emergency vehicles and trucks!!! Plus, there will be face painting, arts and crafts, a school supply giveaway, and food trucks.

Food Truck Friday….. Friday August 5^th
Every Friday on Main St. in Hurricane come out for a variety of delicious local food trucks from 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Live on the Levee Friday August 5^th(Multifest)
Performing starting at 6:30pm Klymaxx featuring Bernadette Cooper and then Mya

Kanawha State Forest 50K, 25K, 10K Saturday August 6^th
Run through three West Virginia counties in the Kanawha Trace 50k/25k/10k. This point-to-point race starting at 6:00am begins in Frazier’s Bottom and finishes at Camp Arrowhead in Ona, West Virginia while traveling through Putnam, Mason, and Cabell counties.

Community Yard Sale Saturday August 6^th
The Gabriel Project will be hosting a Yard Sale at 401 Maple Ave. in Fayetteville. Anyone interested in selling can show up that morning and set up! It’s $10 for a selling spot & $10 per table. Sellers keep all their profits only pay the $10 selling fee & $10 per table. Come Shop & Enjoy a hot dog or two!!! For any questions call (304)574-0446.

Wonders Oddities Expo Saturday August 6^th
Oddity vendors from all over the country will be at the Beckley-Raleigh Convention Center offering their odd goods everything from wet specimens, odd jewelry, odd art and much much more. Admission 10 dollars at the door kids 8 and under FREE!!!

Manna Meal Bean Stringing at the Capitol Market Saturday August 6^th
Manna Meal’s annual bean stringing event will return to the Capitol Market from 10:00am – 2:00pm. If you haven’t attended before, the idea is simple: participants purchase green beans at the market from West Virginia growers, then we sit down and string them while enjoying live music (this year, brought to you by The Band Wagon) and conversation with our neighbors. Afterwards, Manna Meal freezes the beans for ongoing use in our kitchen. In the past we’ve gathered almost 1,000 pounds of beans! We invite you to bring a chair or claim a spot on a hay bale as we come back together for this beloved Appalachian tradition. By taking part, you’re not just helping provide food for vulnerable members of our community—you’re showing your support for local farmers as well.

St. Albans Heritage Festival Car Show Saturday August 6^th
Bring your beautiful cars down for a car show celebrating the 150th anniversary of our
wonderful town! The Festival will be on Olde Main from 10:00am – 3:00pm, and the cars will be displayed in The Loop parking lot between the Fire Dept and Angela’s. Dash plaques will be given to all participants! Awards will follow at 3:30pm.

Bears & Brews Saturday August 6^th
Come out for an evening of Live music, craft beer, wine slushies, food, and vendors! Motorcycles from The Punishers LEMC lining Main Street for you to check out at the Lively Family Amphitheater from 3:00pm -10:00pm. Proceeds will be donated to Fayette Counties last active VFW and FIT JROTC program.

Pinch Reunion Saturday August 6^th
The Pinch Reunion is the longest running community reunion of its kind in the United States and was established in 1902 as a community event. In the past, events have ranged from horseshoe competitions, political campaigning and stumping, greasy poles and hours of wonderful local music during this time-honored Elk River Tradition. The Parade will start at 5:00pm and live music will begin at 6:30pm.

Rummage and Bake Sale Saturday August 6^th
Christ of the King Church in Dunbar will be hosting a Rummage and Bake Sale from 8:00am – 2:00pm. There will be clothing, housewares, furniture, toys, holiday items, and plenty of other great finds!!! Plus, from 12:30pm – 2:00pm they will offer everything you can get in a bag for only $3.00.

Bless You Day Saturday August 6^th
Community Bridge in St. Albans will be having a Bless You Day from 9:00am – 1:00pm. They will have a little bit of everything for free to bless those in the community. Items will include clothes, shoes, toys, household items, kid’s items, books, and furniture. Everything is free and everyone is welcome!!!

150^th St. Albans Heritage Festival Saturday August 6^th
Come out for a 150-Year-Old Tradition from 11:00am- 8:00pm on Olde Main. It is the St. Albans Heritage Festival!! There will be live music all day long, multiple food vendors, lots of handcrafted items for sale, and beer courtesy of Shucker’s. The St. Albans Farmer’s Market will also be open from 11:00am – 3:00pm.

KJ Taylor’s Backpack Giveaway Saturday August 6^th
In honor of KJ Taylor the Capital High School Student there will be a memorial backpack giveaway and community event from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at the 2^nd Ave. Center in Charleston. There will ONLY be 100 bookbags available and they are on a first come first serve basis and the CHILD MUST BE THERE TO EXCEPT THE BAG ……. No exceptions!!! There will also be hot dog combos given away during the event.

Pinch Volunteer Fire Department Yard/Hot Dog Sale Saturday August 6^th
The Pinch Volunteer Fire Department will have a yard sale and hot dog sale during the Pinch Reunion. The yard sale will start at 6:00am and the hot dog sale will take place from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Campbells Creek Community Yard Sale Saturday August 6^th
There will be a Campbells Creek Community Yard Sale from 8:00am – 2:00pm at Ken Ellis Memorial Park. Spaces are $5.00 and food vendors can reserve spots for $20.00. For more details call (304)356-6343.

Clendenin Stage Dedication Saturday August 6^th
The Town of Clendenin will be hosting a ribbon cutting and stage dedication for the Dr. O.M. Harper Stage in downtown starting at 11:00am. There will also be vendors set up during the event. For more details call (304)548-4192.

Rand Community Hot Dog Sale Saturday August 6^th
The Rand Community Center will be hosting a hot dog sale from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Along with hot dogs there will be BBQ’s, hot bologna sandwiches, baked goods, chips, and drinks will be available. Vendor space is available as well for only $10.00. Large food orders and delivery will be available until 3:45pm. For more details call (304)925-9200.

City of Charleston
Grab your roller skates tennis shoes or your bicycle and head down to the Boulevard on Sundays, 7:00am – 5:00pm. Kanawha Boulevard, between Court and Greenbrier Streets, will close to vehicular traffic every Sunday from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day to provide space for outdoor recreation – including biking, walking, and running. One section of Kanawha Boulevard, between Morris and Hale Streets, will be accessible to local vehicular traffic via one westbound lane.

-Last Day For Coonskin Pool is Sunday August 7^th!!!

Food Truck Wednesday…. Wednesday August 10^th
Food Truck Wednesday is back every Wednesday now through August 31^st from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Slack Plaza.

 Korea War Memorial
The names of any U.S. military Veteran living or deceased, are being accepted for addition to the Korean War Memorial located at the intersection of Montrose Avenue and MacCorkle Avenue in South Charleston. Branch of service, rank, and dates of service can be added to the memorial as well. For more details call (304)722-1204.