(304) 743-8774 Pageant Director: Carissa Randolph Frankford, WV 24938 waynecountyfair@gmail.com PO Box 644 This show will include some of the Fairmont Community Garage Sale will be held on April 15-16, 2023. Together they are a vital part of West Virginias tourism economy and it is critical that we continue to lobby for our industry and apply collective efforts to solving problems and creating new ideas for the future. becky@fayettecounty.com littlelevelsheritagefair@yahoo.com 308 Milford Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: (304) 644-0910 Event Contact: Danicka Holcomb West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant 2019 0 (0) South Charleston, WV, USA 10 Jan 2019 - 12 Jan 2019 Pageant: West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant 82 Contestants Spencer, WV 25276 Check out the highlights on our Convention Highlights page, including Hall of Fame & Friend of the Association recipients and golf cart winner. http://www.manningtondistrictfair.org Wadestown, WV 26590 http://www.wvthreeriversfestival.com Sutton, WV 26601 Event Contact: Justin Miller wvdandelion@outlook.com Official site for the WV Association of Fairs and Festivals, Our organization represents over 200 Fair and Festival events and Associate members throughout West Virginia. PO Box 722 2023, April Awaken your a Planning a fun vacation or day trip doesn't have to be expensive. Event Contact: Kim Dunaway Description: Join us for the 2nd West Oaks Winter Heat Chili Cook-off where you can taste chili from a variety of chili cooks! The 2022 WV Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen Pageant Registration is due one week from today. Pageant Director: Asia Rosenlieb 116 Court Street Event Contact: Cindy Welch PO Box 430 ryan.sutton@doddridgecountyfair.com 31 (304) 662-6428 Miss contestant may not compete in any other pageant until after the 2022 WV Association of Fairs and Festival Pageant. Payments, whether they are for new membership, membership renewal, convention registration, etc., can be made by credit card or Echeck. on how to reset your password. Shaped by the famous New River Gorge, youll find plenty of riverside activities, outdoor adventures and some of the most extraordinary views. Event Contact: Nickki Hunt (304) 851-6786 photos, 34 http://www.cabellcountyfair.net Event Contact: Debbie Moss More information at http . Proudly serving over 200 Fairs & Festival members and Associate members throughout West Virginia! Pageant Director: Shara Shamblin Phone: (304) 575-5256 Escape the churn and burn of the daily routine and hit the road this summer. Pageant Director: Kristy Spencer Event Dates: September 8 9, 2023, Oak Leaf Festival 51 Sixteenth Street Room 301 1st Vice-President - Steve White 206 Back Fork Street, Webster Springs WV 26288 Phone: (304) 644-0910 Email: swwhite1962@gmail.com. (304) 465-5617 wvemsandfirefest@gmail.com Martinsburg, WV 25402 Included is a list of our invaluable sponsors. Every year, communities across West Virginia host a variety of fairs and festivals to celebrate the importance of Appalachian culture. Escape to the Mountain State this spring and experience the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Event Contact: Sandra Bennett http://www.facebook.com/anstedhometownheritagefestival PO Box 457 Enjoy watching the arts come alive at the Martinsburg Art Festival on June 15, in the beautiful downtown area of the city. Event Contact: Kim Adkins PO Box 5015 Event Applications & Registration Forms. Ravenswood, WV 26164 Pageant Director: Gary Beamer 19 x\moFnai.H|vc~eET@~3KR[VAgvvWvoq6?u6/y1,Y]{'gy/[@": Doo$[[{RH8ooIZ)tA(tx:-.+zu{@zOO2I ^%Bgp7T0uI36a8(/O&N2=9QwL7d(@P|*9]O PO Box 227 tuckercofair@gmail.com traddill@yahoo.com pageants@tylercountyfair.org akesecker@hotmail.com Athens, WV 24712 1 Valley Park Dr Event Contact: Stephanie Deem mathesclark@gmail.com Ravenswood, WV 26164 1694 Fairmont Ave It will host a variety of crafters, vendors and Fairmont Hometown Spirit Market will be held on June 17th, 2023. Pageant Director: Kim Dunaway But there's still a lot to consider as state and local officials, and residents, continue their often uncertain "dance" with the COVID-19 pandemic. Attire should reflect the choices of the contestant of the event being represented. (304) 366-5084 (304) 765-5581 When filling in forms, always look for the blue Continue button at the bottom right of each page to get to the next step. (304) 483-5562 Event Dates: July 29 Aug 5, 2023, Tucker County Fair (304) 736-9820 The Summerfest will be held on June 24th, 2023. (304) 771-0652 Middlebourne, WV 26149 Harrisville, WV 26362 http://www.stalbansriverfest.com Martinsburg, WV 25402 (304) 799-4452 Last year, West Virginia Gov. 4 0 obj Welcome to the online home of the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers. Event Dates: December 2, 2023, Paw Paw District Fair http://www.gowv.com arosenliebdirector@gmail.com Parkersburg West Virginia 26102 (304) 704-5277 Event Dates: June 1 3, 2023, Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Event Contact: Kelly Collins Event Contact: Sara Taylor Event Contact: Debbie Hennen (540) 271-0471 Event Contact: Sheri Lawrence Event Dates: October 13 15, 2023, Wirt County Fair (304) 771-0652 Event Dates: June 9 11, 2023, Salem Apple Butter Festival Philippi, WV 26416 8081 Plainwood Ave (304) 252-7373 Together they are a vital part of West Virginias tourism economy and it is critical that we continue to lobby for our industry and apply collective efforts to solving problems and creating new ideas for the future, Every convention, we provide for a queens competition with the winner being crowned Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals. garybeamer@yahoo.com See the Mounta At the end of Winter, in February and March, the forests of West Virginia begin to feel different. PO Box 389 Event Contact: Becky Sullivan amazingmom30@yahoo.com PO Box 451 See the 2023 West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals queen, Runners-Up, and Top 15 contestants on our pageant results page. http://www.beckley.org Hurricane, WV 25526 http://www.backhomefestival.com (304) 377-8944 Petersburg, WV 26847 PO Box 776 Meadow Bridge, WV 25976 http://www.wvdandelionfestival.com (304) 273-2293 (304) 752-4044 683 Airport Road PO Box 416 http://www.ohiocountycountryfair.org (304) 619-5160 The West Virginia Strawberry Festival Association Board of Directors will appoint an age-appropriate representative to the Miss WV Association of Fairs and Festivals pageant and Miss WV USA. (304) 834-4040 Moorefield has the highest property crime . New Martinsville, WV 26155 The West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals held its annual convention January 13-15 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. 358 Sunrise Drive marmetfestivaldays@gmail.com muffins1020@gmail.com Martinsburg, WV 25404 gabrielle.mucciola@doddridgecountyfair.com Event Contact: Debra Gard Please. Our organization represents over 100 Fair and Festival events throughout West Virginia. 703 Gibbs St Oak Hill, WV 25901 PO Box 87 The stronger craft fairs survived. jtsham2@gmail.com In the Event Dates: July 24-29, 2023, Mason County Fair Mannington, WV 26582 (304) 549-7301 30 . Whether you prefer a luxury retreat at a world-class resort or a rustic campsite stay under starry night skies, West Virginia has accommodations for every type of traveler. Last year, almost all of them were forced to cancel due to the pandemic. West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals & State Fair South Charleston, WV To provide for a nonprofit corporation to which all West Virginia fairs, festivals and similar groups may hold membership. (304) 481-0213 (304)907-9141 The State Fair of West Virginia cannot guarantee the validity of tickets that are purchased through anyone other than the SFWV or our ticketing partner ETIX. Belleville, WV 26133 PO Box 1110 (304) 226-3888 Eleanor, WV 25070 Pageant Director: Aimee Stein/Andrea Henderson ppdfpageants@gmail.com wvcupcakepageant@mail.com Event Contact: Wendy Hamas-Williams Fall events represented the light at the end of the tunnel for communities that have struggled through a year and a half of the pandemic. Please first contact your fair or festival board for details. Since 1991 - West Virginia Black Heritage Festival. The wonder of winter in West Virginia is filled with untouched fallen snow, scrapes of skates along fresh ice and snow-capped mountain views you have to see to believe. Event Dates: September 14 16, 2023, West Virginia Riverfest Only items with an asterisk (*) are required, such as primary email, a phone number and mailing address. (304) 669-8543 Summersville, WV 26651 17 Normantown, WV 25267 http://www.mercercountyfairwv.com (304) 593-3832 Find West Virginia craft shows, art shows, fairs and festivals. (304) 667-6791 Event Contact: Eula Matlock Hurricane, WV 25526 Event Dates: July 11 15, 2023, Beckley Kids Classic Festival wwilliams1423@yahoo.com (304) 986-1911 Our organization represents over 100Fair and Festival events throughout West Virginia. Pageant Director: Kim Dunaway Come out for shopping, music, food, and more. Fairs and Festivals Fairs and Festivals In Southern West Virginia, we love to celebrate! Summersville, WV 26651 748 Beech St wvchocolatefestpageant@gmail.com info@bluefieldchamber.com Gov. STATE FAIR Event Center VISIT AUGUST 10, 2023 COUNTDOWN: 167 Days 12 Hours 30 Minutes 31 Seconds BUY TICKETS Concessions http://www.doddridgecountyparks.org PO Box 716 Pageant Director: Glendoria Armentrout Membership dues must have been paid on or before September 1 to send a queen contestant. 9775 Barker Ridge Road Pageant Director: Terri Shamblin PO Box 828 jenniferskaggs83@gmail.com Explore wide open spaces with plenty of room to roam. Moorefield, WV 26836 2023, April http://www.wvbwf.com Judges will consider poise, communication skills, personality and natural beauty during interview. West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals listed as WVAFF. Event Dates: October 5 8, 2023, West Virginia Strawberry Festival https://www.littlelevelsheritagefair.com jbrowning@wvea.org 15 Phone: (304) 645-1090 Rushing waterfalls. CONTACT US. Pageant Director: Polla Johnson Event Dates: May 13 21, 2023, West Virginia Sunflower Festival http://www.barboursville.org Event Contact: Lavana Runyon http://www.berkeleycountyyouthfair.org Martinsburg, WV 25402 Event Dates: August 5-12, 2023 Braxton County Fairs & Festivals Celebration Event Contact: Bradley Dennison PO Box 86 Flatwoods, WV 26711 (304) 765-0333 info@braxtoncountyfairwv.com http://www.braxtoncountyfairwv.com Pageant Director: Gary Beamer 1364 Newville Rd Sutton, WV 26601 garyabeamer@yahoo.com (304) 765-3395 2782 Butcher Bend Rd Event Dates: May 24 28, 2023, West Virginia Chocolate Festival Cottageville, WV 25239 Pageant Director: Michael Rader Kenova, WV 25530 Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions donations and so much more! This comprehensive listing includes fairs and festivals from throughout West Virginia and trade suppliers that support the many events. PO Box 955 PO Box 955 This year 83 queens from around the state will compete January 12-14 at the WV Association of Fairs and Festivals Annual Convention at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Pageant Director: Becky Hancock Sign up for complimentary newsletter and event listings. Registration link. 1018 Morgans Run Rd All contestants will wear: Contestants will be judged on their actual presentation as well as the adherence to these rules. (304) 651-8844 charchar7@hotmail.com (304) 622-1199 Event Dates: July 24 29, 2023, Lewis County Fair Pageant Director: Kelly Simms Cottageville, WV 25239 (304) 771-8435 Event Contact: Steve Johnston gowv@gowv.com maxspageants@suddenlink.net Event Contact: Rebecca Conrad Event Contact: Eva Yoho endobj Local crafters and vendors will sell their wares. wvmolasses.pageant@gmail.com (304)703-0094 Pageant Director: Barbara Porter (304) 428-5554 See the 2023 West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals queen, Runners-Up, and Top 15 contestants on our pageant results page. We are a WV Association Fairs and Festivals member. Event Contact: Leslie Baker Event Dates: August 7-12, 2023, Marmet Festival Days Last Name. Pageant Director: Jennifer Barlow PO Box 193 (304) 645-6660 Event Dates: May 26 29, 2023, WV Festival of Dreams tnb2482@gmail.com (304) 897-7282 3045 Sand Fork Rd This festival will feature live music, artist market, after jams, Doddridge County Fair will be held on August 15-19, 2023. 1 0 obj Hamlin, WV 25523 (304) 358-3298 Member events must have fulfilled their financial obligations to their former queen to be eligible to send a representative to the Miss WV Association of Fairs and Festivals Pageant. zoller88@yahoo.com Beckley, WV 25801 arosenliebdirector@gmail.com 191 Highlawn Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25404 Event Dates: To be determined, Appalachian Festival (304)654-0772 The Apple Harvest Festival will be held on October 19-22, 2023. Event Date: April 29, 2023, Ripley 4th of July Celebration strawdermank@hotmail.com Spencer, WV 25276 (304) 667-6791 Event Dates: September 21 23, 2023, West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival angieh2100@icloud.com Pageant Director: Carla Brewer Pageant Director: Angie Zoller Welcome to spring in West Virginia. Event Contact: Rita Meadows webmaster@roncevertewv.org Event Dates: August 26 September 2, 2023, Barboursville Fall Fest Link/Page Citation It will host nearly 65 Blue Ridge artisans selling Harrisville Vintage and Handmade Market will be held on May 6th, 2023. http://www.marshallcountyfair.net PO Box 425 http://www.nicholascountyfair.com http://www.wvstrawberryfestival.com Pageant Director: Cheryl Given Madison, WV 25130 Event Dates: September 3 9, 2023, Webster County Woodchopping Festival 426 North Main St Pageant Director: Katlyn Ruddle PO Box 18505 GOVERNOR PROVIDES UPDATE ON FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Additionally Friday, Gov. Moundsville, WV 26041 Event Contact: James Sullivan 5 Euclyde Ave, Webster Springs WV, 26288 1458 Fairgrounds Rd movmcfpageant@gmail.com Event Dates: To be determined, Berkeley County Youth Fair Event Contact: Carissa Randolph Email: president@wvfairsandfestivals.org, 1st Vice-President Steve White (304) 228-3143 3102 Jorclay Drive WV Association of Fairs & Festivals PO Box 18505 South Charleston, WV 25303 Thrilling Culture Heritage Agriculture Harvest Entertainment Competitive Exhibits West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals 2015 Calendar of Events www.wvfairsandfestivals.org 1-888-982-3247 West Virginia Fairs & Festivals January WV Shanghai Parade (Jan. 1) bmills2558@zoominternet.net Official site for the WV Association of Fairs and Festivals, Our organization represents over 200 Fair and Festival events and Associate members throughout West Virginia. Live music will be held all day in conjunction with the Hometown Market where Fairmont Spring Hometown Market will be held on May 20th, 2023. 126 South Main St 2023, September Come out for shopping, music, food, and more. Fairmont Fall Hometown Market will be held on September 16th, 2023. Spend a day in historic Downtown Fairmont! http://www.forestfestival.com 2023, December (304) 327-7184 http://www.wvdairyshow.com (304) 675-5737 http://www.townandcountrydays.org Event Contact: Tadd Dill Event Date: April 1, 2023, West Virginia Coal Festival Shara Shamblin Event Contact: Jack Hatfield During each presentation a light bar will be on the stage to indicate the time remaining for each presentation. 33 Senior Center Drive (304) 675-5463 PO Box 2050 doddridgecountychamber@gmail.com http://www.wvpumpkinpark.com (304) 437-6197 http://www.bluefieldchamber.com marc@bluefieldchamber.com Bridgeport, WV 26555 (304) 646-3784 18 S Kanawha St, Buckhannon, WV 26201 (304) 472-9036 . Here's what that means for WV communities. (304) 208-1455 Eric Douglas spoke with Collins about the governor's announcement earlier this week. Event Dates: October 21, 2023, C-K AutumnFest PO Box 52 Event Dates: To be determined, Mercer County Fair 2097 Daybrook Road Event Contact: Mark Mengel thedeliciouscrown@hotmail.com Pageant Director: Kelli Collins Event Date: September 15 17, 2023, WV Cupcake Festival $[K&H-de8Pl0>dCP||A|j!]tNn2vH0X{M" URyRm^yF+)_<=/ llJe>d6lh&l2 S6j^O};z;;U{:pkHw~&^.w0og #o];O$8Hn4(:s|.> 77 Robert Wayne Way Event Contact: Richard Vance Event Dates: September 4 9, 2023, Belleville Homecoming Queen Bee, Teen Bee and Youth Pageants: The Ephraim Bee Festival is a member of the WV Association of Fairs & Festivals. photos, 16 Kenova, WV 25560 PO Box 1026 Pageant Director: Sheri Lawrence Milton, WV 25541 Pleasant, WV 25550 304.593.2404 hill86@suddenlink.net 1st Vice President Gavin Ward - Beckley Kids Classic PO Box 5015 Beckley, WV 25801 Event Dates: September 19 20, 2023, Sutton Fall Fest Salem, WV 26426 (304) 327-7184 601 Morris Street, Suite 202 HOME EVENTS MEMBERS PROMOTERS ARTICLES RESOURCES HELP About Us Contact Privacy Terms of Use Advertise Link Policy Site Map 2023. oakleafbridgedaypageant@gmail.com Event Contact: Billie Zimmerman PO Box 859 Pageant Director: Betty Huggins Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515 Involved. Route 2 520 Upper Days Run Rd sunsetberryfarm@hotmail.com Event Contact: Becky Hancock http://www.roncevertewv.org One lady will win the title as the 2023 WV Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen where she will . Event Dates: August 18 19, 2023, Parkersburg Winterfest (Given at festival) . Pageant Director: Angela Patsy As the years passed and its popularity increased, the West Virginia Strawberry Festival grew into the full week of fun that we know it as today! The judges will cast their final ballot voting considering only the five finalists. Ripley, WV 25271 Event Dates: February 23 December 10, 2023, Ronceverte River Festival Summersville, WV 26651 Event Contact: Asia Rosenlieb Cross Lanes, WV 25313 % PO Box 274 sherryvalentine32@yahoo.com Grantsville, WV 26147 Event Contact: Marianne Taylor We will send our Queen (age 16-21) to Charleston in January 2017 to compete at the WV . (304) 834-4040 9.2K views, 27 likes, 47 loves, 198 comments, 55 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals: 2023 WVAFF Pageant 01-14-23 PO Box 208 New Martinsville, WV 26155 Event Contact: Trad Dill PO Box 72 Event Dates: To be determined, Cole Chevy Mountain Festival Legal Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival 800-927-0263 304-465-5617 Website Appalachian Makers Market (formerly Appalachian Festival) (304) 483-5562 (304) 550-6741 The 2023 WV Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen Contestants. 1078 Greensburg Road Justice announced that, while no changes have been made yet to the restrictions on fairs, festivals, carnivals, or similar events, with spring now approaching, he has begun to consult with the West Virginia pandemic response leadership team about ways to enable all these . http://www.claygoldendeliciousfestival.com (304) 643-5200 (304) 415-4460 Jim Justice doubled the money fairs and festivals typically receive from the state each year to help make up for the losses caused by fair and festival cancellations . Event Contact: Krista Snodgrass Entry Fee Paid to the West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant in 2017 $200 Discount Certificate for Miss West Virginia USA Cash Award (Given at end of reign) AND MORE!!! (304)384-8685 2023, June joesmoo34@gmail.com Official site for the WV Association of Fairs and Festivals, Our organization represents over 200 Fair and Festival events and Associate members throughout West Virginia. Email: ambermillerbelcher@gmail.com, State Fair of WV Representative Kelly Collins PO Box 904 (304) 642-7790 Less than three hours outside Roanoke, this stretch of West Virginia is unlike anything youve ever seen before. Event Contact: Karen Lobban PO Box 2094 Event Dates: To be determined, Spring Mountain Festival Event Contact: Mike Zoller S Charleston, WV 25303 Pageant Director: Melissa Craig Included is a list of our invaluable sponsors. Event Contact: Kelli Collins ellenmtaylor@frontier.com Richwood WV 26261 A contestant must have a signed contract with the Event they are representing, and a copy should have been emailed within two weeks of the date of the local pageant to WVAFF State Pageant Director. jamicrawford11@gmail.com Since 2001- Greek Food Festival. remember me [ forgot your password ] . (304) 543-6101 For general pageant questions or to inquire about appearances by the current Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals, please contact: Jean SmithWVAFF State Pageant Director(304) 768-3932 [home](304) 421-3932 [mobile]pageant@wvfairsandfestivals.org. Pageant Director: Charliena Gilmore Use the button above to create an account in our WVAFF group in memberplanet.