There is no better way of understanding the American culture than participating in the local and state festivals and other related events that run throughout out the year. In many ways these events are usually so interesting, and full of fun giving the best opportunity to experience the American culture at firsthand. West Virginia Festivals presents the best opportunity with some of the world famous fairs and celebrations. Here are some of these events.
Of many events that take place in this state, the State of West Virginia in particular is one event that tops the list for many tourists. It runs for 9 days in August focusing on cultural and agricultural exhibition. It is a complete family fun fair full of entertaining sports and shows. Some of the most notable shows include the carnival rides, harness racing, beauty queen competitions, the bingo contest, live music and dance, agricultural and many other artistic exhibitions. The event takes place in Lewisburg, WV.
The FestiALL that was conceived in 2004 and first took place in 2005 has grown to international status with visitors flocking from all corners of the globe. It features best talents WV has to offer with the main categories being the visual arts, films, music, dance, food festival, wine festival, theater performance and many other entertaining items with performances from local, regional and international artists. It has been celebrated in every June at Charleston, WV since its conception in 2005.
Vandalia Gathering celebrated in late May in Charleston is the event where you will get to see all the American tradition at ago. Be it music, dance, crafts, stories and the best of foods this state has to offer. The event takes place at the State Capital grounds and at the Cultural Center with the primary goal being to showcase the traditional mountain culture of state natives and attract huge crowds from all parts of United States.
The month of March is known for Strawberry Festival that is held in Buckhannon, WV with the aiming to promote the strawberry farming. This is a family fan fair full of entertainment and cultural events. Judging from exhibitions ranging from art and craft to photography, this is an event you will want to participate in. There are souvenir shops, car shows, strawberry actions, competing bands music and dance with the highlights being the Friday and Saturday night parties.
The best of the native culture can be witnessed for the Italian Heritage Festivals with the major one being the Ohio Valley Festival in June of every year. This event attracts over 200,000 visitors every year and is considered the second largest in Italian Cultural event US.
The other notable West Virginia festivals are the Mountain State Forest Festival that is celebrated in late September to early October in Elkins, the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival in mid October at Martinsburg, the Bridge Day in mid October at the New River Gorge (Fayetteville), the Winter Festival of Lights from November through to January in Wheeling town, the Augusta Festival at Elkins WV and the FestivALL in Charleston, WV.
There are several other West Virginia Festivals all which attracts thousands of tourists to this state. In order to select the best you would want to attend, it is best to have a look at heritage and cultural centers or even the ministry of heritage and culture for more details.
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