USA Special Event Description:
The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest.
Enthusiastic volunteers collectively, with the support of a proud community and the State of West Virginia, work throughout the year planning and organizing to provide a variety of creative, good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
The Festival is highlighted by three days of parades that echo down Strawberry lane with High School bands marching and competing for up to $100,000 in scholarships.
Children and adults alike will enjoy the fun and thrills of the carnival. Take a stroll through the arts and craft exhibits, quilt show, photography show, or the souvenir shop. Enjoy the variety of Jaw Bone Park and Courthouse entertainment or stop by the band competition, car show, strawberry auction, or your favorite sporting event. You won't want to miss the huge block parties of entertainment on Main Street on Friday and Saturday nights.
Buckhannon's arms will be open wide as its people welcome you and host an unforgettable experience. Come join us and you'll discover that there is no better way to begin your summer.
Event Performers:
Wednesday, May 18th
Official Opening Ceremonies
* Blessing of the Berries
* Lighting of the Festival Flame
* Coronation of the King & Queen
* Gambill Amusement Carnival
Thursday, May 19th
Junior Royalty Parade
* Diaper Derby
* Strawberry Blond
* Gambill Amusement Carnival
Friday, May 20th
Fireman's Parade
* Orchestra Competition
* Courthouse Plaza Entertainment
* Strawberry Basket Auction
* Gambill Amusement Carnival
* Strawberry Party Gras
Saturday, May 21th
Grand Feature Parade
* Gambill Amusement Carnival
* Courthouse Plaza Entertainment
* Strawberry Run
* Strawberry Jam-boree
Sunday, May 22th
Gospel Sing
* Brassmaster Annual Strawberry 900
* WV Draft Horse Pull
* Gambill Amusement Carnival
Location of USA Special Event:
Downtown Buckhannon
Directions to Festival:
Travel to exit 99 on I-79. Take US 33 East (Corridor-H) to Buckhannon.
Special Event Contact: 304-472-9036
Event Email Contact: StrawberryInfo@wvstrawberryfestival.com
