Festivals & Annual Events | VisitWheelingWV.com (2024)

WINTER

Festival of Lights 11/07/2024-01/05/2025, Oglebay
Beginning in 1985, the Festival of Lights has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year. Identified as one of the top light displays in the United States by countless travel companies and national publications, the Festival of Lights features three hundred acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes over 100 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights.

SUMMER

Back Home Festival 06/28/2024-06/30/2024, Downtown New Martinsville
3 days of music, memories, and fun in #AlmostHeaven!The Back Home Festivalis held annually in beautiful downtown New Martinsville, WV. It has been recognized as "Best Festival in West Virginia" by WV Living Magazine!

Wheeling Wine Mixer 06/29/2024-06/29/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
It's time to start wine-ing, and come back Downtown!General Admission$35.00Gates Open At 4:00pm For General Admission.VIP MEET & GREET WITH SPONSORS$70.00Gates Open At 3:00pm, Free Parking, Access To Luxury Bathrooms, Hors D'oeuvresPaint N Sip$60.00Gates Open At 12:00pm, Paint N Sip To Begin At 12:15pm.Charcuterie Class$60.00The Class Will Start At 4:15pm.Catalina Special$180.00Includes The Paint N Sip, VIP Pass, & The Charcuter...

Salute to Patriotism Celebration 07/03/2024-07/06/2024, Oglebay
Celebrate Independence Day the Oglebay way with live entertainment, pool parties, inflatable fun, unforgettable fireworks, and more! This is an experience you’ll never forget, and one you’ll want to repeat again and again.Salute to Patriotism Celebration is presented by Community Bank.See our schedule of events herehttps://oglebay.com/independence-day-celebration/

Independence Day Fun Festival 07/05/2024-07/05/2024, Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack
Enjoy the ultimate summer experience at Wheeling Island's FREE Independence Day Fun Festival! Join us from 1pm to 10pm for hours of excitement withfun activities for all ages including live music featuring DJ Jarrell Bailey, 7 South, Rumors and JukeBox!There's something for everyone! Indulge in delicious festival foods, drinks and treats. Plus, guests 21 and older can take advantage of special hotel discounts and casino offers. End the festivities with a bang as we light up the sky with a sp...

Party on the Plaza Music & Food Festival 07/13/2024-07/13/2024, Plaza on Market
The Summer’s Hottest Party!MUSIC • FOOD TRUCKS • BEER + WINE

Grecian Festival 07/24/2024-07/27/2024, St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church
A celebration of Greek culture & heritage!Sanctuary Church Tours ~ Dinners, A La Carte, & To-Go ~ Kafenio ~ Outdoor Tavern & Grill ~ Youth Tent ~ Divine Pastries ~ Greek Wine ~ Greek Festival Dancers ~ St John's Bookstore, Gifts, & Souvenirs, Fun With Fillo Cooking Demonstration ~ Music Tent

Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival 07/26/2024-07/28/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Is The Undisputed Granddaddy Of Outdoor Festivals In This Area Of The Country And One Of The Largest In West Virginia. The Volunteer Board Of Directors Takes Great Pride In Presenting This Annual Event Which Helps Our Children Succeed Through Education, While Celebrating Our Italian Culture And Heritage And Creating A Medium For Friends And Neighbors Of All Nationalities To Meet And Enjoy One Another’s Company.

Celebrate Youth 2024 08/01/2024-08/01/2024, Wheeling Park
Get ready for our annual Celebrate Youth Festival!The Celebrate Youth Festival returns to Wheeling Park once again this year, on Thursday, August 1st from 10:00am - 4:00pm!Everything at Celebrate Youth is FREE for attendees. That includes the following:- back-to-school supplies- park activity wristbands (for the pool, paddle boats & mini-golf)- food- games- inflatables- crafts- nearly 60 exhibitors offering community resources& more!

Fun Festival 08/02/2024-08/02/2024, Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack
Enjoy the ultimate summer experience at Wheeling Island's FREE Fun Festival! Join us for hours of excitement withfun activities for all ages including live music!There's something for everyone! Indulge in delicious festival foods, drinks and treats. Plus, guests 21 and older can take advantage of special hotel discounts and casino offers. Check our website for full details. wheelingisland.com

Heritage Music BluesFest 08/09/2024-08/11/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
2024 LINEUPFRIDAY AUGUST 9Billy the KidAltered 5 Blues BandNick Moss BandDesoto Tiger featuringDamon Fowler, Jason Ricci &Jonathon Boogie LongSATURDAY, AUGUST 10Piper & the Hard Times - IBC BANDBen PrestageEden BrentKatie HenryMatt SchofieldSelwyn BirchwoodThe 3 Kings featuringAlbert Castiglia, Chris Cain& DK HarrellSUNDAY AUGUST 11Joe Waters- IBC SOLO WinnerCFG & the FamilyShaun Booker Dammit BandLil' Ed & the Blues ImperialsBywater CallMr SippThe Her...

Mountaineer Brewfest 08/17/2024-08/17/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
Mark your calendars for the Mountaineer Brewfest 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!The Mountaineer Brewfest is Wheeling’s Premier Summer Party and returning for its Tenth year to the Wheeling Heritage Port.The date for this year’s festival is Saturday, August 17, 2024The festival hours are: VIP entry 3:00 pm; General Admission entry at 4:00 pm; and the festival ends at 10:00 pm.**TICKETS GO ON SALE JUNE 1ST**COST (until July 31):General Admission - $30VIP Admission ...

Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show 08/24/2024-08/24/2024, Oglebay
Join us as the Ohio Valley Street Survivors in partnership with the Oglebay Good Zoo host the 32nd annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on August 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Proceeds from the show support the care and conservation of Good Zoo animals.

Labor Day Celebration 08/30/2024-09/01/2024, Oglebay
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with live entertainment, inflatable fun, Revolutionary War re-enactments, a woodcarver’s show, unforgettable fireworks, and more!

Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta 08/30/2024-09/01/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
The 2024 Regatta will celebrate our 17th year and build on our past successes from previous years. Be sure to watch our website for the latest announcements. As always, the Regatta features FREE ADMISSIONfor all public events.Come to the Regatta and see the beautiful wooden hydroplanes and race boats up close. Watch them run on the Ohio River at speeds between 60 and 140 mph! Learn about how these boats were built in their "glory days" from the 1920s to the mid-1980s. Find out who ...

Paws in the Park 09/07/2024-09/07/2024, Oglebay
Come join the paw-ty as we celebrate furry friends from across the region with a full day of animal activities!

FALL

Fall Food Truck Festival 09/14/2024-09/14/2024, Oglebay
Enjoy a diverse array of delicious food truck cuisine from across the region at the fourth annual Oglebay Fall Food Truck Festival. Listen to live music and drink tasty libations. Plus, enjoy plenty of kids’ activities such as an inflatable fun zone and face painting!

Eats and Beats Festival 09/27/2024-09/28/2024, Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack
Join us for hours of excitement withfun activities for all ages including live music!There's something for everyone! Indulge in delicious festival foods, drinks and treats. More details coming soon. Check our website for full details. wheelingisland.com

Elm Grove Fall Festival 09/28/2024-09/28/2024, Osiris Shriners Temple
Come join us for our 3rd annual Fall Festival. Fun for all ages with Inflatables, Food Trucks, Live music and So much more!!

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