Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Experience The Best Of West Virginia Festivals

By Jerri Perry


The events celebrated in different states within the United States have always been unique in their own ways attracting thousands of enthusiasts keen to learn, understand end enjoy themselves. One of the best places to witness the real cultural events as they were decades ago is at the West Virginia Festivals. This is a state that has been able to preserve the mountainous culture of its natives with events spreading throughout the year making it the best place to be in USA.

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 Italian Heritage Festivals in this state are the most unique there is. They focus on showcasing the Italian-American cultural heritage. The first one take place in late July and is known as the Upper Ohio Valley Heritage Festival which is the largest of its kind in this state and second largest Italian event in United States attracting over 175,000 from US and Canada.

This is then followed by the WV Italian Heritage Festival which take place in the Labor Day Weekend (August/September) honoring the rich culture that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is a 3-day street match event attracting over 100,000 visitors annually.

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival then follows closely in the Labor Weekend of August and September. This is where the rich Italian culture is best honored with the traditions that have been passed from one generation to the other getting opportunity to be showcased. The climax is a three day street match with exhibitions attracting hundreds of thousands.

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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