What’s Happening in Marion County

2026: Monongah FEST CAR SHOW

An annual tradition since 1988!

Past Monongah Fest’s included:

The morning will start with the Miners Run — a 3.61-mile out-and back course. The race is in memory of the 361 coal miners killed in the 1907 Monongah mine disaster.

The festival will open with the parade starting at noon, which begins an activity-filled day.

Some of the fun will be Lil’ Miss Contest and the Most Photogenic Baby Contest. There will be plenty of food vendors. Entertainment will include Jenna Won’t Sing and Thistle & Tweet, followed by The Gamblers Band.

Make sure to sign up for the corn hole tournament and craft show plus the tug of war.

“Flop in the Slop” is back again this year.

All events are free and open to students and community members, but sure to preregister for the classes and workshops at our website https://www.fairmontstate.edu/folklife/

Join MCPARC for a day of fishing and family fun at Curtisville Lake, Mannington

• Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
• Fishing licenses are required for participants who are 15 years of age or older.
• DNR officers will be present to assist children.

This event is for families to encourage everyone to get outdoors and enjoy a truly recreational lifestyle while learning about the joys of fishing.

Need some fishing supplies to get you started? Swing by Main Street Trader on your way to the lake.

All events are free and open to students and community members, but sure to preregister for the classes and workshops at our website https://www.fairmontstate.edu/folklife/

All events are free and open to students and community members, but sure to preregister for the classes and workshops at our website https://www.fairmontstate.edu/folklife/

Thursday, 2–7 p.m. Visitor Center Come out and enjoy the day welcoming the return of Wood Ducks to Pricketts Fort State Park. There will be several opportunities to take photographs of the many species of birds and wildlife the park has to offer. Bring your camera, binoculars, or spotting scope along with a snack and a folding chair, to witness the return of one of the most spectacular birds in North America. Free and open to the public

Join Loving WV for Tie Day Day. Their DIY Doodle and Seal designs will be on sale for $12 adult sizes and $10 youth sizes. All supplies and a bag to take your project home will be provided. Stop by and add a splash of color to your WV pride!

Mediterranean-inspired Spring Fling prepared by Pierpont College’s Culinary Academy.

Register: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML337TH821PJE/checkout/6VFUD6VXKJ46CH7OAYOPVYRK?src=webqr

All events are free and open to students and community members, but sure to preregister for the classes and workshops at our website https://www.fairmontstate.edu/folklife/

All events are free and open to students and community members, but sure to preregister for the classes and workshops at our website https://www.fairmontstate.edu/folklife/