Festivals, tours, markets and music. See what’s coming up in Marion County.
To participate in the class, you MUST complete the waiver BEFORE attending. There’s no service at the park, and service is spotty on the drive, so it is best to do this before you leave your house. Once you complete the waiver one time, you are good to go. If you’ve complete the waiver in previous years, it is still valid. https://activeswv.org/membership-sign-up/
The Tekalli Duo has performed internationally across the Americas and overseas leaving audiences breathless by their depth of individual technical mastery as well as their shared musical intuition. Their diverse ethnic background greatly influences their passion to connect the world through the language of music.
All concerts begin at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Fishermen Church, 407 Jackson Street, Fairmont, WV.
ADA compliant – Open to the Public
Season subscriptions (all four concerts) may be purchased – $35 ADULTS and $20 SENIORS/STUDENTS by visiting www.fairmontchambermusic.org or calling 304-366-1768
To participate in the class, you MUST complete the waiver BEFORE attending. There’s no service at the park, and service is spotty on the drive, so it is best to do this before you leave your house. Once you complete the waiver one time, you are good to go. If you’ve complete the waiver in previous years, it is still valid. https://activeswv.org/membership-sign-up/
Celebrate sweaters, hot drinks and all of autumn at Octoberfest! Get ready for the Forks of the Cheat Buffalo BBQ Backyard Competition (12 p.m.), the Forks of the Buffalo Little Miss Pageant (tbd) and the Car Crafters Car Show. Grab your fall essentials at the annual Craft and Vendor Show (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and the City Wide yard sale (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).
Come out and watch the 13th Virginia Regiment muster, undergo inspection, and drill throughout the weekend. The 13th Virginia Regiment formed in 1777 at Fort Pitt. Companies recruited men from Yohogania and Monongahela counties as well as the West Augusta District. Note: Regular admission applies.
First spotted in 1968 in the outskirts of Rivesville, Veggie Man became local legend as an alien making his way back home. In his honor, Veggie Man Day was created in 2023 will be back this year on Oct.3.
Veggie Man Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will find cryptid-themed artists, speakers and vendors, cryptid story books for children as well as live Appalachian music.
Come out and watch the 13th Virginia Regiment muster, undergo inspection, and drill throughout the weekend. The 13th Virginia Regiment formed in 1777 at Fort Pitt. Companies recruited men from Yohogania and Monongahela counties as well as the West Augusta District. Note: Regular admission applies.
Annual Fundraiser: Join Fairmont State University’s Epsilon Iota chapter of Delta Zeta in supporting The Painted Turtle and Serious Fun Network! These special organizations have made it their mission to provide children living with serious, life impacting illnesses with the chance to be kids. Take the chance to be a kid yourself with a 5k Color Run/Walk! Call time is 9 a.m. Start time is 9:30 a.m. at the FSU Tennis Courts.
Check out Fairmont State’s Facebook page for more information.
Enjoy a day at Short Story’s 6th Annual Oktoberfest for live music, authentic German cuisine, a big ol’ bonfire and a celebration of beer!
They will be kicking off the Oktoberfest Celebration with the return of the Ready, Steady, Run 5K.
Get ready to embrace the beauty of autumn at the annual Fall Foliage Fling! This PDGA-sanctioned C-tier event includes two rounds of disc golf on the Seth Burton Memorial and Orange Crush courses. For the first time in sanctioned tournaments, you’ll find blended layouts.
