Festivals, tours, markets and music. See what’s coming up in Marion County.
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.
2026’s theme is Mafia Murders in Marion County. Listen to true tales from Marion County in the 100-year-old jail where some of these tales may have happened. Others you may have never heard of before! As there is no electricity, these stories will be told by candlelight.
Shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Come out and see the process of candle making in the 18th century. Also, learn some of the different methods of lighting as candles are also being produced. Note: Regular admission applies.
2026’s theme is Mafia Murders in Marion County. Listen to true tales from Marion County in the 100-year-old jail where some of these tales may have happened. Others you may have never heard of before! As there is no electricity, these stories will be told by candlelight.
Shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2026’s theme is Mafia Murders in Marion County. Listen to true tales from Marion County in the 100-year-old jail where some of these tales may have happened. Others you may have never heard of before! As there is no electricity, these stories will be told by candlelight.
Shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Welcome to the Spirits of Fairmont Flashlight Walking Tours!
Join us for a spooky adventure at Veterans Square where we’ll explore the haunted history of the area.
Grab your flashlight and prepare to uncover chilling tales of the past as we wander through the dimly lit streets.
Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a journey through the paranormal, sharing spine-tingling stories along the way.
Don’t miss out on this eerie experience – book your spot now!