Appalachian Festival - Beckley-Raleigh County west virginia.

Organized by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, the Appalachian Festival is now in its 26th year.

The week-long festival features events throughout the week celebrating Appalachian heritage and culminating with the Appalachian Makers Market.

This year the Chamber is highlighting Appalachian cuisine and local businesses by incorporating a restaurant week into the Festival’s activities.

The mission of the Festival continues through the years by adding new events and activities focused on life in Appalachia.

We welcome you to join us for all of the events of the 2023 Appalachian Festival - August 19-27, 2023

Schedule:

Saturday, August 19, 2023:

10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Beckley Honey Festival @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, New River Park

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

12:00 pm – 7:00 pm: 4th Annual WV Craft Beer & Wine Festival @ Daniel Vineyards

Monday, August 21, 2023:

All-day: Appalachian Restaurant Week

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

Tuesday, August 22, 2023:

All-day: Appalachian Restaurant Week

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

Wednesday, August 23, 2023:

All-day: Appalachian Restaurant Week

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

Thursday, August 24, 2023:

All-day: Appalachian Restaurant Week

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Grammy Award Winner, Marc O’Conner in Concert @ Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium

Friday, August 25, 2023:

All-day: Appalachian Restaurant Week

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Appalachian Maker’s Market @ Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center Arena

11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Friday’s in the Park @ Word Park, Neville Street, Downtown Beckley

Saturday, August 26, 2023:

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tours @ Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Appalachian Maker’s Market @ Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center Arena

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Appalachian Festival Street Fair @ Downtown Beckley WV

Festival Dates: August 19 - 27, 2023

Location: Various Location in Beckley, WV

Click Here for more information.