Winter in West Virginia is an incredible time of the year to try out new and exciting activities. Thanks to the very special events that take place in West Virginia during the winter, you may do exactly that this year.
Don’t miss these must-see events throughout the state, which range from festivals that will get you in the Christmas mood to various cultural activities.
Ho Ho Ho-liday
Visit Shepherdstown’s Ho Ho Ho-liday Handmade Market to get into the festive mood this season. The Ho Ho Ho-liday is the ideal event to purchase artistic goods including fine art, ceramics, home and garden décor, delightful food, jewelry, wearables and accessories, sweet delights, and more. You can also get locally created presents there. Throughout the month of December, the market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are a ton of amazing wintertime activities in Jefferson County. Start organizing the entertaining and distinctive activities you’ll attend by visiting the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The West Virginia Music Festival
It is a fun event that benefits a worthwhile cause. The goal of the West Virginia Music Festival is to support performers in need while advancing the music business via educational initiatives. If you buy a wristband, you may enter all seven plus venues and more than forty live performances that are taking place within four blocks of each other in downtown Lewisburg. Make sure to visit the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau to get up-to-date information on this and other events in stunning Greenbrier County. Speaking of the Greenbrier, from December 22nd to December 29th, 2023, The Greenbrier offers a range of festive events and activities that bring the magic of the season to life. This is a festival you won’t want to miss.
Bridgeport Farmers Market
This winter, take a trip to the amazing Bridgeport Farmers Market winter market, which is held inside the Bridgeport Conference Center on the second Sunday of every month from November to April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh, healthy food and goods are available at the Bridgeport Farmers Market, which also consistently attracts a brilliant array of West Virginian singers, artists, writers, and chefs.
Tamarack’s Breakfast with Santa
Take the kids to Tamarack’s Breakfast with Santa for a kid-friendly event. Children attending this event will enjoy sweets, games, a delectable breakfast buffet, and, most importantly, a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There is no reason why you and your children shouldn’t get tickets to this unique event since Tamarack is offering it twice in December. Furthermore, Tamarack has a variety of year-round activities, including hands-on pottery courses, movie screenings, artist demonstrations, and much more. So don’t worry about finding exciting things to do there.
The Homegrown Music Festival
The Homegrown Music Festival at Snowshoe Mountain Resort on March 2 and 3 is a family-friendly event. The Homegrown Music Festival honors the top local artists, musicians, and craftspeople in the area. Throughout the whole weekend, the event will include live music, exciting games, and much more. You’ll definitely want to prolong your visit once you arrive at Snowshoe since it offers amazing restaurants, hotel options, outdoor activities, a spa, and more.
