Festivals & Events
Throughout the year, Hinton comes alive with festivals, community gatherings, and seasonal events that celebrate local traditions and bring people together. From outdoor concerts and holiday celebrations to special markets and cultural events, these experiences offer a welcoming glimpse into the town’s community spirit and are a great way to experience Hinton like a local.
List provided for informational purposes only. Guests are responsible for scheduling activities. Several events have been postponed for the 2020 season - please doublecheck availability.
Beckley Kids Classic Festival •
304-256-1776
Held yearly in Beckley, WV in September, activity locations and dates vary.
Bridge Day
Held yearly every third Saturday in October
Causeacon -
Pop Culture Convention
Held yearly in April at the Beckley-Raleigh County
Convention Center
Chili Night
Chili cookoff held yearly in the Fall in downtown Beckley, WV
Chocolate Festival
www.lewsiburgchocolatefestival.com
Town-wide chocolate tasting extraavaganza held every April in Lewsiburg, WV.
Festival of the Rivers
304-466-1401
Music festival held on Labor Day weekend in Hinton, WV, hosted by the Campbell-Flannigan-Murrell House Museum.
Fishing Tournaments
www.wvdnr.gov/Fishing/tournaments.shtm
Hosted by WVDNR, location and dates vary
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Hinton Railroad Days
Vendors, activities, and entertainment celebrating the railroad heritage of Hinton. Held for one weekend in October from Fridayday through Sunday.
John Henry Days
304-466-1729
Multi-event festival celebrating the legend of John Henry held in John Henry Historical Park, Talcott, WV
Second Saturdays in Hinton WV • Facebook
Music, vendors, and activities - including the popular Color the River event held in Summers County and the Hinton Historic District on the second Saturday of the month from May through October.
Spartan Race • spartan.com
Obstacle course race, 10K trail Race & Kids Race hosted by WV Tourism held yearly in August at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
The State Fair of West Virginia
304-645-1090
Held annually in mid-August at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg
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Thurmond Triathalon
Beginner triathlon held yearly in August, located in Thurmond, WV.
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WV State Water Festival
304-466-5332
Multi-event festival located in Hinton, with vendors, parades, music and activities. Week long festival held in late July to early August.