Upshur County Visitor Center

08/05/2025

🎉 New Business Spotlight: Appalachian Charm Company 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Appalachian Charm Company to Buckhannon! 🌿🕯️✨

📍 Located in downtown Buckhannon, this charming new shop offers handcrafted and locally made items including:

🕯 Homemade soy coconut wax melts
🌸 Room sprays & freshies
🧼 Goat milk + beef tallow soaps
💋 Chapstick, candles, tumblers, shirts & more!
🎈Soft Opening: Friday, August 15 | 5–8 PM
🎁 First 15 customers receive gift bags!
🎉 Grand Opening: Saturday, August 16 | 11 AM–7 PM
🎁 First 35 customers receive gift bags!

💸 PLUS — Share their original post on Facebook for a chance to win a $25 store credit! Be sure to comment after sharing so they know you entered.

Let’s show up and support this new small business built on Appalachian charm and heart! 💛

📸 Sneak peeks of the shop and products are posted on their page: Appalachian Charm Company

08/05/2025

🌿🍽️ August Flavors Have Arrived at Fish Hawk Acres! 🍅🌽

Savor the best of the season with Fish Hawk Acres’ August menu specials, crafted fresh with local summer harvests and creative flair!

From fried green tomato BLTs to lobster pasta and cheesy grits — Fish Hawk Acres is serving up something fresh every single weekday this August!

📆 Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:
🥩 Open Face Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
🍕 Spinach & Mushroom Pizza with Four Cheeses
🦐 Shrimps & Cheesy Grits with Bacon & Scallions
🥗 Cashew Chicken with Jasmine Rice
🍝 Vegetable Lasagna and more…

📍 Swing by the Market at 5 W Main Street, grab a gourmet lunch special, or order ahead for carry-out.

🧑‍🍳 Specials change daily — so check back often and don’t miss a bite!

📸 Tag your food pics and to show us your favorite dishes!



Fish Hawk Acres

08/04/2025

🎸🍗 NEW EVENT ALERT! 🍗🎸

Get ready, y’all — the first-ever WV Hillbilly Days is comin’ to Upshur County and it’s gonna be one wild, down-home good time! 🧢🎶

🗓 Saturday, August 16, 2025
📍 Jawbone Park – Buckhannon, WV
🕓 4–10 p.m.

🎤 Live music
🔥 Delicious BBQ provided by Jaws BBQ
🎯 Games, contests & family fun
🎁 Hillbilly-themed giveaways
💃 Plenty of laughs, dancing & good vibes!

Dust off your overalls, grab your crew, and come celebrate the hillbilly way — this is one event you won’t want to miss! Let’s show ‘em how Upshur County throws a party! 💥

For more information, visit their website 👉 https://wvhillbillydays.com/

08/01/2025

🎉 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🎉

The WV Cookout Festival 2025 is kicking off its very first year in Upshur County — and we want YOU there to help us make it a hit! 💥

📍 Camp Mahonegon, Ellamore, WV
🗓️ Saturday, Aug 2 | 12–8 PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY | 🍽️ FREE FOOD | 🎶 MUSIC | 🏆 PRIZES | 🎁 GIVEAWAYS

If you can, bring a covered dish in a disposable pan to add to our family-style picnic! 🥘🍪
Camp chairs or picnic blankets encouraged 🪑🌳

Let’s turn this cookout into a can’t-miss summer tradition — come out, show up, and show the planners why Upshur County is the perfect home for this event! 💙

08/01/2025

August Events - https://mailchi.mp/visitbuckhannon.org/happy-holidays-pl7l4sjhge-14186513

Find a full calendar of events here: https://visitbuckhannon.org/events/

07/31/2025

📚✂️ Get Back-to-School Ready — the local way! 🎒👔

Whether you're heading into a new school year or sending the kids off in style, Mountain Boutique Haberdashery & Salon has you covered! From stylish women’s and men’s apparel to professional alterations, dry cleaning, and even tux rentals — they’re your one-stop shop for looking your best this fall. 🍂🧼👗

Support local and shop smart — because confidence starts with the perfect fit. 💼💇‍♀️


Mountain Boutique Haberdashery Salon

07/30/2025

National Night Out – Upshur County
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕕 6:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 Upshur County Swimming Pool

Join us for an evening of fun and community at Upshur County’s National Night Out! Enjoy free swimming, a slice of pizza, and a treat from Zul’s. Meet local first responders, connect with community agencies, and enjoy free back-to-school giveaways. Incredible door prizes include a PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, AirPods, tablets, bikes, and more!

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public—don’t miss it!

07/28/2025

⛺ Step Back in Time at the Annual Living History Rendezvous
📍 WV State Wildlife Center – French Creek, WV
🗓 Friday & Saturday, August 1–2
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Rain or Shine

Travel through the ages — from Pre-Colonial times through the Civil War era — as reenactors bring history to life with:

🔥 Fire-starting & blacksmithing
🍳 Frontier-style cooking demos
🔫 Gunsmithing & leatherwork
🎯 And much more!

Wander the encampments, chat with living historians, and discover the sights, sounds, and skills of early American life.

Then, stroll the Wildlife Center’s scenic animal loop trail, stop in the gift shop for snacks, drinks & souvenirs — and make a whole day of it in beautiful Upshur County!

🎟️ Admission:
$4.00 – Adults (16+)
$2.00 – Children (6–15)
FREE – Kids 5 & under
Wildlife Center Passes Accepted

📞 Questions? Call 304-924-6211
🔗 Make it a weekend: VisitBuckhannon.org

07/25/2025

🔥The 2025 WV Cookout Festival is making its debut right here in Upshur County next weekend!

Come out and enjoy:
🍔 Free food (bring your favorite covered dish if you can!)
🎶 Live music & games
🏆 Contests, prizes, and giveaways
🪑 Plenty of seating, but camp chairs & blankets are encouraged!

💥 Let’s pack the place and make this a day to remember — because if we show up big, they’ll want to bring this amazing festival back to Upshur County again and again!

📸 Bring your friends, your family, your appetite, and your Mountaineer pride — and let’s turn Camp Mahonegon into the ultimate summer celebration spot!

📍 Camp Mahonegon, 3017 Boy Scout Rd, Ellamore, WV
🗓️ Saturday, August 2 | 12 PM – 8 PM
🎟️ FREE to attend!

💙 Where Mountaineers Meet and Mingle

07/25/2025

👑 It’s PAGEANT WEEKEND in Buckhannon! 👑

📽The spotlight is shining bright as the Miss West Virginia USA and Miss West Virginia Teen USA pageants return to Buckhannon THIS WEEKEND at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s stunning Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts! 💫

From fierce competition to fabulous gowns, these incredible women are bringing the glamour, grit, and grace to the stage — and we can’t wait to see who takes home the crown! 👠👗🌟

✅ Who’s your pick to win it all? Be sure to tag your favorite queen in the comments to show your support! 💖
📸 Planning to attend? Don’t forget to tag us in your glammed-up selfies!

Catch the full schedule and ticket info here 👉 https://www.empower2productions.com/events

Let’s roll out the red carpet for these dazzling delegates and show the world that Buckhannon knows how to sparkle! 💎🌟

🎉 It’s a Wild and Wonderful Weekend — the 2025 Miss West Virginia USA & Miss West Virginia Teen USA Pageant kicks off NOW! 👑

We’re starting strong with the Wild & Wonderful Themed Queen’s Party 🌟 and the excitement only builds from here…

📍 Weekend Highlights:
👗 Prelim Show: Saturday @ 7 PM
🎟️ Get tickets: https://e2p.ticketspice.com/2025-wv-usa-prelim-show
👑 Coronation Show: Sunday @ 3 PM
🎟️ Get tickets: https://e2p.ticketspice.com/2025-wv-usa-final-show

🎥 Watch the Livestream: https://empower2stream.com

🔥 Vote for Fan Favorite:
👸 Miss Fan Favorite: https://www.empower2productions.com/vote-miss
👑 Teen Fan Favorite: https://www.empower2productions.com/vote-wvteen

✨ Red Carpet Reception: Tickets are officially closed, but we have a few extras — DM us for details!

Let’s go, West Virginia — it’s almost time to crown your next queens!



photo: The Code Creatives
dresses: Oliverio's Bridal•Prom•Pageant
glam: Lady Code Beauty Team