Charleston WV CVB

06/01/2026

Get ready to ride 🐻🚴‍♀️ The Black Bear Bike Festival is rolling into Charleston, bringing a race full of cycling, community, and adventure to the Mountain State.

🗓️June 14, 2026
📍Kanawha State Forest

From scenic group rides and challenging routes to family-friendly events and local vibes, this festival is all about celebrating Charleston’s growing cycling scene. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just getting started, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Want to join in? Registration is open! Secure your spot, explore ride options, and get all the details through the official festival page.

🔗 https://www.bikereg.com/black-bear-mountain-bike-race-2026

05/30/2026

The Bridge Rhoadie is back 🍻

Just in time for the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships presented by Spilman Thomas & Battle, this specialty brew is rolling into Charleston and ready to fuel race week.

This cream ale is an easy-drinking beer that’s perfect for cooling off after a day of racing and spectating.

Grab a pint at Black Sheep Burrito & Brews and raise a glass to the riders taking on the streets of Charleston 🚴‍♂️🍺

📍Black Sheep Burrito & Brews
702 Quarrier St.

05/29/2026

Things to do this weekend in Charleston 👇

🎨 FestivALL
Find more event details 👉
It’s the final weekend and there are still SO MANY events to catch! Don’t miss your last chance to experience all the art, music, and energy around the city

🎶 Live on the Levee

Free live music, river views, and the perfect way to spend your evening

🎸 The Carpenter Ants and Spurgie Hankins

Favorites bringing great music and even better vibes

🐾 Find Your Paw-fect Match

Meet adorable, adoptable pets and maybe find your new best friend

💿 New Release Party: Paul McCartney’s “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”

Celebrate a new release with fellow music lovers

Know of another event happening this weekend? Drop it in the comments so we can share it! 👇

05/27/2026

Charleston is rolling strong as Bike City USA and there’s no better place to gear up than the Bike City Merch & Gear Shop 🚴‍♂️

Whether you’re hitting the streets, the trails, or just repping the cycling energy around town, the Gear Shop has everything you need to ride in style and show your Charleston pride.

Shop online now https://bikecityusa.onpointcustoms.com

Or stop by during USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships to check out the in-store Merch & Gear Shop.

Ride the energy. Be part of Bike City USA. 🚴‍♀️

05/26/2026

The energy at FestivALL has been unmatched! 🎨✨If you haven’t made it out yet, this is your sign! There’s still SO MUCH more to experience: live music, art around every corner, performances, local food, and nonstop creativity filling the city.

👉 Find upcoming events:

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. The best moments might still be ahead 🎶

05/25/2026

Right on Bridge Rd. in Charleston, Fernbank Public House is serving up the kind of food you keep thinking about long after the last bite 🤌

📍1034 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV

Elevated comfort dishes, a laid-back atmosphere, and flavors that hit every time!

Good food, good drinks, and one more reason to stay out a little longer in Charleston 🍷

05/24/2026

Get in on the action 🚴‍♂️🔥

USA Cycling Pro Road Nationals presented by Spilman, Thomas & Battle is coming in fast, bringing elite riders, high speeds, and nonstop energy to the streets.

⚡️From powerful sprints to strategic breakaways, this is where the best in the country come to compete.

Join the volunteer program, presented by West Virginia American Water, and be part of the race-day action while experiencing it all up close.

👉 Don’t just watch it, be part of it!
Sign up: https://charlestonwvcvb.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

05/22/2026

‼️VENUE CHANGE‼️

🚨 LOCATION UPDATE 🚨

Due to the forecast and anticipated weather conditions, tonight’s Live on the Levee, presented by Moses Auto Group featuring Alana Springsteen with special guests Adam Parker and the Bourbon Cowboys is moving indoors to the Grand Hall at the Charleston Coliseum.

🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM, enter from Quarrier Street

🎶 Music starts at 6:30 PM, headliner at 8 PM

📍 Grand Hall at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center - 200 Civic Center Drive

🍔 Vendor information: Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Concessions will be available inside the venue. Please note that food vendors originally scheduled for Haddad Riverfront Park will not be part of tonight’s indoor event.

🅿️ Parking information: Parking is available in the Quarrier Street parking garage, the nearby Municipal Auditorium lot, as well as other nearby lots and garages. Parking fees may apply.

While we always strive to host Live on the Levee outdoors at Haddad Riverfront Park, where the riverfront experience is part of the tradition, Mother Nature sometimes has other plans. We’re excited to still kick off the 2026 season tonight and hope to see you there.

Additional updates and information will continue to be shared here.

Press Release: https://www.charlestonwv.gov/news-items/fri-05222026-1015/lotlmovingindoors

Live on the Levee Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

05/21/2026

Live music in Charleston just feels different 🎶

From riverside shows at Haddad Riverfront Park to packed nights at your favorite downtown spots, the city is always buzzing with sound. Whether it’s local talent, touring artists, or a surprise set you stumble into, there’s something about a Charleston night that makes the music hit a little louder. There is always something for everyone!

Warm air, city lights, and a crowd that actually shows up! This is your sign to get out and experience it.

Who are you catching a show with this weekend? 👀
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05/20/2026

Small batches. Big flavor. 🍻

Tucked right in the heart of Charleston, Charleston Nano Brewery is serving up craft beer that’s anything but ordinary. From unique rotating brews to a laid-back, local vibe, it’s the perfect spot to kick back and try something new.

📍 320 W Washington St.

Grab your crew, pull up a seat, and see what’s on tap ✨