Greater Parkersburg CVB

06/03/2026

June is a busy month for our major events and festivals! 🥳❤

⭐ Taste of Parkersburg | Saturday, June 13 | 6 - 11 p.m. | Bicentennial Park | Hosted by Downtown PKB
A diverse array of food, fine wines, craft beer, and live music that showcase the best of our area!

⭐ MOV Multi-Cultural Festival | Friday, June 19, 6 - 10 p.m. | Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Sunday, June 21, 12 - 5 p.m. | Belpre Civitan Park
Celebrate diversity with music, dancing, food, and art from all around the world!

⭐ Freedom Festival | Thursday, June 25, 5 - 11 p.m. | Friday, June 26, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Saturday, June 27, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. | Spencer’s Landing | Hosted by Friends Of Vienna - WV
A family-friendly weekend event that honors Independence Day and veterans, featuring live concerts, a car show, a big truck show, carnival rides, food and craft vendors, a patriot parachute team performance, professional wrestling, a Wild World of Animals performance, and an aerial drone light show!

For more info, visit our website, GreaterParkersburg.com.

06/03/2026

Did you know that Discovery World is a Blue Star Museum? That means active duty military members, veterans and their families get free admission until September 7! Make a day at this excellent STEAM-based museum!

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. through August 16

06/02/2026

Keep missing out on events? Want to know the latest happenings in the Greater Parkersburg area?

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We cover major events in Wood and Ritchie Counties, WV, and Washington County, OH. The CVB is a partner-based organization and only promotes its partners.

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06/02/2026

We got a BUSY weekend here in Greater Parkersburg!😮‍💨 Visit greaterparkersburg.com/calendar for more info!

06/01/2026

The island will be open this week! Come visit us and step back in time ✨

If y'all have never been to this WV State Park, let this be your sign. ✨

📍 Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
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06/01/2026

Enjoy Days Made for You in Greater Parkersburg this June ☀💕

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05/30/2026

The Taste of Parkersburg is coming up!! Hosted by Downtown PKB, this event offers an exciting mix of food, wine, beer and live music.

🕑 Saturday, June 13, 6 - 11 p.m.
📍Bicentennial Park in downtown Parkersburg | 201 3rd St
👉For more information, visit downtownpkb.com/taste-of-parkersburg

05/29/2026

Warm weather is calling your name! ☀️ Check out the North Bend Lake in Ritchie County. Bring your own watercraft or rent with North Bend Outfitters!

This is a 305-acre, 8.1 mile lake with an average permanent pool width of 310 feet. It is part of the North Fork of the Hughes River Watershed Project. For fishers, this is an excellent spot for bass, crappie, catfish, and muskies.

Followers of North Bend State Park

05/29/2026

Check out this fun contest the Actors Guild is holding! A chance to win FREE tickets and see your dog's photo projected on stage! 💞

🚨ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!!!🚨

🐾🎭 WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT SYLVIA(S)! 🎭🐾

📸 CLICK NOW TO ENTER: https://forms.gle/vRMq42wMc5nh6HBR6

The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is excited to announce a special contest for our upcoming production of SYLVIA — and your four-legged best friend could become part of the show!

SYLVIA tells the hilarious and heartfelt story of Greg, an empty nester who brings home a stray dog named Sylvia — much to the dismay of his wife, Kate. Chaos, comedy, and canine charm ensue!

During the final scene of SYLVIA, a large projected photo of Sylvia is shown to the audience… and we want YOUR dog to be considered for the role! 🦮

Six winning dogs will be selected by the Cast & Crew of SYLVIA, and each winner will receive:
🎟️ 2 FREE tickets to attend the performance featuring their pup as our “Sylvia”!

📸 CLICK NOW TO ENTER: https://forms.gle/vRMq42wMc5nh6HBR6

Submit your favorite photo of your dog by May 31st.
📧 Winners will be notified via email.

Staff, Cast, Crew, and immediate family members are ineligible to participate.

🗓️June 12, 13, 19, 20 @ 7:30PM, June 14 & 21 @ 2:30PM
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.actors-guild.com/buy-tickets.html
🎁 Sponsored by First Settlement Physical Therapy
⚠️ SYLVIA is rated AGP-R for adult language

05/28/2026

Take your next shopping spree to the Smith & Company Vintage Market Parkersburg, WV! This market features over 130 vendor spaces blending antiques and handmade crafts. Smith & Company has also been consistently voted #1 Antique Store since they opened their first location in Marietta, OH.

🕑 Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
📍2107 Pike St, Suite 2, Parkersburg, WV