West Virginia Black Walnut Festival a chance to come out of one’s shell
SPENCER — The 2024 West Virginia Black Walnut Festival will be Oct. 10-13 in and around Spencer.
The four-day event will feature entertainment, a kid’s day parade, the Grand Parade, carnival rides, a band competition, 4-H exhibits, concessions, a flea market and other attractions and activities.
The live entertainment will include Captured — The Ultimate Journey Tribute on Thursday, John Morgan with special guest Huntergirl on Friday and Ducain on Saturday.
More information is available online at www.wvbwf.com.
THURSDAY
* 7-9 a.m.: Flea Market setup
* 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Art and Photography show; Agriculture, 4-H and FFA exhibits; Quilt and Flower Show
* 9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Craft Show; Flea Market; David Davis One Room School pictures
* 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Black Walnut Bake-Off entries accepted
* 10 a.m.: Black Walnut Sweepstakes
* 10 a.m.: Information Booth; Chainsaw artists Mason-Dixon Boys
* 11 a.m.: 4-H and FFA Livestock Show (RCHS Livestock Barn – Lick Fork)
* 11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Festival Food Court Open
* 1 p.m.: Black Walnut Bake-Off Results
* 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.: Granpa Cratchet
* 1-4 p.m.: One-Room School Tours
* 1-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-close: Carnival
* 6 p.m.: Queen’s Coronation
* 7-9 p.m.: Live music
FRIDAY
* 7-10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast
* 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Art and Photography show; Agriculture, 4-H and FFA exhibits; Quilt and Flower Show
* 9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Craft Show; David Davis One Room School pictures
* 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.: One-Room School Tours
* 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Train Depot Museum; Mechanical Bull; Mountain Monsters Men
* 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Chainsaw artists Mason-Dixon Boys; Information Booth; Petting zoo
* 10:30 a.m.: Kids Day Parade lineup
* 11 a.m.: 4-H and FFA Showmanship Contest
* 11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Festival Food Court Open
* Noon: Kids Day Parade
* 1-5 p.m.: Ox Roast
* 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.: Granpa Cratchet
* 1-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-close: Carnival
* 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.: Live Music
* 7 p.m.: Gospel Sing
SATURDAY
* 7-10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast
* 9 a.m.: Grand Parade lineup
* 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Art and Photography show; Agriculture, 4-H and FFA exhibits; Quilt and Flower Show
* 9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Craft Show; David Davis One Room School pictures
* 9 a.m.-noon: Ox Roast and Parade lineup
* 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.: One-Room School Tours
* 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Train Depot Museum; Mechanical Bull; Mountain Monsters Men
* 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Chainsaw artists Mason-Dixon Boys; Information Booth; Petting zoo
* 11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Festival Food Court Open
* Noon: Grand Parade
* 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.: Granpa Cratchet
* 2-5 p.m.: Train Depot Museum
* 2-9 p.m.: Live Music
* 3:30 p.m.: Band and Majorette Competition
* 6:30 p.m.: 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale
SUNDAY
* 9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Craft Show; Flea Market; David Davis One Room School pictures
* 9 a.m.: 5K Nut Run/Walk registration
* 11 a.m.: Car Show registration
* 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Car Show
* 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Carnival
* Noon: Festival Food Court opens
* Noon-1 p.m.: Quilt show entries pickup
* 1-5 p.m.: Gospel Music
* 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Exhibits pickup
* 4:30-6 p.m.: Art and photo show entries pickup