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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

Starting at $2.99/week.

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