Upcoming events.
Upcoming events.
Webster County hosts dozens of events throughout the year that celebrate community, tradition, and the uniqueness of our slice of Almost Heaven.
61st Annual Woodchopping Festival
The largest run lumberjack competition in North America continues Memorial Day Weekend in Webster County! This is a can’t miss event as we celebrate local and world renowned woodchopping talent. More information to come!
Ginger Fletcher Memorial 5K
The Ginger Fletcher Memorial 5k is Saturday, May 23rd, 2026!
Registration starts @ 6:30am, Race start @ 8am
Questions? Contact: Morgan Miller (304) 644-2502, zackmiller810@gmail.com
Applications available http://www.woodchoppingfestival.org/entry-forms-applications/
Woodchopping Festival Car & Truck Show
WEBSTER COUNTY WOODCHOPPING FESTIVAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW 2026 is Saturday, May 23, 2026!
Baker's Island Recreational Area
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
Judging begins at 12:00 p.m.
Awards Announced by 3:00 p.m.
Early registration $15:00 Day of Show $20:00 — (Includes 2 tickets to the Woodchopping Festival for each
vehicle entered)
Dash Plaques Given to the First 50 Entries
TROPHIES awarded for 1st, 2nd& 3rd places in
12 Different classes plus People's Choice,
Queens Choice & BEST OF SHOW.
Door prizes will also be given away.
If you would like to participate in the parade it begins
at 11:00 so, please arrive early!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom or Carla Baker
at 336-909-0707 or 276-694-3540 or FESTIVAL OFFICE 304-847-7666
Not Responsible for ACCIDENTS. No Alcohol and No Pets
Please.
Gauley Divide Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Gauley Divide Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026!
High energy contemporary bluegrass from central WV.
Private event by donation, everyone welcome!
Carpenter Ants Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Carpenter Ants Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, May 30th, 2026!
seats for this show are $10 and reservations are welcome
Old-Style Rythym & Blues, Gospel Soul and Country Funk.
Even the best bands come and go but the Charleston WV-based Carpenter Ants have defied the odds and been together for well over 30 years, with their trademark country-soul sound rich, soulful harmonies, stinging solos and a rock-solid rhythm section that captures that rare, loose-but-tight feel, and has won the band international as well as regional acclaim. In 2021, they lost founding member Charlie Tee to Covid, and he is remembered wherever they go. West Virginia's premier rhythm & blues group, the Ants guitarist Michael Lipton, drummer Jupie Little, bassist Ted Harrison and keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Mark Bates have quietly amassed a resume that rivals many national groups. With an arsenal of classic and forgotten American music, the Ants wail through classic R&B, country-swamp and gospel-soul with equal conviction. Regardless of the occasion, they never fail to have a good time and that feeling is contagious.
Wildflower Walk
The WV Native Plant Society is hosting a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at Holly River State Park. Meet at the park office/restaurant building at 10:00 AM!
Khegan McClane Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Khegan McClane Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, June 6th, 2026!
seats for this show are $8 and reservations are welcome
Hello, my name is Khegan McLane, and I am a singer-songwriter from the hills of West Virginia, specifically Charleston, which, though in a valley, might make the "hills" part a little misleading. I've been playing music for over a decade now, and I've absolutely loved every second of it. Picking up a guitar, learning to play, and eventually starting to write songs is one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Wake Robin Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Wake Robin Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, June 13th, 2026!
seats for this show are $10 and reservations are welcome
Wake Robin is a newly formed folk-group consisting of Annick Odom (bass, vocals), Judy Swanson (fiddle, vocals), and Hannah Standiford (banjo, guitar, vocals). The band draws from old-time traditions, the folk revival, early bluegrass, and their own original songwriting woven together with close harmonies.
WV State Conservation Camp
Since 1941, the WV State Conservation Camp has welcomed youth from all over the state to kick off their summer with new friends and opportunities to explore the natural world! Our Extension experts and other natural resources professionals in the state come together to teach youths how to preserve and protect our resources and become future conservation leaders.
June 15-19 at Camp Caesar in Cowen, West Virginia. For more information, visit https://tr.ee/1xFMG7
The Wild Shoats Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
The Wild Shoats Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater Saturday, June 27th, 2026!
seats for this show are $10 and reservations are welcome
West Virginia native Mary Linscheid, brothers Gus and Huck Tritsch of Millheim, PA, and Alex Heflin of Morgantown, WV, set an alt-folk soundtrack to the strange late-stage capitalist Appalachia they grew up in. Calling on their collective backgrounds in folk songs, honky tonk, and the Appalachian high-lonesome sound, the Shoats reimagine the songs and sounds of their home through haunting original material and well-loved covers. The Shoats won the Appalachian String Band Music Festival, Neo-Traditional Band Competition in 2023, just a few months after the band formation.
Full Crikle Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Full Crikle Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Friday, July 3rd, 2026!
Join Patty Evans, Phil Bowers, Ronnie Phillips, and TJ Dalton for an evening of oldies and classic vinyl songs done as only Full Cirkle has been doing for over 30 years. A trip down memory lane with amazing harmonies, superb keyboard, and great guitar licks that will lift your spirits and leave you humming! This show is considered a private event but all are welcome.
Private event by donation, everyone welcome
Makenna Hope Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Makenna Hope Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, July 11th, 2026!
Makenna Hope is a singer-songwriter who grew up in the hills of St. Albans, West Virginia. Her strong alto vocals and wide range make this young artist a force to be reckoned with. Coming from a family full of music lovers, she was introduced to classic country at a young age and quickly fell in love with artists like Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Loretta Lynn.
Since first taking the stage at age 8, she has performed with a number of artists that range from country to indie rock. Some of those artists include: Andrew Adkins, John Lilly, Annie Neeley, Ron Sowell, Parmalee, Colt Ford, Dan and Shay, and Hello June.
seats for this show are $8 and reservations are welcome
Barkley Cove Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Barkley Cove Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, July 25th, 2026!
seats for this show are $10 and reservations are welcome
Barkley Cove is the band to watch in the new folk scene. Raised on collaborative songwriting, rich vocal harmony, and the folk revival records of the 60s and beyond, members Jillian Dolan (guitar), Yusuf Miller (mandolin), Silas Gross (banjo), and Robert Myers (bass) mix genres of folk, rock, country, and bluegrass to create a distinctly original sound that will linger in your ear long after the last chord. As their reach expands throughout the United States, Barkley Cove's imaginative songwriting and dedication to originality continue to push the boundaries of new folk music.
Grassy Creek Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Grassy Creek Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, August 1st, 2026!
Grassy Creek is a band of local friends and family from Webster, Braxton and Gilmer counties, playing mostly traditional Bluegrass and Gospel in the tradition of the Stanley Brothers, Flatt and Sruggs, Reno and Smiley, and Bill Monroe.
Their name comes from a free-flowing stream in the Diana area.
seats for this show are $8 and reservations are welcome
Denton King Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Denton King Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, August 8th, 2026!
seats for this show are $8 and reservations are welcome
Singer/songwriter Denton King spent the first 10 years of his life on Point Mountain in Webster County and then moved to the Ireland area where he still lives today. He "uses his writing and singing talents to display the simple gifts of Appalachian life," according to a recent interview. Denton wrote his first song at the age of 8; when he played it for his mother on a ukulele, her words of encouragement started him on a lifelong path of songwriting. Denton says he doesn't really write songs as much as he makes them up, and they are often about the simple gifts of traditional Appalachian living. Some of his best known songs are "I'm an Appalachian, "Hillbilly Ways," and "Mountain Gospel Banjo" and he has been a regular performer at the Stonewall Jackson Jubilee for many years.
We are thrilled that Denton King and Friends will be bringing their traditional country bluegrass music to our Jerry Run stage for the first time this season.
Chet Lowther Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Chet Lowther Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, August 15th, 2026!
seats for this show are $8 and reservations are welcome
Chet Lowther is an accomplished singer-songwriter who has been entertaining folks around West Virginia for years. Based in Charleston; this is his first appearance at Jerry Run. "As far as a description of my my music, I think it would best be described as Americana or singer/songwriter, my musical influences include songwriters like John Prine, Guy Clark, Darrell Scott, Richard Thompson , Chris Smither, etc. I aspire to that same sort of honest, simplistic, clever, writing style of those types of writers."--Chet
Chris Haddox and Jim Truman Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Chris Haddox and Jim Truman Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026!
seats for this show are $9 and reservations are welcome
Chris Haddox is a Logan, West Virginia born and raised songwriter/singer/multi-instrumentalist who is now based out of Morgantown, West Virginia. He writes and sings his voluminous collection of songs about (to quote him) 'religion, firearms, courthouse squares, goats on trampolines, shoes, fiddles, and hurricanes' whatever catches his eye. He deftly combines humor, sarcasm, and blunt honesty to create songs that are accessible and relatable to a wide variety of audiences.
Jim Truman is from Morgantown and started performing music publicly in the 1980s. He also spent that decade traveling the US as a stand-up comic. Performances in these two spaces led to opening act slots for numerous national acts including Steven Stills and Jerry Seinfeld, to name a few.
Chris and Jim have played at Jerry Run a few times before, as part of various groups. Their shows include a wide mix of originals, jazz, old-country and folk songs a little bit of everything. Mostly they just enjoy playing; and look forward to a fun evening.
Blue Steel Live from Jerry Run Summer Theater
Blue Steel Live from Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, August 29th, 2026!
seats for this show are $9 and reservations are welcome
This WV native bluegrass band blends gospel and country with a hard driving bluegrass sound.
Dave Matheny-banjo, vocals Nate Linger- mandolin, vocals Logan Matheny-bass Molly Riffle- fiddle, vocals John David Vaugh-guitar, banjo, vocals Justin Riffle-guitar, vocals
https://www.facebook.com/bluesteel.bluegrass/info?tab=page_info
Bergoo Bash
The largest Fundraiser of the year for the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department is happening Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Bergoo! Miles of ATV/UTV trail riding through the mountains of Webster County for a poker run. The fun continues with food trucks, live music, and more!
Holly River State Park Festival
A celebration of tradition and community with a car show, local crafters, a 5k(Holly River Hustle), live music, games and more! Happening Labor Day Weekend- More information to come.
Lilly Mountaineers Live from Jerry Run Summer Theater
Lilly Mountaineers Live from Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, September 5th, 2026!
seats for this show are $10 and reservations are welcome
Daniel and Mark Lilly form the heart of this southern WV-based bluegrass, southern rock, country, and Gospel band. They grew up immersed in the traditional bluegrass music of their renown father and uncle, the Lilly Brothers.
Webster County Fair
The oldest county fair in West Virginia returns to the historic Camp Caesar on Wednesday September 9th! Live music, 4H exhibits and more every single day! More information to come
Norfolk & Southern Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Norfolk & Southern Live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, September 19th, 2026!
seats for this show are $9 and reservations are welcome
Norfolk and Southern is another longtime favorite at JRST, and have closed the season for us for many years in a row. They are based in north central West Virginia and bring lots of veteran talent to their bluegrass repertoire, playing a crowd-pleasing mix of traditional, contemporary, gospel, and original material.
Mark Gainer---Guitar, Mark Lynch---Mandolin, Rick Cleavenger---Banjo
Aaron Beam & the Do-Gooders live at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Aaron Beam & the Do-Gooders live at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, September 26th, 2026!
seats for this show are $9 and reservations are welcome
We call ourselves Aaron Beam and The Do Gooders. The folks who put on the Friday Concert Series in Richwood said this about us that I think was nice, "Aaron Beam brings a fresh, modern uptake on bluegrass, reminiscent of old-timey music, with a brighter, cleaner sound that stays with you and puts a lift in your step and a smile in your heart."
Aaron Beam - guitar/lead vocal
Dave Beam - banjo/tenor vocal
Joey Miller - mandolin
Doug Gordon - bass
Andy Tuck live from Jerry Run Summer Theater
Andy Tuck live from Jerry Run Summer Theater on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026!
seats for this show are $9 and reservations are welcome
Andy Tuck, Morgantown WV singer- songwriter and guitar picker since 2001, delivers folk rockin' country-soul good time music for people wherever he goes.
Cystic Fibrosis Benefit
Fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Auction, Bake sale, Music by Grassy Creek band all at Jerry Run Summer Theater on Friday, May 15th, 2026!
Woodchopping Festival Pageants
The Annual Webster County Woodchopping Festival Pageants are on April 25-26th, 2026.
The links to all three pageant divisions are below. Deadline for both money and applications is April 13th, 2026.
Ages 8-11 Woodchip: must be a WC resident or attend WC schools
https://form.jotform.com/250275277349060
Ages 12-15 Jr Miss: must be a WC resident or attend WC schools
https://form.jotform.com/250274067319053
Ages 16-21 Queen: open to all WV residents
https://form.jotform.com/250273698336061
Ramp Dinner
Mark your calendars for the forthcoming Camp Caesar ramp dinner and community/vendor sale event! Saturday, April 25, 2026 starting at 11:00 AM.
Cellar to Table Dinner
The Cookhouse at Holly River State Park is going to be hosting a Cellar to Table dinner April 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM and we would love for y’all to join us!!
Tickets are $52/ per person
Call/text 305-642-7075 and reserve you a spot so you don’t miss out!
We look forward to seeing y’all.
Wildwater Weekend
Webster County’s Wildwater Weekend is returning April 11th, 2026!
Race Course:
The normal race course starts at the CR 15/3 bridge in Curtin and finishes at Bakers Island in downtown Webster Springs, Approximately 5 miles in length. American Whitewater’s description of this river section (shown below) includes approximately 6.6 miles from Bergoo to Curtin:
Bergoo to Webster Springs
Class II-II(IV)
11.6 miles
Average Gradient 30 fpm
From Bergoo to the CR 15/3 Bridge that goes to Curtin the rapids are mostly of the cobble bar variety.
***(RACE COURSE SECTION) From this bridge downstream the rapid makers are mostly small ledges with the biggest one known as Parcoal Falls or the PX. Paddlers unfamiliar with this rapid should scout river right before or sneak far left.
Organizers reserve the right to change river sections based on water levels and conditions at the time of the race.
Registration DAY OF at Baker’s Island from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Town of Cowen Spring Clean-up
The Town of Cowen’s Spring Cleanup is happening April 11th from 9 AM–3 PM — and this year, they are accepting metal items too!
It’s the perfect time to clean out, declutter, and help keep our community looking its best. We’d love to see everyone come out and take part!
Please note:
•You must live inside city limits, please bring your ID or proof of address.
• You will be responsible for unloading your own items.
• Appliances are accepted as metal.
• We cannot accept: electronics, construction materials, furniture, or tires.
Help us spread the word and make a difference in the Town of Cowen.
Camden on Gauley Community Easter Egg Hunt
Camden on Gauley is hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 3:00 PM!
Age groups:
Birth to 3 years old
4 to 6 years old
7 to 11 years old
Scavenger Hunt:
12 to 15 years old
Opening Day at the Cookhouse
The wait is over! The beloved Cookhouse at Holly River State Park opens for the season on Friday, April 3, 2026! The restaurant will be open on the weekends(Friday-Sunday, 8 AM- 8 PM) until Memorial Day to which it will then be open 7 days a week.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Hosted by Catholic Charities and the Haven Coalition, there will be a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Baker’s Island Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 1:30 PM!
This is open to all kids 15 years old or younger. Those older than 15 years of age are welcome to come hide eggs that morning at 11:00 AM.
Prizes will be given to all children.
In case of bad weather, call 304-847-7416
Webster County Woodchoppers Elimination Dinner
The Annual Woodchoppers Elimination Dinner will be Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Webster Springs City Building!
First prize: $1,000
2nd, 3rd & 4th prize: $100.00 each
$25.00 per ticket
Winner need not be present to be eligible
Free Community Dinner
Potato soup, hot rolls and apple crisp.
The meal is available to anyone. Donations are welcome and will be used to support future meals.
Various resources monthly:
Showers
Hair cuts
DHHR
Mental health
Hygiene kits
Well Screenings
Hacker Valley Chili Cook-Off
The Northern Webster County Improvement Council is hosting their annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday March 14th, 2026 at the Hacker Valley Elementary School! Those who are competing need to be set up and ready at 10:00 AM. The judging will take place and then will be open to the public at Noon.
As usual they are also having a bake sale! Come out and taste some wonderful chilis and grab a baked goodie! Cindy plans on making some tea rings!
$10 entry fee for chili cooks
$5 to stop in at Noon and sample all the chilis!
Mark March 14, 2026 on your calendars now!!!
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT THE PARK!!!!!
Free Community Dinner
Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and sheet cake.
The meal is available to anyone. Donations are welcome and will be used to support future meals.
Various resources monthly:
Showers
Hair cuts
DHHR
Mental health
Hygiene kits
Well Screenings
Book Reading
Join us for another book reading event at the Woodchopping and Timber Heritage Museum! We are kicking off the 2026 year with Glorya Bolden as she joins us(via Zoom) to read us two of her children's books "Auzzie, The GrAngel with Super Powers" and "Who Do You Say You Are?”.
Weather permitting, we will have a in person listening party. For those who can't make it in person, we will also provide a zoom link!
Please check back on this event page to get information for weather adjustments
Family Game Night
Family Game Night!
All Webster County Elementary families are invited to join us on January 20 from 5:00–6:30 PM for a fun-filled Family Game Night!
We are excited to partner with the Webster County Family Support Center, who will be providing board games to give away as door prizes. If you’d like a chance to win a game to take home for your own family game night, come to our event and you’ll be entered into a drawing!
Come play board games, enjoy quality time with your students, and discover tips on focus, energy, and behavior in a relaxed, interactive setting.
Where: Webster Springs Elementary School
Fun, learning, and family time—all in one evening!
Don’t miss out—bring your game face and your curiosity!
Free Community Dinner
White bean and ham soup, cornbread and peach cobbler.
The meal is available to anyone. Donations are welcome and will be used to support future meals.
Various resources monthly:
Showers
Hair cuts
DHHR
Mental health
Hygiene kits
Well Screenings
Cowen Mountain Bike Park Meeting
The Cowen Mountain Bike Committee will be having a mountain bike park committee meeting Thursday January 8th from 6-8 pm at the Cowen Library
Webster County fair
The Annual Webster County Fair will be September 3-6, 2025 at Camp Caesar! Admission is only $10 per day for access to all entertainment. 4-H exhibits will be on display and featuring livestock, vegetables, flowers, canned goods, antiques, art, crafts, and photography. A hot dog eating contest, butterfly release, MedVac demonstration, and fireworks are among the many exciting offerings at this years fair as well as the 3rd Annual Demolition Derby on Saturday evening! See you there!
blood drive
The Red Cross and the Northern Webster County Improvement Council are hosting another blood drive on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 from 12:00 OM to 5:00 PM! It will be held at Holly River State Park at the Stanley Judd Anderson Center Activity Room.
Holly River state park festival
Holly River State Park will be hosting their 33rd Annual Holly River State Park Festival on Saturday, August 30- Sunday, August 31, 2025. A tradition of fun and heritage that has been going on for decades.
A weekend full of family friendly events including craft vendors, food concessions, live music, car show, quilt show, 5K run, photo contest, cake walks, games for all ages, one room school museum and more!
bergoo bash
A fun-filled day to get out in the beautiful mountains of Webster County to support the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department through an ATV/UTV poker run!
Movie Night in the Park
The Cookhouse is hosting another movie in the park Saturday August 23rd, 2025 at 9:00 PM. The feature film is Back To The Future!
Verdeant live at jerry run summer theater
seats for this show are $7 and reservations are welcome
Verdeant is a musical duo that performs a blend of modern, folk, country, and original music. Featuring stunning vocals, thoughtfully crafted piano and innovative percussion, they provide entertainment for seasonal events, festivals, restaurants, private parties, and corporate occasions.