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West Virginia is located in the incomparable Appalachian Mountains and this is where adventure lovers get to walk on the wild side along the legendary Appalachian Trail. Civil War history buffs revel in hamlets like Harpers Ferry and one of four Carnegie Halls in the world beckons visitors to Lewisburg's cultural scene. You can go fishing in West Virginia's lakes and rivers.
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Plan ahead for these events:
- Ramp Dinners & Festivals - Throughout West Virginia in April and May
- Bridge Day - New River Gorge Bridge, Every third Saturday in October
- West Virginia State Fair - Lewisburg, August 07-16, 2025
- West Virginia Strawberry Festival - Buckhannon, Every third weekend in May
- Mountain State Forest Festival - Elkins, late September
- West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival - Clarksburg, Every Labor Day Weekend
- Contemporary American Theater Festival - Shepherdstown, Every July
- Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival - Wheeling, July 25, 26, 27 2025
- Mountain State Art and Craft Fair - Every 4th of July - July 4-6, 2025
- Ripley’s 4th of July Celebration - Every 4th of July
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