West Virginia State Folk Festival
Focused on old-time music, traditional square dancing, and Appalachian arts & crafts. Held on the streets of downtown Glenville WV and at Glenville State College.
Allegheny Echoes
Old-time & Bluegrass music and creative writing workshops held the last week of June each summer in Pocahontas County, WV.
New Deal Festival
Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring music, makers, and mountain traditions at our festival!
Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, and a relaxing family friendly atmosphere while wandering through our vibrant Artisan Market and interactive Makerspace. Discover historic spaces, meet talented West Virginia authors, and cheer on local musicians during our lively fiddle contest.
Rich Family Memorial Old-Time Fiddle Contest
Arthurdale Heritage is thrilled to host the Rich Family Memorial Old-Time Fiddle Contest during our New Deal Festival in 2026. This contest is a celebration of Arthurdale’s history of traditional music-making with the goal of encouraging and sustaining traditional fiddling styles in North Central West Virginia.
River Rendezvous
River Rendezvous contra dance weekend. Dance on the lovely restored sprung wood dance floor built in 1923! Join the dancers for the 26th gathering of dance adventurers. Music by Toss The Possum and Hot Coffee Breakdown. Callers Seth Tepfer, Carol Kopp, and Devon Pohley.
Fly In Festival
The Fly In Festival is a three-day bluegrass and old-time music event held July 23–25, 2026 at Robert Newlon Airport in Huntington, WV. The lineup leads with The Bing Brothers and Jake Krack, followed by Jason Carter, Appalachian Road Show, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, and over two dozen more acts.
Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Pre-Festival Camping)
Clifftop pre-festival camping (No scheduled events). Lots of jamming as folks wait for the festival to begin on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Appalachian String Band Music Festival 2026
A five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and vendors.
Fraley Festival of Traditional Music
Fraley Festival of Traditional Music September 9–12, 2026 | Carter Caves State Resort Park Join us at Carter Caves State Resort Park for the Fraley Festival of Traditional Music, an annual celebration honoring the rich musical heritage of Eastern Kentucky. This multi-day festival brings together talented musicians, storytellers, and music lovers to celebrate traditional Appalachian sounds in a setting that’s as historic as the music itself.
Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival
If you love dancing and old-time music in a mellow setting, Rockbridge in Buena Vista, VA is the festival for you. Those who like structure will find plenty to do, while others rarely leave the campground area, choosing to play and visit around the "neighborhood" where a laid-back, low-key air prevails.
Mount Airy Fiddler’s Convention
Traditionally held the first weekend in June, this family friendly event brings together musicians and fans for two full days of competition, jam sessions, dancing, singing, education, and family entertainment. Mount Airy, NC.
FestivALL / FOOTMAD Square Dance
FOOTMAD SQUARE DANCE
featuring Kessinger Brothers Band
with caller Steve Ballman
A social event for people of all ages
A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages
Family friendly
Newcomers welcome
No experience or partner needed
Vandalia Gathering
Festival of West Virginia traditional music and crafts.
Concerts, contests, food, craft sales. Indoor and outdoor stages. FREE. State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV
FOOTMAD Annual Picnic
Your are invited! Join us to celebrate FOOTMAD’s 45th year! Cookout / potluck followed by a word from our president, social time, and jamming.
Whitewater Whirl 2026
A mini dance vacation in WV’s New River Gorge area. Friday evening dance / Saturday morning and afternoon workshops and dances / Saturday evening dance / Sunday farewell dances
HOTDAM Square Dance
Band: Twisted Laurel
Caller: Steve Ballman
All welcome.
No experience required.
No partner required.
All dances taught.
An evening of family fun.
FOOTMAD Concert: Joe Jencks
FOOTMAD Concert - Joe Jencks. Folk music and story telling. 7:30 PM. WV Culture Center, Charleston WV.
FOOTMAD Community Dance
Join us for contra, square and circle dances
taught by experienced callers.
Live bands play energetic traditional tunes.
A social event for people of all ages
A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages
Family friendly
Newcomers welcome
No experience or partner needed
HOTDAM Square Dance
Band: Bobby Taylor and Kanawha Tradition
Caller: Lou Maiuri
All welcome.
No experience required.
No partner required.
All dances taught.
An evening of family fun.
FOOTMAD Community Dance
Join us for contra, square and circle dances
taught by experienced callers.
Live bands play energetic traditional tunes.
A social event for people of all ages
A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages
Family friendly
Newcomers welcome
No experience or partner needed
FOOTMAD Concert: House of Hamill
FOOTMAD Concert - House of Hamill. Thrilling upcycled Celtic trio. 7:30 PM. Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St, Charleston WV.
A Celtic Calling mainstage event.
Celtic Calling Gathering - Ceilidh Dance
FOOTMAD’s
ANNUAL CÈILIDH DANCE
(A CELTIC CALLING EVENT)
Easy Celtic Social Dancing
No partner required
All dances taught with a walk through
Kilts and plaid encouraged!
Music by The Brickersons form Athens, OH
Celtic Calling Gathering
A celebration of Celtic arts, culture and traditions. It includes music, dance, education, athleticism, and family fun.
Gardner Winter Music Festival
Shake off those winter blues and come to play or just listen the third weekend of February every year. This festival showcases traditional Appalachian music with continuous on-stage performances, workshops, informal jam sessions, a swing dance, a square dance and socializing. GWMF gives traditional Appalachian music lovers a place to play, listen, dance, and learn in the cold dark of winter.
HOTDAM Square Dance
Band: The Hollertones
Caller: Taylor Runner
All welcome.
No experience required.
No partner required.
All dances taught.
An evening of family fun.
FOOTMAD Community Dance
Join us for contra, square and circle dances
taught by experienced callers.
Live bands play energetic traditional tunes.
A social event for people of all ages
A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages
Family friendly
Newcomers welcome
No experience or partner needed
FOOTMAD: Old-Time Winter Breakdown Concert
FOOTMAD Concert - Old-Time Winter Breakdown. Featuring The State Birds, Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones, and The Chucktown Allstars. 7:30 PM. WV Culture Center, Charleston WV.
FOOTMAD Old-Time Winter Breakdown IV - Workshops
Old-Time Winter Breakdown IV. Workshops. Saturday, 2026 February 7. 11:00 AM to 4:50 PM. WV Culture Center.
FOOTMAD Square Dance: Old-Time Winter Breakdown (CANCELLED!)
CANCELLED! Old-Time Winter Breakdown Square Dance. Friday, 2026 February 6.
HOTDAM Square Dance
Huntington Old Time Dance and Music (HOTDAM) Square Dance.
DATE CHANGE! THIS DANCE RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. DUE TO STORM FORECAST FOR SATURDAY.
Live music and caller. All welcome. No experience required. No partner required. All dances taught. An evening of family fun.
"Dance of Hope" Social
A fundraising and information event in support of a Ugandan arts residency at West Side Middle School.
Come and learn the origins of the inspiring troupe "Dance of Hope" from Uganda and meet tour producer Chinobay. Music, refreshments, friendship.
WV Music Hall of Fame Museum, Town Center Mall, Charleston WV.
FOOTMAD Concert: Missy Raines & Allegheny
FOOTMAD Concert - Missy Raines & Allegheny. Award-winning bluegrass. 7:30 PM. WV Culture Center, Charleston WV.
FOOTMAD Community Dance
FOOTMAD Community Dances. In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.
Hymns, Harmonies, and Hops
Come sing with us! Bill and Becky Kimmons, song leaders. Bring your requests.
Morgantown Square Dance
Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music - Square Dance. All welcome. No experience necessary.
FOOTMAD Community Dance
FOOTMAD Community Dances - Fall 2025. In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.
FOOTMAD Concert: Richie & Rosie
FOOTMAD Concert - Richie & Rosie. Americana fiddle, banjo, melodies. 7:30 PM. Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St, Charleston WV.
“The air left the room when Richie and Rosie sang their first notes together ... everyone had their breath taken away at once. … There is ache and wisdom in Richie’s voice. That well is deep. Layer that with the strength and beauty in Rosie’s and you have a winning combination.” — Jen Hughes, Bluegrass Today
Morgantown Square Dance
Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music - Square Dance. All welcome. No experience necessary.
Come at 7 for a brief workshop on WV State Folk Festival Glenville type steps!
Live music with Mary Linschied and friends, callers Mack Sample and Tony Minney
Johhny Staats and the Delivery Boys with Slow Train
Folklore Music Exchange presents Johhny Staats and the Delivery Boys with Slow Train. 7:30 PM. $15 at the door. Doors open 7:00 pm.
No advance sales so first come, first served. Folklore Music Exchange seats 75.
HOTDAM Square Dance
Huntington Old Time Dance and Music (HOTDAM) Square Dance.
Music by Bobby Taylor and the Kanawha Tradition from Charleston, WV. Renowned caller Lou Maiuri from Summersville, WV will be leading the dances.
Live music and caller. All welcome. No experience required. No partner required. All dances taught. An evening of family fun.