Buckhannon preps for start of 2024 Strawberry Festival
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BUCKHANNON -- Volunteers and emergency responders worked together to decorate Strawberry Lane in preparation for the 2024 West Virginia Strawberry Festival, which kicks off Saturday.
The volunteers, with the assistance of the City of Buckhannon Buckhannon VIPS and the Warren District Volunteer Fire Department, spent an evening creating freshly stenciled strawberry decorations on the sidewalks.
This beloved annual visit of the "Berry Fairies" is a tradition that has been kept alive by Fastenol, city officials said.
Gracie Marsh has been named the 2024 82nd West Virginia Strawberry Festival Queen-Elect, with Jaeneika Westfall named First Maid, and Ashlyn Donohew named Second Maid.
The 2024 82nd West Virginia Strawberry Festival King-Elect is Franklin Bush Jr., who also served as king in 2022.
The 2024 82nd West Virginia Strawberry Festival Teen Queen is Peyton Petrice, with First Maid Gracia Knight and Second Maid Erica Trader.
The 2024 Strawberry Festival Schedule includes:
ONGOING EVENTS:
Carnival
Wednesday, May 15, 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 17, Noon
Saturday, May 18, Noon
Sunday, May 19, 1 p.m.
Location: Jawbone Park
Strawberry Gift Shop
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, May 13, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: 25 E Main St., Buckhannon
Food Court
Tuesday, May 14, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 11 a.m. - Midnight
Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. - Midnight
Location: Jawbone Park
CEO Quilt Show
Thursday, May 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: WVWC Gym
Juried Art Show
Thursday, May 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: WVWC Gym
Photo Exhibit
Thursday, May 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: WVWC Gym
Arts & Crafts Show
Thursday, May 16, Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday, May 17, Noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, Noon - 8 p.m.
Location: Stockert Youth Center
DAILY EVENTS:
Saturday, May 11
Opening Ceremonies and the Lighting of the Festival Flame
May 11 – 10 a.m. in Jawbone Park
Pet Show
May 11 – 2 p.m. in Jawbone Park
Coronation
May 11, 6:30 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan College Chapel
Sunday, May 12
Mimosas with Mom - Designer Bag Bingo
May 12 at 2 p.m., at The Outpost in Buckhannon
Monday, May 13
B-UHS Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert
May 13 at 7 p.m. at Wesley Chapel on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Tuesday, May 14
Family Fun Night
May 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the West Virginia Wesleyan College Gym
Wednesday, May 15
Live Music and Entertainment
May 15 at 5-10 p.m. at Jawbone Park
Thursday, May 16
Children's Strawberry Blonde
May 16 at 10 a.m. on Courthouse Plaza
Diaper Derby
May 16 at 10:30 a.m. in Jawbone Park
Junior Royalty Parade
May 16 at 6:30 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Strawberry Idol
May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Jawbone Park
Drum Line Battle and Parade After Party
May 16 at 8:30 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Friday, May 17
Spring Fling
May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at
Senior Citizens Center
Sweetest Berry Competition
May 17 at 3 p.m.
Strawberry Auction
May 17 at 4 p.m.
Strawberry Basket Competition
May 17 at 4:30 p.m.
Antique Engine & Tractors
May 17 at 4 p.m. at the Stockert Youth Center
Firemen's Parade
May 17 at 6:30 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Pardi Gras
May 17 at 8 p.m. on Main Street
Battle of the Brass
May 17 at 8:30 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Saturday, May 18
Mountaineer Strawberry 2700 Championships
May 18, 9 a.m. at the White Horse Center in Buckhannon
Classic Car Parade
May 18 at Noon on Strawberry Lane
Strawberry Mile
May 18 at Noon at Academy School in Buckhannon
Grand Feature Parade
May 18 at 1 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Antique Engine & Tractors
May 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Stockert Youth Center
Mardi Gras Party
May 18 at 3:30 p.m. in Jawbone Park
Irish Road Bowling
May 18 at 4:30 p.m. on Turkey Run Road in Buckhannon
Strawberry Idol
May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Jawbone Park
Davisson Brothers Band concert
May 18 at 6:30 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Mardi Pardi
May 18 from 8:30-11 p.m. on Main Street
Ashley Cooke concert
May 18 at 9 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Fireworks
May 18 at 10 p.m. on Strawberry Lane
Sunday, May 19
Mountaineer Strawberry 2700 Championships
May 19 at 9 a.m. at the White Horse Center in Buckhannon
Jack Barker Canoe Race
May 19 at Noon on Wood Street in Buckhannon
Classic Car Cruise-In
May 19 at 1 p.m. on Main Street in Buckhannon
Gospel Sing
May 19 at 2 p.m. at Way of Holiness Church in Buckhannon
Closing Ceremonies
May 19 at 5 p.m. at Jawbone Park