WVSF Update: Full Schedule of Activities

BUCKHANNON, WV: Here is a condensed version of the 84th West Virginia Strawberry Festival, May 9-17, 2026. For a more detailed schedule and up-to-the-minute schedule, visit https://www.facebook.com/WVStrawberryFestival

Saturday, May 9

Opening Ceremonies – 10 AM, Jawbone Park
Pet Show – 2 PM, Jawbone Park
Coronation – 6:30 PM, WVWC
Gift Shop open 10 AM–6 PM

Sunday, May 10

Mother’s Day Royalty Bingo – 2 PM, Outpost & Event Center (doors open at 12:30 PM)
Gift Shop open 2–7 PM

Monday, May 11

Gift Shop open 10 AM–6 PM
Window Displays on Main Street

Tuesday, May 12

Gift Shop open 10 AM–6 PM
Food Court (limited vendors) – 4–10 PM, Jawbone Park
Family Fun Night – 5–8 PM, WVWC Courtyard
Children’s Activities – 5:30/6 PM
Live Entertainment – 6–10 PM, Jawbone Park
BUHS Choir Concert – 7 PM

Wednesday, May 13

Gift Shop open 10 AM–6 PM
Food Court – 11 AM–10 PM
Live Entertainment – 5–10 PM
Carnival opens – 6 PM
Disc-Connected K9 Show – 7 PM, SYCC field

Thursday, May 14

Gift Shop open 10 AM–6 PM (closed during parade)
Quilt Show, Art Show, Craft Show, Photo Exhibit – 9 AM–6 PM
Food Court – 11 AM–11 PM
Carnival – 6 PM
Junior Royalty Parade – 6 PM, Strawberry Lane
Post‑Parade Awards & After‑Party – Jawbone Park
Disc-Connected K9 Show – 8:30 PM
Concert Alert: Banda Musicale Puccini Cave Concert – Colonial Arts Center – 9:00 PM

Friday, May 15

Gift Shop open 10 AM–6 PM (closed during parade)
Field Competition – 9 AM, Ross Field
Quilt Show, Art Show, Craft Show, Photo Exhibit – 9/10 AM–6 PM
Food Court – 11 AM–12 AM
Carnival – 12 PM
Concert Band Competition – 2 PM, WVWC
Sweetest Berry Contest – 2 PM, Courthouse Plaza
Crowning of Lord & Lady – 2:15 PM
Strawberry & Basket Auction – 3 PM
Engine & Tractor Exhibit – 4 PM, SYCC
Disc-Connected K9 Show – 5 PM
Firemen’s Parade – 6 PM, Strawberry Lane
Post‑Parade Bash, Party & Drumline Battle – Main Street/Jawbone
Strawberry Idol – 8:30 PM
Concert Alert: Tyler Reese Tritt – 9 PM, Main Stage

Saturday, May 16

Gift Shop open 10 AM–6 PM (closed during parade)
Quilt Show, Art Show, Photo Exhibit – Morning hours
Engine & Tractor Show – 9 AM–6 PM
Craft Show – 10 AM–6 PM
Food Court – 11 AM–12 AM
Carnival – 12 PM
Disc-Connected K9 Shows – 12 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM
Strawberry Mile – 12 PM (Reg. 10 AM, BAES)
Classic Car Parade – 12:30 PM
Grand Feature Parade – 1 PM
Post‑Parade Awards & After‑Party – Main/Jawbone
Irish Road Bowling – 4 PM, Turkey Run Rd
KC Bruner – 7:30 PM, Main Stage
Concert Alert: Parmalee – 9 PM, Main Stage

Sunday, May 17

Gift Shop open 10 AM–5 PM
Food Court – 11 AM–4 PM
Disc-Connected K9 Shows – 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM
Strawberry Car Show – 12 PM, Main Street
Live Music – 12–3 PM, Jawbone Park
Irish Road Bowling – 1 PM
Carnival – 1 PM
Gospel Sing – 3 PM
Closing Ceremonies – 5 PM, Jawbone Park