CITY OF BUCKHANNON

BUCKHANNON, WV: All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St., Buckhannon, WV 26201.

For board meeting agendas and minutes, please visit: Board Agendas and Minutes. For City Council meeting agendas and minutes, please visit: City Council Minutes.

This edition includes a daily overview of activities at the West Virginia Strawberry Festival. For an easy-to-read day-by-day schedule, go here.

Monday, May 11

• WV Strawberry Festival – Window displays continue along Main Street, and the Festival Gift Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12

WV Strawberry Festival – The Food Court opens from 4 to 10 p.m. at Jawbone Park. Family Fun Night runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the WVWC Courtyard, with children’s activities beginning around 5:30. Live entertainment continues at Jawbone Park from 6 to 10 p.m., and the BUHS Spring Choir Concert begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13

WV Strawberry Festival – The Food Court is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with live entertainment from 5 to 10 p.m. The Carnival opens at 6 p.m., and the Disc‑Connected K9 Show begins at 7 p.m. near the Stockert Youth & Community Center.

Thursday, May 14

Water Board Meeting – 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – Attend in person or join virtually using this link or by calling (872) 240-3212, access code 234-619-757.
WV Strawberry Festival – Festival exhibits open at 9 a.m., including the Quilt Show, Art Show, Craft Show, and Photo Exhibit. The Junior Royalty Parade steps off at 6 p.m. on Strawberry Lane, followed by awards and an after‑party at Jawbone Park. The Disc‑Connected K9 Show begins at 8:30 p.m., and (Concert Alert) a band from Italy, “Banda Musicale Puccini Cave” presents a live performance at the Colonial Arts Center – 9:00 PM.
City of Buckhannon Downtown Parking & Street Closure Notice – Main Street will have temporary no-parking zones and street closures 5–8 PM

Friday, May 15

WV Strawberry Festival – Field competitions begin at 9 a.m., with festival exhibits open throughout the day. Afternoon events at Courthouse Plaza include the Sweetest Berry Contest at 2 p.m., the Crowning of the Lord and Lady at 2:15, and the Strawberry & Basket Auction at 3 p.m. The Firemen’s Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Strawberry Lane, followed by post‑parade activities downtown. Evening entertainment includes Strawberry Idol at 8:30 and (Concert Alert) Tyler Reese Tritt at 9 p.m.
City of Buckhannon Downtown Parking & Street Closure Notice – Main Street will have temporary no-parking zones and street closures from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Saturday, May 16

WV Strawberry Festival – Morning exhibits open at 9 a.m., with the Strawberry Mile beginning at noon. The Classic Car Parade begins at 12:30, followed by the Grand Feature Parade at 1 p.m. Post‑parade awards and activities will be held at Jawbone Park. Irish Road Bowling begins at 4 p.m., and evening entertainment includes (Concert Alert) KC Bruner at 7:30 and Parmalee at 9 p.m.
City of Buckhannon Downtown Parking & Street Closure Notice – Main Street will have temporary no-parking zones and street closures from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Sunday, May 17

WV Strawberry Festival – Sunday events include the Strawberry Car Show at noon on Main Street, live music at Jawbone Park from 12 to 3 p.m., and the Gospel Sing at 3 p.m. Closing Ceremonies will be held at Jawbone Park at 5 p.m.
City of Buckhannon Downtown Parking & Street Closure Notice – Main Street will have temporary no-parking zones and street closures from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“All festival events are subject to change. For updates, please follow the West Virginia Strawberry Festival on social media or visit WVStrawberryFestival.com or view the full schedule here.”

At The Colonial Arts Center

May 14 – Banda Musicale Puccini Cave from Italy, will present a concert at 9:00 p.m., following the Junior Royalty Parade
May 21 – Buckhannon Songwriters Meeting (Free Monthly Workshop) from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
June 5 – Bluegrass Night – Gauley Divide String Band from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. For Tickets, Click Here

Reminders:

Trash Can Placement: Trash cans must be hidden from public view as much as possible during the week; place them at the curb the night before the collection and return them within 24 hours after the collection.

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