On The City Calendar: September 29 – October 3, 2025

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

For agendas of board meetings, please visit Board Agendas and Minutes. For City Council meeting agendas, see: City Council Minutes.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Waste Collection Board Meeting, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (669) 224-3412, access code 382-929-125
Stockert Youth & Community Center Board Meeting, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (872) 240-3311, access code 773-218-837

City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (571) 317-3112, Access Code: 443-910-693.

Friday, October 3, 2025

Yard Waste Collection for City Residents – Yard Waste (debris) will be collected from City of Buckhannon residents. Residents must contact Buckhannon City Hall to be placed on the collection list. City residents may take their bagged yard waste (debris) to the Transfer Station during regular operating hours at no charge, and may bring up to two truckloads per year, also at no charge.
Farmers Market in Jawbone Park: The Farmers Market will offer fresh produce and popular local items every Friday beginning at 2:30 p.m., in Jawbone Park now through Friday, October 31^st.
“All You Can Eat” Fish Fry: Benefiting the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash, the event is scheduled from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Peak Pavilion at the BiCentennial Inn, 90 East Main Street. For more information, visit Fish Fry Info

Dates to Remember – These events have been scheduled with the city’s Consolidated Public Works Board

October 3, 2025 – Suicide Prevention Walk at the Walk Trail sponsored by the West Virginia Wesleyan College Center for Community Engagement from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
October 5, 2025 – The Upshur 4-H Fair Recruitment Drive will be held in Jawbone Park from noon until 4:00 p.m.
October 8, 2025 – Buckhannon-Upshur High School Homecoming Parade down Main Street with activities following in Jawbone Park. The parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
October 18, 2025 – Harvest Festival & Chili Cook-off hosted by Moon Flower, 46 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV. Enjoy crafts, flowers, homemade goods, and thrift items. They will showcase chili made from 10+ local restaurants.
October 27, 2025 – Trunk-or-Treat will be held in the Public Safety Complex Parking Lot from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 31, 2025 – Trick-or-Treat in Buckhannon’s city limits from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
October 31, 2025 – Pop’s Furniture Halloween Costume Contest in Jawbone Park from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.
November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day Parade down Main Street with activities afterward in Jawbone Park. The parade lineup begins at 8:30 a.m.
November 27, 2025 – Upshur County Recreational Complex will hold a 5K, beginning in Jawbone Park at 7:30 a.m.
December 5, 2025 – Buckhannon Fire Department Christmas Parade down Main Street at 6:00 p.m. Santa Claus will visit the Buckhannon Fire Department following the parade.
December 14, 2025 – Annual Menorah Lighting in Jawbone Park at 7:00 p.m.

Additional Information

PSA from the Buckhannon Police Department – Click here for details concerning a reported scam in the local area.
Buckhannon (NEW) Water Treatment Plant Project – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – The City of Buckhannon plans to construct a new $33 million water treatment plant and invest an additional $5.5 million in pipeline upgrades. Click here for the most frequently asked questions from the public, along with the answers from those involved in the project.

Coming to the Colonial Arts Center

October 10, 2025 – In the CAC Art Gallery, the 2^nd annual “Booockhannon Art Exhibit”. For details, click here.
October 23 – 26, 2025 – Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “PUFFS”
December 4 – 7, 2025 – Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.”

Coming to the Event Center at Brushy Fork

October 11, 2025 – Real Shoot Wrestling Event
October 14, 2025 – Central WV Aging Services Training Event
October 18, 2025 – BUHS Class of 1970 Reunion
November 08, 2025 – Mountain Heart Training Event
November 10, 2025 – Vitalant Blood Drive provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur
November 19, 2025 – Private Sports Award Event
November 22, 2025 – Holly Jolly Craft Show
November 29, 2025 – Real Shoot Wrestling Event
December 06, 2025 – Holiday “FURtastic” Elimination Dinner
December 09, 2025 – Private Holiday Event
December 20, 2025 – Real Shoot Wrestling Event
February 7, 2026 – BUHS Band Boosters Bingo
February 13, 2026 – Vitalant Blood Drive provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur
February 14, 2026 – Hands and Hearts for Christ Fundraiser
March 28, 2026 – Friends of the NRA Fundraiser
May 2, 2026 – The SETH Project Gala
August 14, 2026 – Vitalant Blood Drive provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur
November 13, 2026 – Vitalant Blood Drive provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur

Reminders – To help keep our town and streets attractive, please:

Keep grass clippings out of the street as they can block stormwater drains and cause flooding. When mowing, always blow the grass away from the street.
Trash cans should be hidden from public view as much as possible during the week; place them at the curb the night before collection, and return them within 24 hours after collection.

Utility Bill Payments: Pay utility bills online at Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows you to monitor your consumption.

Report Repairs or Concerns: To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, please call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use our Citizen Engagement tool: Report a Concern.

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