| A dash of tradition, a pinch of old friends gathering in celebration,
a mix of Glenville State College graduates, parties, Appalachian music wafting through the streets, square dancing, story tellers, festival belles, artists and crafters, good food, and more.
Welcome to the annual West Virginia State Folk Festival, slated
for June 15-18.
The folk festival officially opens at the County Store on Court
Street June 15 at 2 p.m. Crafters are scheduled to begin selling
their wares at 4 p.m., with square dancing beginning at 8 p.m.
The evening concert schedule at Glenville State College's Fine
Arts Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and
will include:
Friday, June 16
Introduction of Folk Festival Belles
Phyllis Marks
Rachel Meads and John Meeker
Mack Samples
Bonnie Collins
Dave Bing
Frank George
Bobby Taylor and Company
Andy Dunlap
Terry Vaughn
Kim Johnson>BR>
Scott Proudy
Saturday, June 17
Lester McCumbers
Dave Morris
John and Marvin Loving
Jimmy Costa
Ron and Rory Mullenex
John Morris
Alan Freeman
Patti Looman
Reed Island Rounders
Ben Carr
Wine Family Singers
Volunteers are needed to help with
various activities including set up and take down
of the square dance platform, pitching a
20 x 40-foot tent, and other manual-labor jobs.
To volunteer call 462-5000.
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