84th Annual · May 9–17, 2026
West Virginia Strawberry Festival
Schedule of events for Buckhannon’s biggest week
Nine days of parades, royalty, food, music, and small-town magic. Stop by WVSF Headquarters at 5 N. Locust Street for menus, schedules, and assistance — and pick up a treat from the Gift Shop at 38 E. Main Street while you’re in town.
Jump to a day
Ongoing all week
What’s happening every day
Strawberry Menu
All day, every day. Restaurants and food vendors across town will serve their festival specials May 9–17.
Window Displays
Saunter down Main Street to see Buckhannon’s storefronts dressed for the festival.
WVSF Gift Shop
38 E. Main Street
- Sat 5/9 · 10 AM–6 PM
- Sun 5/10 · 2–7 PM
- Mon · 10 AM–6 PM
- Tue · 10 AM–5 PM
- Wed · 10 AM–6 PM
- Thu · 10 AM–6 PM
- Fri · 9 AM–8 PM
- Sat 5/16 · 9 AM–8 PM
- Sun 5/17 · 10 AM–5 PM
Closed during parades.
Food Court
Jawbone Park
- Tue · 4–10 PM
- Wed · 11 AM–10 PM
- Thu · 11 AM–11 PM
- Fri–Sat · 11 AM–12 AM
- Sun · 11 AM–4 PM
Carnival
Jawbone Park
- Wed · Opens at 6 PM
- Thu · Opens at 6 PM
- Fri · Opens at 12 PM
- Sat · Opens at 12 PM
- Sun · Opens at 1 PM
Disc-Connected K9 Show
Field next to Stockert Youth & Community Center
- Wed · 7 PM
- Thu · 8:30 PM
- Fri · 5 PM, 8:30 PM
- Sat · 12 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM
- Sun · 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM
Arts Weekend · Thu–Sat
CEOS Quilt Show
WVWC Gym
Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM
Sat 9 AM–1 PM
Art Show
WVWC Sleeth Gallery (McCuskey Hall)
Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM
Sat 9 AM–12 PM
Craft Show
SYCC
Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM
Photo Exhibit
Colonial Arts Gallery, 48 E. Main St.
Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM
Sat 9 AM–12 PM
Day by day
All events are subject to change.
Saturday · May 9
Opening Day
- 10 AM — Opening Ceremonies @ Jawbone Park
- 2 PM — Pet Show @ Jawbone Park
- 6:30 PM — Coronation of the King & Queen @ WVWC
Sunday · May 10
Mother’s Day
- Attend a local church service
- 2 PM — Mother’s Day Royalty Bingo @ The Outpost (doors 12:30)
Monday · May 11
A quiet day
No unique events today — see “What’s happening every day” above for the Strawberry Menu, Window Displays, and Gift Shop hours.
Tuesday · May 12
Family Fun Night
- 5–8 PM — Family Fun Night @ WVWC Courtyard (rain: WVWC Gym)
- 5:30 / 6 PM — Strawberry Blonde & Diaper Derby
- 7 PM — B-UHS Spring Choir Concert @ BUHS
Wednesday · May 13
Carnival opens · Live music
Tonight the carnival fires up at 6 PM, the K9 Show takes the field at 7 PM, and live entertainment runs 5–10 PM at Jawbone Park.
Thursday · May 14
Junior Royalty Parade
- 6 PM — Junior Royalty Parade @ Strawberry Lane
- Post-parade — Awards @ Jawbone Park Stage
- Post-parade — After-party @ Jawbone Park
Friday · May 15
Firemen’s Parade
- 9 AM — Field Competition @ Ross Field
- 9:30 AM — Sr. Strawberry Capping @ Upshur Sr. Center
- 2 PM — Concert Band Competition @ WVWC PAC
- 2 PM — Sweetest Berry Contest @ Courthouse Plaza
- 2:15 PM — Crowning of the Lord & Lady @ Courthouse Plaza
- 3 PM — Strawberry & Basket Auction @ Courthouse Plaza
- 4 PM — Engine & Tractor Exhibit @ SYCC
- 6 PM — Firemen’s Parade @ Strawberry Lane
- Post-parade — Strawberry Smash Bash, Strawberry Blonde (Adult), Best Legs @ Jawbone Park
- Post-parade — Party @ Jawbone & Main
- Post-parade — Drumline Battle @ Main St.
- 8:30 PM — Strawberry Idol @ Jawbone Park
- 9 PM — Tyler Reese Tritt @ Main Stage
Saturday · May 16
Grand Feature Parade
- 9 AM — Mountaineer Strawberry 2700 Championships @ White Horse
- 9 AM–6 PM — Engine & Tractor Show @ SYCC
- 12 PM — Strawberry Mile (registration 10 AM @ BAES)
- 12:30 PM — Classic Car Parade
- 1 PM — WVSF Official Grand Feature Parade
- Post-parade — Awards @ Jawbone Park
- Post-parade — After Party @ Jawbone & Main
- 4 PM — Irish Road Bowling @ Turkey Run Rd.
- 7:30 PM — KC Bruner @ Main St. Stage
- 9 PM — Parmalee @ Main St. Stage
Sunday · May 17
Closing Day
- 8 AM — Mountaineer Strawberry 2700 Championships @ White Horse
- 12 PM — Strawberry Car Show @ Main St.
- 12–3 PM — Live Music @ Jawbone Park
- 1 PM — Irish Road Bowling @ Turkey Run Rd.
- 3 PM — Gospel Sing @ Jawbone Park
- 5 PM — Closing Ceremonies @ Jawbone Park
Save the date
May 8–16, 2027
85th annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival