On the City of Buckhannon calendar: May 11-17, 2026

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.

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

For West Virginia Strawberry Festival parking and parade impacts, review the festival parking and parade information.

Festival officials and first responders ask that attendees not bring lawn chairs to the concert area.

Monday, May 11

West Virginia Strawberry Festival – Window displays continue along Main Street, and the Festival Gift Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The town will be busy as carnival setup and vendor arrivals continue.

Tuesday, May 12

Primary Election Day – All city offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed. Normal waste collection service will take place.

West Virginia 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

West Virginia 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, or call 872-240-3212, access code 234-619-757.

West Virginia 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 Banda Musicale Puccini Cave, the guest band from Italy, will present a concert at the Colonial Arts Center at 9 p.m.

City of Buckhannon Downtown Parking & Street Closure Notice – Main Street will have temporary no-parking zones and street closures from 5-8 p.m.

Friday, May 15

Yard Debris Pickup Postponed – Yard debris pickup scheduled for Friday has been postponed due to activities associated with the West Virginia Strawberry Festival. Yard debris collection will instead occur Friday, May 22.

West Virginia 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 p.m., 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 p.m. and Tyler Reese Tritt at 9 p.m.

Festival officials and first responders request that no lawn chairs be brought to the concert area.

City of Buckhannon Downtown Parking & Street Closure Notice – Main Street will have temporary no-parking zones and street closures from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Saturday, May 16

West Virginia Strawberry Festival – Morning exhibits open at 9 a.m., with the Strawberry Mile beginning at noon. The Classic Car Parade begins at 12:30 p.m., 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 KC Bruner at 7:30 p.m. and Parmalee at 9 p.m.

Festival officials and first responders request that no lawn chairs be brought to the concert area.

City of Buckhannon Downtown Parking & Street Closure Notice – Main Street will have temporary no-parking zones and street closures from 8 a.m. to midnight.

Sunday, May 17

West Virginia Strawberry Festival – Sunday events include the Strawberry Car Show at noon on Main Street, live music at Jawbone Park from noon 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 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 p.m., following the Junior Royalty Parade.

May 21 – Buckhannon Songwriters Meeting, a free monthly workshop, from 6-7 p.m.

June 5 – Bluegrass Night with Gauley Divide String Band from 7-9 p.m. – Tickets

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 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, call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use the Report a Concern tool.

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