All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: September 29 – October 3, 2025

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 31st.

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 3, 2025 – “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.
  • 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 2nd 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.

Stay updated by checking the City Website calendar: City Calendar

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