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

Plan your trip: Discover hidden gems and small-town charm at West Virginia’s Largest Yard Sale

BUCKHANNON — West Virginia’s Largest Yard Sale will return to Upshur and Lewis counties this summer! Bargain hunters are invited to the Buckhannon and Weston areas in search of the best yard sale deals on August 2-3, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Dating back more than two decades, the Largest Yard Sale weekend has become a huge annual event, with travelers from several states flocking to the hundreds of yard sales that dot the two central West Virginia counties each August.

Visitors also experience the area’s famous small-town charm as they explore all that Buckhannon and Weston have to offer. See historic buildings, drive some country roads, discover amazing food at local restaurants and enjoy a weekend with friends and family!

For more information about this year’s event, please call the Upshur County Visitor Center at 304-473-1400 or email info@visitbuckhannon.com.  Follow the Upshur County Visitor Center Facebook page for updates and map details later this summer.

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