Best Fall Festivals for Families
Spencer, WV
Northeast of Charleston, WV, people are going a little nutty for the 54th Annual Black Walnut Festival. The four-day celebration features craft shows, markets, and the quintessential hometown gathering, the high school football game (appropriately titled the Black Walnut Bowl).
For the Kids: A steady stream of FFA and 4-H shows makes for a veritable hog heaven for petting-zoo lovers. If pigs don’t make your children squeal, head to the nightly carnival, the pancake breakfasts, and the band and majorette Competition.
For the Parents: Antiques abound at the daily Antique Mall, Flea Market, and Quilt Show. Get your fill of black-walnut candy and baked goods before heading to the chainsaw art booth and live music stages. Don’t worry, you can work off all of the calories in the Nut Run.
Details: October 9–12; www.wvblackwalnutfestival.org
Best Fall Festivals for Families
