Family Fun

Capitol Market Stage Saturday

Country, bluegrass and traditional music is performed at Charleston's outdoor Farmers Market. Inside you can find soups, salads, seafood, panini, deli sandwiches and Soho's Italian Restaurant. You can also buy wine, cheese, fresh produce, West Virginia products and Holl's Chocolates.

Meet and Greet with Nick Jr.’s Mike the Knight

Come meet this chivalrous knight-in-training as he takes a break from guarding his glorious kingdom, Glendragon. Grab your sword and shield and come prepared to, “Be a knight, and do it right.” The event features a staged show & meet-and-greet.

Presented by the Charleston Town Center Mall

The Big Catch - A FestivALL Catfish Scavenger Hunt

Oh no! The catfish have escaped and left clues! Join the scavenger hunt and you could win a daily prize. One overall random winner will be chosen.

Pre FestivALL and On Going Events

These events start before FestivALL officially begins or will be part of other events.

Chemical Valley Rollergirls vs. Star City Rollergirls

Your Charleston team, Chemical Valley Rollergirls, brings you an action-packed, family friendly evening of live roller derby as they take on Star City from Roanoke, VA.  10% of all ticket profits will go to the Derick Kirk Foundation.

Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at door, kids 2-12 $5; kids under 2 free

Sponsor: Stewart & Thaxton, PLLC

 

East End Bazaar Country Roads Cook-Off

This event will bring together local amateur chefs in a friendly environment, to promote cooking that uses local foods and their family’s favorite recipes–or sometimes century-old food traditions. The prospect of showcasing their cooking skills and favorite recipes often brings out the cooks’ competitive side and like a county fair, the East End Bazaar Country Roads Cook-Off will provide the opportunity to have their culinary achievements judged and to win both recognition and prizes.

FestivALL Catfish Display

An installation of painted catfish forms by local artists, civic groups, and everyday people line the street creating a festive feeling in the air. These colorful totems make their 7th appearance.

Location: Brawley Walkway

Write Here! Write Now!

Stop by the West Virginia Writers booth in front of Taylor Books where members of West Virginia Writers will have the first line of a poem or short story for you. All you do is add the next line. By the end of the day members will publish the completed story on their website.  wvwriters.org

 

Kanawha County Public Library Summer Used Book Sale

Great bargains on a variety of used books and other library materials in the Ray Room on the third floor of the Main Kanawha County Public Library.

Kids' Variety Show

An evening “open-mic” showcase of local young talent at Bluegrass Kitchen. The event will be hosted by Ron Sowell and there will be limited space for “walk-in” sign ups.

 

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