Festivals & Events
Currently, the Town of Ansted has two annual festivals along with several other events and activities that happen throughout the year. Below you can find dates and information of things happening in and around the Town of Ansted.
Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival
The Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival is the premier heritage festival in West Virginia. It is an annual festival held every 3rd weekend in June in Ansted WV! It is hosted by the AIM/Hometown Mountain Heritage Committee. Activities include Coal Shoveling contest, Hometown 5-K Run, Flea Market, Kids Carnival, Heritage Demonstrations, Chain Saw Artist, Horseshow Pitching Contest, Memorabilia Displays, Arts & Crafts Vendor Booths, and more. Click here for the Schedule of Events.
Reunions Every Year at the FestivalClass reunions are hosted in Ansted in conjunction with the Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival each year. These reunions include students of the old Ansted High School, the not-so-old Ansted, High School, and Midland Trail High School.
Attendees of the reunions enjoy reconnecting with old friends and classmates while perusing the demonstrations and vendor booths at the Festival. It's a beautiful time of year to come back to West Virginia and home to Ansted. |
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Country Roads Festival
The Country Roads Festival is the oldest running event in Ansted and is held every year in September. It is hosted by the local Lion's Club.