The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta is a miniature “yacht” race that raises much-needed funds for the Kanawha County Public Library and other Kiwanis charities. Corporate and civic leaders battle in elimination heats at this spirited event — the first boat to reach the distant shore of the library plaza pools, wins!
Location: Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
FestivALL’s newest event is coming to Slack Plaza at City Center and Summers Street! Celebrate Memorial Day the FestivALL way—grab a hot dog, spread out a blanket on the lawn, and enjoy live entertainment on the main stage.
Inspired by the feeling of a classic family cookout with a touch of old turn-of-the-century carnival charm, the day will also feature lively sideshows along Summers Street. Enjoy street performers, FREE make-and-take activities, tintype photography, tattoos, tarot readings, and local artists displaying and selling their work.
Slack Plaza Stage Schedule
11:00am-11:30pm Kanawha Valley Community Band
11:30pm-12:00pm CLOG
12:00pm-12:30pm The Lincoln County Cloggers
12:30pm-1:30pm Shelem
1:30pm-2:00pm Mixed Nuts Barbershop Quartet
2:00pm-3:00pm The Unit
Location: City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Mon.–Thur. 9am–8pm,
Fri. & Sat. 9am–5pm,
Sun. Closed
Art-for-ALL is a juried exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in several WV counties. The exhibition is open during KCPL hours on the fourth floor of the Kanawha County Public Library’s downtown branch.
Sponsors: The Elliot Family Foundation, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, The Daywood Foundation
Support: Kanawha County Public Library
Location: Kanawha County Public Library Jameson Tower Gallery (4th floor), 123 Capitol St.
Dive into the fascinating history, present, and promising future of Charleston and its downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing with history, architecture, and art – guests will learn the best highlights.
Reservations: Space is Limited to 15.
Registration coming soon
Location: 901 Lee St. (in front of WesBanco)
Time: 10:00am
The West Virginia Book Festival is an annual event for book lovers of all ages and! Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors, a Used Book Sale, and a Festival Marketplace, it takes place at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in downtown Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia Book Festival Attendance is (and always will be) free of cost.
Visit http://www.wvbookfestival.org/ for more details!