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  • “Some Assembly Required” – Attack Theatre Performance with Charleston Office of Public Art

    “Some Assembly Required”

    Attack Theatre Performance with The Charleston Office of Public Art

    May 31st | 6PM

    Kanawha Co. Public Library, 123 Capitol St.

    Experience art like never before! Attack Theatre returns with a dynamic, interactive performance alongside a striking installation by the Office of Public Art—live on the library plaza.

    A vibrant event for all ages!

    Stop by to see a larger-than-life temporary public art piece by FestivALL and the Office of Public Art. Attack Theatre will interact with the audience and this new public art for a 45-minute performance you don’t want to miss.

    Location: Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St.
    In partnership with: Charleston Office of Public Art, Kanawha County Public Library
    Sponsors: Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, Truist WV Foundation

    *FREE EVENT*


  • Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale

    Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale

    May 31 | 10am – 3pm

    This year’s Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale, in conjunction with the Capitol Street Art Fair and Children’s Art Fair, will be held at the Main Library in Room 311.

    All proceeds help fund library programs and services.

  • Sunset Yoga and Sound

    Sunset Yoga and Sound

    June 1 | 7pm

    Find your Zen after a full day of FestivALL activities.. Join Nina Ratliff, owner and yoga instructor of The Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center, for a nourishing 60-minute all-levels yoga practice. Class will end with a 15-minute sound healing savasana.

    Beginner friendly.

    Some mats and props will be provided, but please you own if you have one. Bringing a blanket is recommended.

    Location: Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd.

  • Community Drum Circle

    Community Drum Circle

    May 29 | 6pm

     

    Create beautiful rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary! Instruments will be available, but bring a drum or shaker if you have one.

     Facilitated Chris Higgins.

    Location: Haddad Riverfront Park (Schoenbaum Stage), Charleston, WV

  • Yoga on the River

    Yoga on the River

    May 31 | 9am

     

    Find your Zen before a day full of FestivALL activities.

    Join Beth Moore, Yoga Instructor at Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center, for a 60-minute all-levels Yoga practice.

    Beginner friendly.

    Some mats and props will be provided. If you have your own, please bring them, and bringing a blanket is recommended!

    Location: Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E

  • Downtown Open

    Downtown Open

    May 29 – June 22

    Each summer, the sidewalks of downtown Charleston transform into a pop-up putt-putt course. This temporary course features more than 20 holes – which have each been sponsored and customized by a local business or organization. The result is a unique, one-of-a-kind miniature golf course that allows people to explore our downtown, showcases regional companies and small businesses, and provides free entertainment to friends and families.

    Putters and balls are available at these locations: Taylor Books, Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, Art Emporium, and Tony the Tailor.

    Want to be a part of the fun?

    Businesses and organizations can sponsor a hole for $250 ($150 if you’re reusing your hole from a previous year)

    2025 Downtown Open Hole Sponsorship

    This event is presented by the Charleston Area Alliance

  • Charlie West Music Fest presented by Fund for the Arts

    Charlie West Music Fest presented by Fund for the Arts

    Saturday, May 31 | 3pm – 10pm

    Join Fund for the Arts and their co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle, as we get ready for the most epic music fest in town!

    Charlie West Music Fest is where you want to kickstart your summer. Join us for a day full of live bands, awesome selections of food, beer and wine, and just good ol’ fun. Music lovers, don’t miss out on the chance to groove to your favorite tunes and discover new sounds from an eclectic mix of musicians. Bring your friends, bring your blankets and chairs, and let’s make unforgettable memories together.

    Celebrate with purpose while supporting the arts! Fund for the Arts uses the proceeds from this fundraiser to invest in our community by supporting 11 local art groups.

    Charlie West Music Fest is for a good cause! It’s hosted by Fund for the Arts, and is our largest fundraiser. We raise money to provide crucial annual operating support to 11 local arts groups: Charleston Ballet, Charleston Chamber Music Society Charleston Civic Chorus, Charleston Light Opera Guild, Children’s Theatre, Clay Center, Friends of Old Time Music and Dance, River City Youth Ballet, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, West Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and womanSong.

    Location: University of Charleston lawn
    Co-presented by:     Fund for the Arts and Spilman, Thomas & Battle PLLC
    Sponsors: Calvin Broyles Jewelers, Cameron Vance Ste Farm Agent, The Beverage Market, Dr. Ranson, Just Us Retirement Solutions, Optimum, Spriggs Distributing Co., Statewide Service, United Bank, West Virginia American Water, WSAZ NewsChannel 3, WVRC Media

    Tickets: $35


    CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

    Artist Lineup & Schedule

    3:00-4:30pm       Bob Thompson Unit
    4:50-6:20pm       Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
    6:40-8:10pm       Of Good Nature
    8:30-10:00pm     Shwayze

  • FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair (Saturday)

    FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Burke & Herbert Bank (Saturday)

    Saturday, May 3 | 10am-6pm
    Sunday, June 1 | 11am-5pm

    The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, music, and more in the heart of downtown Charleston!

    Over 60 local and regional artisans will sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles, and more. Live music stages, roaming performers, and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the heart of the city.

    Make sure to check out the Children’s Art Fair, and more while you are there.

    Additional Sponsors: CAMC/Vandalia Health, WV Lottery

    2025 Artisans

    Bath & Body
    Appalachian Botanical Co
    Exclusive Pastime Creations LLC
    Simple Minded Bath Company LLC
    Wild Mountain Soap Company

    Face Painting
    Alto Design FacePainting
    The Doodlin’ Roo

    Fine Art
    Art By Larry Garnett
    Bashful Bee Press
    Cali Wesson Art
    Charles Ott
    Echo-Lit
    HepCatz Design
    Hippie’s Daughter
    John Wirts Art
    LosAngled
    MarisaMade LLC
    Matt Smith Makes
    MY Art
    Patty Stewart Art

    Jewelry
    Bear Branch Designs
    Connie McColley
    Diet Sweater
    M. Benson (formerly The Artisan’s Menagerie)
    Mick’s Media Jewelry
    Mystical Crystal Jewelry
    On Cord Creations
    Sacred Totems
    SHEA NEW
    Teresa Gail Designs
    The Queen of Arts~Curiosities by Adrienne
    WV Mountain Ears

    Metalwork/Sculpture
    Fire and Steel Artistic Creations
    Steel blooming LLC

    Photography
    Deylight Photography
    Kevin Jack
    Randall Sanger Photography
    West Virginia Homeplace (Betty Rivard)

    Pottery
    The Beard and The Bun Pottery
    Ellie’s Emporium
    Lake Shore Pottery and Jewelry
    Love For Pottery
    MegFerg Pottery
    Siren Pottery
    Wingard Pottery

    Printmaking
    Made by Meish
    Sugar Pop Press

    Specialty Food
    DARN Good Candy
    Hill & Holler Herbal Company

    Textiles/Fiber Art
    Cedar Olivet Orientals
    Knotty Lady Macrame
    Thomas Ruggiero Art & Design
    Yarn.0ver

    Woodwork
    Art by Petey with Weese Woodgems
    Black Locust Woodshop
    Heirloom Footstools

    Misc.
    C R Stuff
    Echo-Lit
    Rob Cleland (Caricatures & Fine Art)

    Saturday, May 31 (City National Bank Stage Schedule)

    located outside of Taylor Books

    10-11am   Tony M. Music
    11am-12pm   Alan Griffith and the Cheap Beats
    12pm – 1pm   O’Ryan the O’Mazing (juggling variety act)
    1 – 2pm   Duo Grove
    2- 3pm    Ryan & Amanda Kennedy
    3 – 4pm   Ma’am
    4-5pm     Charleston Light Opera Guild
    5-6pm     Mark Price

    Keep an eye out for Hot Jazz March roaming downtown Charleston!

  • Carriage Trail

    Carriage Trail Walk

    June 1 | 1-4pm

    Enjoy the arts outside during FestivALL! Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more.

    • Musical Easels with Minor Swing
    • Performances by Carli Mareneck & Friends
    • The Rustic Mechanicals – West Virginia’s Shakespeare Troupe -“Jukebox Shakespeare on the Carriage Trail”
    • Music by Emmy Davis
    • Interactive Art, and more TBA!

    Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leashes.

    Location/Parking: Sunrise Carriage Trail, 746 Myrtle Rd. Parking is limited. We recommend parking at Farmer, Cline, Campbell PLLC at the top of the trail or across the bridge in downtown Charleston.
    NOTE: the trail is a wide gravel way approximately one-half mile long and has a moderately steep incline.

    Sponsor: Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, West Virginia Lottery

  • Harvest Art Fair

    Harvest Art Fair


    Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods at the Capitol Market. It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This space allows us to take in the fall season alongside Capitol Market vendors in a classic favorite of Charleston, WV.

    The Harvest Art Fair also includes free make-and-take kids activities, live music, and more! Make-and-take activities are provided by community volunteer groups.

    Saturday, Oct. 12: 10am-6pm
    Sunday, Oct. 13: 12pm-5pm

    FREE entrance. Wheelchair accessible

    Participating Artists

    Connie McColley
    Moondance Art
    Patty Stewart Art
    Reflection in a Pool
    Randall Sanger Photography
    Echo-Lit
    Teresa Gail Designs
    Nanette Seligman
    Hepcatz Designs
    Charles Ott
    Marisa Made
    Sacred Totems
    The Blaxxmith
    Cathy Fulks

    Marisa Made
    Shea New
    Pascha Adamo
    Dye27
    The Hippies Daughter
    Wicks and Wax Studio
    Hill and Holler
    The Doodlin’ Roo
    Made by Meish
    Dirty Mama’s Clean Soap
    Studio Kelsie
    Justin Andrada
    Diet Sweater
    Simple Minded Bath
    Matt Smith Makes

    Live Music Schedule – Sunday, Oct. 13

    12:00 PM  Hot Jazz of Charleston
    1:00 PM    Sean Richardson & Bug
    2:00 AM    Minor Swing
    3:00 PM    Jordan Dyer Trio
    4:00 PM    David McGuire