Channel Your Inner Wizard At This Harry Potter-Themed Festival In West Virginia
By Beth Price-Williams|Updated on May 14, 2024(Originally published January 07, 2020)
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
The best festivals in West Virginia include some of your favorite fictional characters. Heads up, Harry Potter fans! Winter can drag on sometimes, can’t it? Even if we’ve got a jam-packed schedule, we sometimes need something to mix things up a bit. Every year since the first one in 2020, folks count the days near the end of January for the extraordinary Wizard Weekend! This Harry Potter-themed festival in West Virginia is an epic family-friendly celebration that’s a must for any fan of these interesting fictional characters.
Get ready for a weekend of magic, all you wizards and muggles in West Virginia as the Fifth Annual Wizard Weekend is coming to Fayetteville in January 2025.
Last year a Great Feast and the Wizarding Weekend School of Witchcraft and Wizardry took place at The Gaines Estate. We enjoy the Harry Potter references well placed in every nook and cranny at this historic venue.
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Another business involved was Adventures on the Gorge which hosted a Murder Mystery event.
Adventures on the Gorge, 219 Co Rte 60/5, Lansing, WV 25862, USA
Be sure to dig your favorite Harry Potter-themed costume out of the closet! This person is dressed as Bellatrix LeStrange who was featured in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
Why not wear it all weekend long as you visit the festival?
Historic Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau, 162 S Court St, Fayetteville, WV 25840, USA
Bring your best Harry Potter buddies along too, because you’ll want to team up to embark on an epic scavenger hunt which you can pick up from the Historic Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Look for the designated items and characters throughout town and return to the visitor center for a small prize.
You might also join other Harry Potter fans to make wands to go with your costumes.
Folks waited in line down the street all morning for the color-changing Wizard Mugs & Butter Beer!
All wizards and muggles will also want to attend the sorting ceremony. In what house – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin – will you find yourself?
Got a flying broomstick? If not, no worries. You’ll still want to join a lively game of Quidditch or learn how to make potions. Sign up for one of the workshops once the schedule is announced.
The best festivals in West Virginia include this Harry Potter-themed event. Discover the 2025 updates as they are populated on the Wizard Weekend web page. Have you attended this magical event? Let us know in the comments below! Look for some Harry Potter costumes on the Etsy website.
Still on the hunt for fun things to fill your winter calendar? How about soaring through the sky on a winter zipline tour?
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West Virginia State Water Festival (Hinton): The festive event showcases the historic railroad town and the best of Summers County. See the crowning of the Queen Mermaid and Little Miss Mermaid, purchase something special from the craft show, and start your day with a pancake breakfast.
West Virginia Strawberry Festival (Buckhannon): Every May, in honor of the abundance of strawberries grown in the area, this agricultural event allows a taste of a variety of foods and drinks made with sweet berries.
Where are some of the best state parks in West Virginia?
Beartown State Park (Renick): This seasonal 110-acre natural area is famous for its unusual formations of rock, such as overhanging cliffs and massive boulders that carve out deep crevices. Folks can see these along the half-mile boardwalk.
Lost River State Park (Mathias): These sprawling 3,934 acres offer cabin rentals and a variety of outdoor recreation. Come for the Cranny Crow overlook on top of Big Ridge Mountain for a panoramic view of five counties!
