Morgantown Crankie Festival

About

Held in Morgantown, the inaugural Crankie Festival celebrates hand-cranked moving panorama performances that combine storytelling, music, puppetry, and visual art. Artists from West Virginia, across Appalachia, and beyond share original crankie performances. The festival features 19 performers and groups. Note: This is a performer/artist showcase, not a vendor application event.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

May 30-31, 2026

Tags

• annual
• arts
• performance
• multi-day