Festival

Preston County Buckwheat Festival

Kingwood, West Virginia

About

Held annually in Kingwood, the Preston County Buckwheat Festival has celebrated the region's buckwheat farming heritage since 1938. Now a five-day event drawing tens of thousands, it features live music, parades, carnival rides, arts and crafts, and buckwheat cakes and sausage. Organized by the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department with strong community volunteer support.

Details

Type
Festival
Season / Event Date(s)
Sep 24–27, 2026
Venue
Buckwheat Festival Grounds, 115 Brown Avenue

Tags

  • annual
  • heritage
  • food
  • multi-day