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Augusta Festival

August 8-10, 2008

The Augusta Festival is the final weekend that caps off the summer session. It’s a wonderful celebration of traditional dance, crafts, and music and is Display of baskets at the Augusta Festivalattended by thousands.Performer on the main stage at the Augusta Festival 

Dancing couples at Augusta Festival

The Festival starts Friday night, August 8 at 8:00pm, with a dance in the pavilion, and at the same time there is a participatory harmony singing session in the chapel.

On Saturday, August 9, from 10am to 6pm, family-style festivities take place all day under tents in tree-shaded Elkins City Park and in the buildings adjoining the park. 
This year's juried Craft Fair will have many of  Appalachia's finest artisans selling their unique creations. There is fun and entertainment for the entire family. ADMISSION IS FREE.

  • Performance Stages
  • Dance Hall (Community Arts Center)
  • Pipe Organ Concert
  • Juried Craft Fair
  • Kids Hands-on Activities
  • Pickin' Parlor
  • Young Performers Showcase
  • Food Sales
  • Augusta Store
  • Environmental Exhibits
  • Letter Press Printing Demonstrations
     

Saturday night is the Festival Concert, at 8 pm in Hermanson Center, Davis & Elkins College.  Following the concert, a dance will be held in the pavilion.

The final event of the Augusta Festival, Sunday, August 10, is a participatory Gospel Sing in the D&E Chapel on Sunday morning.  Join us in song from 10:30am to Noon.
 

 
 

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Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College
100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: 304.637.1209

Email: augusta@augustaheritage.com