& Annual Events
Wheeling is your place for fun every season of the year!
Wheeling is home to several sporting teams, including the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins ECHL affiliate the Wheeling Nailers, the ECWHL’s Wheeling Lightningbirds, and Wheeling Miners Indoor Football. Soccer fans can experience the Highlanders FC, part of the Ohio Valley Premier League. If basketball is your game, you can catch the Mountain East Conference Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships every March at WesBanco Arena.
Local professional theater, national acts, comedy, dramatic works, Broadway shows, dance and more can all be found at the various theaters and stages throughout Wheeling at any time of the year. Wheeling Symphony Orchestra has made the Friendly City its home for nearly a century.
During the summer and fall, there’s a festival happening in Wheeling almost every weekend! And in winter, don’t miss the Festival of Lights at Oglebay. It’s a holiday tradition! Check out our annual festivals and events to make sure you don’t miss out on something you’d love! Search by dates, then add keywords to help narrow your results. You can choose categories and locations to filter your results, too.
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WINTER
Festival of Lights 11/07/2024-01/05/2025, Oglebay
Beginning in 1985, the Festival of Lights has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year. Identified as one of the top light displays in the United States by countless travel companies and national publications, the Festival of Lights features three hundred acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes over 100 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights.
SUMMER
Party on the Plaza Music & Food Festival 07/13/2024-07/13/2024, Plaza on Market
The Summer’s Hottest Party!MUSIC • FOOD TRUCKS • BEER + WINE
Grecian Festival 07/24/2024-07/27/2024, St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church
A celebration of Greek culture & heritage!Sanctuary Church Tours ~ Dinners, A La Carte, & To-Go ~ Kafenio ~ Outdoor Tavern & Grill ~ Youth Tent ~ Divine Pastries ~ Greek Wine ~ Greek Festival Dancers ~ St John's Bookstore, Gifts, & Souvenirs, Fun With Fillo Cooking Demonstration ~ Music Tent
Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival 07/26/2024-07/28/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Is The Undisputed Granddaddy Of Outdoor Festivals In This Area Of The Country And One Of The Largest In West Virginia. The Volunteer Board Of Directors Takes Great Pride In Presenting This Annual Event Which Helps Our Children Succeed Through Education, While Celebrating Our Italian Culture And Heritage And Creating A Medium For Friends And Neighbors Of All Nationalities To Meet And Enjoy One Another’s Company.
Celebrate Youth 2024 08/01/2024-08/01/2024, Wheeling Park
Get ready for our annual Celebrate Youth Festival!The Celebrate Youth Festival returns to Wheeling Park once again this year, on Thursday, August 1st from 10:00am - 4:00pm!Everything at Celebrate Youth is FREE for attendees. That includes the following:- back-to-school supplies- park activity wristbands (for the pool, paddle boats & mini-golf)- food- games- inflatables- crafts- nearly 60 exhibitors offering community resources& more!
Fun Festival 08/02/2024-08/02/2024, Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack
Enjoy the ultimate summer experience at Wheeling Island's FREE Fun Festival! Join us for hours of excitement withfun activities for all ages including live music!There's something for everyone! Indulge in delicious festival foods, drinks and treats. Plus, guests 21 and older can take advantage of special hotel discounts and casino offers. Check our website for full details. wheelingisland.com
Wheeling Arts Festival 08/03/2024-08/03/2024, Wheeling Park
This year’s Arts Fest is on Saturday, August 3rd at Wheeling Park from 11am-8pm!!
Heritage Music BluesFest 08/09/2024-08/11/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
2024 LINEUPFRIDAY AUGUST 9Billy the KidAltered 5 Blues BandNick Moss BandDesoto Tiger featuringDamon Fowler, Jason Ricci &Jonathon Boogie LongSATURDAY, AUGUST 10Piper & the Hard Times - IBC BANDBen PrestageEden BrentKatie HenryMatt SchofieldSelwyn BirchwoodThe 3 Kings featuringAlbert Castiglia, Chris Cain& DK HarrellSUNDAY AUGUST 11Joe Waters- IBC SOLO WinnerCFG & the FamilyShaun Booker Dammit BandLil' Ed & the Blues ImperialsBywater CallMr SippThe Her...
Mountaineer Brewfest 08/17/2024-08/17/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
Mark your calendars for the Mountaineer Brewfest 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!The Mountaineer Brewfest is Wheeling’s Premier Summer Party and returning for its Tenth year to the Wheeling Heritage Port.The date for this year’s festival is Saturday, August 17, 2024The festival hours are: VIP entry 3:00 pm; General Admission entry at 4:00 pm; and the festival ends at 10:00 pm.**TICKETS GO ON SALE JUNE 1ST**COST (until July 31):General Admission - $30VIP Admission ...
Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show 08/24/2024-08/24/2024, Oglebay
Join us as the Ohio Valley Street Survivors in partnership with the Oglebay Good Zoo host the 32nd annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on August 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Proceeds from the show support the care and conservation of Good Zoo animals.
Labor Day Celebration 08/30/2024-09/01/2024, Oglebay
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with live entertainment, inflatable fun, Revolutionary War re-enactments, a woodcarver’s show, unforgettable fireworks, and more!
Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta 08/30/2024-09/01/2024, Wheeling Heritage Port
The 2024 Regatta will celebrate our 17th year and build on our past successes from previous years. Be sure to watch our website for the latest announcements. As always, the Regatta features FREE ADMISSIONfor all public events.Come to the Regatta and see the beautiful wooden hydroplanes and race boats up close. Watch them run on the Ohio River at speeds between 60 and 140 mph! Learn about how these boats were built in their "glory days" from the 1920s to the mid-1980s. Find out who ...
Paws in the Park 09/07/2024-09/07/2024, Oglebay
Come join the paw-ty as we celebrate furry friends from across the region with a full day of animal activities!
FALL
Fall Food Truck Festival 09/14/2024-09/14/2024, Oglebay
Enjoy a diverse array of delicious food truck cuisine from across the region at the fourth annual Oglebay Fall Food Truck Festival. Listen to live music and drink tasty libations. Plus, enjoy plenty of kids’ activities such as an inflatable fun zone and face painting!
Eats and Beats Festival 09/27/2024-09/28/2024, Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack
Join us for hours of excitement withfun activities for all ages including live music!There's something for everyone! Indulge in delicious festival foods, drinks and treats. More details coming soon. Check our website for full details. wheelingisland.com
Elm Grove Fall Festival 09/28/2024-09/28/2024, Osiris Shriners Temple
Come join us for our 3rd annual Fall Festival. Fun for all ages with Inflatables, Food Trucks, Live music and So much more!!
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