WHERE? - The State Fairgrounds of West Virginia is located at 947 Maplewood Ave, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Parking is located on-site, follow parking attendants to park. Accessible parking is available for those who need it
WHEN? -
Wednesday — Gate opens at 4pm
Thursday — Gate opens at 4pm
Friday — Gate opens at 3pm
Saturday — Gate opens at 12pm
A detailed schedule with set times (*subject to change) will be posted closer to the festival date.
FAIRGROUND RULES FOR WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE CONCERT AREA:
No pets or dogs except legitimate service animals
No coolers
No glass containers of any type
No outside food or drink
No drugs
No umbrellas, pop-up tents, or other tents
No blow-up chairs
No wagons or other carts
WHAT’S ALLOWED IN CONCERT AREA
Empty water bottle
Bring sunscreen, bandana, hat, glasses
Children 12 and under are admitted free
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted if needed
Chairs and blankets are welcome, except for right in front of the stage
Re-entry is allowed with festival wristband
Bags are subject to search at all times
CAMPING INFO
• Camping is included in 3-day Tickets only. Single-day tickets DO NOT include camping.
• Campgrounds open Wednesday at Noon
• Camping space is determined upon arrival. We cannot hold a space for your friends. If you wish to camp near others, please arrive together.
• Car camping will include space for one car and tent set-up. Please keep tent footprints within the width of your parking space.
• Dogs are not allowed in the campground. If you need to board your dog, please contact a local vet/boarding company.
• Fires are not allowed
• Grills are allowed
• Shower houses (ADA accessible) are on-site
• Campers need to vacate the campground by 1pm Sunday
• Please practice “Leave No Trace” principles
• For family camping, please alert the camping attendant upon arrival
• Please be respectful of your neighbors by keeping noise levels at a minimum after midnite
• Please be prepared for cooler temps
• RV sites with hookups are available. Please contact the State Fair of West Virginia at 304-645-1090 for RV camping. You must have an RV pass prior to arriving at the event. Any vehicle that cannot fit into a standard parking space is considered an RV and will require a reserved pass prior to arrival.
ARE THERE VENDORS ON SITE?
There will be more than a dozen local and regional food and beverage vendors on premise with a wide range of healthy food options as well as all of your favorite fair “food groups” including lemonade, fresh-made doughnuts, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, coffee, and WV’s official grab-and-go snack food—pepperoni rolls. There will also be more than a dozen regional arts and crafts vendors.
WILL THERE BE ALCOHOL?
Yes, there will be a small number of local breweries.
WHAT SUD SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE?
There will be about 30 agencies from around Appalachia who specialize in various aspects of SUD (Substance Use Disorder). Folks from some of those groups will be presenting a wide range of services throughout the weekend including NA meetings, music therapy, Naloxone training, art therapy, and other wellness activities.
WILL THERE BE MERCH?
Yes, Healing Appalachia will have a booth for official merch from exclusive, numbered posters to T-shirts, caps, pins, stickers and more designed by a nationally-known artists. There will be an added merch booth in the parking lot near the entrance to alleviate wait times inside the venue. This booth will open 2 hours prior to gate times Thursday - Saturday.
WHERE TO STAY OFF-SITE?
Here’s a link to area hotels, motels, Air BnBs, campgrounds and other accommodations put together by the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Guide
AVERAGE TEMPS AND WEATHER:
The daily highs and lows for late September in Lewisburg are 69F high and lows average 48F but can dip lower so come prepared for “fall camping.”
Here’s a closer look at typical September climate data for Lewisburg
WHAT DOES THE MONEY RAISED HELP FUND?
Hope in the Hills utilizes funds raised at Healing Appalachia to help support recovery efforts around central Appalachia. The organization has given more than $400,000 to a wide variety of boots-on-the-ground nonprofits working throughout the recovery ecosystem from youth and prevention to recovery houses and recovery-to-work initiatives. Some of the recent recipients have included: Recovery Point West Virginia, West Virginia Reentry Councils, Fayette County Family Resource Network (Fayette Prevention Coalition), Mercer County Fellowship Home, WestCare Kentucky (Camp Mariposa), Hope Recovery Manor, as well as teaming up with a wide range of allies such as West Virginia Drug Prevention Institute, West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network, Addiction Recovery Centers, Healing Housing and many others.
In 2023, Hope in the Hills relaunched its music therapy program, tapping into the superpowers of music therapists from around the region to help spread the joy and proven scientific power of music on the path to recovery and wellness.
ABOUT THE AREA:
The surrounding area is home to some of the best outdoor and cultural attractions West Virginia has to offer.
Established in 1792, Lewisburg has a 236-acre National Register Historic District containing 18th & 19th century buildings of historic and architectural significance. Voted Budget Travel’s Coolest Small Town 2011, Lewisburg has a robust dining and bar scene, is rich in the arts, and also plays home to Carnegie Hall and the Greenbrier Valley Theatre.
Greenbrier County’s White Sulphur Springs is home to the world-renowned, Greenbrier Resort, whose underground bunker was featured in the Fallout 76 video game. The town also features a brewery, great restaurants, and shopping along the main street. Access to Greenbrier State Forest can be found in Hart’s Run, halfway between White Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg.
Just down the hill from the festival, Ronceverte has recently opened a new bar and a couple of new restaurants.
We encourage all of our patrons to support our local communities!
