09-24-2026 to 09-27-2026
Kingwood WV
The Preston County Buckwheat Festival, held annually in Kingwood, West Virginia, celebrates the area’s rich history of buckwheat farming. The festival began in 1938 as a homecoming event organized by the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department and local civic groups, marking the autumn harvest. Its success led to the invitation of Preston County buckwheat cake experts to the New York World’s Fair the following year. Now a five-day event attracting tens of thousands of visitors, the festival features live music, carnival rides, parades, arts and crafts, and, of course, buckwheat cakes and sausage.
Organized by the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department andsupported by volunteers and sponsors, it remains a belovedtradition for the community.
Featured Authors
Thursday September 24
Ashley Belote
Karl Stewart
Joy Held
Dr. Raymond Keller
Friday September 25
Dayle Dabney 10:00 – 3:00
Karl Stewart
Rick Shockey
Joy Held
Jan Thornton Jones 3:00 – 9:00
Brian Croasmun
Saturday September 26
Dayle Dabney 10:00 – 4:00
Karl Stewart
Rick Shockey
Joy Held
Jan Thornton Jones 10:00 – 4:00
Brian Croasmun
Sunday September 27
Ashley Belote
Karl Stewart