Hashtag JULY 2026 e-Edition
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Dining outdoors in the Greenbrier Valley Provided by Experience Greenbrier Valley
The Greenbrier Valley enjoys comfortable weather much of the year, extending the days of outdoor dining well into fall and early spring. Many locally-owned restaurants have fully embraced these more casual spaces, promising a breath of fresh air that easily compliments a sit-down bite to eat or an evening cocktail. While we’ve highlighted eight notable […]
America 250: A Celebration of Revolutionary Era Greenbrier Valley Special event will feature a ceremonial reenactment of the first reading of the Declaration Of Independence
By Lisa Coburn, Community Outreach Liaison, Greenbrier Historical Society As part of America 250: A Celebration of Revolutionary Era Greenbrier Valley, the Greenbrier Historical Society invites the public to journey back to a pivotal moment in our nation’s history during a ceremonial reenactment of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in our […]
unplugged: aittala: AITTALA brings decades of rock and metal evolution to Lewisburg
For more than three decades, Eric Aittala has resisted attempts to neatly categorize the music of AITTALA (pronounced EYE-tah-la). The band, which will perform in Lewisburg Aug. 1 at The 3rd Floor at 860 N Court St, has built a reputation for blending elements of traditional heavy metal, doom, progressive metal, power metal, hard rock, […]
Events at Alderson Artisans Gallery this July
The Alderson Artisans Gallery is pleased to announce the showing of creative baskets by artist Ashleigh Smithson of Appalachian Basketcase. The show will run from July 11 through August 21, with an opening reception set for July 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Ashleigh will be sharing her hand woven, […]
Carnegie Hall announces 2026 Ivy Terrace Concert Series Schedule
Carnegie Hall is pleased to announce the 2026 Ivy Terrace Outdoor Music Series, returning July 9 through August 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and continuing a beloved Lewisburg summer tradition that brings the community together for free live music on the picturesque Carnegie Hall/New River Community and Technical College lawn. Ivy Terrace concerts are […]
Greenbrier Historical Society’s Appalachian Ingenuity series brings hands-on arts and heritage workshops to Lewisburg
By Lisa Coburn, GHS Community Outreach Liaison Throughout Appalachian history, people have relied on creativity, resourcefulness, and a strong tradition of sharing knowledge to adapt, create, and thrive. The Greenbrier Historical Society is celebrating that spirit through its new Appalachian Ingenuity Series, a free monthly workshop series taking place June through September at the North […]
Skyline Bluegrass Festival Returns to the River for a Day of Music and Community Celebration
Bluegrass fans from across the region are invited to gather at the Island Park Amphitheater in Ronceverte for the Skyline Bluegrass Festival on the River, a special one-day event celebrating the legacy of the original Skyline Bluegrass Festival, which was held from 1976 to 1985 on a mountaintop farm overlooking a river. Set against the […]
Alderson announces action-packed schedule for the 2026 4th of July Celebration
The town of Alderson is thrilled to announce the return of its annual 4th of July Celebration. Running from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, July 5, 2026, this multi-day festival promises a spectacular lineup of family-friendly events, traditional contests, live music, and community spirit. Brought to you by the Alderson 4th of July Committee, the […]
The Agenda
Wednesday, July 1: Painting Class, 12:30 p.m., Creekside Foundry, White Sulphur Springs Montwell Community Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Montwell Commons, Lewisburg Thursday, July 2: White Sulphur Springs Farmers Market, 2 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park, White Sulphur Springs Intro to Ceramics Class, 3 p.m., Creekside Foundry, White Sulphur Springs Beeswax Cloth Making Cass, 6 p.m., […]
Knights, Fairies, Fire Performers, and Feast-Worthy Food Return to Greenbrier Valley for the West Virginia Renaissance Festival
By Sarah Richardson West Virginia Renaissance Festival returns this June, inviting visitors of all ages to step through the gates of the 16th-century village of Essex for four magical weekends packed with jousting, music, comedy, artisan markets, mythical creatures, and immersive fantasy adventure. Presented by Hanlon-Lees Action Theater and Hollow Hills Farm, the festival will […]
Ronceverte River Festival Returns June 12–13 with live music, duck race, fireworks, and family fun
By Sarah Richardson Set in scenic Island Park along the banks of the beautiful Greenbrier River, the annual Ronceverte River Festival returns June 12–13 for a weekend packed with entertainment, community traditions, food, music, and activities for all ages. The two-day festival kicks off Friday evening and continues throughout Saturday with a full lineup of […]
Events to Look Forward To
Events to Look Forward to Across the Greenbrier Valley JUNE -Wild Trails Festival 2026: WV State Fairgrounds, Fairlea -Color the River 2026: Pence Springs -WV Renaissance Festival: Lewisburg -Farmer’s Day: Union -Ronceverte River Festival: Ronceverte – Greenbrier Valley Home and Garden Tour: Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs -Farmer’s Day: Union JULY – Alderson 4th of […]
The Agenda
Tuesday, June 2: Save the Weeds: Storing and Using Your Herbs class, Primitive Goods, Ronceverte, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4: Patrick O’Flaherty, Traditional Celtic Music, Hawk Knob Cidery, 6 p.m. Friday, June 5: Farmer’s Day, downtown Union Meet the Artist: Nancy Aldridge, Plants Etc., Lewisburg, 4 p.m. Let’s Talk About Herbs and Inflammation, Primitive Goods, […]
From the Editor
Dearest Readers, The first of June always feels like the unofficial start of summer in West Virginia, and this month’s edition of Hashtag highlights some of the biggest events and community gatherings happening around the state as the season gets fully underway. Leading this issue is our cover story on the West Virginia Renaissance Festival, […]
Local business celebrates West Virginia’s 163rd Birthday with events in June
Celebrate West Virginia’s 163rd birthday with events at 7 Notes in Lewisburg 7 Notes Natural Health is Lewisburg’s premiere destination for holistic and integrative bodywork, sound therapy, naturopathic consultations, and more. Since arriving in Lewisburg in November 2025, Dr. Rob Meyer-Kukan has made it his mission to share the 7 Notes mission with everyone who […]
Home and Garden Tour comes to Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs this month
By Sarah Richardson The Greenbrier Valley Home and Garden Tour returns Saturday, June 13, celebrating 40 years of opening some of the region’s most distinctive homes and gardens to the public. Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs, the biennial tour has become one of the area’s most cherished […]
Mini Golf by Jardin officially opens in Ronceverte
A new family entertainment destination has officially opened in the Greenbrier Valley. Mini Golf by Jardin, presented by Gateway Industries, is now welcoming the public to its newly opened, fully handicapped-accessible 18-hole miniature golf course in Ronceverte. Designed to provide fun and recreation for guests of all ages and abilities, the facility features an 18-hole […]
Free Artwalk exhibits to run through the end of June
Carnegie Hall invites the community to attend the May/June Carnegie Hall Artwalk at the Hall. Each Artwalk features four gallery spaces filled with creative collaborations and diverse mediums, ranging from contemporary oil portraits to heirloom-level craft arts. Nevada Tribble is a fiber and papermaking artist from Elkins, West Virginia, whose work blends handmade paper, sewing, […]
Unity In Our Community: A Juneteenth Celebration
The Greenbrier County Unity Committee, in partnership with the Greenbrier Historical Society, invites the community to Lewisburg’s second annual Juneteenth celebration, a two-day event honoring freedom, history, culture, and community through reflection, education, music, and fellowship. This year’s celebration, “Unity in Our Community,” will feature a powerful keynote address, an exhibit experience, live music, community […]