Vandalia Gathering

Name: Vandalia Gathering
Address: State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV, 25305, US
Telephone: +13045580220

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05/24/2022

Before you spend Memorial Day weekend with us at the Vandalia Gathering, be sure to check out the schedule of events at the State Capitol Complex here: https://bit.ly/3vkC8gE

Can't wait to see you all back!

05/04/2022

The WV State Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan a visit soon!

Learn more at wvculture.org/explore/wv-state-museum.

05/03/2022

Buy the latest issue of Goldenseal Magazine and subscribe to receive future issues of the magazine of West Virginia traditional life! ⬇️ wvculture.org/discover/publications/goldenseal

05/01/2022

The deadline to turn in entries for the 2021 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition is tomorrow, May 2. This is the 41st year for the exhibition which will open Friday, May 27. The free summer-long exhibition will be displayed through Sept. 13, 2022. For more information and to download a prospectus, go to https://bit.ly/3iGk7lz
More information: https://bit.ly/38vKDMQ

04/30/2022

Vandalia Gathering returns this year in its traditional format Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, 2022. Be sure to join us for old-time music, traditional dancing, the Liars Contest, arts and crafts, food and more!
https://bit.ly/3vkC8gE

04/02/2021

The WVDACH has decided to postpone the 2021 Vandalia Gathering in its traditional three-day format in favor of a special one-time afternoon concert on Saturday, May 29 from 2-4 p.m.

This decision was not made lightly and the main goal is to continue to do everything we can to keep the public and our staff as safe as possible. The concert will still honor the musical traditions of Vandalia and will be open to the public. Mask and social distancing guidelines will be in place. Both the 2020 and 2021 Vandalia Award winners will be honored at this time.

More information about the concert will be announced as it becomes available. For those not able to attend, a live stream of the event will be provided. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/2Pl4Vzt.

06/29/2020

This week's Featured Vandalia Artisan is Genny's Dye!

Genny's Dye is known for handmade tie-dye products and offers custom orders with a variety of styles. From shirts and tapestries, to skirts and beyond…if it can be tie-dyed, they can create a colorful piece of art made to wear, display and show off. Be sure to check them out!

06/26/2020

Today’s featured WV Musician is Gerry Milnes!

Gerald Milnes of Elkins, West Virginia, is a folklorist, author, filmmaker, teacher and musician who has contributed immeasurably to the preservation and understanding of West Virginia traditional culture. He was the recipient of the 2013 Vandalia Award. He served for 25 years as Folk Art Coordinator for the Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College, amassing more than 2,000 hours of audio and video documentation of native West Virginians engaged in folk-life activities. Gerald is also an accomplished musician, winning multiple awards on both the fiddle and the banjo and performs with the group Gandydancer.

Watch him in action: https://youtu.be/l5NaYzPqaUI

06/24/2020

Today's featured past Vandalia Winner is from 2010!

Bobby Taylor is a fourth-generation fiddler from the Charleston area, regarded as one of the most accomplished musicians of his day. Born in 1952, Bobby learned his music from his father, fiddler Lincoln Taylor, as well as from master musicians Clark Kessinger and Mike Humphries. Bobby’s clear tone and unparalleled technique have earned him numerous contest prizes and the universal respect of his peers. He is a tireless advocate for the music as well and has coordinated music competitions at the Vandalia Gathering for more than 30 years. Bobby also serves as director of the State Archives Library in Charleston.

📸 Photo by Tyler Evert

Find more information about past Vandalia Award winners here: https://bit.ly/36WhkOv

06/23/2020

This week's Featured Vandalia Artisan is Good Horse Scents!

They offer natural, nourishing products that just make “good horse sense" to use. The products are made from ingredients such as botanical, herbs, natural oils and butter. Artificial colorants are not used in the soaps. Instead, plant-based colorants and occasionally Micas, oxides and ultramarine are used, sourced sustainably and determined safe for use in body and bath products.

06/19/2020

Today’s featured West Virginia Musician is Roger Bryant!

Roger Bryant, the recipient of the 2014 Vandalia Award, was born in Logan County in 1948 and is the grandson of 1984 Vandalia Award recipient, Aunt Jennie Wilson. After spending several years traveling and performing with his famous grandmother, Roger carved out a niche of his own, featuring his original songs and engaging stage presence. A U.S. Marine veteran, he later became the executive director of the Logan Emergency Ambulance Service Authority and director of the Logan County Office of Emergency Management. Roger continues to travel around southern West Virginia, emceeing concerts and entertaining audiences with his songs.

Listen to his work: https://bit.ly/37EOz9C

06/17/2020

Today's Featured past Vandalia Award winner is from 2000!

Brooks Smith from Dunbar, Kanawha County, was an banjo player for more than 60 years. Equally comfortable with clawhammer or traditional finger-style playing, Brooks won many awards at festivals and music competitions across the state. He was a decorated Army Veteran of World War II and a retired draftsman for Union Carbide. Brooks was well-loved for his generosity with his music, particularly by the many younger musicians with whom he shared his talents.

📸 Photograph by Michael Keller

For more information about past Vandalia Award winners, go to http://www.wvculture.org/vandalia/award/index.html.

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State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV
25305

Telephone

+13045580220

Website

http://www.wvculture.org/vandalia/

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