WVPubFest

05/19/2025

💙 THANK YOU from WVPubFest 2025! 💛

What. A. Day.
To every single artist who donated their time and talent, every volunteer who kept things running smoothly, our incredible hosts at Weathered Ground Brewery, and—most of all—everyone who showed up and showed out…

THANK YOU.

This was our biggest year yet, and we couldn’t have done it without the love and support of this amazing Appalachian community. You made it unforgettable. 💫

📸 Swipe through a few of our favorite moments—and stay tuned for more!

05/17/2025

Who’s hungry? Visit El Mariachi - Beaver or Pigs & Pits Barbecue by the outdoor stage, or order pizza by the slice / wings and more from the crew at Weathered Ground Brewery!

05/17/2025

The wait is OVER!!!! The stage is set, vendors are gearing up, and the weather is INCREDIBLE in Cool Ridge. Join us today at Weathered Ground Brewery for a celebration of all things Appalachia: 18 bands on two stages - Food/Retail vendors all from right here in southern WV. Get your tickets for WVPubFest 2025 at Weathered Ground Brewery. Music starts at 12:20 on the outdoor stage.

Schedule: https://www.wvpubfest.com/schedule/

Tickets: https://www.wvpubfest.com/event/wvpubfest-2025/

05/14/2025

Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge, WV is the perfect home for WVPubFest 2025—and we’re grateful to them and their loyal customers for sharing the taproom with us each year!

Please note: This Saturday, WGB will be open to ticket holders only. No exceptions.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The brewery will return to normal hours on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Tickets are still available at https://wvpubfest.com > and will be available for sale at the door on the day of show.

📣 Heads up! This Saturday, May 17th, Weathered Ground Brewery will be closed to the general public for WVPubFest 2025 🎶🍻

✅ Entry is for ticket holders only — no exceptions!
🎟 Tickets available at https://wvpubfest.com or at the door on the day of the show.

We’ll be back to business as usual Sunday (12–6 PM) — come hang!

05/14/2025

🎶✨ The full WVPubFest 2025 at Weathered Ground Brewery schedule is HERE! ✨🎶
We’re just days away from a jam-packed Saturday of West Virginia music, food, beer, and fun at Weathered Ground Brewery!

📅 Saturday, May 17 | 12–9 PM
🟦 18 bands on 2 stages
🎨 Kids’ activities like tie-dye & face painting
🍕 Food & craft vendors
🍻 Craft beer from WGB
🎟️ $35 Advance | $40 Day Of | Kids 12 & under FREE

💻 Full schedule (including kids' activities):
👉 https://wvpubfest.com/schedule

05/12/2025

5 DAYS ‘TIL PUBFEST!

The countdown is on! WVPubFest is back at Weathered Ground Brewery this Saturday, May 17, and it’s going to be one for the books!

Get ready for:
• 18 West Virginia bands across two stages
• Craft beer flowing all day
• Local art & food trucks
• All supporting WV Public Broadcasting & WV Collective

Grab your tickets now at wvpubfest.com 🍻

05/10/2025

What makes WVPubFest so special?

Designed by musicians, for music lovers— WVPubFest 2025 at Weathered Ground Brewery is more than a concert. It’s a celebration of West Virginia talent, a way to support public radio and the arts in southern WV, and a day to connect with our creative community at the beautiful Weathered Ground Brewery.

Every ticket sold sustains West Virginia Public Broadcasting thru underwriting programming, and directly supports local artists by directly funding the programming of WV Collective.

WVPubfest is THIS SATURDAY - May 17, 2025! Join us. Raise a glass. Support the sound of West Virginia. 🎶

May 17, 2025 | Cool Ridge, WV
wvpubfest.com

05/09/2025

WVPubFest isn’t just a music festival—it’s a celebration with a purpose. Your ticket helps raise funds for WV Collective and West Virginia Public Broadcasting, two organizations dedicated to enriching our state through the performing arts and trusted public media.

By joining us, you’re not only enjoying a day of great music, you’re also helping keep the arts alive and public radio strong in the Mountain State. Now that’s something to dance about!

Get your tickets at https://wvpubfest.com 🍻

05/08/2025

WVPubFest 2025 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

We are excited to welcome Heavy Hitters to the WVPubFest family in 2025. They will closing out the day making everyone dance. And we can't wait!

Here’s a little taste of what you have to look forward to on May 17, 2025.��

Get your tickets today!!

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05/07/2025

WVPubFest 2025 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

Hello June are making their 4th WVPubFest appearance in 2025, and we couldn't be more excited to see them again. Here’s a little taste of what you have to look forward to on May 17, 2025.��

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05/07/2025

WV PubFest isn’t just about the amazing bands (though we’ve got plenty of those!)—it’s a full-on celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

As music fills the air, explore a lively vendor area featuring local artists, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind treasures that highlight the talent rooted right here in West Virginia. Take a stroll through colorful art displays, pick up a unique keepsake, or chat with the makers themselves.

Bringing the whole family? We’ve got you covered with a youth activities tent packed with fun, hands-on experiences to keep the little ones entertained while you enjoy the festival.

Whether you’re sipping a Weathered Ground brew, dancing to your favorite set, or browsing local goods under the open sky—this is what community looks like. ❤️

Come experience the heart of WV—May 17 at Weathered Ground Brewery!

Tickets: wvpubfest.com

05/06/2025

WVPubFest 2025 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

Last Year's Model are making their WVPubFest debut this year, and we couldn't be more excited that they are making the trip down from the Clarksburg/Shinnston area to join us. Here’s a little taste of what you have to look forward to.��

Get your tickets today!!

Born & Bred Music has created Stomping Grounds to showcase the original talent of West Virginia artists in a way that allows them to present their music to a...