WV State Water Festival

05/27/2026

Contest : Monday, July 27, 2026 - Hinton Historic Freight Depot, 509 Commercial Street, Hinton WV, 25951 Application is DUE June 1st, 2026! Application Fee is due when the application is turned in! Registration #

05/19/2026

Please answer the following questions so we can get to know you better as part of your application to be a participant in the 2026 WV State Water Festival Queen Mermaid Court. Following the completion and submission of this application, more information will be provided.

05/16/2026

📣 Vendor Reminder 📣

The deadline to submit both your application and payment is June 15th! To be considered, both the application and fee must be submitted.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

We appreciate everyone’s interest and look forward to an amazing event!

05/07/2026

📣 Friendly Reminder! 📣

Vendor applications and application fees are due by JUNE 15TH!

If you have not yet applied, please make sure to submit your application along with your payment before the deadline. We are excited to continue adding vendors to this year’s WV State Water Festival!

If you have any questions or need further details, please email [email protected].

Application link :

05/07/2026

We are accepting limited vendor applications for this event! If you'd like to apply, please click this link! https://forms.gle/QKdHKZGiz3JGRL4AA

It’s time to rally on the river! 🌊

Bring your friends, your family, and your festival spirit! Enjoy amazing food trucks, fun games, and a night full of excitement.

Trust us—you won’t want to miss this one!

05/07/2026

We are still accepting applicants for the Queen Mermaid Court!

Please answer the following questions so we can get to know you better as part of your application to be a participant in the 2026 WV State Water Festival Queen Mermaid Court. Following the completion and submission of this application, more information will be provided.

05/05/2026

This is the inaugural WV State Water Festival Trail Race! Join in on for a fun time during Water Festival weekend! 👟💨 Spread the word!

https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Hinton/WestVirginiaWaterFestivalTrailRace?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEeV933xBtZONpiMBA9FjvxTQn6XBz4zJBaTCtKDLZCQjImnZfFFzN3RQ6br_I_aem_dT05FKTjUyb8rcMHbA6LsA

The West Virginia Water Festival 19 Miler & 6 Miler is on Sunday July 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 19 Miler and 6 Miler.

05/04/2026

Queen Mermaid Applications are still open!

This is your chance to represent your community, build confidence, make lifelong memories, and step into the spotlight! 🌟 Not to mention — the opportunity to be crowned WV State Water Festival Queen Mermaid 2026 AND receive a scholarship! 🎓👑

Click this link to apply :

Please answer the following questions so we can get to know you better as part of your application to be a participant in the 2026 WV State Water Festival Queen Mermaid Court. Following the completion and submission of this application, more information will be provided.

05/04/2026

Little Miss applications are still open! Go to REACHH-FRC/Child Advocacy Center page to click to the link to apply! Let’s make some splash-tastic memories! 🧜‍♀️☀️

Contest : Monday, July 27, 2026 - Hinton Historic Freight Depot, 509 Commercial Street, Hinton WV, 25951 Application is DUE June 1st, 2026! Application Fee is due when the application is turned in! Registration #