Lurch Fest

04/06/2026

Attention:
All vendors need to contact the Main Street office/ Tammy Stemple for information or vendor forms for Lurch Fest .
Do not send money or fill out any forms from anyone else. There are people trying to Scam people out of their vendor fees.
Contact at 304 457-3700 ext. 226.

12/31/2025

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the City of Philippi ✨🎄

As Christmas Day begins to wind down, we hope it has been filled with meaningful moments—time spent with loved ones, familiar traditions, and a chance to slow down and reflect on what matters most. Days like today remind us of the warmth, kindness, and sense of community that make Philippi such a special place to call home.

From all of us at the City of Philippi, we wish you peace, comfort, and joy this Christmas evening and throughout the holiday season. ❤️

12/25/2025

🎄🦶 Merry Christmas from Lurch Fest! 🦶🎄

Even Lurch the butler has set down the serving tray to celebrate the holidays. He’s practicing his best deadpan “Merry Christmas” and patiently counting the days until Lurch Fest returns on August 1, 2026.

Enjoy the cookies, the chaos, and the awkward family photos — and remember, somewhere Lurch is approving this message with a silent nod. 👀🖤

Merry Christmas from your favorite spooky-but-polite festival! 💜💜

12/17/2025

🎄🎅 Philippi Christmas Stroll | Thursday, December 18 | 6–9 PM 🎅🎄

Join us for a festive evening in downtown Philippi during the Christmas Stroll! Enjoy live music throughout town, holiday cheer around every corner, and best of all—Tygart Valley Santa Klaus will be at the Courthouse Gazebo for photos and walking around town visiting along the way!

Bring the family, stroll through our local stops, and soak in the magic of a small-town Christmas. ✨🎶
We’ll see you Thursday night!

12/07/2025

📸💜 Say “You Rang?”! 💜📸

One of the best parts of Lurch Fest?
Jumping into the Addams Family photo boards and instantly becoming part of the spooky crew!

Whether you’re channeling your inner Lurch, Morticia, Wednesday, or Cousin Itt, these photo ops are always a fan favorite — and the smiles say it all. 😄✨

Get ready to strike a pose on August 1, 2026 — Lurch Fest is coming back bigger, creepier, and funnier than ever!

💜🖤 You rang? 🖤💜

12/06/2025

🚛💜 Only at Lurch Fest… 💜🚛

Where else are you going to see a full-size semi truck rolling into town with Lurch on the hood and “Beware of the Thing” across the top?
Answer: Philippi, West Virginia. August 1, 2026. 😎

This incredible Lurch-themed rig stole the show last year — and you never know what wild, spooky, or downright awesome surprises will roll in next.

Mark your calendars… Lurch Fest 2026 is gearing up to be bigger, bolder, and creepier than ever!

🖤💜 You rang? 💜🖤

11/30/2025

💜🥤 Sip, sip… You rang? 🥤💜

Even the drinks at Lurch Fest come with attitude.
Whether you’re cooling off with water, lemonade, or something spooky-themed, these little cups are basically collectible at this point. 😄

Get yours on August 1, 2026 — because staying hydrated is important, but staying Lurch Fest hydrated is elite. 💜✨

11/29/2025

💜 Live music + sunshine + Lurch Fest crowds = perfection! 💜🎸

Nothing beats the vibe when the bands hit the stage at Lurch Fest — guitars going, the crowd packed in, people dancing, laughing, and soaking up every minute.

If this doesn’t scream summer in Philippi, we don’t know what does. 😎✨

Get ready to do it all again on August 1, 2026 — bigger crowds, louder music, and even more Lurch!

🎶💜 You rang? 💜🎶

11/24/2025

💜✨ She understood the assignment. ✨💜

Getting ready for Lurch Fest 2026 like… ✔️
When someone says “Pick a word that describes Philippi in August,” this is the only right answer. 😄

Mark your calendars — August 1, 2026 is going to be all things Lurch, all day long!

You rang? 🔔💜

11/22/2025

🔔💜 You Rang? 💜🔔
Lurch Fest — August 1, 2026

Only at Lurch Fest will you find a call bell this iconic. Whether it’s ringing in the next band, kicking off a contest, or just adding to the spooky fun, this little detail is part of what makes the festival so unforgettable.

Get ready, Philippi — August 1st is coming!
🖤💜 YOU RANG? 💜🖤

11/22/2025

🎩✨ Evening Views at The Blue and Gray ✨🔵⚔️⚪️
May 28–31

Looks like even Abe Lincoln couldn’t resist relaxing and enjoying some of the nighttime entertainment at The Blue and Gray! From live music to lantern-lit gatherings, the evenings in Philippi always bring something special.

Make plans to join us May 28–31 — you never know who you’ll end up sitting beside. 😉🇺🇸🎶 WV Abe Lincoln