Join us for our annual Summer Harvest Festival in downtown Romney, Hampshire County! A weekend of celebration and fun awaits, with an array of activities to delight everyone. Mark your calendars for the first weekend of August to enjoy live music, indulge in delicious treats from our food vendors, admire the talents of crafters and artists at the artisan village, and explore the exciting kids zone. You won't want to miss the car shows, thrilling dog show, and the beauty pageant. Savor the flavors of our beer and wine garden, take part in the energetic 5k race, and shop for fresh produce at the farmers market. Join the street dance and revel in the festivities to celebrate the peach harvest in grand style. Don't miss experiencing a day filled with joy and support for our local businesses at the Summer Harvest Festival.

Schedule:

8:00 a.m: Summer Harvest 5K Run - Starting line at track area of WVSDB
8:00 a.m: Pancake Breakfast at Car Show WVSDB - Christmas in Romney Fundraiser
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Whole pie and hand pie sales on High Street
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Local Food, Community Crafts and Artisan Village
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Peach Sales - Hampshire County’s own orchard grown peaches will be on sale at corner of Main and N Grafton
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Peach Pie and Ice Cream Sales outside at Taggart Hall while supplies last
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Civil War Re-enactor’s will be located at Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters on Main St
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: "Born of Rebellion-West Virginia Statehood and Civil War" on display at Taggart Hall. Presented by the WV Humanities Council
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Gun Display - Hampshire County made guns at Taggart Hall
9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m: James Austin - Music on Main Stage (High St.)
10:30 a.m: Presentation by Christy Perry Tuohey - "Civil War Hospitals of the Romney Area" at Taggart Hall
10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Pony Car Show Down at Coke Plant (Main St.) - Registration starts at 8am
10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Performances by band Electric Petting Zoo at Coke Plant (Main St.) during Car Show - 1st performance at 11am and 2nd at 1pm
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Main Car Show (registration starts at 8am) Rt 50 WVSDB
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Church Tour - St. Stephens Episcopal Church on Main St.
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Free Kids Zone - Water Inflatables and Barrel Train Rides - Located behind the Library across from 7-11
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Hampshire County Co-Op Tiki Hut open with food and drinks including Beer and Wine
11:00 a.m: Free Reptile and Spider Show (Upstairs of Library) - Reasonable Reptiles
11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Chadd Holmes - Music on Main Stage (Hight St.)
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: HC Library Presents Mess Fest - Free Kids Activities and Escape Room
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: "Christmas In July" Christmas Quilt Show located Inside the Library
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Soup and Sandwich and Dessert Sale at American Legion Post 91
Vegetable or chili, country ham sandwiches and peach crisp with ice cream while supplies last
11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: WV Beer and Wine Garden at 1762 Wine and Brew/White House on Main
12:00 p.m: Dog Show (Gazebo at WVSDB) - Fee $10 - Proceeds go to HC Animal Shelter
12:00 p.m: Presentation by Dr. Warren Abbott: Death In the Civil War and the Paranormal Aftermath at Taggart Hall
12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m: Rain Crow - Music on Main Stage(High St.)
1:00 p.m: Pie Baking Contest - HC Courthouse on Corner of Main and High St. (Pies can be dropped off between 10am-1pm)
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Free Hands-on Art - Demonstrations - located behind the Hampshire County Co-op
1:30 p.m: Peach Eating Contest at The White House on Main
1:30 p.m: Presentation by Christy Perry Tuohey - "Civil War Hospitals of the Romney Area" at Taggart Hall
2:00 p.m: Free Reptile and Spider Show (Upstairs of Library) - Reasonable Reptiles
2:00 p.m: Presentation by Leah Myers: Confederate Women during the Civil War at Taggart Hall
2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Chris Chambers and Tim Southerly - Music on Main Stage(High St)
3:00 p.m: Pie Baking Contest Winners will be announced at Main Stage (High St)
3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Presentation on the Civil War by Author Steve French at Taggart Hall
3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: TV Personality, Heather Storm will be at 1762 Wine and Brew/ The White House on Main for a Meet and Greet
3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m: Chasin’ Jane - Music on Main Stage (High St.)
5:00 p.m: Summer Harvest Festival Parade - Main St.
7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m: Street Dance - "A Peach of a Beach Party" - Live DJ at Main Stage (High St)