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Rowlesburg West Virginia
Experience Beauty, Serenity and Hospitality in the Cheat River Valley
Rowlesburg West Virginia
Experience Beauty, Serenity and Hospitality in the Cheat River Valley
Welcome
Take your time to find all there is to know about this town tucked away in the mountains. Known for festivals, events, park, gardens and ....
"A river runs through it...."
Come back soon for new information and updates.
Last site update 04/10/2021
THE SZILAGYI CENTER REOPENS ON 1 MAY 2021.
We are cautiously welcoming visitors back and are looking at the possibility to host some events this year.
(albeit modified as needed).
The safety and health of visitors and volunteers is still of the highest priority during this pandemic.
Our calendar will be updated as information trickles in which may be at the last minute.
FESTIVALS
RIVER CITY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
RIVER CITY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
RIVER CITY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
PENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Experience the Arts, Enjoy the Entertainment!
LABOR DAY FESTIVAL & OX ROAST
RIVER CITY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
RIVER CITY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
PENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES
A weekend of fun with something for everyone!
WEST VIRGINIA CHESTNUT FESTIVAL
RIVER CITY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEST VIRGINIA CHESTNUT FESTIVAL
SUNDAY OF COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
PENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Honoring the Great American Chestnut Tree.
Exploring our Roots.
FOOD and FUN
DANCES
WEEKEND LUNCHES
WEEKEND LUNCHES
Shake a leg, enjoy the music, BYOB and snacks.
It's always a fun social event!
WEEKEND LUNCHES
WEEKEND LUNCHES
WEEKEND LUNCHES
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
From May through October
MONTHLY DINNERS
WEEKEND LUNCHES
MONTHLY DINNERS
Join us for a delicious buffet dinner and we guarantee you will come back!
SPECIAL EVENTS - see calendar for update
EASTER EGG HUNT
COMMEMORATION DAY
COMMEMORATION DAY
PENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Bring your kids to the Rowlesburg Park for a few hours of fun!
COMMEMORATION DAY
COMMEMORATION DAY
COMMEMORATION DAY
LAST SATURDAY IN JUNE
PENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES
A day to recognize and honor soldiers and veterans of all US Wars & Conflicts.
VETERANS DAY
COMMEMORATION DAY
CHRISTKINDLEMART
11 NOVEMBER
Join us for scrumptious BELGIAN WAFFLES.
Authentic Belgian recipe from grandma!
CHRISTKINDLEMART
CHRISTMAS FLUTOPIA
CHRISTKINDLEMART
SECOND SATURDAY IN DECEMBER
Enjoy a variety of live music & carolers while you shop for Christmas related items and gifts.
Soups, weisswurst and gluhwein available today.
CHRISTMAS FLUTOPIA
CHRISTMAS FLUTOPIA
CHRISTMAS FLUTOPIA
SUNDAY AFTER THE CHRISTKINDLMART
Free concert - A hat is passed around.
Any flutists interested in playing can contact Janet Szilagyi - jlsz@aol.com
Rowlesburg - Spirit of the Mountains
Name of the Town
Rowlesburg is a former railroad town along the Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia.
It was incorporated as a town in 1858 and named for Thomas Rowle, a railroad engineer.
Nature and History
Rowlesburg is tucked away in the Cheat River Valley surrounded by majestic hills, rising on all sides from the banks of the beautiful Cheat River. October is Autumn Glory month. In 2005, the Downtown Rowlesburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
All Year Round!
Rowlesburg is known for its festivals, Civil War and railroad history, outdoor activities, antiques, dinners & dances. It has become a tourist destination. Travelers come from across the U.S. to raft and fish the “wild and wonderful” Cheat River for Rainbow Trout and Bass.
Never been to Rowlesburg?
Plan a visit during one of the events and you will experience the genuine friendliness and hospitality.
Once you've been here we hope you come back with friends and family!
Rowlesburg, Preston County's single or multiple day destination.
A unique experience awaits!
History & More
Facts about Rowlesburg
Dates in History
Then & Now Photo Gallery
The Flood of 1985
Churches
Organizations
On Trac Community since 2009
Economic Vitality - Design
Promotion - Organization
Revitalization
Revitalization Committee (RRC)