Join us downtown for a celebration of the season. The event is free and open to the public. Bring your little ones to participate in Winterfest fun from 4:30 to 6 p.m., which includes music, live performances, museum tours, a Christmas movie, a visit with Santa, train rides, and other kid-friendly activities. All activities this year will be held outside at Bicentennial Park.
At 6 p.m. there will be a Winterfest ceremony, followed by fireworks and a tree lighting ceremony. Finish the evening with a concert at St. Francis Xavier Church that begins at 7 p.m.
Spend the day in downtown!
Prior to Winterfest, The Historic Smoot Theatre will be hosting its Festive Family Film Series. They will be playing Disney’s Frozen starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by a princess meet & greet. To purchase a ticket, go to their website at https://www.smoottheatre.com. Then at 2 p.m. catch the Parkersburg Christmas Parade as it travels through downtown on Market Street.
Winterfest Activities (From 4:30 - 6 p.m.)
- Cartoon Drawings (Provided by JD Williamson)
- Christmas Movie (Sponsored by Event Designs)
- Face Painting (Sponsored by Blueprints)
- STEM Craft (Provided by Discovery World)
- Train Rides (Sponsored by United Bank)
- Visit with Santa (Sponsored by Mulberry Lane)
- Ice Fishing Activity (Sponsored by WVU Medicine Camden Clark)
- Holiday Activity (Provided by the Actors Guild of Parkersburg)
Live Performances (Sponsored by One Community Federal Credit Union)
4:45 p.m. – YoYo Elite Baton
5:15 p.m. - PACE
5:45 p.m. – Southern Belles
5:55 p.m. - Phoenix Twirlers
Food Trucks
Sips Coffee Truck
White Valley Kettle Corn
Winterfest Ceremony (begins at 6 p.m.)
Welcome & Thank You
Announcement of Christmas parade winner
Introduction of Winterfest Royalty
Tree Lighting
Fireworks
Tree Lighting
Will take place near Bicentennial Park at the end of the Winterfest Ceremony.
Fireworks
Set off from the rooftop of the City Building. Watch from Bicentennial Park.
Tour Downtown Museums
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History
Open: 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for kids 3-12.
Location: 137 Juliana St, Parkersburg
Cook House
Open: 3 until 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club
Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
*They will be doing a drawing to win a Lionel Polar Express train.
Location: rear basement of NOE Office Equipment (610 Green St, Parkersburg)
Oil & Gas Museum
Open: Noon to 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 for adults, free for kids under 18 and Veterans
Location: 119 3rd St, Parkersburg
Concert at St. Francis Xavier Church (begins at 7 p.m.)
Location: 532 Market St
While downtown enjoy shopping and dining at downtown businesses. Open downtown businesses:
- Downtown Hustle - 1029 Market St
- Fantasy to Flesh Tattoo & Body Mod - 814 Market St
- Parkersburg Brewing Company - 707 Market St
- The Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa, Restaurant, Café, and Hills & Hollows gift shop - 320 Market St
- The Cocktail Bar - 404 Market St
- Wine Down on Market - 701 Market St
Thanks to our Title Sponsor
Thanks to our Activity Sponsors
Thanks to our Activity Providers
Thanks to our In-Kind Sponsors
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