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Culturefest is a world music and arts festival which celebrates the culture of Appalachia alongside that of the nations of the world. The goal of the festival is to promote respect and understanding, with music and art being the bridge.
In its fifth year, the festival presents numerous top-quality music acts and dance performances from around the world, ethnic food, artisan vendors, a children’s village, drum circles, demonstrations and workshops. This year’s Culturefest will be held September 19-21 at the beautiful Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, West Virginia, offering 3 full days of fine West Virginia camping, entertainment and cultural enrichment.

Need Info? Call 304-320-8833

DIRECTIONS:

FROM THE NORTH:
Take I-64 south past Tamarack, continue south on I-77. Take Exit 14 to
Route 20 North towards Athens and Pipestem. Continue straight on Route

20 at the stoplight in Athens and travel toward Pipestem State Park.
Continue 1/4 of a mile and take Indian Ridge Road on the right. Go 1/2

mile and take sharp left onto Rocky Mount Road. Look for Folklife
Center and festival sign 3/4 of a mile on the right. Turn in and
welcome!

FROM THE EAST:
From I-64 take the Sandstone/Hinton exit. Take Route 20 South 10
miles
to Hinton. Continue on Route 20 through town and towards Pipestem
State
Park. At 1/4 mile before the park entrance make a left onto Indian
Ridge Road. Go 1/2 mile and take sharp left onto Rocky Mount Road.
Look for Folklife Center and festival sign 3/4 of a mile on the right.
Turn in and welcome!

FROM THE SOUTH:
From I 77â€“ Take Exit 14 to Route 20 North towards Athens. Continue
straight on Route 20 at the stoplight in Athens and travel toward
Pipestem State Park. Continue 1/4 of a mile and take Indian Ridge Road
on the right. Go 1/2 mile and take sharp left onto Rocky Mount Road.
Look for Folklife Center and festival sign 3/4 of a mile on the right.
Turn in and welcome!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

VIEW SCHEDULE HERE

This year's Culturefest will feature awesome workshops in songwriting, belly dance, drumming, poetry and more. Stay tuned for a full schedule.

The children's area of Culturefest is called LaLa Land. It features activities like origami, rock painting, music, and a costume parade. Music teacher extraordinaire Melissa McKinney runs this magical playground.

Primitive on-site camping is FREE with a full weekend pass.

The site can only accommodate small RVS and there is NO HOOKUP. Bigger RVs will not make it into the venue entrance. However, full RV camping is available at Pipestem State Park, about a mile & 1/2 from the venue, an excellent bike trip. For large RV camping, visit pipestemresort.com.

OTHER ACCOMODATIONS that are available in the area are several major hotel chains and a slew of fine bed & breakfasts. In addition, Pipestem State Park, right next to the festival site, has beautiful lodges and cottages.

Major hotel chains off I-77, 15 minutes from festival site:

Hampton Inn: (304) 431-2580, Sleep Inn and Suites: (304) 431-2800, Days Inn: (304) 425-8100, Holiday Inn Express: (877) 863-4780, Comfort Inn: (304) 425-7002

Bed & Breakfasts within close proximity to the festival site:

Laurel Creek Cottage: (304)-384-3573

Nostaligia Inn: (304) 466-0470 www.nostalgiainn.com

View Bed & Breakfast: (304) 384-9754 www.theviewbb.com

Greenbrier Recreation & Chalet, Inc. 304-466-3536 www.greenbriercabins.com

New River View Bed & Breakfast: 304-466-5710

Pipestem State Park: www.pipestemresort.com 304-466-1800

**WEATHER: Although it is typically nice weather this time of year there is always a chance of low temperatures. Please come prepared with extra blankets and heavy sweaters.

**IN CASE OF RAIN: The show will go on, rain or shine. And this year, Culturefest will feature a large central tent which will house the second stage. This will provide shelter in case of rain.