Second full weekend in October
Where to stay for West Virginia Black Walnut Festival
Spencer marks the black walnut harvest over four days with a carnival, parades, a car show and nut-cracking contests. It has run since 1955.
Where do you stay for West Virginia Black Walnut Festival?
Spencer is where West Virginia Black Walnut Festival happens, so it is the first place to look, with Ripley, Parkersburg and Charleston the usual fallback once it fills.
It runs second full weekend in october, and lodging nearby books up well before it.
- When it happens
- Second full weekend in October
- Where it happens
- Spencer, West Virginia
- If the town is full, try
- Ripley, Parkersburg, Charleston, Weston
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If the host town is full
On these weekends, how far you are willing to drive matters less than whether a room is available at all.
West Virginia Black Walnut Festival: what people ask
When is West Virginia Black Walnut Festival?
West Virginia Black Walnut Festival is held on the second full weekend in October each year.
How far ahead does lodging book up for West Virginia Black Walnut Festival?
Roane County has few rooms and the festival takes them, so most visitors drive in from Ripley, Parkersburg or Charleston. It falls in peak foliage weekends, which tightens the wider region.
Where do people stay when Spencer sells out?
Ripley, Parkersburg, Charleston and Weston are the next places to try.
Where should I stay for West Virginia Black Walnut Festival?
Spencer is where the event takes place, so it is the first place to look, and Ripley, Parkersburg and Charleston are where visitors generally end up once it is fully booked. Roane County has few rooms and the festival takes them, so most visitors drive in from Ripley, Parkersburg or Charleston.
How much does lodging cost during West Virginia Black Walnut Festival?
Rates are typically higher than they are a week or two before or after the event, and minimum stays are common. Booking early is what saves money here rather than waiting for a late deal, because there is rarely any late availability to discount.
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