Schedule of Events:

May 28 - June 1, 2025

Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition

Art-for-ALL is a juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in 13 WV counties at The Clay Center.

Check out the exhibition in the ticketing lobby of the Clay Center throughout FestivALL!

Exhibition open during Clay Center Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday | 10am-5pm
Sunday | 12pm-5pm
Monday | Closed

Cost: Free

Location: The Clay Center - 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States

May 28, 2025

8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Three Things: Season 10, Episode 1

FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going.

This episode features Artist/Actress/Musician/Writer Ann Magnuson, Founder of The Rustic Mechanicals (West Virginia’s Shakespeare Troupe) Jason Young, and Nellita Sanchez “The Empanada Lady.”

General Tickets: $10
Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)

Location: Capitol Market - 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: East End History Bike Tour

Join Sam Nygaard for a 90-minute beginner-friendly group ride exploring the history and art of Charleston’s historic East End.

Bring your own bike and helmet.

Cost: Free

Location: Meet at the Bike Man sculpture at the Lee St. Triangle– 805 Lee St., Charleston, WV

May 29, 2025

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Community Drum Circle

Create beautiful rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary! Instruments will be available, but bring a drum or shaker if you have one.

Facilitated Chris Higgins.

Cost: Free

Location: City Center at Slack Plaza, Charleston, WV

May 30, 2025

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: West Side Mural Bike Ride

Join Sam Nygaard for a 90-minute beginner-friendly group ride exploring the amazing hidden murals around Charleston’s West Side!

Cost: Free

Location: Meet at the West Side Wonder Mural – 210 Washington St. W., Charleston, WV

Bring your own bike and helmet.

May 31, 2025

9:00 am - 10:30 am: Yoga on the River

Find your Zen before a day full of FestivALL activities.

Join Beth Moore, Yoga Instructor at Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center, for a 60-minute all-levels Yoga practice.

Beginner friendly.

Some mats and props will be provided. If you have your own, please bring them, and bringing a blanket is recommended!

Cost: Free

Location: Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Children’s Art Fair (Saturday)

The FestivALL Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and community groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate in art instruction provided by FestivALL leading up to the fair where they will get to sell their works.

Cost: Free

Location: Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

10:00 am - 6:00 pm: FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair (Saturday)

The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, music, and more in the heart of downtown Charleston!

Over 60 local and regional artisans will sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles, and more. Live music stages, roaming performers, and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the heart of the city.

Cost: Free

Location: Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Charlie West Music Fest presented by Fund for the Arts

Join Fund for the Arts and their co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle, as we get ready for the most epic music fest in town!

Charlie West Music Fest is where you want to kickstart your summer. Join us for a day full of live bands, awesome selections of food, beer and wine, and just good ol’ fun. Music lovers, don’t miss out on the chance to groove to your favorite tunes and discover new sounds from an eclectic mix of musicians. Bring your friends, bring your blankets and chairs, and let’s make unforgettable memories together.

Celebrate with purpose while supporting the arts! Fund for the Arts uses the proceeds from this fundraiser to invest in our community by supporting 11 local art groups.

Charlie West Music Fest is for a good cause! It’s hosted by Fund for the Arts, and is our largest fundraiser. We raise money to provide crucial annual operating support to 11 local arts groups: Charleston Ballet, Charleston Chamber Music Society Charleston Civic Chorus, Charleston Light Opera Guild, Children’s Theatre, Clay Center, Friends of Old Time Music and Dance, River City Youth Ballet, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, West Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and womanSong.

Artist Lineup and Schedule:

3:00-4:30pm: Bob Thompson Unit
4:50-6:20pm: Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
6:40-8:10pm: Of Good Nature
8:30-10:00pm: Shwayze

Tickets: $35

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Location: University of Charleston 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE,, Charleston, West Virginia

June 1, 2025

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Children’s Art Fair (Sunday)

The Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate in art instruction provided by FestivALL leading up to the fair sell their works.

Cost: Free

Location: Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair (Sunday)

The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, music, and more in the heart of downtown Charleston!

Over 70 local and regional artisans will sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, glass work, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music stages, roaming performers, and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun.

Make sure to check out the Children’s Art Fair, and more while you are there.

Cost: Free

Location: Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Carriage Trail

Enjoy the arts outside during FestivALL! Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more.

Musical Easels with Minor Swing
Performances by Carli Mareneck & Friends
Interactive Art, Theatre, and more!

Dogs on leashes are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cost: Free

Location: Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, United States

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm: Sunset Yoga and Sound

Find your Zen after a full day of FestivALL activities.. Join Nina Ratliff, owner and yoga instructor of The Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center, for a nourishing 60-minute all-levels yoga practice. Class will end with a 15-minute sound healing savasana.

Beginner friendly.

Some mats and props will be provided, but please you own if you have one. Bringing a blanket is recommended.

Cost: Free

Location: Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd.

Date: May 28-June 1, 2025

Location: Various Location in Charleston, WV 25301

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