Events
Mason County Fair
Route 62, 304-675-5463. west virginia's largest county fair, held in early august. 9am-11pm. parades, livestock judging, animal shows, farm games, pie-eating contest, demolition derby and drag races, live entertainment, and a carnival with rides. admission $5 - $8.
Sternwheel Regatta River Cruises
Riverfront park, 304-675-7214. held in early july. celebration of river life, live music, food vendors, and a carnival-like atmosphere. cruise downriver on a sternwheel boat to gallipolis, ohio; two fireworks cruises. admission $15 - $20.
Mothman Festival
Downtown point pleasant. held in mid-september. live music, screenings of mothman-related documentaries and films, vendors, crafters, a guest speakers' forum, and tours of mothman-related sites.
Battle Days Festival
Tu-endie-wie state park. held the first weekend in october. celebrating the first battle of the american revolution and honoring the people who gave their lives at the battle of point pleasant on october 10, 1774. historical re-enactments, sutlers and crafters in period clothing, a juried art show, a colonial ball, a lantern tour to meet historical characters, a parade, entertainment, a drama, and more. admission free for the ball, $10 for the colonial governor's reception.