I almost forgot a very major reason for you to get to Fairmont...not just this summer but right now. Because, you're missing it. It started yesterday...and you're missing it. And I almost missed it too...but I'm not going to because it is the highlight of the year for the Fairmont area. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present the Three Rivers Festival!!! formerly the Coal Festival and some other names that didn't stick.
Anyway, the Three Rivers Festival is the celebration of the multiple rivers that converge in Fairmont...I believe the West Fork and Tygart Valley form the Monongahela River -- thus, Three Rivers. If it weren't for the rivers and the easy transportation of goods from Fairmont to Pittsburgh via the Mon, Fairmont would not be the thriving metropolis that it is today.
But I digress...the festival actually kicked off last night with the carnival opening at 6:00 p.m. But, today the festivities truly begin. From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Josh Knotts (Illusionist/Magician), THE Ronald McDonald, Scooby Doo and Friends and Burger Bear are all scheduled to be at Palatine Park. Then, tonight at 6:00 p.m. will be the Grand Parade, featuring the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. This is the first time I can remember, at least in recent history, the parade will feature a group from outside of, ya know, Fairmont. Then, the action kicks into high gear with Rick K and the Allnighters performing at 7:30 p.m.
Friday is featuring some talent contest with West Virginia celebrity Lacy Neff. No idea...something called "Fairmont's Got Talent." I expect it to be a short show considering the talent level in Fairmont...and the fact that all 3 high schools are having graduation the same evening. Not very well planned in my opinion.
Anyway, Saturday afternoon is full of activities. An art exhibit, floating flamingo race...but the highlight is the Amateur Pepperoni Roll Bake-Off. Hmmmm...well, that should be interesting. That evening they will crown the "Fairmont's Got Talent" winner and Froggy 102.7 will have a country artist there to perform (Name Withheld -- must be really, really good). And, at 10:00 p.m., the Grand Fireworks to end the festival.
Yes, this is definitely a reason to come to Fairmont...ASAP. Be here tonight. You don't want to miss this. From past experience, the Three Rivers Festival always brings out Fairmont's finest citizens to Palatine Park for a lot of fun. You should be there too...and, well, if you are...good luck!
The Three Rivers Festival -- yet another adequate reason to visit Fairmont.
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I hear next year they may be trying out "the Pepperoni Roll Festival". Who wouldn't want to be Little Miss Pepperoni?
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