CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FestivFALL, the annual celebration of art and culture in Charleston, is underway.
FestivFALL is fall version of FestivALL that happens every summer.
FestivALL Executive Director Zack Harold said FestivFALL takes advantage of the time of year joined with the talent in the area.
“The tagline of our organization is ‘A City Becomes a Work of Art’ but the tagline for FestivFALL is, and I think it encapsulates so well, ‘A Season Becomes a Work of Art,'” Harold said Wednesday on 580 Live with Dave Allen.
Harold said West Virginia is beautiful all year round but it shows itself off in the fall, Harold said.
“This is a way to celebrate that natural beauty and celebrate the creativity of people who live here,” he said.
Among the events scheduled for FestivFALL are free attractions like “An Evening With the Poets” hosted by Taylor Books, a concert by Magnolia Boulevard at City Center Live, the two-day Harvest Art Fair at Capitol Market, and the fan favorite Carriage Trail Leaf Walk.
Harold sees FestivFALL as an opportunity to experience what West Virginia has to offer without breaking the bank or leaving any part of the family at home.
The Harvest Art Fair spans October 11-12 and artisans on the vendor list include producers of fine art. photography, pottery, printmaking, textiles, and woodwork. In Harold’s eyes, this presents a chance for both local artists and shoppers to benefit while also developing a sense of community around the arts.
More information about this year’s FestivFALL schedule is available now at festivallcharleston.com