Events
Join us for three days of Italian heritage, food, music, contests, entertainment, family activities, and community celebrations in downtown Clarksburg!
47th Annual WVIHF
West Main Street (between 2nd and 5th Street)
Clarksburg, WV
September 4-6, 2026
Pre-Festival Events
Bocce Tournament
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 9:00 AM
- Ferguson Memorial Park, Shinnston
Pasta Cook-Off
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Location: Jackson Square Parking Facility
Schedule
- 11:00 AM - Event Opens to the Public
- 11:15 AM - Canned Pepper Contest
- 11:15 AM - Homemade Wine Contest
- 1:00 PM - Sauce Tasting & Judging
- 1:00 PM - Run for the Rosé
- 3:00 PM - Hot Pepper Eating Contest
- 3:30 PM - Winner Announcements
Authors Forum
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- 5:30 PM
- Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library
Golf Classic
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 10:00 AM
- Bridgeport Country Club
Elimination Dinner
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 5:30 PM
- Bridgeport Country Club
Honorees Award Ceremony
Thursday, September 3, 2026
- 5:30 PM
- Bridgeport Conference Center
- RSVP by August 20, 2026
Festival Weekend Events
September 4-6, 2026
Information Center
- Official WVIHF souvenirs and merchandise
- Festival information and assistance
- Located beside the Main Stage
Fritti Booth
- Fresh fried bread dough rolled in sugar
- Located on 3rd Street near City Hall
Galbani Cooking Stage
- Live cooking demonstrations by local chefs and home cooks
- Corner of Main Street and 4th Street
Photography Contest
- Located at the Clarksburg History Museum
- Friday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Gallery | Artists, Artisans, Authors, & More
- Located at James & Law Company
- Friday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Morra Contest
- Friday: 5:00 PM
- Located on 3rd Street between Main Street and Traders Avenue
- Winners announced Saturday at 4:45 PM
Coronation Reception
- Immediately following the Coronation of Regina Maria
Grand Feature Parade
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Parade Route
- Pike Street (between 5th Street and 2nd Street)
- 2nd Street (between Pike Street and Main Street)
Bingo
Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Clarksburg VFW
- 430 W. Pike Street
Meatball Eating Contest
Sunday, September 6, 2026
- 1:10 PM
- In front of the Main Stage
Ongoing Attractions Throughout the Festival
- Live Entertainment on Multiple Stages
- Italian Food Vendors
- Cultural Exhibits
- Festival Merchandise
- The Gallery
- Photography Contest
- Children's Activities
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Information Center
- Fritti Booth
- Shopping, Vendors & Exhibitors