OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials with the Oak Leaf Festival have announced the updated schedule for this year’s festival. This year’s festival will feature live music, vendors, fireworks and much more.
The Oak Leaf Pageant for Teen, Miss, and Mrs. Oak Leaf will take place on Saturday, August 19, at 4 PM, while the pageant for Little Miss and Mr. Oak Leaf will take place on Sunday, August 20, at 2:30 PM. Both will be held at Oak Hill High School.
The 2023 Oak Leaf Festival will run from Thursday, August 31, to Sunday, September 3.
Below is the updated schedule:
Thursday:
On Thursday, August 31, at 7 PM there will be a Gospel Sing at the Nazarene Church. Thursday’s festivities conclude at 8 PM with live music from The Wildwood Players.
Friday:
On Friday, September 1, festivities begin at 5 PM with an Off-Road Show on Main Street with registration beginning at 4 PM. Also beginning at 5 PM is Sweet Taste of Oak Hill, an Art Show and Contest, and carnival rides and activities by M&J Amusements. Armand’s for M&J Amusements will be $20.
Beginning at 6 PM, The 2 Broke Band will perform at the Lively Amphitheater. The Parade of Lights on Main Street will begin at dusk.
Saturday:
On Saturday, September 2, vendors will open on Main Street at 8 AM. At 9:30 AM, the Lincoln County Cloggers will perform at lights on Main Street and Oyler Avenue.
The Tom Syner Memorial Oak Leaf Festival Parade will begin at 10 AM at Highlawn Cemetery on East Main Street.
At noon, the city will host the raising of the flag and national anthem on Main Street at the Lively Amphitheater. A Youth Talent Show will follow at 12:30 PM.
Matinee amusement rides by M&J Amusements will begin at 1 PM behind Chase Bank, armbands will be $15.
Beginning at 5 PM, the Cheat River Band will take the stage to perform while at the same time, George Harrah’s Memorial Cruise-In will get underway. The line-up for the cruise-in will begin at 4 PM at the former Brian’s Auto Center across from Exxon.
Concluding festivities at 8 PM will be 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience.
Sunday:
On the final day of the festival on Sunday, September 3, the day will kick off with a Car and Motorcycle show beginning at 1 PM with Grayson Wills performing at the same time.
Bandagold will take the stage at 4 PM to perform followed by a Chili Cook-Off at 6 PM. The festival will conclude with a fireworks show at Oak Hill High School at dusk.
To learn more about the Oak Leaf Festival, click here.