59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival to take over Hinton for a week full of water and fun

HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The 59 ^th annual West Virginia State Water Festival is kicking off this Saturday in Hinton.

On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the festival will begin with several events, including the pet parade at 9:30 A.M. and music performances at Saturdays in the Park starting at 5 P.M.

There will also be water themed events, like Sun, Swim, and Safety for Kids starting at 10 A.M. and a Halloween-themed Night Swim starting at 8 P.M., both at the Wild Water Express.

City of Hinton Mayor, Jack Scott explained to 59News why Hinton is the perfect spot for the Water festival.

“Hinton is just a great backdrop. Of course, the festival was created to celebrate what we’ve been bestowed. We have 3 rivers and a lake here, so we’re kind of nature’s outdoor water park here. So I think the event was started 59 years ago to create exposure about that,” said Mayor Scott.

The Water Festival lasts from Saturday, July 20, 2024 through Saturday, July 27, 2024.

There will be lots of food vendors, fireworks, fun competitions, and activities throughout the week.

Here is a full list of events:

Saturday, July 20, 2024

• 9:30 A.M. – Pet Parade at Downtown Hinton
• 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. – Sun, Swim, and Safety for Kids at the Wild Water Express
• 5:00 P.M. – Saturdays in the Park at 3rd Avenue Park
• 8:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. – Summerween Night Swim

Sunday, July 21, 2024

• 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. – Pretty Baby Contest at Hinton Historic Freight Depot.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

• 7:00 P.M. – Queen’s Coronation at Ritz Theater

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

• 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. – Food trucks and vendors at 2nd Avenue and Summers County Memorial Building
• 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. – Music by Nathan Seldomridge at Rivertown Stage

Thursday, July 25, 2024

• All day – Food trucks and vendors at 2nd Avenue and Summers County Memorial Building
• 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. – Queen’s Banquet at Hinton’s First Methodist Church

Friday, July 26, 2024

• 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. – Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Saint Patrick Catholic Church
• All day – Food trucks, bouncy houses, and vendors at 2nd Avenue and Summers County Memorial Building
• 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. – Music at Rivertown Stage
• 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. – Backroad’s Appalachia Car Race Registration at Hinton Historic Freight Depot
• 8:00 P.M. – Fireman’s Parade at Downtown Hinton with fireworks following

Saturday, July 27, 2024

• 6:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. – Miners and Logger Delight at Downtown Hinton
• 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. – Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Saint Patrick Catholic Church
• All day – Food trucks, bouncy houses, and vendors at 2nd Avenue and Summers County Memorial Building
• 11:00 A.M. – Water Festival Grand Parade at Downtown Hinton
• 1:00 P.M. – Water Festival Queen’s Reception at The McCreery Conferences and Event Center
• 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. – Saturdays in the Park Music Performances at 3rd Avenue Park

There will also be additional events after the end of the Water Festival to bring the festival to a close.

Sunday, July 28, 2024

• 12:00 P.M. – REACHH Rubber Duck Pluck at the Wild Water Express
• 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. – Backroads Appalachia Reception at Hinton Historic Freight Depot

To find more information visit City of Hinton’s Facebook page.

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