2009 Folk Festival

Friday & Saturday

We had rain on Friday. The square dancing had to stop around 9:30 P.M. because of the storms. The Glenville State College Bell Tower was struck by lightning on Friday morning. Check out http://www.hurherald.com/cgi-bin/db_scripts/articles?Action=user_view&db=articles_hurherald&id=35049 for the details. Saturday was no problem with storms - just hot and humid!

The crafters were busy. Debbie Adams above was working on her wonderful dolls. Steve Olstaff was a busy camper. He was helping the kids to learn blacksmithing skills.



You have to love a lady that does felting!

Equally wonderful is a lye soap maker who plays the banjo and spoons!

On Saturday, the Lions Parade is always preceeded by their antique car show.

This year before the parade the Webster County Cogar family demonstrated wood chopping.

At 1:30 the parade began! Joe and Amy start the celebration.

The parade featured the antique cars; however, the Barney Mobile was a hit! This marvel of transportation was constructed by Jim Flynn. It was first displayed at the Cancer Society's Relay For Life.


This year we were fortunate to have the 4-H bikers as a part of the parade. The folks traveled from southern West Virginia to Glenville. The trip was a means of providing funding for 4-H scholarships.

The Confederates encamp in the court house area. They always add the much needed taste of history of this celebration.

The West Virginia Belles are a really unique part of the parade. It is required to be over 70 years young in order to participate in the Belle Program.


Here are a few parting shots of the heart of the Festival - the Old-time Music!