Parking & Directions for Pawpaw Festival WV

Planning your visit to Pawpaw Festival WV? Here’s everything you need to know about how to get to the festival and where to park once you arrive in Paw Paw, West Virginia.

The festival is held at the Paw Paw School Campus, and we recommend allowing extra travel time on festival day due to increased local traffic.

Festival Location

Paw Paw School Campus
60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434

Driving Directions

From Martinsburg / Hagerstown, MD

• Take I-81 to US-522 South toward Paw Paw
• Continue on US-522 South into West Virginia
• Turn onto WV-9 West into Paw Paw
• Follow festival signage to the school campus

From Cumberland, MD

• Take MD-51 South into Paw Paw (becomes WV-9 East)
• Continue into town
• Follow signs to the festival location

From Winchester, VA

• Take US-522 North toward Paw Paw
• Continue to WV-9 West into town
• Follow festival signage to the campus

Parking Information

Parking is available on and around the Paw Paw School Campus.

Please note:

• Parking is first come, first served
• Follow all posted signs and volunteer instructions
• Accessible parking will be clearly marked
• Overflow parking may be used if primary lots fill
• Short walking distances may be required depending on lot availability

We recommend arriving early for the easiest parking experience.

Arrival Tips (Important)

To help your visit go smoothly:

• Arrive before peak time (around 10:00 AM) if possible
• Follow volunteer directions on arrival
• Expect heavier traffic close to festival opening
• Carpooling is encouraged when possible
• GPS is helpful, but follow festival signage on final approach

Accessibility & Drop-Off

• Accessible parking will be available
• Drop-off areas may be designated near entrances (follow signage)
• Volunteers will be on site to assist with directions