Planning a visit to Pawpaw Festival WV? This page is your quick guide to everything you need to know, including event details and links to parking, festival policies, accessibility, what to bring, pet guidelines, weather, and frequently asked questions.

Pawpaw Festival WV celebrates North America’s largest native fruit—the pawpaw (Asimina triloba)—with live music, educational presentations, local vendors, food, family activities, and community spirit in the heart of Paw Paw, West Virginia.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another year, this guide will help you easily navigate the festival and find the information you need.

We keep things simple, friendly, and community-focused—just like Paw Paw itself.

Event Details

Date & Time
September 12, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Admission
Free admission for all attendees.

Pawpaw Sampling
Pawpaw tasting tickets will be available during the festival.

What’s at the Festival

A quick overview of what you’ll find (full details available on individual pages):

  • Live Music – Regional musicians and Appalachian-inspired performances
  • Educational Presentations – Growers, authors, and pawpaw experts
  • Pawpaw Tasting – Fresh pawpaw fruit and educational sampling
  • Vendors & Shopping – Handmade goods, crafts, plants, and local products
  • Food Vendors – A variety of festival food and local favorites
  • Family Activities – Kid-friendly fun and community activities

Special Guests

  • Neal Peterson
  • Todd McCree
  • Michael Judd

Why Pawpaws in Paw Paw?

Pawpaw Festival WV is uniquely rooted in Paw Paw, West Virginia—a small Appalachian town whose name reflects the region’s natural history, including the pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba) and nearby geographic features such as the Paw Paw Bends of the Potomac River. This connection to place is part of what gives the festival its identity and charm.

The pawpaw is North America’s largest native tree fruit and has deep ecological and cultural ties to Appalachia, making Paw Paw a fitting home for its annual celebration.

Each year, we bring together growers, educators, artisans, and visitors to celebrate the pawpaw fruit, its history in Appalachia, and its growing role in modern native agriculture and sustainable food systems.

Festival Mission

Pawpaw Festival WV is organized by the Pawpaw Festival Committee, a nonprofit organization dedicated to:

  • Celebrating Appalachia’s native fruit
  • Supporting local businesses and growers
  • Promoting environmental education
  • Creating a welcoming community festival for all

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