Celebrate Independence Day in one of America’s coolest small towns. Fayetteville’s 4th of July Heritage Festival is a five-day celebration that offers fun for the entire family with a parade, fireworks, food vendors, craft vendors and live music. It’s time to celebrate the red, white, and blue! Independence Day is the centerpiece to an American summer. And in West Virginia, we know how to show off our patriotic pride. From firework displays to parades to music festivals, discover all that’s happening around the state on July 4, 2024! Below is a list of the different animals and their respective season dates across West Virginia. Wild Boar (Gun Only) (Split Season) – October 22 to October 29, 2022 & February 3 to February 5, 2023. Live Music: Fortvine – July 12; West Virginia. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefileds KOA Holiday. Bake-off Weekend – May 2 – 3; Mother’ Day – May 9 – 10; Wine and Cheese Weekend – May 16 – 17; Memorial Day Weekend- May 23 – 25; Down on the Farm Weekend – May 30 – 31; Cornhole Tournament Weekend – June 6 – 7 Charleston, Huntington, Hurricane, Barboursville and Wayne counties will be hosting firework shows to celebrate the Fourth of July. The holiday has been celebrated with fireworks for over 200 years. 4th of July Fireworks in Summersville - July 4, 2024 July 4, 2024 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Fireworks at dusk on Thursday, July 4 in the lower parking lot of the Summersville Arena & Conference Center. Stillwater 4th of July Celebration Date: 07/04/2025 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Location: Lowell Park, 201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 Stillwater’s Independence Day celebration features a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix River, live music and fun around town — ride the historic trolley, grab a sweet in the ice cream shops and visit the riverside park. West Virginia: CHARLESTON: It’s time once again for the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. The event starts Thursday, July 3, and runs through Sunday, July 6, with a wide range of events, activities, and live music, including some big-name headliners. See the full schedule of events here. RIPLEY: It wouldn’t be a list of 4th of July celebrations without “ America’s Largest Small Town July 4: Fly In Café; 7 p.m. Live music, sunset flag demonstration by West Virginia sky divers, and fireworks at dusk. July 3: Dawg Dazzle. 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Harris Riverfront Park in Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Thomas, West Virginia SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 am - 5k/2k sponsored by Young Life 10:00 am - Vendors & Kid’s Inflatables on the Railroad Grade 10:30 am - Kid’s Bicycle Decorating Contest sponsored by Ranger Jane’s* 11:00 am - Kelsey Jeffries * 12:00 pm - Parade by the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has released its yearly pamphlet for hunting rules and regulations for the upcoming seasons between July 2023 and June 2024. One new detail for hunting licenses this year is that the WVDNR is now offering nonresident lifetime hunting, trapping and fishing licenses in lieu of the equivalent annual We're All In This Together. You Are Not Alone outreach event by Raleigh County Sheriff's Office offers resources for mental health, addiction Toggle header content Complete list of Independence Day fireworks displays across West Virginia in 2025. From Charleston to Huntington, find all Fourth of July celebrations with parades, concerts, and spectacular pyrotechnic shows. Dates and open counties have been updated for West Virginia's 2025-2026 hunting seasons, including the highly anticipated buck firearm and archery/crossbow seasons. Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Huntington, West Virginia. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Huntington, West Virginia. Laws for Hunting Fox in West Virginia. In West Virginia, fox may be hunted Nov. 4, 2023 – Feb. 29, 2024 during the day. Night hunting with artificial light of fox is allowed from Jan. 1, 2024 – Feb. 29, 2024. There are no bag limits. a valid hunting license is required. Purchase a West Virginia hunting license here. Event at Huntington / Fox Fire KOA Holiday.Come celebrate Independence Day with us! We do have a three night minimum stay this weekend, but there is so much to do you will want to stay longer! Make your reservations early, we book up fast for this weekend! Jun - Jul 28 - 6 July 1, 2025 1:00 p.m. - July 7, 2025 2:00 p.m. James River State Park Green Hill Pond Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for 'treasure hunters' all over the world. Local Navy veteran reflects ahead of July 4th Chris Hunt served in the United States navy from 1986-1989. He enlisted right after graduating from Warren High School in ‘86. Game animal means bear, bobcat, deer, elk, fox, rabbit, raccoon, and squirrel. Hunting and Trapping. The act of or the attempted act of taking, hunting, trapping, pursuing, chasing, shooting, snaring, or netting birds or animals, and assisting any person who is doing the same, regardless of whether birds or animals are actually taken. Hunting
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