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OglebayFest Fun!

The first weekend in October is OglebayFest. If you have never been to Oglebay, it is one of the most beautiful places in West Virginia. Nestled on a mountain steeped in West Virginia history, Oglebay is a year round center of activity!

Oglebayfest has a section for the Ohio County fair to show off their award winning produce, flower arrangements, and livestock. When my family and I  went, we were lucky enough to be in the livestock tent when a downpour happened. On the hillside by the mansion, is where all of the crafters set up. There are also lots of food vendors that you can sample wine, dips, and even some local honey and maple syrup. Next year, we decided that we are eating at the German food area! The food sounded so good!

Here is a little more information about Oglebay:


Oglebay is home to the Good Zoo, a zoo that has a cheetah exhibit and other animals. If you want to make a weekend out of it, Oglebay is known for their Festival of Lights, where the entire park is displayed with over 1 million LED lights over a six mile drive. It truly is a sight to see! You can stay at Wilson Lodge and they have a delicious breakfast buffet, and nightly entertainment and cookies and cocoa during the Festival of Lights.
One of the best views in West Virginia!

My family and I love going to Oglebay, and make quite a few day trips a year. Whether we take a picnic lunch in the summer and hang out by the pool, or go and enjoy the crafters at Oglebayfest, we absolutely love it here!



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