Sternwheel Festival
About this event
The Sternwheel Festival is a cultural festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, at Point Pleasant Riverfront. A celebration of Ohio River sternwheel heritage in Point Pleasant, featuring visiting paddlewheel boats, riverfront entertainment, food vendors, and family activities along the Mason County waterfront. One of West Virginia's distinctive river-town festivals, complementing the region's Mothman lore with a proud steamboat tradition on the Kanawha River confluence.
Annual, early October on the Ohio River waterfront
Location & directions
Point Pleasant Riverfront, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sternwheel Festival held?
Sternwheel Festival is held in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, at Point Pleasant Riverfront, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.
What is Sternwheel Festival?
A celebration of Ohio River sternwheel heritage in Point Pleasant, featuring visiting paddlewheel boats, riverfront entertainment, food vendors, and family activities along the Mason County waterfront.
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