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March 16, 2013
Ethnic fairs, festivals held around W.Va.
By Staff reports
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The ethnic backgrounds of those who settled in West Virginia during its long history are still recognized in festivals held annually throughout the state. Here's a sampling of such festivals for 2013:

  • Irish Spring Festival, March 17, Ireland, Lewis County

  • Scottish and Celtic Heritage Festival, April 20, Parkersburg

  • North Central West Virginia Scottish Festival and Celtic Gathering, May 3-5, Bridgeport

  • Greek Food Festival, June 14 and 15, Clarksburg

  • Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, July 26-28, Wheeling

  • Swiss National Day, Aug. 3, Helvetia

  • Mahrajan Lebanese Heritage Festival, Aug. 11, Wheeling

  • Jefferson County African American Cultural and Heritage Festival, Aug. 16-18, Ranson

  • West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Clarksburg

  • West Virginia Black Heritage Festival, Sept. 6-8, Clarksburg

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