2026 Parkersburg Homecoming Events Schedule

August 13, 2026

PARKERSBURG - Point Park Friday, Aug. 14 * 5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony * 6-8 p.m - Kidsfest * 6:15-7:30 p.m. No Mic/Pickin sesh * 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Ben Jamn * 8 p.m. - Inaugural Parkersburg Karaoke Showdown * 9 p.m. - “Hoppers," movie showing * 9:30 p.m. - Jack Horton’s Dance Party Hits Saturday, Aug. 15 * 12:30 p.m. - Grand Parade * 2 p.m. - Server Races * 3 p.m. - Matthew Enoch * 3:30 p.m. - Luke Colombo * 4 p.m. - Waverly Run Bluegrass * 4:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest * 5:15 p.m. - The Johnny Staats Project * 6 p.m. - Yo Yo Elite Baton and Show Corps * 6:30 ...

Excitement building for Homecoming entertainment

August 13, 2026

PARKERSBURG - Entertainment is the name of the game at the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival where Saturday will feature the renowned Queen of Bluegrass. Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will take the main stage at 8:30 p.m. for the headline act that precedes the 10 p.m. fireworks show “She’s ...

2026 Parkersburg Homecoming emphasizes community connection

August 13, 2026

PARKERSBURG - 2026 Parkersburg Homecoming, starting Friday, emphasizes community connection and Parkersburg pride, with family-centered events and showcasing local artists. “Community, that’s our core of everything,” said Donna (Sue) Helmick, festival president. Homecoming organizers say it is bringing back the joy and pride of Parkersburg through community connections and family focused events. One example is continuing and strengthening Kids Fest, an old favorite where there is a lot of community support and local businesses working together, Helmick said. There will be two ...

WV leaders pledge ratepayer and water protections in new data center principles

August 12, 2026

CHARLESTON – While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state data center program. Morrisey, officials with the Department of Commerce, and leaders ...

Wood County Board of Education discusses progress of school construction project

August 12, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Wood County's Board of Education met Tuesday for what became a tense look at concerns regarding the school construction project, and discussion of a proposal for construction of the Erickson baseball/softball concession stand. The board also recognized Brenna Bond as the ...

Parkersburg City Council advances water, zoning ordinances

August 12, 2026

PARKERSBURG — A proposal to rezone three parcels near 700 Rayon Drive advanced at Tuesday's Parkersburg City Council meeting despite an attempt to send it back to the Municipal Planning Commission. Council voted 6-2 to move the ordinance to a second reading, with Councilmen Roger Brown and ...