WVPubfest 2018-2025
Seven Years. One Mountain State. A Whole Lot of Music.From its beginnings in 2018 to its final festival in 2025, WV PubFest brought together musicians, volunteers, local businesses, and music lovers to celebrate West Virginia's incredible talent while giving back to the organizations that help keep our arts community thriving.
The festival may have played its final note, but the music, memories, and impact live on.
Built by Musicians. Powered by Community.
WV PubFest began in 2018 with a simple idea: bring West Virginia musicians together to support the public broadcasting programs that had helped give so many of them a voice. As funding for West Virginia Public Broadcasting faced significant reductions, a group of musicians and community supporters decided to do what they knew best : put on a show.
Musicians from across the Mountain State donated their performances. Volunteers contributed countless hours. Weathered Ground Brewery opened its doors and provided a home for the festival. Local businesses and sponsors stepped up with financial support, equipment, and resources.
Together, they created something special.
For its first two years, WV PubFest donated all proceeds to West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Following a virtual edition in 2020 and a hiatus in 2021, the festival returned in 2022 with an expanded mission, supporting both West Virginia Public Broadcasting and WV Collective's efforts to strengthen the arts in our communities.
What started as a grassroots fundraiser became an annual celebration of the music, generosity, and creative spirit that make West Virginia extraordinary. In the 7 years worth of events over 100 performers played to raise $20,000 in donations and underwriting for WVPB, and over $5,000 for WV Collective.
The Final Encore
In May 2025, WV PubFest celebrated its seventh and final festival (also its most successful).
Over the years, the festival welcomed an extraordinary collection of West Virginia musicians, artists, vendors, and supporters. Every performance, every volunteer shift, every sponsorship, and every ticket purchased helped turn a shared love of music into meaningful support for the arts.
Although WV PubFest has come to an end, its legacy belongs to everyone who helped make it happen.
To the musicians who gave us their songs, the volunteers who gave us their time, the sponsors who believed in the mission, Weathered Ground Brewery for providing a home, and the audiences who showed up year after year:
Thank you for seven unforgettable festivals.
The festival is over. The music lives on.
Explore The Legacy
7 Years of Music
From rising local artists to some of the Mountain State's most celebrated performers, WV PubFest showcased the incredible depth and diversity of West Virginia music.
Explore the artists and lineups that made each festival unforgettable.
7 Years of Memories
Seven festivals. Countless performances. A community that came together for something bigger than itself.
Take a look back at the people, performances, and moments that defined WV PubFest.
The Mission Continues
WV PubFest may have ended, but the commitment to supporting West Virginia's creative community hasn't.
WV Collective continues to bring people together through live performances, artistic collaboration, and opportunities for local talent.
