Welcome to the Freshwater Folk Festival Website!

The 5th annual Freshwater Folk Festival is a celebration of our nation's fish, wildlife, and natural resources. This annual event is sponsored by Friends of the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery.  The theme of the festival is in keeping with the main goals of the Friends group, which are:

  • to increase public awareness and appreciation of the Hatchery;
  • promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of freshwater resources;
  • and to promote public use and enjoyment of the Hatchery.
This year's festival is fast-becoming our best ever.  Featuring great music, food, crafts and fun, educational activities, this is an event for every member of the family.

We are celebrating the construction of our new outdoor amphitheatre.  This new feature at the hatchery will be an asset to the community, as it will host educational programs and those of the arts.


Events for Kids (and kids of all ages)

  • Musical Performances (all day)
  • Hatchery Tours
  • Freshwater Mussel Displays
  • River Critters - New River Gorge National River

   

  • Wild Birds -  WV Raptor Rehab Center
  • Fish Printing
  • "Bugs Don't Bug Me"
  • Snake Encounters With Roy
  • Freshwater Mussel Magnets
  • Groundwater Explorations
  • And much so more...