August festival is a 5-week-long folk arts festival held annually in July and August. The Augusta Heritage Center offers over 300 classes in folk art and music, as well as concerts and dances. Mini workshops are held throughout the year.
Augusta Heritage Center Summer Workshops is a music and heritage festival held by the Augusta Heritage Center, each summer since 1977 at, Elkins, West Virginia. Over 50 years old, this three week festival covers music, dance and crafts relating to 10+ themes. These themes include:Old-Time music Bluegrass Cajun music and Zydeco music Irish Blues Dance, including Contra, Cajun and Zydeco, Irish Stone, wood and metal working and more.
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Over 19,000 acres of forest spread across 10 counties in West Virginia. 23 campgrounds, 17 picnic areas and over 500 miles of hiking trails. Mountain climbing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, boating, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, hunting, and fishing.