Bundle up for a colonial Christmas. Pricketts Fort State Park hosts tours of and demonstrations at the Fort and Job Prickett House just four times throughout the month of December. Two Christmas Candlelight tours and three day-time Christmas tours allow you to experience how the settlers celebrated their traditions and how they maintained the fort and home for the wintry weather. 

Check out our Complete Guide to Pricketts Fort State Park to prepare for your visit. 

Where: Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont

When: Nov. 29, 30 (daytime); Dec. 5 (daytime), 6, 7

Cost: $8

Details: Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation

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The village will be built on the prominent greenspace in downtown, in front of the courthouse, with custom models of local businesses built by local university students. The entire scene will feature Christmas lights synced with music. The event is free, but donations to the local United Way are encouraged.

Where: Downtown Fairmont 

When: Nov. 29 - Dec. 31

Cost: Free – Donations welcome

Details: Main Street Fairmont

Enjoy 500+ holiday lights throughout all of December. The 1.3 mile loop at Morris Park glows bright almost every night. Drive through the lights with a perfectly curated Spotify Christmas playlist, a seasonal drink and family and friends. Drive through nights are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The cost is $10 per car and $30 per bus. (Turn your headlights off!) 

Wednesdays, however, are for the walkers. Park at Fairmont Federal Credit Union and wait for the shuttle to take you to the Celebration of Lights. Pay at the gate, buy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and walk with your family and friends through hundreds of holiday lights. At the end of the loop, you’ll be back at the beginning where the shuttle will pick you up. Cost is $5 per person.

Special events are planned for Tuesday evenings. 

The Celebration of Lights is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Where: Walker Wednesdays: Fairmont Federal Credit Union, 2 The Credit Union Way, Fairmont

Drivers nights: Morris Park, 1 Morris Park Pleasant Valley, WV 26554

When: Nov. 22 - Dec. 29; Get the schedule

Cost: $5-$30

Details: Celebration of Lights

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Catholic tradition, but the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival and Festival Cucina were started by Italian-Appalachian filmmakers and brothers Bob and Jeff Tinnel in 2005.

Written and directed by Bob, the movie follows an Italian teenager and his non-Italian crush through the holidays. Filmed right here in West Virginia, Marion County specifically, you can see the scenes, take part in the festival, try the foods and watch the movie.

Where: Robinson Grand, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg

When: 7 p.m. Dec. 10

Cost: 

Details: Marion CVB

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The Feast of the Seven Fishes (Esta dei Sette Pesci) is an Italian-Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat on holy days, including Christmas Eve. During the Festival, Adams Street and Monroe Street in downtown Fairmont are filled with vendors serving delicious foods, like fish, frittis, kettlecorn, wine and more. In conjunction with the Festival, the Hometown Market takes place across the street, turning the Feast into an eating and shopping festival. Peruse the long tent halls of cookies, candy, cakes, books, toys and so much more.

Where: Monroe St., Fairmont

When: Dec. 12 and 13

Cost: Free

Details: Main Street Fairmont

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On the first night of the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival, Festival Cucina allows you to experience the real thing. Watch and learn as Italians prepare seven fish dishes (and dessert) right in front of your eyes. Taste test each recipe alongside plenty of wine and jokes. Grab your tickets before they sell out.

Where: Fairmont State University Falcon Center Cafeteria, 1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont

When: Dec. 12

Cost: $51

Details: Main Street Fairmont

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End the new year the Italian-Appalachian way. At the countdown to midnight, cue Country Roads and a giant pepperoni roll lowering from the sky. It’s a sight to behold and an experience you’ll never forget. 

While you’re here, download the WV Pepperoni Roll Trail app, and grab your 30 points at The Great Pepperoni Roll Drop! Stop by our bakeries for more pepperoni rolls and more points to get pepperoni roll swag.

Where: Wintergarden Park, 100 Water St, Mannington

When: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

Cost: Free

Details: Mannington Main Street

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