RICHWOOD, W.Va., September 18, 2026 – Everyone is invited to the annual Cranberry Shindig Sunday, September 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center on the Monongahela National Forest. Bring the entire family to enjoy a day of mountain music, square dancing, artisans and fall color.
This year’s event will feature old-time square dancing and the Old Dominion Cloggers. Starting at noon in the picnic shelter, long-time caller and dancer Lou Maiuri will provide square dancing instruction. Anyone can participate, no matter the skill level.
At 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., the Old Dominion Cloggers will perform. Music will be provided by both the Juanita Fireball and the Continental Drifters.
In the nature center auditorium, The Bing Brothers, featuring Jake Krack, will perform starting at noon. Roy Moose with his Snakes of West Virginia program will be set up outside during the event.
In addition, demonstrations by artisans include soap making, fly tying, crocheted and knitted items, wood carvings, handmade jewelry, and more. Vendors will display and sell their wares, and food will be available for purchase.
We encourage visitors to explore these special scenic places while in the area.
●Cranberry Glades, a National Natural Landmark, is especially beautiful during the fall when cotton grass is blooming and plants and trees are displaying their fall colors.
●View three cascading waterfalls from the boardwalk at the Falls of Hills Creek.
●Take a scenic fall drive on the Highland Scenic Highway.
The Nature Center is located 16 miles west of Marlinton and 23 miles east of Richwood at the intersection of Route 39/55 and Route 150 (Highland Scenic Highway). For more information about Monongahela National Forest, please visit our website and social media.
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By providing assistance to state and private landowners and working with tribes and other partners, the Forest Service also helps steward an additional 900 million forested acres within the U.S.
