Town of Ansted

Your Hometown Mountain Heritage Destination

Country Roads Festival

Step up to the mic and show the world what you’ve got—even if you’re faking it.  It’s all in good fun. 

Groups from around the nation come to perform at the Country Roads Festival in Ansted, West Virginia. 

Country Roads Festival is hosted each September at Hawks Nest State Park by the Ansted Lions Club.  The event features music, local arts and crafts, food and other attractions.  Take time to ride the Hawks Nest Tramway and enjoy the amazing fall colors of the New River Gorge. 

Event Speakers or Sponsors

Hand-churned apple butter, cornhusk dolls, real maple syrup, molasses, grapevine wreaths and so much more.

Lip-sync and karaoke contests

Arts and Crafts in the old style

Old-time bluegrass and gospel music

Hot-rods, classics and modified rides vie for honors at the annual Car Show.

Car Show