INFORMATION
The 19th annual Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival will take place Sept.8-11, 2022 at The Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV.
DIRECTIONS
The festival site's address is 820 Rocky Mount Road, and the GPS coordinates are 37.518832, -80.955527.
It's best to use the directions; DO NOT USE GPS! It will get you lost.
Download a Map & Directions Below:
Culturefest_Directions.pdf
Camping, Accommodations & lodging
Primitive on-site camping is FREE with a full weekend pass. (Note, there are no bathhouses/showers available on site.)
The site can only accommodate small RVS and there is NO HOOKUP. Bigger RVs will not make it into the venue entrance. However, full RV camping is available at Pipestem State Park, about a mile & 1/2 from the venue, an excellent bike trip. For large RV camping, visit pipestemresort.com.
OTHER ACCOMODATIONS that are available in the area are major hotel chains, a slew of fine bed & breakfasts, cabins, Airbnbs, and more. In addition, Pipestem State Park, right next to the festival site, has beautiful lodges and cottages. Bluestone State Park, less than a 20 minute drive from the festival site, also has cabins available.
There are several major chain hotels off of I-77, just about 15 minutes from the festival site. Click here to explore them on the website of Visit Mercer County.
There are a variety of cabins, lodges and Bed & Breakfasts within close proximity to the festival site:
Cabins at Pipestem Resort State Park: wvstateparks.com/places-to-stay/cabins/pipestem-cabins 304-466-1800
Lodges at Pipestem State Park: pipestemresort.com 304-466-1800
Laurel Creek Cottage: (304)-384-3573
Nostaligia Inn: (304) 466-0470 www.nostalgiainn.com
View Bed & Breakfast: (304) 384-9754 www.theviewbb.com
Greenbrier Recreation & Chalet, Inc. 304-466-3536 www.greenbriercabins.com
New River View Bed & Breakfast: 304-466-5710
New rentals in the area are always popping up on VRBO and Airbnb.
Weather
**Although it is typically nice weather this time of year there is always a chance of low temperatures. Please come prepared with extra blankets and heavy sweaters.**
**IN CASE OF RAIN: The show will go on, rain or shine. There is a Furniture Lounge underneath a large central tent, so no matter what the weather, the music and fun will play on. The tent area and indoor chapel stage will be poppin' with music even if it is pouring.
Kids
Kids 5 & under are Free. LaLa Land, the designated Children's area, has a variety of activities throughout the days; find a schedule in the program and on-site. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Pets
Sorry; we love animals but are unable to accommodate them. Service animals are welcome; please call ahead and let us know so are staff can be aware. Thank you!
ALCOHOL
There is no alcohol sold on the premises. Guests may bring their own legal beverages, but there are NO OPEN CONTAINERS allowed on site beyond one's own personal camp site. You may carry a cup with you, but no beer cans or other open container beverages are permitted around the festival site. If you are behaving disrespectfully or irresponsibility, we reserve the right to escort you off the premises with no questions asked.