Fun is always on the calendar in Preston County!
No matter the time of year, Preston County communities always have options to celebrate and enjoy life! Families and individuals can find the perfect restaurant or brewery to match their tastes. Drawing from a long history of cultural growth, the small towns of Preston County honor and observe the customs and traditions that make the area so unique. Traditional retail shopping is available at several locations in Morgantown.
Dining/Breweries
Miller’s Eats and Sweets (Masontown)
A locally owned bakery/restaurant serving breakfast all day, lunch and dinner items. All of our products are made from scratch in-house. We also have a full-service coffee shop.
Matt’s Pizza Shop (Newburg)
Pizza, pasta, salad and wings & more
Alpine Lake Dining (Terra Alta)
Dining at the Alpine Lake Resort is truly a unique experience, from quality food and excellent lakeside views at the Evergreene Room to a casual bar atmosphere in the Lakers Lounge. Head in after a round of golf or bring the spouse or family for a wonderful night of excellent dining.
Big Sandy Brewing Company (Bruceton Mills)
They’re a small coffee shop/pub located in the heart of Bruceton Mills, WV. They offer fresh roasted and fresh ground coffee in the mornings with mostly craft brews (several domestic flavors also) in the PM. Check their website for what’s currently on tap!
They are open for coffee: 8-11am Mon- Fri; and Beer: Monday - Saturday 4-10ish - Sundays 2-7ish
They serve limited food including: Nathan’s all beef hot dogs, Chili dogs, pepperoni rolls, soft pretzels, hummus with pita chips (gluten-free chips available), weekly specials and potato chips. They also make an in-house, non-alcoholic, birch beer & lemonade. Coffee fare varies day by day. They share a building with Pizza Pro restaurant (with a full menu)and you’re welcome to order food in!
High Ground Brewing (Terra Alta)
The family-owned brewery opened in 2019 and offers a wide array of craft beers across West Virginia. The public taproom is open to all, including kids and dogs. Seasonal food trucks and events fill the calendar for year-round fun.
Hitching Post Steakhouse & Saloon (Kingwood)
The Hitching Post is located inside the Appalachian Hotel in Kingwood. Certified Aged Beef and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes are its specialties.
Melanie’s Family Restaurant (Aurora)
Melanie’s Family Restaurant in Aurora offers home cooking and healthy servings not too far from Cathedral State Park. It is the perfect stop after a great day of hiking through the park.
Modern Homestead Trellis Cafe (Reedsville)
More than just a cafe, Modern Homestead also has a garden center during the growing months and lodging suites in a remodeled building originally dating back to the 1930s.
Monroe’s Deli (Kingwood)
While Kingwood’s Monroe’s Deli offers healthy deli-style eating for lunch and dinner, visitors also come to enjoy local musicians on periodic weekends.
Prime Thyme Restaurant (Kingwood)
The Prime Thyme offers an excellent variety of steaks, chicken dishes and more from its location in Kingwood.
Preston County Inn (Kingwood)
This Civil War era Inn has served exceptional fine dining in Kingwood for nearly 80 years.
Rosemary’s Thyme (Kingwood)
Rosemary’s Thyme Mexican restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine from the Preston Country Club in Kingwood.
Russ’ Ribs (Kingwood)
Kingwood’s Russ’ Ribs brings patrons in from all across the county for their excellent barbecue.
Screech Owl Brewing & Spent Grain Cafe (Bruceton Mills)
This family-owned brewery and restaurant in Bruceton Mills got its start in 2015 and has expanded with its increasing popularity. Its tasteful offerings have won a number of awards, including the Best of West Virginia Living 2019 Best Brewery award by West Virginian Living.
Side Tracked Bar & Grill (Rowlesburg)
Side Tracked Bar & Grill is a highlight of the town of Rowlesburg. Excellent service with a friendly staff complement the fresh, home-cooked food.
Smokin’ Country’s BBQ Pit (Kingwood)
If smoked meats are your preferences, Smokin' Country’s is the place to fill that need, with a wide selection of quality entrees smoked to perfection!
Smokin’ Jack’s (Reedsville)
Barbecue and steak lovers head to Reedsville for Smokin’ Jack’s 72 oz. Steak Challenge. Finish it, and the accompanying sides, and it's free!
Sophie’s Serendipity (Terra Alta)
Sophie’s is excellent dining in a relaxed country atmosphere. Folks love the charm of the refurbished barn, complete with fireplace, restaurant seating and bar.
Specialty Shops
Ball Auction (Terra Alta)
Terra Alta’s passion for auctions and special treasures is displayed through the many local auctions. Ball Auction holds auctions every Saturday throughout the year.
Ball Outlet (Terra Alta)
Areas largest Outlet Store of Furniture, Primitives, household Items and Gifts at Outlet prices.
Annual Events
River City Festival of the Arts
Rowlesburg is famous for its variety of festivals from May through December. Bringing the community together over Memorial Day weekend, the River City Festival of the Arts portrays a living history performance, symphony and band performances and much more.
Cheat River Festival
Early May is the time to celebrate spring in Albright with the Cheat River Festival. The annual fundraiser helps advance local projects on the Cheat River watershed, with live bands, an art market and family friendly activities.
Old Fashion July 4th in the Park
The Terra Alta Community Park is the site of a Fourth of July celebration. Local vendors, live music, food trucks, games and fireworks top off the night.
Dream Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Albright is the scene for this lively Fourth of July celebration. Held on the nature preserve, hunting ground and festival grounds, visitors can enjoy superb local music by either stopping in or making a camping trip out of the experience!
New Deal Festival
July in Arthurdale means it is time for the New Deal Festival! Sponsored by the Arthurdale Heritage organization, the festival celebrates the history of the nation’s first New Deal Subsistence Homestead Community with artist booths and craft markets, tours and more.
Good Neighbor Days
July brings the Good Neighbor Days celebration to Bruceton Mills, hosted by the Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department. The lively family fun includes Activities includes a vendor/craft show, silent auction, kayak raffle, bingo and more!
Preston County Farm Crawl
Mid-July is the perfect time to learn more about the local-owned and operated growers of Preston County. Experience the best agribusinesses in the area via a driving time of only about 90 minutes!
Valley District Fair
Reedsville has been hosting the Valley District Fair for more than 30 years at the end of July. A Miss Valley District Pageant, Little Master Firefighter Contest, memorial car show and demo derby are just some of the activities the community enjoys!
Labor Day Ox Roast
Rowlesburg Park is the site of the Annual Labor Day Ox Roast, featuring live music, food, fireworks and a variety of kid-friendly activities.
Preston County Buckwheat Festival
The Kingwood community ushers in fall each year with the Preston County Buckwheat Festival! The four day event serves up mouthwatering Buckwheat Cake dinners all weekend, and is filled with events, including a carnival, arts and crafts, parades, livestock and a celebrated pageant.
Annual West Virginia Chestnut Festival
Held in the fall in Rowlesburg, the Chestnut Festival celebrates the beauty of Autumn with community activities including breakfast in the River City Cafe, park activities on the bank of the Cheat River, sampling and purchasing savory roasted chestnuts and local vendors selling authentic crafts and wares.
Christmas Mart
The Annual Christkindlmarkt is Rowlesburg’s biggest Christmas celebration! An abundance of vendors display their original Christmas gifts in Rowlesburg. The festive environment is complete with live music, food, Christmas decorations and crafts.
Christmas at the Barn
The holiday extravaganza that is Christmas at the Barn in Masontown allows visitors and shoppers to peruse unique and vintage items while strolling through the decorated barns, hay sheds and other buildings.
Retail Shopping
Morgantown Mall (Morgantown)
Morgantown Mall is a regional mall in Morgantown, West Virginia. Located conveniently at the intersection of State Route 19 and I-79, the Morgantown Mall is easily accessible by area residents, including students and faculty from West Virginia University.
Offering top retailers like JCPenney, Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, Buckle, Christopher Banks and many more, Morgantown Mall is the perfect place to shop for your favorites.
Suncrest Town Center (Morgantown)
Located in the heart of Morgantown, West Virginia, Suncrest Towne Centre is a short distance from all three of WVU’s campuses as well as approximately 1 mile from Milan Puskar Stadium home of the West Virginia Mountaineers. Suncrest Towne Centre is the premier destination for Morgantown’s shopping, dining, and more.
University Town Centre (Morgantown)
The University Town Centre is located just off I-79, Exit 153, is the ultimate shopping destination in Greater Morgantown. From clothing stores, restaurants, entertainment and more, the University Town Centre provides various types of stores for locals and visitors alike!
West Ridge Commons (Morgantown)
At WestRidge, how we conduct our business – our mindfulness toward corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and community investment – is just as important to us as our business.
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