2019 Chestnut Festival another SUCCESS! Last Update: 08/04/2020
Honoring the Great American Chestnut Tree. Exploring our Roots
Update 4 August 2020
We regret to announce the cancellation of the
2020 WEST VIRGINIA CHESTNUT FESTIVAL
but the safety and health of visitors and volunteers is of the highest priority during this pandemic.
Thank you and let's pull together to get through this challenging time.
12th Annual Chestnut Festival - Sunday 13 October 2019
A Chestnut filled day for all aficionados.
Educational
Educational
Educational
Interesting topics about the American Chestnut Tree are presented during the scientific program.
Fun
Educational
Educational
Enjoy a delicious dinner, see the crowning, listen to our keynote speaker, place a bid in the silent auction all with entertainment at the Gala Banquet.
Vendors
Educational
The American Chestnut Foundation West Virginia Chapter Meeting
Stroll through he park and visit vendors, displays, taste some roasted chestnuts and enjoy the scenic view of the Cheat River.
The American Chestnut Foundation West Virginia Chapter Meeting
The American Chestnut Foundation West Virginia Chapter Meeting
The American Chestnut Foundation West Virginia Chapter Meeting
Annual meeting - Become a member today!
PUBLIC IS WELCOME!
Roasting, tasting, buying, and more
The American Chestnut Foundation West Virginia Chapter Meeting
Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut over the years Jr. Prince & Jr. Princess
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.......
Enjoy while you walk in the park and take some home.
Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut over the years Jr. Prince & Jr. Princess
The American Chestnut Foundation West Virginia Chapter Meeting
Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut over the years Jr. Prince & Jr. Princess
People acknowledged since 2008
Preston School winners since 2015
WV Chestnut Festival
“There has been a legend passed down the century about a grand tree in Appalachia, where the canopy was so dense that it was said a squirrel could make its way from Georgia to Maine without ever touching the ground..."
The West Virginia Chestnut Festival celebrates the effort to restore the great American Chestnut Tree to its once prominent position in the Eastern hardwood forests.
The festival will take place rain or shine. Schedule subject to change.
2019 Chestnut Festival Directors
Robert Sypolt
Dr. Darrell Dean
Dr. Darrell Dean
Director
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Dr. Darrell Dean
Dr. Darrell Dean
Dr. Darrell Dean
Co-Director
Mark Double
Dr. Darrell Dean
Mark Double
Scientific Chair
Dr. N. Joseph Nassif
Shirley Hartley-Meissner
Shirley Hartley-Meissner
Emeritus Director
Shirley Hartley-Meissner
Shirley Hartley-Meissner
Shirley Hartley-Meissner
Emeritus Director
Special appreciation goes to
Kahtleen Wolfe-Orescanin
Kahtleen Wolfe-Orescanin
Kahtleen Wolfe-Orescanin
Souvenir Booklet
Dr. William MacDonald
Kahtleen Wolfe-Orescanin
Kahtleen Wolfe-Orescanin
Past WV Chapter Officer, Chesntut Aficianado
Continuously supporting the Festival
THANK YOU!
Kahtleen Wolfe-Orescanin
THANK YOU!
Many volunteers help year after year
making this festival what it is today .