Mountain State Art & Craft Fair

Mountain State Art & Craft Fair Annually on the July 4th weekend. Gate Admission: $5 for 12-and-older, free for under 11

The Mountain State Art & Craft Fair, the "Granddaddy of art & craft shows", displays the finest in heritage arts and crafts, Appalachian music, storytelling, and interactive activities to safeguard heritage crafts.

08/02/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Celebrate National Family Day by Supporting Family-Owned Businesses! ❤️

Many of the talented artisans featured in the 2026 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair are family-owned and family-operated businesses that have spent generations preserving the heritage arts of Appalachia.

Today, celebrate National Family Day by shopping small and supporting the families who keep handmade traditions alive. From handcrafted pottery and woodworking to textiles, jewelry, gourmet foods, and more, every purchase helps preserve a legacy of craftsmanship.

🛍️ Visit our online artisan directory at www.msacf.com and discover the talented makers who are the Heart of Handmade. The fair may be over, but these incredible artisans are creating beautiful, handcrafted treasures all year long.

Shop Local. Support Families. Preserve Heritage.

OUR 2026 ARTISAN DIRECTORY IS LIVE!Support Appalachian artisans all year long.Find your favorite makers and shop handmad...
07/19/2026

OUR 2026 ARTISAN DIRECTORY IS LIVE!
Support Appalachian artisans all year long.
Find your favorite makers and shop handmade at
www.msacf.com

07/10/2026

🎉 The official 2026 Ravenswood Ohio River Festival Schedule of Events is here! 🎉

Three days of family fun with live entertainment, FREE carnival rides, FREE inflatables, delicious food vendors, craft vendors, and more!

📅 July 31 – August 2
📍 Ravenswood Riverfront Park

Save this schedule, tag your festival crew, and let us know what you’re most excited for! 💛🩵⚓️🎡🎶

🌶️ Congratulations to Lisa Keaton of Amma, West Virginia, the winner of the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair Firecracke...
07/10/2026

🌶️ Congratulations to Lisa Keaton of Amma, West Virginia, the winner of the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair Firecracker Pepperoni Roll Bake-Off! 🎉

Lisa's homemade pepperoni rolls earned top honors with a recipe that impressed our judges and captured the true spirit of Appalachian baking.

For all the pepperoni roll lovers out there, we've shared Lisa's award-winning recipe so you can try making this blue-ribbon favorite at home!

A special thank you to the Fairplain Yacht Club for sponsoring this year's Firecracker Pepperoni Roll Bake-Off and helping make this delicious competition a success.

Who knows... maybe your recipe will be next year's champion! ❤️🥖🌶️

07/10/2026

Announcement: Our pool will be OPEN July 9-10 for regular hours. We will not be closed during the FFA conference. Thank you!

Booth Awards🥇 1st Place – Magpie🥈 2nd Place – G & G Heritage Farm🥉 3rd Place – Mrs. Mel’s🇺🇸 250th Anniversary Award – Le...
07/10/2026

Booth Awards
🥇 1st Place – Magpie
🥈 2nd Place – G & G Heritage Farm
🥉 3rd Place – Mrs. Mel’s
🇺🇸 250th Anniversary Award – Lettie Jane’s
👑 Queen’s Choice Award – Cash Forge WV

🎉 Congratulations to the Winners of the 63rd Annual Mountain State Art and Craft Fair! 🎉The Mountain State Art and Craft...
07/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Winners of the 63rd Annual Mountain State Art and Craft Fair! 🎉

The Mountain State Art and Craft Fair Board of Directors extends our sincere congratulations to all of this year’s award winners. Your talent, creativity, and dedication to preserving the traditions of handmade craftsmanship continue to make our fair a special celebration of Appalachian heritage.

🏆 Booth Awards
🥇 1st Place – Magpie
🥈 2nd Place – G & G Heritage Farm
🥉 3rd Place – Mrs. Mel’s
🇺🇸 250th Anniversary Award – Lettie Jane’s
👑 Queen’s Choice Award – Cash Forge WV

🎁 Door Prize Winners
🧵 Quilt – Becky Wells, Friendly, WV
🍽️ Fiesta Ware – Erica Goldsmith
🎁 Ripley Gift Baskets – Kaitlynn Bell & Rocky Miller
🛍️ West Virginia Gift Bags (with Hat & T-Shirt) – Terri Hackney & Tracy Moslellar

🌶️ Firecracker Pepperoni Roll Contest
🥇 1st Place – Lisa Keaton, Amma, WV – Lisa’s Homemade Pepperoni Rolls
🥈 2nd Place – Jesse Forgues, Gay, WV – Mini Sourdough Cheddar Dill Pickle Pepperoni Roll
🥉 3rd Place – Corissa Quick, Charleston, WV – The Bee’s Peppero-Knees

Congratulations to every winner, and thank you to all of our artisans, exhibitors, contestants, volunteers, sponsors, and guests for making the 63rd Annual Mountain State Art and Craft Fair another memorable celebration of The Heart of Handmade. ❤️

07/06/2026

The Mountain State Art and Craft Fair is proud to recognize the organizations whose support helps keep this long-standing tradition alive

We extend our sincere gratitude to each of our sponsors for investing in Appalachian heritage, community enrichment, and the future of handmade craftsmanship in West Virginia.

Hope Natural Gas
Ripley CVB
Jackson General Hospital
Jackson County Commission
Constellium
Tamarack Marketplace (Quilt)
Dutch Miller Auto of Ripley
Alpine Theater
Cunningham Reality
Dairy Queen
Evergreen Florist
Fabric and Gift Shop Clay WV
Fairplane Yacht Club
Fiesta Ware
Frugal Frog
Go Mart of Ripley
Green Supply Depot of Ripley
Hall Financial
Hardman’s Inc
Jackson County Quilt Guild
Lewis Financial Group – Farm Family Insurance
Mountaineer Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Starbucks of Ripley
Walmart of Ripley
Waybright Funeral Home
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
West Virginia Farm Museum
Wood County Flywheelers

❤️ Thank You for an Incredible 2026 Mountain State Art & Craft Fair! ❤️As the 2026 Mountain State Art & Craft Fair comes...
07/05/2026

❤️ Thank You for an Incredible 2026 Mountain State Art & Craft Fair! ❤️

As the 2026 Mountain State Art & Craft Fair comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped with this year's event.

To our guests, artisans and vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and the outstanding Cedar Lakes Conference Center staff—thank you for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support of Appalachian heritage arts and the talented makers who keep these traditions alive.

The summer heat was tremendous, but so was your enthusiasm, kindness, and commitment. Together, you created an unforgettable celebration of craftsmanship, community, and the Heart of Handmade.

Over the next several days, we'll be updating our website with links to our exhibitors' websites and social media pages. We encourage you to continue supporting these exceptional artisans throughout the year by shopping with them, following their work, and sharing their stories.

Photo Credit Byron Young

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