Clay County Golden Delicious Festival

Golden Delicious Festival

Sep 19th - 22nd, 2024

Clay, WV

Join Us for Our 51st Annual Golden Delicious Festival in Clay County, WV

We have many local vendors that help us put a great event on every single year. We offer free admission for everyone to come because of the generous gifts from our amazing sponsors. We also have our annual parade with floats and bands, and anyone who would like to join needs to fill out an application. We also have our three beauty pageants for all age groups for the lovely ladies that would like to be the darlings of the pageant every year.

Festival Detail(s)

Experience a diverse range of exciting events and activities at our annual celebration! The festivities include our renowned parade and vendors, along with the thrilling Apple Dash 5k, lively live bands, captivating clogging contests, scrumptious baking competitions, and even the exhilarating skillet flinging contests. From heart-pumping competitions to mouth-watering treats, there's something for every Clay County resident to enjoy. Join us and be part of the fun!

Location

Main Street, Clay, WV

Dates

Sep 19th - 22nd, 2024

Perfomance(s)

Saturday @ 8PM

Originating as The Tennessee River Boys in the 80's, the band evolved into Diamond Rio in 1989. The following year, they signed with Arista Nashville, and in 1991, with the release of "Meet in The Middle," became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their multi-week chart-topper "How Your Love Makes Me Feel," crossover hit "One More Day," as well as timeless hits "Beautiful Mess," "Unbelievable," "I Believe," and many more. Selling more than 6.8 million albums and surpassing over 1.05 billion global streams, Diamond Rio has charted 20 Top 10 singles, 15 Top 5 singles, and seven No. 1 singles. Known for playing every note on every album throughout their career, the band's unwavering commitment to their craft is evident in their instrumental tracks

“Big," “Appalachian Dream," and "Poultry Promenade," all of which received Grammy nominations for Best Country Instrumental Performance. Following their Arista Nashville deal, the band released two albums with Word Records - their Christmas album, The Star Still Shines, and their Dove and Grammy-winning Christian Country album, The Reason.

Amassing numerous accolades throughout the years, the band is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, won six Vocal Group of the Year Awards (four CMA and two ACM), received fourteen Grammy nominations, and won a Grammy Award for their album, The Reason. Known for their charitable commitments, including long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised more than $1 million for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award.

For more information, visit www.DiamondRio.com.

Follow Diamond Rio:

Facebook: @DiamondRio

Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @DiamondRioBand

You Tube: @DiamondRioTV

Friday Night

Born Joshua A. Christian , Josh is a Charleston, WV native. Previously featured in the Charleston Gazette for song writing, his career is growing and flourishing .

Many ask where the name Pantry came from. Josh’s friends were quite the rowdy bunch and he recalls spending many nights in a place called “the dirty paradise” ( a home occupied by his best friends ) . He soon made his room in the pantry, and his friends started calling him Pantry. That’s how the name was born and it stuck. Josh Started playing music around 2014 , with the 3 songs he knew . He brought all his friends to an open mic, the bar offered him his own show and the rest is history! Setting the attendance record on a Tuesday in Charleston, Josh played many Tuesdays for a tip jar and a free meal. Time has passed and Josh knows a little more than 3 songs now! Postal Worker by day, performer by night, Josh had shared the stage with acts like Daryle Singletary , Charles Wesley Godwin , Bill Dotson , The Davisson Brothers , Julia Cole , Mikele Buck , and Cody Wickline . Josh and his band, bring it every time they hit the stage.

Born Joshua A. Christian , Josh is a Charleston, WV native. Previously featured in the Charleston Gazette for song writing, his career is growing and flourishing .

Event(s) & Schedule

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

11am - 5pm Quilt Show Registration

@ Clay Co. Health Dept. Conference Room

Thursday, September 19, 2024

3-7 pm Quilt Show

@ Clay Co. Health Dept. Conference Room

6 pm Opening Ceremonies, Flag Raising, & Star Spangled Banner

6 pm Queen's Coronation Ceremony, Amusement rides Open, & Quilt Show winners announced

7 pm First Responders Parade

8-10 pm Open Mic Night

Friday, September 20, 2024

9 am Flag Raising

9 am Business Decorating contest (register at information table)

10 am Big Otter Elementary Choir

10:30 am Clay Elementary Choir

11 am Clay Middle School Choir

11am - 6pm Quilt Show

@ Clay Co. Health Dept. Conference Room

11:30 am Clay Middle School Band

12 pm Apple Belle Ceremony

12 pm Amusement rides Open

12:30 pm Apple Belle Reception

@ Clay Senior Services Building

3 pm Business Decorating winners announced

4 pm Music - Jebdiah

6 pm Music - Michael Rucker

7 pm Music - Marissa Truman

8 pm Music - Josh Pantry

Saturday, September 21, 2024

8 am Baking Contest Registration

@ Auxiliary Gym

9 am Flag Raising

9 am Pet Pageant Registration

9 am Car Show

@ behind old courthouse

9:30 am Pet Pageant

@ Courthouse

10 am Weiner Dog Races

I am Art Auction

11 am - 4 pm Quilt Show

@ Clay Co. Health Dept. Conference Room

1:30 pm Grand Feature Parade

2 pm Amusement Rides Open

2:30 pm Skillet Flinging contest registration

2:30 pm Cornhole registration

2:30 pm Bake Show winners announced

3 pm Bake Goods Auction

@ Courthouse Square

3 pm Skillet Flinging Contest

3 pm Cornhole Competition

@ old courthouse

3:30 pm Not So Newlywed Game

4 pm Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

@ CCHS

4:30 pm Music - Christopher Mullins

5 pm CCHS Alumni Gathering

@ CCHS

5:30 pm Music - Logan Truman

6:30 pm Music - Kate Boytek

8pm Music - Diamond Rio

Fireworks After Concert

Sunday, September 21, 2024

8 am Elk River Trail Marathon/Haf Mara-thon/5k

@ Dundon trail

12 pm Gospel Music sponsored by Fairview Baptist Church

Welcome to the origin story of West Virginia's most iconic fruit: the Golden Delicious apple. It all began over a century ago when Anderson Mullins stumbled upon the first-ever Golden Delicious tree by Porter Creek in 1912. The Stark Bros. Nursery recognized the potential of this fruit and completed its purchase, kickstarting over 50 years of cultivation in the region.

Over time, the Golden Delicious apple became a household name, beloved by people across the globe. Its sweet, crisp flavor and beautiful golden hue made it a fan favorite, prompting the inception of the Clay County Golden Delicious Festival in 1973. This annual celebration brings the entire county together for a delightful weekend filled with fun, excitement, and of course, the most delicious apples around.

Join us in celebrating the legacy of the Golden Delicious apple and experience the magic for yourself. Explore our website to learn more about the festival and the wonderful community that has grown around this beloved fruit.

Applications

Business Decorating Contest

Use our PayPal by clicking the pay button or scanning the QR code to pay for fees online.

The Golden Crew

The Golden Crew is an integral part of the annual festival, and they work tirelessly to ensure that every visitor has an enjoyable experience. The committee is made up of dedicated volunteers, who have a passion for creating an event that the whole family can enjoy. With the help of their generous sponsors, they have been able to make the festival possible year after year.

The President of the committee is Renee Holcomb, who is also a business owner in the town of Clay. Renee is responsible for overseeing the vendors, and she takes pride in meeting new people while also welcoming back those who have attended the festival in the past.

The Vice President of the committee is Daniel Coleman, who works at the local senior center. Daniel started out as a volunteer and joined the committee to help with the event. He oversees the parade, which is a challenging task that requires a lot of time and patience.

The Treasurer of the committee is Malinda Stewart, who works at the local Prosecuting Attorney's office. In addition to handling finances, she also organizes the Corn Hole Tournament during the festival and assists with any other tasks that need to be completed.

Brittany Clifton is the festival secretary, and she works as a secretary at the local State Police Detachment. Her role is critical as she manages the festival's social media accounts and creates the flyers for the events.

Ryan Clifton, Brittany's husband, is also a member of the committee. Ryan works at the local bank and oversees the festival car show, which attracts many visitors from several miles away.

The newest member of the committee is Michelle Frame, who works at the local power company. Michelle ensures that the banners are hung and the meters are ready. Her sense of humor is always appreciated, especially during stressful times.

Together, the committee works to line up the entertainment for the festival, which is a challenging task. Without the help of all these people and their "Golden Sponsors," the festival would not be possible. Although the past year has been challenging, the committee is thankful to be able to put on a great festival this year.

Visitors can look forward to an "apple" adventure sponsored by the Elk River Trail Foundation, an apple bake-off, a quilt show, the coronation of queens, great food, and music. The committee is excited to see everyone come out and make this festival the best one yet!

The Golden Delicious Pageant

Miss Golden Delicious - Cayden Holcomb, Golden Delicious Teen - Addison Laughlin, Mrs Golden Delicious - Hillary Bostic , Ms Golden Delicious - Brittany Dent, Jr Miss Golden Delicious- Charlee Willham, Golden Delicious Preteen - Chiara Brenneman

Application(s)

Golden Delicious Sponsor(s)