It's never too early to start planning for the region's largest street party. This year FestivALL takes on special meaning as West Virginia turns 150.
During a news conference Monday morning in Charleston, the city's mayor, Danny Jones, and other city leaders unveiled the lineup for this year's FestivALL celebration.
Kathy Mattea will headline a free concert during Live on the Levee on June 21, at Haddad Riverfront Park and "Kool & the Gang" will get top billing at the Mayor's Concert on June 27, at the Clay Center.
"That's really what we're all about. We're about gathering these events together and saying 'Look folks, come down here. There's so much going on. You don't want to be left out'," said Larry Groce, FestivALL coordinator.
FestivALL's annual art parade will combine with the state's Sesquicentennial History Parade on June 22 along the Kanawha Boulevard.
Several favorites are also scheduled for the summer festival including, "Smoke on the Water Chili Cookoff," Taste-of-ALL Charleston and Capitol Street Art Fair.
The chili cookoff will move from Haddad Riverfront Park to the State Capitol. Live music and entertainment will also be there during that event.
Wine & All That Jazz and Blues, Brews & BBQ are set for June 28 and June 29 at the University of Charleston.
FestivALL begins June 20, 2013, on West Virginia's 150th birthday.
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