City of Kingwood

Preston County Buckwheat Festival

A Preston County tradition since 1938, the Buckwheat Festival is held in Kingwood and begins the last Thursday of each September. Over 100,000 visitors arrive to enjoy the large fairgrounds, three parades, livestock barns, arts and crafts sales and of course, our world-famous buckwheat cakes and sausage!
Visit Mountaineer Country

Kingwood is located at the heart of Preston County, and offers you the chance to enjoy small town life in a beautiful mountain community. From trout fishing and whitewater rafting in the Cheat River to perusing local shops to enjoying food and drink at a local brewery, there is something for everyone in Preston County.

Preston County Buckwheat Festival