Posted in West Virginia January 07, 2020 by

Channel Your Inner Wizard At This Harry Potter-Themed Festival In West Virginia

Heads up, Harry Potter fans! Winter can drag on sometimes, can’t it? Even if we’ve got a jam-packed schedule, we sometimes need something to mix things up a bit. Start counting down the days because that something is the first Wizard Weekend, a Harry Potter-themed festival in West Virginia, an epic family-friendly festival that’s a must for any Harry Potter fan.

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Get ready for a weekend of magic, all you wizards and muggles in West Virginia! The first Wizard Weekend is coming to Fayetteville from January 31 to February 2, 2020.
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The festival promises a weekend of family-friendly fun and a full menu of events.
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One of the highlights of the week will be the costume contest, slated for Saturday, February 1, 2020. Be sure to dig your favorite Harry Potter-themed costume out of the closet for the contest, and…
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Why not wear it all weekend long as you visit the festival? Bring your best Harry Potter buddies along too, because you’ll want to team up to embark on an epic scavenger hunt.
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What would a wizard be without a wand? Join other Harry Potter fans as you make a wand to go with your costume.
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All wizards and muggles will also want to attend the sorting ceremony. In what house – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin – will you find yourself?
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Got a flying broomstick? If not, no worries. You’ll still want to join a lively game of Quidditch. Other festival events include a feast and workshops (details have yet to be announced).
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Already excited for the first Wizard Weekend? Click here for more information, as it becomes available, including a full schedule of events and to confirm festival dates and times.
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Do you plan on going to this Harry Potter-themed festival in West Virginia? Let us know in the comments! Still on the hunt for fun things to fill your winter calendar? How about soaring through the sky on a winter zipline tour?

Address: Fayetteville, WV 25840, USA