WV State Water Festival

06/11/2026

📢 Vendor Application Reminder! 📢

All vendor applications and fees must be submitted by Monday, June 15, 2026 to be considered for this year’s Water Festival.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by June 20, 2026.

Please note: Applications received without the required fee, or submissions made after June 15, will not be considered.

We look forward to another great festival and appreciate your interest in being a vendor! 🌊☀️🎉

06/03/2026

Over the past several years, participation in the Queen Mermaid Court has gradually declined. In an effort to encourage involvement, the committee has explored a variety of approaches, including personal invitations, open applications, pageant-style formats, expanded eligibility to girls across West Virginia within designated age groups, and outreach to surrounding counties.

As we look toward the future of this cherished tradition, we are seeking feedback from teen girls and parents/guardians to better understand what may be contributing to the decline in participation and what changes or opportunities might help revitalize the Queen Mermaid Coronation.

Your feedback will help guide future discussions and decisions as we work to preserve and strengthen this longstanding tradition for generations to come. All responses will remain confidential and will be reviewed only by committee members.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help shape the future of the Queen Mermaid Coronation and Court.

📣 We Need Your Input! 👑🧜‍♀️ The WV State Water Festival is seeking feedback from teens and parents of teens regarding participation in the Queen Mermaid Coronation program. We want to better understand what may be preventing young women from applying or what factors may make participa...

06/03/2026

VENDORS, don't forget applications and payments are due no later than June 15th, 2026!

05/27/2026

Contest : Monday, July 27, 2026 - Hinton Historic Freight Depot, 509 Commercial Street, Hinton WV, 25951 Application is DUE June 1st, 2026! Application Fee is due when the application is turned in! Registration #

05/19/2026

Please answer the following questions so we can get to know you better as part of your application to be a participant in the 2026 WV State Water Festival Queen Mermaid Court. Following the completion and submission of this application, more information will be provided.

05/16/2026

📣 Vendor Reminder 📣

The deadline to submit both your application and payment is June 15th! To be considered, both the application and fee must be submitted.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

We appreciate everyone’s interest and look forward to an amazing event!

05/07/2026

📣 Friendly Reminder! 📣

Vendor applications and application fees are due by JUNE 15TH!

If you have not yet applied, please make sure to submit your application along with your payment before the deadline. We are excited to continue adding vendors to this year’s WV State Water Festival!

If you have any questions or need further details, please email [email protected].

Application link :

05/07/2026

We are accepting limited vendor applications for this event! If you'd like to apply, please click this link! https://forms.gle/QKdHKZGiz3JGRL4AA

It’s time to rally on the river! 🌊

Bring your friends, your family, and your festival spirit! Enjoy amazing food trucks, fun games, and a night full of excitement.

Trust us—you won’t want to miss this one!

05/07/2026

We are still accepting applicants for the Queen Mermaid Court!

Please answer the following questions so we can get to know you better as part of your application to be a participant in the 2026 WV State Water Festival Queen Mermaid Court. Following the completion and submission of this application, more information will be provided.