# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rhododendron Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Start the festival by coming out on Saturday, May 9 at 11 am and enjoy all that Coffee, Tea & Sweet Treats has to offer. Craft and food vendors, entertainment and more! 

There will be Painting with Sarah at the library, Waterfall and Rhododendron Walks, a pickleball tournament, and the photo contest! 

Wrapping up will be the Rhododendron Car Show with the AACA Whitewater Car Club on May 16 at 1 - 5 pm on Main Street in Beckley. Cars, vendors and music. Get the full schedule at Beckley.Events

Schedule of Events

May 9, 11am-2pm: Coffee, Tea & Sweet Treats and the Emergency Preparedness Fair; downtown Beckley (Heber & Main); Sample tickets sold at the United Way booth. 

May 12, 4pm: Painting with Sarah at the Raleigh County Library; registration opens May 1. Call the library at 304-255-0511.

May 13, 5pm: Waterfall Wednesday and Nature Walk at the Piney Creek Preserve with the WV Land Trust; Register at wvlanttrust.org/pineycreek

May 16, 9am: Pickleball Tournament at New River Park; call 304-673-8390 for more information.

May 16, 1pm-5pm: Car Show with AACA Whitewater Car Club; downtown Beckley (Main St.) Music by Dave Runion and Bragg n Mann

May 17, 3pm: Grandview Rhododendron Walk; meet a park ranger at the Visitors’ Center at Grandview Main Overlook.

May 17: Winner of the photo contest announced #WVRhodofest26
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beckley/rhododendron-festival/200029903200201
- **Event Categories**: car-shows, festivals, contests, sports, art, fine-arts, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 253

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Beckley
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Beckley, West Virginia
- **lat**: 37.7798
- **long**: -81.1832
- **full address**: Beckley, West Virginia, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Rhododendron Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3d3f463198c18e5fdf4791d72813898338dff53aca4a72cd530c30014180d54f-rimg-w640-h335-dc322a1d-gmir?v=1775533026

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rhododendron Festival being held?
  - **A:** Rhododendron Festival takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at Beckley, West Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rhododendron Festival?
  - **A:** Rhododendron Festival is organized by Beckley Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rhododendron Festival is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Beckley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 250+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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