West Virginia Black Heritage Festival Announces 2026 Lineup with Trio of Tribute Bands, Local Talent, More
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 22, 2026
FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, culture, community, and celebration at the 2026 West Virginia Black Heritage Festival in Downtown Clarksburg Sept 11 through Sept. 13.
The Festival is bringing high-energy performances, elite theatrical showmanship, rich cultural experiences, and nonstop excitement to the stage all weekend long.
HERE IS THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday Night:
- Kickoff festivities and cultural welcoming celebrations.
Saturday Afternoon:
- Family activities, community showcases, local favorites, vendors, food, and entertainment.
Saturday Night:
- Blockbuster tribute productions take over the main stage with live multi-piece bands, dynamic dancers, and elite theatrical showmanship!
Sunday Afternoon:
- A soulful gospel celebration to close out the festival weekend.
Here is a look at the live bands and entertainment for the Festival.
- Flight 66 featuring Byron “66” Cooper: Bringing high-energy R&B, soul, funk, and party vibes to the stage!
- Lady D, West Virginia’s First Lady of Soul!
- The Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, experience powerful traditional drumming, vibrant movement, culture, and history!
- And the Elite Tribute Productions featuring a Mary J. Blige Tribute, Stephanie Mills Tribute, and a Four Tops Tribute
These are not ordinary tribute performances. Each production features its own live multi-piece band, dancers, and elite theatrical showmanship designed to deliver a complete concert experience.
Grab your friends, family, and lawn chairs and make plans to join us for a weekend you will not want to miss. Entertainment list below as well. Get more information by visiting www.wvbhf.com.
Editor's Note: Cover photo showing a crowd at a past event is courtesy of the West Virginia Black Heritage Festival Facebook page.
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