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College football is back in Mountaineer Country, bringing the excitement of game days, tailgates and Mountaineer pride back to Morgantown. With fans traveling from near and far to cheer on the West Virginia Mountaineers, a home football weekend is the perfect opportunity to experience even more of what the region has to offer. Whether you're visiting the game or already calling Mountaineer Country home, there are plenty of ways to make a full weekend out of it.
Before heading to Milan Puskar Stadium or after cheering on the Mountaineers, explore some of the events happening throughout the region. From fresh local finds at the Downtown Farmers Market to live music at Tropics and one of West Virginia's favorite cultural celebrations, there's something to add to your gameday itinerary. Here are a few events to check out before or after the West Virginia Mountaineers take the field.
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West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival | September 4-6
Celebrate Italian culture, food, music and tradition at the 47th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival in downtown Clarksburg. This beloved festival features three days of live entertainment, authentic Italian cuisine, cultural exhibits and family-friendly activities. Enjoy performances from Grammy Award-winning artist Kathy Mattea, Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney, Moreno Fruzzetti and local favorite Amici. Visitors can also catch the Grand Feature Parade, cooking demonstrations, contests, vendors and plenty of authentic Italian food throughout the weekend.
Saturday Downtown Farmers Market | September 5, 8:30 a.m.
Start your game day with a visit to the Downtown Farmers Market, located on Spruce Street in the heart of downtown Morgantown. Browse a variety of local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods and other locally made favorites. It's a great way to support local farmers and businesses while exploring downtown before heading to cheer on the Mountaineers.
Tropics Summer Night Concert Series: Lee Gantz | September 5, 6:30 p.m.
Keep the game-day fun going with live music at Tropics! As part of its ongoing Summer Concert Series, Tropics host live performances every Friday and Saturday featuring everything from rock and country to '80s and '90s favorites. Catch Lee Gantz for an evening of live music, good food, and refreshing drinks. The perfect way to wrap up a Mountaineer Football Saturday.
Details for each of these events and others can be found at VisitMountaineerCountry.com/Events
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