Rails & Ales Festival
| Rails & Ales | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Beer festival |
| Date | Second Saturday in August |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Country | USA |
| Years active | 12–13 |
| Attendance | 8,000 (2019) |
| Website | Official website |
The Rails & Ales Festival is a yearly beer festival held in Huntington, West Virginia. The festival showcases craft beers from local and regional breweries, alongside live music, food trucks, and an artisan market.[1][2][3]
The inaugural Rails & Ales Festival, hosted by the Better Beer Coalition, was held at the Huntington station and drew 750 attendees.[4] The following years it has been hosted at Harris Riverfront Park.[5]
In 2026, the festival was the runner up for the USA Today best beer festival.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Niche festivals to enjoy in West Virginia during August". WBOY.com. 2023-07-30. Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Lavender, Dave (2017-10-12). "The band Ona performing rare home show Friday night in Huntington". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Festivals, Special Events Highlight First-Ever West Virginia Craft Beer Week". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Rails & Ales - About". railsandales.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Malloy, David (2017-08-13). "Dual sessions push up attendance at Rails & Ales". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Rails & Ales Festival: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards". USA Today. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
Category:Culture in Huntington, West Virginia