McMechen Volunteer Fire Department Brings Back Street Fair Tradition for the First Time Since 2004
McMECHEN, W.Va. — After more than two decades, the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department is proud to bring back a longtime community tradition with the return of the McMechen VFD Street Fair on July 10 and July 11, followed by the Hometown Reunion Dinner on July 12. The Street Fair will be held at 9th and Marshall Street in McMechen and will feature games, food, bingo, live music, entertainment, refreshments, and family-friendly activities. This marks the first McMechen VFD Street Fair since 2004, making this year’s event a true return of a hometown tradition. A major focus of this year’s fair is the revival and upgrading of the traditional street fair games. The department has rebuilt, improved, and refreshed the games to bring back the classic street fair atmosphere that many McMechen residents remember. Several of the games have also been named in honor of longtime members and volunteers who ran them for many years, recognizing their service, dedication, and role in keeping the fair alive for past generations. “This is about more than games and food,” said a Retired Chief John Davis of the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department. “We are bringing back a tradition that meant a lot to this community. The members who ran these games for years helped build memories for McMechen families, and we want to honor them while creating new memories for the next generation.” The weekend will also include the Fireman’s Parade on Saturday, July 11, with lineup beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Ice House Field. Live music will be featured both nights from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. New Age Adenas will perform Friday night, and Whiskey Rider will perform Saturday night. Guests can enjoy food, games, bingo, live entertainment, and a chance to reconnect with friends, neighbors, former residents, and supporters of the fire department. The event is one of the department’s major fundraisers and will help support the continued operation of the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department. The McMechen VFD invites the public to attend, bring family and friends, support the department, and be part of bringing this tradition back to McMechen. Event Details: McMechen Volunteer Fire Department Street Fair July 10 and July 11, 2026 9th and Marshall Street McMechen, West Virginia Fireman’s Parade Saturday, July 11, 2026 begins at 6:00 p.m. Ice House Field McMechen, West Virginia Live Music: Friday, July 10 — New Age Adenas, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11 — Whiskey Rider, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Also Featuring: Traditional upgraded street fair games Food Bingo Live entertainment Refreshments Family-friendly activities Hometown fellowship Hometown Reunion Dinner Sunday, July 12, 2026 McMechen, West Virginia For more information, contact the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department at 304-232-4650 or email [email protected] Read the full article
