Helvetia, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area, the traditions of dance, music, food, and holidays have survived through the generations. Popular events include: Fasnacht, Ramp Supper, Swiss National Holiday, Chicken Supper, Helvetia Fair, Helvetia Day, and monthly Square Dances. Businesses include the Hutte Restaurant, Beekeeper Bed and Breakfast, Cheese Haus (Cheese House), and the General Store.

This Web site provides information on activities in the Helvetia area. It is updated as information is received and a monthly E-mail newsletter, Helvetia Highlights, is sent to those who sign up.

Helvetia Highlights

Saturday, July 4. First Saturday Square Dance. Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $1. 8:00 p.m. Community Hall.

Monday, July 6. Farm Women's Club Meeting. 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 7 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.

Monday, July 20. Helvetia Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 1. Swiss Independence Day Celebration.

• 5:30 p.m. Cookout in the meadow: bratwurst, fresh veggies, chips and dip, homemade cookies, and more. If there is rain, this will be moved to the Pavilion at the Community Hall.
• 7:00 p.m. Traditional Swiss dancing, music, and singing.
• 8:00 Square dance at the Community Hall. Adults $5, children under 12, $1.

Monday, August 3. Farm Women's Club Meeting. 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 11. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 7 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.

Monday, August 17. Helvetia Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 15. Chicken Supper. Enjoy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, noodles, coleslaw, applesauce, bread, jelly, pickles, pie, and drinks. Supper will be served from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. or until the food is gone. $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. The Square Dance is from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. with music by the Helvetia Star Band. Community Hall.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help is needed for the Chicken Supper on both Friday and Saturday--especially Saturday. If you are busy during the day but can help with cleanup in the evening, that is especially helpful. If you can help for even a few hours, please give Betty Biggs a call at 304-924-5018. Food donations are also welcomed.