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), Healing Honey, General Store, and Blue House Gallerie.

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 for May 2008

Saturday, May 3. First Saturday Square Dance. Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $1. 8:00 p.m. Community Hall.

Monday, May 5. Farm Women's Club Meeting.

Saturday, May 10. Pickens School Alumni/Senior Banquet. 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Pickens School.

Tuesday, May 13. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 7:00 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.

Monday, June 2. Farm Women's Club Meeting.

Tuesday, June 3. Pickens School Kindergarten Graduation. 2:30 p.m. in the School gymnasium.

Thursday, June 5. Pickens School Senior Graduation. 6:30 p.m. in the School gymnasium.

Saturday, June 7. First Saturday Square Dance. Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $1. 8:00 p.m. Community Hall.

Sunday, June 8. Helvetia Cemetery Decoration.

Sunday, June 15. Pickens Cemetery Decoration.

Tuesday, June 10. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 7:00 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.