Community Calendar
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Fasnacht
Swiss for 'fasting night,' Fasnacht is celebrated in Helvetia just before Fat Tuesday. This pre-lenten masquerade ball boasts fatty foods and traditional music as revelers scare away Old Man Winter.
Annual Events
Helvetia Annual Events
(listed chronologically - see our Community Calendar for specific dates)
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Fasnacht - Saturday before Fat Tuesday
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Ramp Supper - Last Saturday in April
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Cemetery Decoration - Sunday before Father’s Day Weekend
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Follow Your Bliss Festival - Weekend after Father’s Day
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Swiss National Holiday - Saturday closest to August 1
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Helvetia Community Fair - Second full weekend in September
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​Town Meeting - First Sunday in November
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Thanksgiving Dinner - Fourth Thursday in November
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Feast of Saint Nicholas Day - Saturday closest to December 5
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Pickens Annual Events
(listed chronologically - see our Community Calendar for specific dates)
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Maple Syrup Festival - Third weekend in March
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Ramp Supper - Third or fourth Saturday in April
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​Pickens School Alumni/Senior Banquet - Saturday before Mother’s Day
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Cemetery Decoration - Sunday of Father’s Day Weekend
Plan your visit
We're excited you're planning a trip to Helvetia. There are a few things to consider as you make your travel plans. First, cell phones do not receive service in Helvetia, and GPS is not reliable. We suggest you download maps to your mobile or follow the directions below.
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Given the rural nature of the village, there are no ATMs and the nearest gas station is in Pickens, WV, five miles south of Helvetia. There is a pay phone near the Helvetia Star Band Hall.
Directions
From Morgantown & North: I-79 to Weston (Exit 99) and take Rt 33 East to Buckhannon. Take Rt. 20 South 12 miles to WV Wildlife Center, turn left onto Alexander/Helvetia Road. Follow signs 20 miles to Helvetia.
From Elkins: Rt. 219 South 16 miles to Mill Creek, turn right onto Mill Street. Follow signs 20 miles to Helvetia.
From Charleston & South: I-79N to Flatwoods (Exit 67). Take Rt. 19 North 20 miles to Ireland then Rt. 4 East (toward Rock Cave). Go 6 miles through Rock Cave to the WV Wildlife Center, turn right on the Alexander/Helvetia Road. Follow signs 20 miles to Helvetia.
Photo by Gabe Dewitt