Known as the "longest festival in the world," the National Road Pike Days Festival (also known as the National Road Festival or Pike Days in some locations) spans 90 miles along the Historic National Road (Route 40) from Cumberland, MD, all the way to Wheeling, WV, passing directly through Washington County in areas like Scenery Hill, Claysville and Brownsville.
Historically held the third weekend in May, each town and community's celebration is different than the last, with all featuring their own unique mix of live entertainment, craft shows, music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations and more, but the hallmark of the festival is the iconic wagon train that travels from town to town.
NOTE: This festival does not take place in just one place. Various communities and towns along the Route 40 hold their own activities – some with festivals, arts and crafts shows, music, vendors, entertainment, food, etc. For more information, visit pikedays.com.
