Volunteer Opportunities
Since 1963, the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair has welcomed thousands of guests, artisans, exhibitors, and concessionaires from across the region to celebrate Appalachian creativity and heritage. Each year, more than 6,000–10,000 visitors experience the fair thanks to the dedication of volunteers who help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
We’re looking for friendly, dependable volunteers to help make this year’s fair memorable for every guest who walks through the gates. Whether you can give a few hours or several days, your time and talents help preserve a beloved West Virginia tradition while supporting artists, heritage crafts, and community connections. Here are some of the ways you could help.
Pre-event
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Light carpentry and setup
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Painting and grounds preparation
July 1
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Traffic Control - Directing Exhibitors to their booth locations - maps and directions will be provided
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Customer Service Volunteers - Assisting Exhibitors unload, provide general assistance, and hydration station
July 2-4
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Welcoming Committee - greeters at gates to distribute shopping bags and welcome brochures and general information
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Park Beautification - watering flowers, maintenance of food tables
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Administrative Volunteers - General office duties, including collecting sales reports
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Customer Service Volunteers - picking up lunches for exhibitors, providing water breaks or general booth assistance or distributing Satisfaction Surveys to guests, delivery of ice to concessionaires and exhibitors as needed