The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra returns with Charleston’s favorite Symphony event of the year, 2017 Symphony Sunday “Be Our Guest.” For its 35th year, this free outdoor festival features some of the community’s most beloved music, food, games and artisans ending with a WV Symphony concert and fireworks finale looking over the West Virginia State Capitol from the University of Charleston lawn.
Sunday activities take place on the beautiful lawn at the University of Charleston, and end with a spectacular fireworks display.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MAIN STAGE LINE-UP
1-1:45 p.m. Kanawha Valley Community Band
1:55-2:40 p.m. Arts in Action - Urban Stage Dance Groups
2:50-3:35 p.m. Brass Band of the Tri-State
3:45-4:30 p.m. Kanawha Kordsmen
4:40-5:50 p.m. WV Youth Symphony Groups
6-6:45 p.m. Charleston Metro Band
6:50-7:30 p.m. Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums
8:00 p.m. WV Symphony Orchestra
CHILDREN’S COSTUME LAWN PARADE (starts at 3 p.m. at the Main Stage)
ARTISAN TENT (2 – 7 p.m.)
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Drum Circle
3:00 -- 3:45 p.m. THE Brass 5 Quintet
3:50 -- 4:30 p.m. Japanese Culture presentation “Country Roads”
4:45—5:30 p.m. Lady D
5:45 -- 6:30 p.m. Celtic Jam Session
BOOK NOOK (1 – 6 p.m.)
FOOD VENDORS (1 – 9:30 p.m.)
Billy Bob’s Funnel Cakes - Funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and fried pickles
Bridge Road Bistro
Carver Career Center
Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream
Gino’s Pizza
MaryRose’s Spicy Bowl – Indian cuisine
Nona’s Wood Fired Pizza
Philippine cuisine
St. George’s Orthodox Church – Greek cuisine
West Virginia Symphony League: Popcorn, hot dogs, roasted corn