What’s in a name? A paw paw by any other name would be a… manana?

A paw paw is a fruit that once grew along the Paw Paw River, and still grows in more than half the United States. Some say it tastes like a cross between a mango and a banana.

We just say it tastes like fun!

It is finally time— for the 58th time— to attend the Paw Paw District Fair!

What you need to know:

• Rivesville, WV
• July 15- 19
• Admission: $8 per person
• Gates open at 3 p.m.
• Rides open at 6:30 p.m.
• Closes at 11 p.m.

What’s a summer without rides? Mud? Music?

   Now for what you want to know:

   ATV and Dirt Bike Mud Bog
The Marshall Lowry Band
Demolition Derby
Horse Show
Tike Tractor Pull
The Steve Smith Band

While having nothing to do with fruit, the Paw Paw Fair is a fun, muddy extra during Marion County summers (and has been since 1946!).

If you prefer a more demure activity, avoid the mud and take in the glam! Miss Paw Paw 2014 evening pageantry decides the Miss Paw Paw Teen and Miss Paw Paw.

Looking for something calm and informative? Animal shows abound— scaly things, furry things, cute and scary things!

If you’re in any need of some shopping there’s plenty of it here!  Browse and buy the artistic talents of numerous homegrown craft vendors.

Make the Paw Paw District Fair part of your Marion County summer!

Get the complete schedule of events!