Helvetia, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area, the traditions of dance, music, food, and holidays have survived through the generations. Popular events include: Fasnacht, Ramp Supper, Swiss National Day, Helvetia Fair, Helvetia Day, and monthly Square Dances. Businesses include the Hutte Restaurant, Beekeeper Bed and Breakfast, Cheese Haus (Cheese House), and the General Store.

This Web site provides information on activities in the Helvetia area. It is updated as information is received and a monthly E-mail newsletter, Helvetia Highlights, is sent to those who sign up.

Helvetia Highlights

Saturday, September 4. First Saturday Square Dance and Cakewalk. Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $2. 8:00 p.m. Community Hall.

Monday, September 6. Farm Women's Club Meeting. 6:30 p.m.

Friday, September 10 - Sunday September 12. Helvetia Fair. (Tentative agenda.)

• Friday. 8:00 a.m. to noon. Enter exhibits at the Community Hall.
• Saturday.
  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibits open at the Community Hall.
  • 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Arts and Crafts sales at the Star Band Hall. Quilts, paintings, wood work,candles, homemade jellies, and more.
• 2:00 p.m. Alpine Parade.
• 2:30 p.m. Swiss folk dancing & singing, Alp horns, yodeling, and Fahnenschwingen (swinging of the Swiss flag) in the Meadow.
• 4:00 p.m. Field day events for Kids. Free.
• 9:00 p.m. – Midnight. Square dance at the Community Hall. $5 adults, $2 students.
• Sunday
• Helvetia Mountain Run http://www.wvmtr.org/events/helvetia-10k-mountain-run.
• 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibits open at the Community Hall.
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and Crafts sales at the Star Band Hall. Quilts, paintings, wood work,candles, homemade jellies, and more.
• 2:00 p.m. Program in the Meadow.
• Both Saturday and Sunday
• Refreshments at the Community Hall.
• Book Sale at the Library.
• Special Stamp Cancellation.

Tuesday, September 14. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 6 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.

Monday, September 20. Helvetia Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. At the Library. 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 2. First Saturday Square Dance and Cakewalk. Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $2. 8:00 p.m. Community Hall.

Monday, October 4. Farm Women's Club Meeting. 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 11. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 6 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.

Monday, October 18. Helvetia Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. At the Library. 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 23. Helvetia Day. Celebrate the day the first settlers arrived in Helvetia.