Visitor Tips
Athens is home to Concord University set among the Bluestone River highlands — Pipestem Resort State Park, with its dramatic gorge views and aerial tramway, is just minutes away.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, and local community exhibits showcasing the agricultural traditions that persist alongside Mercer County's coal and manufacturing heritage.
About Mercer County Fair
Athens's Mercer County Fair is a brief but spirited late-July celebration in southern West Virginia, serving the communities of Mercer County near the Virginia border in the coalfield region.
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