08/15/2025
Head for the Hills offers a varied mix of events.
“Whether you ride motorcycles, race mini wedges, love to sing or enjoy being around them, the Festival offers something for you,” said Justin Williams, festival committee co-chair.
The 2025 Head for the Hills Festival is set for this Thursday-Saturday at the Legendary Pennsboro Speedway.
“As we all know, money doesn’t grow on trees and in the spirit of having a great time, the festival committee has dropped the daily admission fee from $15 to $10,” added Connie Frederick-Williams, co-chair.
She is also president of the Ritchie County Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
“It’s our gift back to you, the people of Ritchie County and everyone who supports the festival through sponsorships, donations or attendance,” said Frederick-Williams.
Festival admission is $30 for the four-day weekend, $25 for veterans for the four-day weekend or $10 per day.
The Festival is opening its gates free of charge Friday evening, August 15, at 5 p.m., for anyone who donates $10 worth of non-perishable food.
“As a bonus, we have also decided to open our gates free of charge Thursday evening as well,” explained Williams.
Thursday and Friday admission is waived in lieu of a donation of $10 in value of non-perishable food items.
Purchase tickets online at www.HeadForTheHillsWV.com through Wednesday, August 13, at noon, or at the welcome pavilion beginning Thursday, August 14.
“If you want to come in, sing some karaoke or watch the entertainment, just stop by with some can food and spend Thursday and Friday evenings at the festival,” he added.
In celebration of this free admission evening, the festival is hosting a “bonfire” Friday evening.
The festival has three individual three-foot fire rings they will use to contain the fire. Safety is always a first at the festival and every precaution is taken to ensure just that.
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Wood County Post 32 Veterans Food Bank, is the festival’s 2025 veterans project.
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