Ephraim Bee festival
On September 6, 2025 at the Doddridge County Park the Doddridge County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a festival in honor of one of Doddridge County’s most notable characters, Ephraim Bee. If your business or organization is interested in participating, there's still time to become a vendor or exhibitor. You can contact us on Facebook or email us at doddridgecountychamber@gmail.com. You can download an application under the Vendors tab on this website.
Vendors and entertainment will be announced soon. Thanks to our members and sponsors, there's no entrance fee and all entertainment if FREE, including live music, bounce houses and Face Painting!
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Free Live Entertainment with: to be announced
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Opening Ceremony with National Anthem - 10:00 am
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Little Miss Honey Bee Pageant - 10:00 am - 11:00 am (main stage)
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Entertainment to be announced - 11:15 - 1:15 (main stage)
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Entertainment to be announced - 1:45 - 2:45 (main stage)
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Ugly Man Contest - 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm (main stage)
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Honey Tasting Contest - 10:00 am - 3:00
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Honey Tasting Awards - 4:00 (near main lodge)
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Horse Back Rides at the 4-H Barn - 10:00 - 2:00
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Motorcycle Show - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Bounce Houses and Face Painting - 11:00 - 3:00
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Honey Tasting Contest Winners Announced (at Beekeeper exhibit) TBD
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Car Show Registration - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Car Show Awards - 2:00 pm
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Entertainment to be announced - 4:00 to - 7:00 (main stage)​​​
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Free Entertainment for Kids We will be hosting free bounce houses by Mountaineer Bounce and face painting by Paint Me Pretty from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm,
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Ephraim Bee Festival Car Show
Registration is $10.00 and will take place from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Veterans Shelter. Trophies will be awarded at 2:00 pm. Awards include Queen's Choice, 5 Best of Show, People's Choice and Top 25. There will be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and dash plaques! If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Moran at 304-873-2733 or via text message at 304-588-3527.
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Real Life Ministry's - Real Life Riders Motorcycle Show
Registration is $10 and will take place from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Real Life Riders Charity Club to assist those in need (groceries, electric bills, clothing, etc.) Look for them on the basketball court.
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Food Vendors
To be announced
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Product Vendors & Exhibitor and Informational Booths
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