City of Princeton, WV - Municipal Government

09/13/2026

Special activities are planned this week in Princeton to celebrate Constitution Week, which runs from September 17th to the 23rd and commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States.

Activities include tours of the Dr. Robert B. McNutt House, located at 1522 North Walker Street.

The public is invited to tour the Dr. Robert B. McNutt House and to participate in the various activities from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. At 4:00 p.m., the Matthew French Chapter, NSDAR and the General Hugh Mercer Chapter SAR will join the nationwide “Bells Across America” Celebration and ring bells for one minute to observe the signing of the U.S. Constitution 239 years ago. The public is welcome to join in celebrating this momentous occasion.

09/11/2026

The agendas for the Committee Meetings scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th, have been finalized.

09/11/2026

Enjoy an evening of remembrance, reflection, and unity through music with the CMC Generations Choir. The 9/11 Tribute Concert starts at 7:00PM. Admission is free.

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Princeton Senior High School teacher Laura Presley, the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year!

The 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year is…

Laura Presley from Mercer County! 🎉

Laura Presley, an English language arts (ELA) teacher at Senior Princeton High School in Mercer County, is the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year—the final announcement of the Champions of Learning Gala! 🎊

A National Board Certified Teacher, Laura serves as the English department chair and a mentor teacher for the county. She leads districtwide literacy and professional learning initiatives, including collaborative teaching models that integrate ELA with history and geography. 🗺️

She is the embodiment of a passionate teacher who strives to make a difference in her students’ lives every day. ✏️

09/09/2026

Hidden Mountain Treasures will be performing at Princeton City Park on Thursday, September 10, at 6:30PM. Admission is FREE. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening with this talented group of musicians!

Hidden Mountain Treasures will be performing at 6:30 PM, Thursday, September 10. Only 3 concerts left in the 2026 season! See you at the city park!

09/09/2026

Just a reminder, Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival starts Thursday, September 10th, on Mercer Street. The event runs through Sunday, September 13th. The event is FREE to attend. Visit culturefestwv.com for the event schedule and information on food, drink, activities, entertainment, and more!

Culturefest starts TOMORROW! 🌎🎶Wondering about the weather or where to park? We’ve got you covered! Here are a few things to know before you head our way.

📍 WHERE TO GO
Culturefest takes place throughout Princeton’s Mercer Street Grassroots District, with music, workshops, art, food and experiences happening at venues just steps from one another.

Need a GPS destination? Head for:
Dick Copeland Town Square
850 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV 24740

🌦️ WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?
We’ve been watching the forecast too! 😊 There are some chances of rain throughout the weekend, but Culturefest is actually set up really well for whatever the weather brings.

Three of our four Culturefest stages are INDOORS! 🎶 The Dream Bean, Stages Music School and The Room Upstairs at RiffRaff are all indoor venues, so a huge portion of the festival’s live music happens completely inside.

And our fourth stage at Town Square is covered too! The heart of Culturefest is under a large, professional event tent, giving us a great sheltered space for music, dancing and gathering, and the stage itself is covered as well, so the music will go on! 🎪🎶

Plus, because Culturefest flows throughout the Grassroots District, you’re surrounded by locally owned shops, galleries, restaurants, coffee, craft b**r and all kinds of places to explore along the way.

Whatever the weather brings, we're all set and ready to roll!

🚗 PARKING
There are several FREE parking options within easy walking distance of the festival. Check out the parking map in this post for recommended lots and when they’re available.

Once you’re here, park the car and explore on foot! Culturefest stretches from Town Square to The Dream Bean, RiffRaff, Stages Music School and beyond.

🍴 COME READY TO EAT + EXPLORE
There’s food throughout the Culturefest weekend, plus locally owned restaurants, coffee, craft b**r and more throughout the Grassroots District. Make some time between performances to wander around and support the neighborhood businesses that make this place what it is.

🎶 PLAN YOUR CULTUREFEST ADVENTURE
With 30+ performances plus workshops, Healing Arts, kids activities, artists, vendors and happenings throughout the district, take a peek at the schedule before you arrive, or just show up and see where Culturefest takes you. 😊

🌎 FOR ALL THE FESTIVAL DETAILS:
Visit CulturefestWV.com and click Plan Your Visit for parking, maps, lodging, food + drink, the full schedule and more.

🏘️ WANT TO EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOOD?
Visit https://grassrootsdistrict.com for more about the locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries and other businesses throughout the Mercer Street Grassroots District.

Culturefest • September 10–13 • Princeton, WV • FREE to attend

Rain or shine, we’re SO excited to welcome you to the neighborhood! 💛🌎🎶

09/04/2026

Excited to announce that the City of Princeton has received $20,000 from the West Virginia House of Delegates through Delegate Joe Ellington, which was approved by Governor Morrisey to help pay for costs associated with the addition of a second golf simulator at the City’s Recreational Complex on Brick Street. The City appreciates Governor Morrisey’s and Delegate Ellington’s advocacy of these funds to enhance recreation in the City.

Pictured: Delegate Joe Ellington presenting funds to Samuel Lusk, Economic Development Director, who’s accepting them on behalf of the City of Princeton.

08/31/2026

Below is the City of Princeton's meeting schedule for the month of September.

The Community Improvement Commission's Agenda for Tuesday, September 8th, has been finalized.

08/30/2026

Wondering what the roar is all about? It’s $2.00 mini golf! Come and play 18 holes of putt-putt while walking amongst the dinosaurs. The mini golf course and golf simulator is conveniently located at 132 Brick Street. Hours of operation is Monday-Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM and Sunday 1:00PM-8:00PM.