City of War - WV's Most Southern City

City of War - WV's Most Southern City Welcome to West Virginia’s southernmost city! Established in 1920, War blends small-town charm with big community spirit.

Join us every 4th Monday at 6 PM for council meetings, and follow us for news, events, and all things that make War proud!

Some snapshots from this year's fall fest!We sure did have a blast with everyone! Best float: Nyoka Glovier. Best ATV: K...
09/17/2026

Some snapshots from this year's fall fest!

We sure did have a blast with everyone!

Best float: Nyoka Glovier.
Best ATV: Kole Bolen.
Best Vehicle: Mark Maynard.
Best Power Wheels: Tatum Click.
Mayor's Choice: Josie Gibson.

Power Wheels Car Show:
1st - Tatum Click
2nd - Tyson Morgan
3rd - Wyatt Muncy

Duck Race Winner: Dale Lindsay

As always, we loved having our yearly shoot out! And this year we especially loved having the kid's foot race!

Sorry for the late post. The Mayor's Choice winner for the 2026 Fall Festival parade goes to little Dolly Parton, Josie ...
09/17/2026

Sorry for the late post.

The Mayor's Choice winner for the 2026 Fall Festival parade goes to little Dolly Parton, Josie Gibson. Congrats Josie!

📢 NOTICE: SEALED BIDS BEING ACCEPTED - MINIMUM BID PER VEHICLE IS $500.The City of War is now accepting sealed bids for ...
09/16/2026

📢 NOTICE: SEALED BIDS BEING ACCEPTED - MINIMUM BID PER VEHICLE IS $500.

The City of War is now accepting sealed bids for the following:

• Enloader
• Utility Trailer
• Tiger Mower

☆ Everything is sold as is.

Sealed bids will be opened during the next City Council Meeting:

📅 Monday, September 28th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 City Hall

Bidders are responsible for removing purchased vehicles from City property. Buyers will have thirty (30) days after the sale is finalized to claim and/or remove the vehicle(s). Any monies paid will be forfeited if the vehicle(s) are not claimed or removed within the allotted time.

For additional information or to submit a sealed bid, please contact City Hall at (304)875-3111

Thank you.

🎪🔪 THE CARNIVAL IS COMING… AND THEY’RE HUNGRY. 🔪🎪Something wicked is waiting inside the Big Creek Community Center this ...
09/15/2026

🎪🔪 THE CARNIVAL IS COMING… AND THEY’RE HUNGRY. 🔪🎪

Something wicked is waiting inside the Big Creek Community Center this October… and trust us, you DON’T want to be the last one in line. 👀

🩸 HAUNTED HOUSE: CANNIBALS & CARNIVALS 🩸
🎪 Every Friday & Saturday in October
⏰ Starting at 7 PM
🎃 Saturday, October 31st — OPEN AT 8 PM

💀 Admission:
Adults — $4
17 & Under — $1

Come face the clowns. Meet the cannibals. Try to make it through the carnival alive. 🤡🔪

📍 Big Creek Gym Community Center

Enter if you dare… but don’t say we didn’t warn you. 🎪🩸

From the City Event Committee:
09/15/2026

From the City Event Committee:

‼️Update: Has been claimed‼️Please contact or find a city worker or come into City Hall on Monday to claim. Must bring y...
09/12/2026

‼️Update: Has been claimed‼️

Please contact or find a city worker or come into City Hall on Monday to claim. Must bring your half of the ticket to claim. Number 8059868

09/12/2026

Due to inclement weather, we will not be letting off fireworks tonight during the festival. We will schedule them for a later date and let everyone know when.

09/12/2026

Part 2 2026 Duck Race

09/12/2026

2026 Duck Race

🎉 WE'RE GETTING EXCITED FOR SATURDAY! 🎉The kids are in for a GOOD time! 😍🏰 BOUNCE HOUSES🫧 AND A FOAM PIT! 🫧📅 Saturday, S...
09/10/2026

🎉 WE'RE GETTING EXCITED FOR SATURDAY! 🎉

The kids are in for a GOOD time! 😍

🏰 BOUNCE HOUSES
🫧 AND A FOAM PIT! 🫧

📅 Saturday, September 12th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Grass lot next to Josie’s Ice Cream & More

And yes… they WILL get wet! 😂🫧

So make sure those babies come dressed to play and bring a change of clothes! Trust us, they’re going to need it. 😉

Come out, let them play, get covered in foam, and have some fun! 🍂🎉

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14127 Rocket Boys Drive
War, WV
24892

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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