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Glenville, WV
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The 2008 Belles in Saturday's Parade              Gilmer County Belle Doris Norman                  Past Folk Festival Belles                                                                

2008 WV State Folk Festival Belles  

In 1957, the Folk Festival Belles became a part of the Festival and have been a tradition ever since. Ten Belles attended that first 
year, and stayed at the home of Fern Rollyson.

The Belles are selected in each county by local groups, such as the Extension CEOS (Community Educational Outreach Services), Senior Citizens groups, or a Chamber of Commerce.

Each Belle must be 70 years of age or older in the year she is chosen and she should represent the true pioneer mountain spirit. 

They are the honored guests of the Festival and are housed during the Festival in college housing, 

Many Gilmer County groups are involved in hosting meals and receptions for these marvelous ladies.  Their stay in Glenville includes a visit to the Arbuckle/GSC Alumni House, the Gilmer County Senior Citizens, and the First Baptist Church.  On Sunday morning, the Belles can be found at the Festival closing - a service held at Job's Temple.  Job's Temple is a Civil War era log church on Rt. 5, 10 miles west of the traffic light.  

The Folk Festival Belles come away from this weekend retreat having established many new friendships while renewing old acquaintances.



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Click below to download the 2010 Belle Information.
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2010 Folk Festival Belle Flyer
2010 GSC Campus Map
2010 Belle Congratulation Letter
2010 Belle Registration and Biography Form
2010 Belle Photo Release Form
2010 Belle Companion Letter
2010 Belle Companion Registration Form






2008 Cabell County Belle
Doris Billips
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2008 Belles Arriving at Job's Temple

2008 Ritchie County Belle
Margaret Minney
 


Belles at the Glenville Presbyterian Church

Glenville Presbyterian Church Hosted
the Saturday Belle Breakfast



2008 Hardy County Belle
Mary Umstead



2008 Randoplh County Belle
Virginia Burky

2008 Jackson County Belle
Beatrice Lowe

Belles Touring Downtown Activities


You have to love the sounds of the
hammered dulcimer!

2008 Grant County Belle
Donna Riggleman with
Judy Meads, Belle Committee Member


2008 Hampshire County Belle
Ada McIntyre