1946 Kingwood West Virginia Buckwheat Festival

This 1946 postcard promotes the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood, West Virginia, held from October 9 to 12, and features a peaceful country road following the curve of the Cheat River or one of its nearby tributaries. The scene captures the calm, natural beauty of Preston County in autumn, when the hills begin to turn and the community comes together to celebrate its farming roots. By 1946, the festival had become a beloved tradition, known for its hearty buckwheat cakes, lively parades, and small-town hospitality. This postcard offers not just an invitation, but a glimpse into the rhythm of rural life in postwar Appalachia.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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