The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra returns with Charleston’s favorite Symphony event of the year, Fun in the Sun: Symphony Sunday 2018. For its 36th year, this free outdoor festival features some of the community’s most beloved music, food, games and artisans ending with a WV Symphony concert and fireworks finale looking over the West Virginia State Capitol from the University of Charleston lawn.
MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
1-1:45 p.m. | Mountain State Brass Band (including kick-off Star Spangled Banner)
1:55-2:40 p.m. | Charleston Metro Band
2:50-3:35 p.m. | Kanawha Kordsmen
3:45-4:30 p.m. | Brass Band of the Tri-State
4:40-5:55 p.m. | WV Youth Symphony Groups
6:05-6:55 p.m. | Kanawha Valley Community Band
8:00 p.m. | West Virginia Symphony Orchestra featuring grand finale fireworks
ARTISAN TENT FEATURING WEST VIRGINIA, TRI-STATE, TAMARACK AND EAST END BAZAAR ARTISTIANS
(1:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Barbershop Quartets through the Kordsmen
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | THE Brass 5 Quintet
3:30 — 3:45 p.m. | WV Youth Symphony Flute trio and more possible
4:00—5:00 p.m. | Celtic Jam Session
5:15 — 6:30 p.m. | Drum Circle
BOOK NOOK (1 – 6 p.m.)
FOOD VENDORS (1 – 9:30 p.m.)
Arnett Carbis Toothman
Billy Bob’s Deep Fried Treats
Bridge Road Bistro
Eggs Will Roll
Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream
Filipino Cuisine
Gino’s Pizza
Jackson Kelly
Knights of Columbus
Mary Rose’s Spicy Bowl
Shape Shop
St. George Orthodox Cathedral
West Virginia Symphony League
Sunday activities take place on the beautiful lawn at the University of Charleston, and end with a spectacular fireworks display.