Weirton’s Second Saturday Series closes out with a rockin’ finale

FINAL SATURDAY — The final Second Saturday of the year will be held this week, with an afternoon of vendors, food, games and more, including live performances by Everett Metz, Full Circle Band and Bon Journey. -- Contributed
WEIRTON — The Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau invites the community to wrap up the summer with Second Saturday: Rock the Block Saturday at the Weirton Event Center.
As the final event in the 2025 Second Saturday series, this celebration will feature a lineup of music, vendors, contests, crafts, food and community fun.
“Second Saturday is a great way to celebrate music and local vendors, and it brings the community together,” said Rachel Keeney, executive director of the Top of WV CVB. “We want everyone to come out for our last event of the summer and have some fun.”
The day starts with an outdoor yoga session and sound bath at noon open to all skill levels. Registration is $15 at the event or $10 in advance at www.tinyurl.com/wss-yoga3. The Farmers and Artisan Market will be set up from noon until 4 p.m., with fresh produce, mums, desserts, handmade crafts, health and wellness products, homemade dog treats and more. Kids can also enjoy a special pumpkin painting craft to help kick off the fall season.
The Maine Lobster Truck, Tate’s Teas and the Little Egypt Shop will be selling food, drinks, and desserts from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. alongside the Hancock and Brooke Young Professionals’ hot dog and beer tent.
Lawn games and a 50/50 drawing will be available throughout the day, with a cornhole tournament starting at 4:15 p.m. The tournament entry fee is $20 per team, with registration open at the event until 4 p.m. Teams are encouraged to pre-register at www.tinyurl.com/wss-cornhole3.
Live music takes the stage at 2 p.m. and bands will be rocking downtown Weirton through the evening, beginning with Everett Metz, followed by Full Circle Band at 4 p.m., with Bon Journey headlining the afternoon at 6:30 p.m.
The final 2025 Second Saturday will also host a car cruise beginning at 5 p.m. and an Air Guitar Battle at 6 p.m., with prizes for participants in both activities.
Second Saturday is free to attend and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The Weirton Event Center is located at 3322 East St.
For information, or vendor or sponsor inquiries, contact the Top of WV at (304) 797-7001 or info@topofwv.com. Event details and updates are available on Facebook or www.topofwv.com.