We have many events going on throughout the year, check out our calendar to help plan your visit.
Featured EventEach spring, Oglebay Park transforms into a destination for collectors, decorators, history lovers, and curious treasure‑seekers as Oglebay Institute hosts the 69th Annual Antiques Show & Sale—the largest and longest‑running antiques event in West Virginia. This beloved tradition returns April 11–12, with special preview events on Friday, April 10, offering a full weekend of shopping, learning, and celebration. oionline.com
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply love the thrill of discovering something beautiful, the Antiques Show & Sale promises an unforgettable experience.
Featured EventFebruary 26 – March 1, 2026 • Wheeling, West Virginia
For four unforgettable days this winter, Wheeling becomes the beating heart of ceramic art in America. Ceramics Take Over Wheeling is more than an event — it’s a citywide cultural experience that brings together artists, students, collectors, and clay lovers from across the country. From February 26 through March 1, galleries, colleges, studios, and iconic Wheeling venues will open their doors for workshops, demonstrations, talks, receptions, and nine exhibition openings across the Friendly City ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com.
Whether you’re a practicing ceramic artist, a curious beginner, or someone who simply loves beautiful handmade work, this four‑day celebration offers something inspiring at every turn.
Learn how to make your own maple syrup at home during this hands-on workshop, featuring historical and modern sugaring techniques, live demonstrations, and a sweet tasting at the Schrader Center.
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Oglebay Institute was formed in 1930 when a group of like-minded citizens with a vision and the philanthropy of the Oglebay family, came together to contribute to the joy of living by creating cultural, educational and recreational programming in Oglebay Park and expanding to serve the city of Wheeling & Upper Ohio Valley.
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Programs are made possible by the generous support of our members & sponsors and with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
