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Celebrate Princeton! 1:000:00/1:00
Plan Your Day
Celebrate Princeton Street Fair
Saturday, June 13 β’ 10 AMβ5 PM
Mercer Street Grassroots District, Downtown Princeton
Celebrate Princeton is a FREE, family-friendly street festival filled with live music, food, art, performances, shopping, and Mercer Street magic.
FREE Family Fun Includes:
π‘ FREE Ferris Wheel
π¦ FREE Waterslides
π° Bounce House Play Park
πΆ Live Music All Day
πͺ Cirque Performers
π¨ Kids Creative Village (crafts, bubbles, painting & foam fun)
π Location, Parking & Trolley Pickup
Celebrate Princeton takes place in and around Dick Copeland Town Square in the Mercer Street Grassroots District.
π A good GPS address is:
869 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV
Mercer Street will be closed to through traffic between Bee Street and 5th Street during the festival.
πFREE Trolley Shuttle Service (10 AMβ5 PM)
Skip the parking stress and hop on the FREE trolley shuttle, running on a continuous loop from 10:00 AMβ5:00 PM throughout the festival.
If you donβt see it right away, donβt worry β another trolley should arrive within about 20 minutes.
Trolley Pickup Locations:
Princeton Church of God (main parking location β lots of spaces!)
250 Oakvale Road
Commission on Aging / Senior Center
600 Trent Street
AutoZone (next to Princeton Towers)
915 Stafford Drive
The trolley will drop you off right in the heart of the festival and make stops throughout the event area.
π ΏοΈ FREE Public Parking Options
β’ Southern Highlands Building β 1001 Mercer Street
β’ First United Methodist Church β 100 Center Street
β’ Lot across from Sacred Heart Catholic Church β 507 Harrison Street
β’ First Christian Church β 805 Straley Avenue
Additional parking is available on surrounding side streets and downtown public parking where permitted.
π§ Street Closures
Mercer Street will be closed to traffic between Bee Street and 5th Street during the event. Parking will not be permitted in the closure zone or in the Town Square parking lot.
π Friendly Reminder
Please be respectful of our neighbors by avoiding driveways and residential areas. Using designated parking helps keep the festival safe and enjoyable for everyone.
π Special Thanks
Special thanks to Princeton Church of God, First United Methodist Church, First Christian Church, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church for helping make parking available for this community celebration.
πΊοΈ A parking map is available below to help plan your visit.
Food & Drinks
Come hungry! Celebrate Princeton is packed with delicious local restaurants, sweet treats, refreshing drinks, and festival favorites all along Mercer Street.
Mercer Street Favorites
π Jimmieβs Restaurant β burgers, fries, salads, milkshakes & hometown comfort food
β Dream Bean Coffeehouse β specialty drinks, coffee, pastries & refreshments
π Number Nine Brewing Company β pizza, sandwiches, craft beer & more
π¬ Country Girls Sweets & Treats β sweets, treats & festival goodies
π§ Tea Shack β teas, refreshers & specialty drinks
π₯€ Wild & Wonderful Nutrition β loaded teas, shakes & energy drinks
π¨ Daydream Games β Dippinβ Dots & cold beverages
Festival Food Court + Vendors
Looking for festival eats? From funnel cakes and burgers to lemonade, sweets, tropical treats, shaved ice, and more, there will be delicious options throughout the street fair.
Food & Beverage Vendors Include:
β’ Aurora Ice
β’ Club Fizz Soda Bar
β’ Frost-Bite
β’ Hungry Fellas
β’ Lumberjack Grill
β’ Magnolia Barkery (for furry friends!)
β’ Rooted & Risen Bakehouse
β’ SLR Tropical Vibes
β’ Sub Zero Treats
β’ Sunshine Sips
Want to find food fast? View the Festival Map + Vendor Directory β
π Need a Quiet Moment?
Feeling overstimulated, overheated, or just need a breather?
Look for the PURPLE tent in front of Stages Music School at 855 Mercer Street β a quiet decompression space for anyone needing a reset during the festival.