Today in Wheeling History: November 7–-Jamboree in the Hills, the annual country music festival that had strong ties to Wheeling's WWVA radio station, was officially canceled (2018).
Jamboree in the Hills was an annual country music festival held in Morristown, Ohio, just 20 minutes west of Wheeling, West Virginia. The festival began in 1977 and quickly became a beloved tradition for country music fans. Known as the “Super Bowl of Country Music,” it attracted thousands of attendees each year who came to enjoy performances by some of the biggest names in country music. The festival was famous for its lively atmosphere, tailgating parties, and the “Redneck Run,” where fans would race to secure the best spots near the stage. Over the years, Jamboree in the Hills featured legendary artists such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton. The event was held annually in July and became a significant cultural event for the region. The festival had strong ties to Wheeling's WWVA radio station, which helped promote and broadcast the event. Unfortunately, after more than four decades of music and memories, Live Nation officially canceled the festival on November 7, 2018. Despite its end, Jamboree in the Hills remains a cherished part of Wheeling’s history, remembered fondly by those who attended and performed there.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/aKVHi), Lede News (https://shorturl.at/PW9nA) (https://shorturl.at/9VwPL), WKBN (https://shorturl.at/p9LYh),
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
Jamboree in the Hills was an annual country music festival held in Morristown, Ohio, just 20 minutes west of Wheeling, West Virginia. The festival began in 1977 and quickly became a beloved tradition for country music fans. Known as the “Super Bowl of Country Music,” it attracted thousands of attendees each year who came to enjoy performances by some of the biggest names in country music. The festival was famous for its lively atmosphere, tailgating parties, and the “Redneck Run,” where fans would race to secure the best spots near the stage. Over the years, Jamboree in the Hills featured legendary artists such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton. The event was held annually in July and became a significant cultural event for the region. The festival had strong ties to Wheeling's WWVA radio station, which helped promote and broadcast the event. Unfortunately, after more than four decades of music and memories, Live Nation officially canceled the festival on November 7, 2018. Despite its end, Jamboree in the Hills remains a cherished part of Wheeling’s history, remembered fondly by those who attended and performed there.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/aKVHi), Lede News (https://shorturl.at/PW9nA) (https://shorturl.at/9VwPL), WKBN (https://shorturl.at/p9LYh),
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
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