Mt. Hope Jubilee Returns, Aims to Fund Historic Stadium Amphitheater Development
The Mt. Hope Jubilee is returning to Mt. Hope, WV, this Friday and Saturday. This year's festival will also serve as a fundraiser to help develop the town's historic Lonnie Warwick Stadium into an amphitheater.
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 18, 2026 —
The annual Mt. Hope Jubilee is scheduled to take place this Friday and Saturday in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. The event is set to return to its traditional location in the town.
In addition to its usual festivities, this year’s Mt. Hope Jubilee will serve a dual purpose as a fundraiser. The proceeds from the event are designated to support the development of Mt. Hope’s historic Lonnie Warwick Stadium. The project aims to transform the stadium into an amphitheater.
Further details regarding the specific activities planned for the Jubilee, including dates, times, and a schedule of events, were not provided in the summary. Information about the projected costs for the stadium development or the fundraising goals for the amphitheater conversion was also not available. The contractor selected for the development project, if any, was not specified. The specific timeline for the proposed stadium transformation was also not detailed.
The Mt. Hope Jubilee is a recurring event in the town. This year’s focus on developing Lonnie Warwick Stadium into an amphitheater highlights a community effort to enhance local infrastructure and cultural spaces. The stadium is described as historic, though specific details about its history were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Caleb Pearl on woay.com, see more information here.
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