From eerie shadows in the hills to glowing eyes in the night, West Virginia’s legendary creatures have captured imaginations for generations. But are these monsters real, or just spooky campfire stories passed down through the years? In this Halloween debate, the Fairmont State Debate Team will face off over the truth behind the Mountain State’s most famous cryptids. You be the judge: fact or folklore? This event takes place both on Monday Oct 27 at 6pm and Tuesday Oct 28 at 12:30pm. Students, staff, and community members are invited!

Location: Frank and Jane Gabor Folklife Center, 1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV

• Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
• Location: Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center
• Buildings: Folklife Center
• Audience:   Community   Faculty / Staff   Students