There are few things I love more than an adventure, food and farms. So, when Hazel Run Flower Farm combined all of these into a recent event, I couldn't get in my car fast enough. This beautiful Bruceton Mills farm offered u-pick flowers of all kinds to fill a cup for only $20. I made a beautiful bouquet and even got some grub.

Roots Bakery & Food Bus was the other food truck available at Veggie Man Day in Fairmont. They are based Chautauqua, New York. The most "Veggie Man" themed item I saw on the menu was the "Veggie (Man) Spring Rolls, which had ramen, pickled veggies, lettuce and sweet chili sauce. This was light but punchy. I really enjoyed the texture combo of chewy and crunchy.

Grade: A

Mag & Pops is a Morgantown-based food truck that attended Veggie Man Day in Fairmont. They had some Veggie Man-themed menu items. I went for the Pickleroni Roll (Veggie Man's favorite WV snack), which is a pepperoni rolls, stuffed with pickles and served with a side of spicy ranch. this was a fun take on a pepperoni roll. The pickles were interesting, but I did enjoy the spicy ranch side. Grade: B

Veggie Man is an obscure cryptid reportedly spotted near Fairmont, West Virginia, in 1968. The lone witness described a tall, lanky, humanoid creature — around 7 feet tall — with green, plant-like skin, red eyes, and long, thin arms ending in syringe-like fingers. According to the legend, the creature approached the witness in a friendly, almost hypnotic manner, and communicated telepathically. Without warning, the Veggie Man allegedly jabbed the witness with its sharp fingers, draining blood — then fled swiftly into the woods, emitting a high-pitched sound. Veggie Man Day 2025 took place on Saturday, July 12, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center on the Fairmont State University campus. This was the second annual celebration of the region’s homegrown cryptid legend, presented by Mothboys Podcast & ConjureDust Designs, with support from Marion County CVB, Cryptid Strength, and others. There were variety of cryptid‑themed artists — many focused on Veggie Man-specific designs — sold original posters, handcrafted figurines, stickers, and themed collectibles. One of my must-stops is always Liz Pavlovic, designer & illustrator based in Morgantown, who has cryptid‑themed art & merch, including her popular “Live, Laugh, Lurk” Mothman design. Not only is she the Mothman OG, she has cryptid-related glasswork that is part of the exhibit on display at the Folklife Center. Cool day all-around! I got a dozen cryptid-themed cookies from The Cookie Culprit, who is based in Wheeling. These were vanilla and chocolate flavored and just the cutest ever.

Gritt's Farm Low Country Boil was held on Saturday, July 12, and the Capitol Market staff dined at 7:30 p.m. We enjoyed an appetizer, seafood boil, dessert, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Plus, live music, lawn games, and more. Appetizers - Hoppin' Fry Duo: Garlic Parmesan + Old Bay Flavors | Assorted Sauces SEAFOOD BOIL:
3 lb. Shrimp
3 lb. Crab
3 lb. Mussels
3 lb. Sausage
3 lb. Sweet Corn
3 lb. Red Skin Potatoes Desserts - Mini Farmer Float! Blend of Strawberry Cider Slush & Vanilla Soft-Serve, Topped with a Fresh Cake Donut Plus, there are baby goats! If you know me, you know I love me some baby goats. I was tempted to take one - or all - of them home. Have you been to a farm-to-table dinner at Gritt's Farm?