Additional support for the Chesapeake Strong Families Festival was provided by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
The Chesapeake Energy Strong Families Festival is a celebration of West Virginia’s greatest strength - its children and families. Held in conjunction with the Met-Rx World’s Strongest Man international athletics competition hosted in Charleston September 6-14, the Festival provides family centered activities and information for event spectators. The Chesapeake Energy Strong Families Festival will be held on different days in different locations. Please explore this site to learn more.
Berenstain Bears Coming to West VirginiaThe famous Berenstain Bears family will be coming to West Virginia on September 12 and 13 to watch the Met-Rx World’s Strongest Man competition and visit with families at the Chesapeake Energy Strong Families Festival. The Berenstain Family have been featured in more than 250 children’s books depicting everyday family adventures. The family also serves as the official “spokesbears” for Prevent Child Abuse America, helping to spread the word about the importance of community support for families.