Do I need to pre-order?

Yes—pre-orders are required and must be received by June 18, 2026 to guarantee your meal.

Can I walk up and buy food the day of the event?

Walk-ups are not guaranteed; limited availability may remain but pre-ordering is strongly recommended.

What are the prices and portion sizes?

Adult meals cost $12 and include two meatballs; child meals cost $6 and include one meatball, plus sides and dessert.

Is dine-in available?

Yes—dine-in seating is offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., arranged in communal seating managed by volunteers.

Is the event wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility details are not provided in the listing; contact Arthurdale Heritage directly for specific accessibility information.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Volunteers can often accommodate simple requests—check with Arthurdale Heritage ahead of time to confirm options.

Father's Day Spaghetti Dinner in Arthurdale: Belmaggio Meatballs & Community Feast

In the small village of Arthurdale, West Virginia, the Father's Day Spaghetti Dinner turns a community room into a place for family meals and summer plans. Hosted by Arthurdale Heritage volunteers on June 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this three‑hour event makes a simple, satisfying meal—Belmaggio meatballs ladled over steaming spaghetti—feel like a regional tradition. Pre-orders are required by June 18, 2026, with both dine‑in seating and pickup available.

The menu is straightforward and honest: two hearty Belmaggio meatballs and sauce with spaghetti for adults, one meatball for children, plus side salads, bread, and homemade desserts. Tickets are priced at $12 for adults and $6 for children. Whether you arrive after a morning hike on nearby country roads or pick up a platter to take back to a picnic, the dinner is built for families, visitors, and anyone who appreciates well-made comfort food served by neighbors.

Arthurdale itself is an unusual and memorable setting. Founded as a New Deal resettlement community in the 1930s, the area’s low-slung historic houses and communal spaces give the dinner a sense of continuity: the meal is part of how locals keep the village’s story alive. The event takes place in a simple hall that opens onto lawn and sun—an easy, unpretentious place to reconnect. Volunteers from Arthurdale Heritage staff the kitchen and counter, giving the evening a grassroots vibe that larger fundraisers lack.

Practical details matter here: pre-ordering is mandatory—orders must be received by June 18, 2026—and walk-up availability is not guaranteed. Dine‑in patrons should expect communal seating, and pickup customers are sent through a quick, organized line to move meals into coolers for the drive home. The price point keeps it accessible for multigenerational groups, and the meal size is family-friendly.

This dinner is less a gourmet experiment than a social anchor: a chance to trade trail stories, catch up with relatives, and introduce kids to a community meal rhythm that dates back generations. It’s also a low‑stress stop for travelers passing through northern West Virginia—the kind of local moment that turns a drive into a memory. Bring cash or card, a cooler for takeout if you plan to travel, and an appetite for hearty sauce and neighborly conversation.

Plan logistics in advance: pre-orders must be received by June 18, 2026. Because the kitchen is volunteer-run, turnover moves quickly: arrive mid-service for shorter waits, or schedule a pick‑up near opening to avoid queues. Parking in Arthurdale is limited; carpool or share rides, and bring a cooler and sturdy containers if you’re taking food back to a campsite or picnic on nearby hills. If you have dietary restrictions, check with Arthurdale Heritage ahead of time; volunteers can often accommodate simple requests. Bring family and friends.

About Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.

Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. preserves and shares the cultural history of Arthurdale, West Virginia through public programs, hands-on workshops, and community events. The organization hosts a range of experiences that connect visitors and residents with Appalachian traditions, including weaving, relief printing, herbalism, creative writing, folk music, and historical lectures.

Programs include classroom-style workshops such as Tiny Tapestry: Weaving for Beginners and Mug Rug Weaving, which teach basic loom techniques and let participants take home finished pieces. Art-focused offerings include a Relief Printing Workshop led by Meish Claus and Ekphrastic Writing: A Creative Writing Workshop with Jessie Van Eerden, both designed for practical skill development and artistic exploration. Music and storytelling are central to the calendar with events like Folk Music of the Southern Coalfields featuring Chris Haddox, and an outdoor theatrical performance of Shakespeare’s MACBETH by the Rusted Mechanicals troupe.

Educational talks and literary programming further highlight local history and practice. Making History with Christina Fisanick guides researchers and writers in using primary sources for family history and narrative work. Taste of Arthurdale presents historical perspectives on food in Appalachia, led by historian Katharine Donnelly. The Poetics of Gratitude workshop and Herbal Mixer build community through shared creative and practical activities.

Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. programs are delivered by named instructors and guest presenters and take place in Arthurdale, West Virginia. The organization focuses on accessible, place-based learning and cultural preservation, offering scheduled workshops and events that invite participation from local communities and visitors alike. Program details and schedules are posted regularly.