The Vandalia Gathering is celebrated over a memorial day weekend that welcomes everyone for free activities to be enjoyed and cherished once a year. It includes the elements of music, dance and other forms of arts like crafts and stories all held right at the cultural center of the grounds in the State Capitol.

The event gives emphasis to the culture of the traditional mountain people of the state by featuring the traditional performances made by the natives in the past. With numerous programs and exhibitions featured during the event, visitors count to thousands coming from various parts of the country and the globe as well. This is one highlighted tradition that is given tribute regularly to be passed on to the coming generations.