Reunion weekend on Main Street
Past coverage describes the Blue and Gray Reunion using city streets, an empty field along Main Street and the courthouse lawn, so an ADA restroom trailer can add capacity near the parade and reenactment crowds.
Philippi ADA portable shower trailer & luxury combination shower and restroom trailer for rent
Trailer rental for event restrooms in Philippi suits the Blue and Gray Reunion, when parade and reenactment crowds fill Main Street. The drive from Maryland is estimated at about 6 hours 15 minutes, the line is staffed at every hour with holidays included, and short-term rental and long-term rental or leasing come with ADA stalls and a ramp.
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- ADA-compliant stalls with a ramp available
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Philippi: what to know before you rent
Philippi is where the first land battle of the Civil War was fought, and the town marks that every late May with the Blue and Gray Reunion, a Friday parade on Main Street through a Sunday battle reenactment. Lurch Fest brings a music-and-fireworks night in early August. Between those weekends, the former Alderson Broaddus campus and Adaland Mansion host weddings and receptions, all of it beside the Tygart Valley River.
Book early for the late May reunion and early August Lurch Fest, and settle the setup spot with the City of Philippi first, since low ground beside the Tygart limits where a trailer can safely sit.
Trailers and starting rates for Philippi
| Trailer | Stalls | Water and power | Best for | From (1-6 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 ft shower-restroom combo | 3 private shower/restroom stalls | Hot and cold water; 120V/240V, 200 A | Small crews, estate events, tight sites | From $2,995 |
| 22 ft shower-restroom combo | 6 private stalls | Hot and cold water; 120V/240V, 200 A | Mid-size crews, festivals, campuses | From $4,995 |
| 30 ft shower-restroom combo | 8 private stalls | Hot and cold water; 120V/240V, 200 A | Base camps, plant outages, large events | From $3,995 |
| 20 ft shower container | 5 shower heads, water heater | 120V/240V, 200 A | Workforce and emergency shelters | From $3,995 |
| Combo + 1 ADA stall (3+1 and 8+1) | Standard stalls plus one ADA stall with ramp | As above | Public sites, schools, government, healthcare | Request a quote |
| 16-basin handwashing sink trailer | 16 basins | Water heater | Pairs with any unit for food and event sites | From $2,995 |
All prices are starting rates and may vary depending on delivery location, rental duration, site conditions and service needs. Request a quote for final pricing.
Sites around Philippi where a trailer fits
- Blue and Gray ReunionLate May: Main Street parade, vendors, Sunday battle reenactment
- Lurch FestEarly August Lurch-themed festival with music, food and fireworks
- Battlers Knob campusFormer Alderson Broaddus grounds: offices, chapel weddings, football field
- Adaland MansionGreek Revival house hosting tours, weddings and dinners
- Philippi Covered Bridge285-foot Burr truss span over the Tygart, built 1852
Siting a trailer near the Tygart
Philippi stands on the Tygart Valley River, and the April 2024 high water showed how local the effects can be: a power pole fell in a heavily flooded area, outages reached the courthouse, Broaddus Hospital and the Industrial Park, and the county declared a local state of disaster. If the unit stays more than a few days, ask the city whether the spot is inside a mapped floodplain, favor higher ground when the choice exists, and have a plan for moving the unit if the forecast turns wet, especially in spring.
Planning around reunion weekend
The Blue and Gray Reunion grew out of a local celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first land battle of the Civil War. A volunteer committee runs it with city and county help, and in 2026 it ran from a Friday parade on Main Street through a Sunday afternoon reenactment, with vendors, food trucks and costumed participants. Earlier coverage placed activity on city streets, an empty field along Main Street and the courthouse lawn. Anyone adding restroom capacity should agree on a spot with the committee and the city before the parade route and vendor layout are fixed.
Private grounds at Battlers Knob
After Alderson Broaddus University's campus changed hands, Battlers Knob LLC announced office space for rent, a chapel available for weddings and receptions, and a football field for a semi-pro team's games. Because the campus is private property, a trailer placed there would be arranged with the owner rather than the city's street or park process, though the city still governs development inside its limits. Current building use was not verified, so ask the owner which lawn or lot suits a wedding or game-day trailer.
How Philippi uses restroom and shower trailers
Lurch Fest and the covered bridge
Lurch Fest adds a music, food and fireworks night in early August, and the Philippi Covered Bridge draws visitors to the Tygart riverfront; event restroom trailer rental can cover the extra crowd at either.
Campus and mansion receptions
Battlers Knob rents its chapel for weddings and receptions, and Adaland Mansion holds weddings and dinners, where a restroom trailer can serve guests beyond the buildings' own facilities.
Permits and local rules in Philippi
Barbour County's permit page says development inside Philippi, Belington or Junior requires permitting through that municipality under its own ordinances, so event, street, park and placement questions start with the City of Philippi and its city clerk. Outside town limits the county's emergency management and floodplain office issues development permits under its floodplain ordinance. No published rule for placing a temporary restroom trailer on a street, park or private lot was found, so confirm with the city before booking.
- Barbour County sends development inside Philippi through the city, per the county permit page.
- April 2024 flooding cut power to the courthouse, Broaddus Hospital and the Industrial Park.
- Philippi City Hall served as a warming and recharging station during the April 2024 outage.
Permit office: City of Philippi (city clerk)
Permit rules and event dates change, so confirm current requirements with the office before you order. Water and power hookups are confirmed in your quote.
Questions people ask before renting in Philippi
Who approves a restroom trailer on Main Street or the courthouse lawn for the Blue and Gray Reunion?
A volunteer committee runs the reunion with help from the City of Philippi and Barbour County, and city employees have handled much of the street preparation. No trailer-specific rule was found, so settle the spot with the committee and the city clerk before street closures are set.
Is flooding a concern for a trailer placed near the Tygart Valley River?
Yes, it can be. In April 2024 a flooded area hampered a power-pole repair in Philippi, and the Barbour County Commission declared a local state of disaster. Ask the city whether a chosen site lies in a mapped floodplain, and keep a plan to move the trailer if the river rises.
Can a trailer be set up for Lurch Fest, and where is the Barbour County Fair held?
Lurch Fest is arranged with the festival organizers rather than through a general permit, so ask them and the city which area will be used. The Barbour County Fair is not a Philippi venue: the Barbour County Fairgrounds are in Belington and are managed through the county Parks and Recreation program.
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