About Recovery Rocks the Panhandle

Recovery Rocks the Panhandle is a community art project beginning September 1, 2026, designed to unite the Eastern Panhandle through creativity, connection, and community engagement during National Recovery Month.

This year, Recovery Rocks the Panhandle will feature two Berkeley County locations.

📍 Berkeley County: War Memorial Park & corner of S. Queen St. and E. King St.

Look for the Recovery Rocks the Panhandle signs at each location.

Rock placement begins September 1st! Designated display areas within each lication will be marked with Recovery Rocks the Panhandle signs. Follow our Facebook page for updates and exact placement locations. https://www.facebook.com/share/19nC725MVu/

🪨 How It Works

Participants register, paint, and decorate their own rock and then place it at the designated display location in their selected county. Rocks will remain on display throughout September, giving community members the opportunity to explore the displays and vote for their favorites.

Each registered rock in one of theses categories: Individual Rock $10, Family Rock$20, Community Organization Rock $25, and Business Rock $50, will also be photographed and featured on the WDRI website and social media, allowing even more people to enjoy the artwork and participate.

Online voting is $1 per vote. Voting will open mid-September.

Free Rock registrations are not eligible for People's Choice voting or awards, but they will still be photographed and displayed on our social media pages and website.

Votes will be tallied. The individual, family, nonprofit, community organization, business, school, church, recovery group, or team receiving the most will be named the People’s Choice Champion. The entry receiving the second-highest number of votes will be recognized as the People’s Choice Runner-Up.

🏆 People’s Choice Awards

🥇 First Place — People’s Choice Champion

• 25% of the voting proceeds will go to the family, organization, or business—or donate to a nonprofit of your choice
• Custom People’s Choice Champion Certificate
• One year of community bragging rights
• The opportunity to return and defend your title in 2027

🥈 Second Place — People’s Choice Runner-Up

• 10% of the voting proceeds to keep for your family, organization, or business—or donate to a nonprofit of your choice
• Custom People’s Choice Runner-Up Certificate of Recognition

Whether your rock shares a message of hope, recovery, remembrance, inspiration, or community pride, every participant helps create a meaningful community display celebrating resilience, creativity, and connection throughout the Eastern Panhandle.

Learn more at: WDRI.org/upcoming-events

Follow Recovery Rocks the Panhandle on Facebook for updates, display locations, and event announcements.

One Community. Many Stories. Endless Hope. 🪨💜💚🌈

RECOVERY ROCKS THE PANHANDLE 2026

A Community Art Project Uniting the Panhandle Through Creativity and Connection