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Morgantown magazine and the City of Morgantown are celebrating the 100th birthday of native son Don Knotts and the Metropolitan Theatre July 20–24. Starting on the eve of Don Knotts’ 100th birthday, the festival will screen a marathon of films featuring the beloved entertainer, who was best known for his five-time Emmy Award–winning role as Barney Fife in “The Andy Griffith Show.” 

Special guest speakers and performances include award-winning author of “Andy and Me” and Don Knotts’ brother-in-law Daniel de Visé; entertainer and Don Knotts’ nephew Bill Knotts; and illusionist and Don Knotts’ cousin Josh Knotts. Classic Don Knotts movies to be screened during the festival include “The Incredible Mr. Limpet,” “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken,” “Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo,” and “The Apple Dumpling Gang.” Don Knotts Festival movies are just $1, the special performances are $10. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit morgantownmag.com/don-knotts-festival. As part of the festivities, Morgantown magazine has also created a self-guided tour of places associated with Knotts’ life in the area. Morgantown is the premier city magazine and lifestyle authority celebrating West Virginia’s fastest-growing city. The Summer 2024 Don Knotts issue is on newsstands now—or to subscribe, visit morgantownmag.com.