where was feast of the seven fishes filmed
“Feast of the Seven Fishes” (2019) was primarily filmed in Marion County, West Virginia, especially in the towns of Fairmont and Rivesville, which stand in for the film’s Rust Belt setting in the Ohio River Valley.
Main filming locations
- Marion County, West Virginia : The production was based in this county, using several real local landmarks and neighborhoods to create the small-town Christmas atmosphere.
- Fairmont, WV : Key exterior shots, including downtown streets, the Marion County Courthouse, local bridges, and the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” mural area, were filmed in Fairmont.
- Rivesville, WV : Many of the family-home and neighborhood scenes, including Grandpa Johnny’s house and Johnny’s Market (DeMary’s Market in real life), were shot in Rivesville.
Notable on-screen spots fans visit
- Johnny’s Market (DeMary’s Market), Rivesville : Used as the neighborhood market where several character interactions take place.
- Grandpa Johnny’s house, Rivesville : Central family gathering point in the film, chosen because of the director’s personal connection to the home and area.
- Catholic church exteriors and interiors : Exteriors were filmed at a building on Clayton Street in Rivesville, while interiors were shot at Rivesville United Methodist Church.
- High Level Bridge & Marion County Courthouse, Fairmont: Featured in establishing and walking shots that frame the town’s skyline and holiday feel.
Quick HTML table of key locations
| Location | Real place | Town / Area |
|---|---|---|
| Grandpa Johnny’s house | Private residence on/near Clayton Street | [5][9]Rivesville, Marion County, WV | [7][5]
| Johnny’s Market | DeMary’s Market, 34 Paw Paw Creek Rd | [9][5]Rivesville, WV | [5]
| Catholic church exterior | Building on Clayton Street (Assumption Records) | [9][5]Rivesville, WV | [5]
| Catholic church interior | Rivesville United Methodist Church | [9][5]Rivesville, WV | [5]
| Courthouse shots | Marion County Courthouse, Adams Street | [9][5]Fairmont, WV | [7][5]
| Bridge / town vistas | High Level (Jefferson Street) Bridge | [5][9]Fairmont, WV | [5]
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