Friday, September 22
Jordan’s Creative Vinyasa Flow Yoga
8am New River Yoga Studio
Yoga on the Gorge
9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck
Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.
Live Music with Brain Cantley at the Southside Junction Tap House
8pm Southside Junction Tap House
Brian “Wolfbone” Cantley, Singer / Songwriter from Wyoming County WV, delivers an interesting and insightful mix of original songs and classics pulled from fascination of the history of music. Being a lifelong musician, Brian performs with the intensity and subtlety that can only come from a passionate lifetime pursuit of the muse.
Karaoke at Maggie’s Pub
7pm at Maggie’s Pub
Karaoke/Dance party. Come listen to some great music and join in on the fun!
Films at the Farm at Arrowhead Bike Farm
7:45pm at Arrowhead Bike Farm
Come out to the farm this Friday for another free movie screening! This week, we’ve let our awesome staff pick the film, and they’ve chosen none other than Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery! The movie will start at dusk, and we’ll be slinging food and drinks so you can enjoy both dinner and a show. Let’s get groovy, baby!
Stay tuned for a poll in the coming week, we’re giving the power to the people and letting y’all decide next week’s flick!
The Kind Thieves Live Music at the Burrito Bar
7pm-11:45pm
Kind Thieves return to Burrito Bar. $10 at The door
Live Music with The Wild Rumpus at the Rendezvous AOTG
8:30pm-11:30pm Rendezvous River Lodge
The best music in the New River Gorge is at Rendezvous River Lodge this fall! On Friday, September 22, we’re taking you back with The Wild Rumpus! This local favorite will be returning to the Rendezvous stage from 8:30 to 11:30 pm! We can’t wait to see you at Adventures on the Gorge!
Saturday, September 23
Fayette County Farmers Market
8am-12:30pm W Wiseman Ave. Courthouse parking lot
Liana Jones will be performing at the Saturday market, bring a chair to enjoy! The Fayetteville Farmers Market is set up every Saturday from 8am -12:30pm off Wiseman Ave in the Fayette County Courthouse parking lot. Local producers will be set up with a variety of seasonal vegetables, microgreens, breads, jellies, baked goods, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, plants, flowers, soaps, candles arts and more.
Yoga on the Gorge
9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck
Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.
Kids Yoga New River Yoga
11am New River Yoga Studio
Join us for some fun, calming, and interactive kids yoga classes!
Each kids yoga class with Katie starts with ‘getting out of our heads and onto our mats’ and a breath/mindfulness exercise. Children are introduced to yoga asanas (poses) in age-appropriate ways including through games and imagination.
It is about having fun while learning about mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Each class ends in a meditation suitable for littles.
Hidden History Happenings with the National Park Service
September 23
- Babcock Grist Mill Open House at Babcock State Park – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Come and go as you please to see the Glade Creek Gristmill inside and out. The miller will be on-hand for informal discussions about the history of this structure and how the mill works. The mill will be closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
- Nuttallburg Headhouse Hike at Headhouse Trail Short Creek Trailhead – 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
See the best remaining example of a 1920s-era headhouse at this historic Nuttallburg coal mine site on this hike to the old mine entrance. Hear how hard work impacted the lives of the miners that worked underground at this site on this hike on the Headhouse Trail. This hike will be 2 mile roundtrip with moderate to strenuous elevation change. Sturdy hiking shoes, plenty of water, and insect repellant are recommended. Hiking poles may be helpful in steeper portions.
- Living with the Landscape at Grandview – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Explore the remains of the old Carper family farmstead and orchard. Learn how early gorge residents learned to live with the natural landscape. This walk will be 0.5 miles roundtrip on easy terrain.
- Historic Thurmond Walking Tour at Thurmond Depot – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Unlike many turn of the century towns in New River Gorge, Thurmond was a railroad town instead of a coal town. Now, over 100 years since the boom time of Thurmond, the town is all but abandoned. Join a ranger as you walk through the remnants of the downtown district while learning more about this unique place and the people who lived there.
- Railroad Stories Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center – 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Join a ranger for a 30 minute talk at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and learn more about the railroad stories from the history of New River Gorge. Meet at the flagpole in front of the visitor center.
- Sounds of Appalachia at Grandview – 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Explore how the tradition of music and verse rings throughout Appalachia. Hands-on activities and performances throughout the day bring the heart of these traditions to life. Learn more about traditional Appalachian instruments, practice your skills playing these instruments, and listen to live performances by Long Point String Band, Lady D and Mission, and Gospel Singaleers. Live performances start at 1:00 PM. More schedule details available on the park calendar.
Folktober Fest at the Freefolk Tap Room Fayetteville
12pm-9pm
Join us for our annual Folktober Fest at our downtown taproom in Fayetteville! Come out for the release of our seasonal Marzen, a traditional German Oktoberfest lager, and get into the fall season! We have a ton of space with a big outdoor yard area, will have games and raffles throughout the day! ALL Day event from 12-9PM!
Oktoberfest FOOD Specials from our Freefolk in-house kitchen, AND Angelos Italian Sausage will be set up outside! LIVE Music with Stacey Carroll and Aura Rise after!! It’s going to be super fun day; come out and celebrate the season with us!!!
ALL Day event from 12-9PM!
Live Music Aaron Beam & The Do Gooders Fireside Jam
7:30pm-10pm at the Outpost New River Gorge Campground
Join us around the fireside in our music/event field with melodic tunes to rock your soul underneath the stars in the heartbeat of the New River Gorge National Park.
Sunday, September 24
Yoga on the Gorge
9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck
Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.
Hidden History Happening with the National Park Service
September 24
- Babcock Grist Mill Open House at Babcock State Park – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Come and go as you please to see the Glade Creek Gristmill inside and out. The miller will be on-hand for informal discussions about the history of this structure and how the mill works. The mill will be closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
- History Walk with a Ranger at Grandview – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Take a walk with a ranger at Grandview. Explore different overlooks and other aspects of Grandview and Gorge history. Hikes will be about 1 mile roundtrip on easy terrain. Meet at the Grandview Visitor Center front porch.
- Historic Thurmond Walking Tour at Thurmond Depot – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Unlike many turn of the century towns in New River Gorge, Thurmond was a railroad town instead of a coal town. Now, over 100 years since the boom time of Thurmond, the town is all but abandoned. Join a ranger as you walk through the remnants of the downtown district while learning more about this unique place and the people who lived there.
- Historic Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center – 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Join a ranger for a 30 minute talk at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and learn more about the history of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Meet at the flagpole in front of the visitor center. Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk or check the visitor center sign for the history topic of the day.
Tuesday, September 26
- Find Your Stories Mini-Workshop at Fayetteville American Legion – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Be part of the Finding Fayetteville – and Fayette County – history community heritage project by starting to preserve some of your own stories. Learn basic ways to find and record your own histories of family and community life and how to encourage others to do the same, building community heritage through the history of all community members.
