April 1-30

Month Long Celebrations

Join us for a county-wide Earth Day celebration, celebrating all month long. There will be an Earth Day photo scavenger hunt with photo-op stops in communities spread across the county through the month of April. Participants will have a chance to score prizes from Fayette County businesses for participating in the hunt. Click the link below to download a checklist for all the stops. In addition to the county-wide scavenger hunt, there will be fun ways to celebrate Earth Day throughout the month of April with tree plantings, activities, clean-ups, and more going on throughout Fayette County.

Wild & Wonderful Earth Challenge

Regional Litter Pick up Contest

April 1-30

Make Oak Hill Shine Litter Sweep

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 AT 10 AM EDT – 2 PM

We want to see our city shine! In an effort to make this happen we are hosting a litter sweep and offering CASH PRIZES! Teams of 4 or more can register on the morning of the event. We will be set up in front of the Depot on the Rail Trail. Each team will be given trash bags, gloves, and trash pickers. Clean as much litter as you can throughout the city and your team will be entered for a drawing for cash prizes! $100 $75 $50 

Earth Day Tree Planting New Roots Community Farm

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 AT 10 AM

We are gearing up at the farm in preparation for Fayetteville’s Earth Day event!
Come join us at New Roots Community Farm with support from West Virginia State University Extension and our community partners to help plant fruit trees and varieties of windbreaks.Please bring your own water bottles, gloves, snacks, hats, sunscreen, etc. We practice social distancing and wear masks in this space.Tree Planting Schedule
10:00am Meet at the big red barn and park in designated area
10:15 WVSU Extension Intro
10:30ish Break out into groups
PLANT TREES!

Please fill out WVSU Ex survey to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EarthDayTreePlanting

This event will last a couple of hours depending on the volunteer rate.
For more information, please contact Dina@newrootscommunityfarm.com

Earth Day Highway Clean Up

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 AT 11 AM EDT – 2 PM

The team is heading out to clean along Route 16 from the Fayetteville intersection to Balls Grocery Store.Join us to keep WV wild and wonderful and help clean up your town for Earth Day!Meet us at Balls Grocery Parking Lot between 11am – 2pm to grab your supplies then head out!Drinks, snacks, and clean up equipment will be provided.Meet us between 11am-2p
Message for details or contact our coordinator CassidyBBayes@gmail.com

Fayetteville Community-Wide Clean-Up

APR 23 AT 8 AM EDT – APR 24 AT 3 PM

Fayetteville Earth Day with Generation NRG

This festival celebrates the springtime renewal and revitalization in West Virginia’s mountains. You will be able to visit various arts, craft, retail, and artisan food, vendors. Feast your eyes on beautiful paintings and pottery, locally-made soaps, jewelry, and much more! The day kicks off with community yoga on the Court House lawn, followed by educational activities promoting environmental protection, local businesses, kids games, and interactive booths, and ending with local live music in downtown! The farmer’s market is open all day, selling fresh, locally grown treats including baked goods, coffee, spices, and herbal remedies.The week of Earth Day we will have several opportunities to give back to your community! Highway clean-up, Town clean-up, River clean-up, and Tree Planting at the New Roots Community Farm!We are excited with the county-wide Earth Day Celebration! Make sure to check out the other Earth Day Events around our area as well. Stay tuned for more information regarding the clean-ups!
We are making this event as safe as possible! Please make sure you are masked while enjoying the event!

Full Schedule of Events

Hazardous Waste Disposal With West Virginia Department of Agriculture

Saturday, April 24, 2021 9am-3pm Parking lot off Wiseman Ave. by Fayette courthouse

The Hazardous Waste Disposal will be located in the parking lot off Wiseman Ave. (Courthouse parking lot) from 9am-3pm on April 24th. Disposal is strictly limited to pesticides and herbicides sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Jenna Grayson is heading up this project.

Trash’ion Show

Saturday, April 24, 2021 12:30pm

Our Trashion Fashion Show is a fun, creative competition in which participants use their imagination and design skills to create and exhibit a wearable garment using materials that otherwise would be discarded. It’s time to think “outside the recycle bin” to transform trash or recyclables into inventive and stylish fashion. Celebrate Creative Fashion. Promote Waste Reduction. Put together your best trash outfit! Hosted by the owners of Thread in Downtown Fayetteville. Starts at 12:30, please meet before 12:15 at Thread for sign-ups. Think of a quick description of your outfit, who made it, what you used, and how long it took! The Crowd Favourite of our Trashion Show will win a $50 Thread gift card!!

Community Clean-up Day Ansted

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 AT 8 AM EDT – 12 PM

Join us for a city wide clean-up day! Registration forms will be available at Town Hall beginning the week of March 22,2021 as well as at the Gazebo the day of clean-up! Anyone who registers and attends will be entered to win a cash prize! Prize amounts of $25, $50, and $75 will be awarded!Gloves and trash bags will be provided.*Trash must be in town provided bags, and not household items to be entered for the drawing.

New River Clean Up

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021 AT 8:30 AM EDT

We’re partnering with the New River Conservancy for the third year in a row to do a trash pickup of the beloved New River! PLEASE REGISTER IN THE LINK ABOVE BY TUESDAY APRIL 20th. We need to get a headcount to make sure we have enough boats, food, and materials.Cathedral Café has generously offered to provide snacks for volunteers. The clean-up will start at 9, so we’ll be meeting at a TBD location to set a shuttle. Folks should plan to spend 5ish hours on the water.We’d like everyone to dress for cool weather and for covid safety, so wear closed-toe shoes, bring extra water, and bring a mask to wear for the shuttle ride.We will be able to follow social distancing guidelines because each person gets their own water craft and cleaning tools.Volunteers will be provided extra water, gloves, bags, tire J-hooks and trash pinchers.

We want to highlight some of the positive things going down in town this week to bring a smile to your face. Thank you to all the essential folks and helpers who are serving on the front lines and supporting our community! We have lots of exciting things going down this week.

NEW RIVER HUMANE SOCIETY HOTDOG SALE/PARTY! at Maggie’s Pub

Saturday, April 3 4pm-7pm

Join us in supporting an amazing organization, The New River Humane Society! We will be grilling up hotdogs with all the home made fixings for $1.00 or a donation each starting at 4pm and all proceeds go directly to them! We will also have a DJ starting at 7pm and donation jars all around the pub. Drinks specials of course and a great time having fun while supporting a great cause! CHEERS! 

Local pub holds fundraiser for animal shelter

Joey Liegel leads The Freefolk Brewery Open Mic

Easter Dinner at The Gaines Estate

Saturday, April 3rd 6:30pm

Celebrate Easter weekend with The Gaines Estate. Join us the Saturday before Easter for a charming evening to gather with friends and family. Take time to slow down and relax before the Easter festivities!
Reservations are required. Please call 304-237-2193 to make your reservation. Each guest will receive a 4 course meal and be able to select one appetizer, one entree and one dessert from our menu provided by Dobra Zupas. The entree price includes all 4 courses. Reservations begin at 6:30pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to reservation. Please make your reservation by Monday, March 29th.

Bridge Brew Works Opening

Getting ready to welcome you back today, Friday the 2nd of April. Our hours till further notice will be 1-10 pm W-Sunday. Saturday and Sunday Mt Momma Food truck will be starting her season her too! We have a great beer lineup. On tap for the first time ever is our new beer Wolf Creek Wheatwine! Our winter favorites Coal River Coffee Stout and Shay’s Revenge Oatmeal Stout. How about a black lager: Black Diamond. Spring is the season so our Seldom Seen Saison is back. Local favorite a malt liquor Creepin’ – as in creepin under the bridge is making an appearance. Momma Rye IPA – a mosaic goddess. And of course WV’s lager Long Point Lager and WV’s hoppy ale Mountain Momma will all be at the party. We have 2 counter pressure growler filling stations – bring your growler or by a quart or half gallon glass growler from us. Can’t decide – get a 4 sample paddle. Lets get this started. We got all our shots and are using a lot of space. Bring the dog or your other significant other! We are planning on being open Easter. There won’t we food Friday – but we will have a fire going!

Lodging Highlight: High Country House

Complete anti-viral scrub down by a professional cleaning company before every guest stay.

Perfect oasis in the middle of Fayetteville, in the heart of the New River Gorge Recreation Area. Cross the street to Secret Sandwich Society, Station, and the Grove (live music/drinks). Walking distance to all other Fayetteville fun. Sunny front porch for morning coffee, gas fire pit and grill for evening fun, 3 bd/3ba – plenty of space for everyone.

The space
**We are aware of the outbreak of the coronavirus. At the High Country House we have taken precautionary measures to ensure a safe experience for our guests, including disinfection of all surfaces, and keeping hand sanitizer on site.**

Minutes from the New River Gorge National River and Recreation Area – whitewater, endless rock walls, trails, and historical treasures, this location can’t be beat for adventure and beauty.

Balance your activity and adventure with relaxation and comfort in the heart of Fayetteville.

The sweet town of Fayetteville has amazing restaurants, fun shops, local art and music, an escape room, an ice cream shop, a weekly Farmer’s Market and a great playground, too!

The house itself feels peaceful and private, but it is right in the heart of Fayetteville. It is a historic house with the charm and quirks of many years. It also has modern amenities to make for a unique but comfortable experience.

Built in 1900, this lovely home retains its old house charm with great modern updates. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by towering trees surrounding the property, as well as a covered front porch that expands across the front of the home, inviting you to enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets.

Inside, the home boasts 1,840 square feet of tastefully decorated living space, featuring everything needed in a true home-away-from-home. Lounge on the comfy couches in the living area during your downtime, or take a seat at the bar in the kitchen area while the chef of the group cooks up a tasty meal in the fully equipped kitchen!

When you’re in need of a good night’s rest, retreat to one of the 3 bedrooms, all of which have cozy beds to promise sweet dreams.

Fire up the grill on the private back deck surrounded by the rock garden, climb the steps to have a drink in the Adirondacks, and enjoy your friends and family while listening to the quiet rhythm of small town life.

We want to highlight some of the positive things going down in town this week to bring a smile to your face. Thank you to all the essential folks and helpers who are serving on the front lines and supporting our community! We have lots of exciting things going down this week.

Fayetteville Celebrates Women’s History Month: Highlight Anita Stewart, Maura Kistler, and Terri Neely

March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate we are sharing stories about some of Fayetteville’s finest ladies. These women are prominent members of our community as volunteers, leaders, business owners, etc. These women are the backbone of our town and they are what makes this place so special.

This week we are going big highlighting three incredible women. You will not meet folks that are more passionate about our town and protecting our community. We can not say enough to thank these women for the countless hours and sacrifices that each of them have made. We are incredibly proud of Teri and Anita for their dedication and hard work leading Fayette County’s response to the Covid pandemic. They continue to work daily to educate, empower and help protect our community and they continue to lead and guide vaccine efforts with some of the highest rates in the country. Maura Kistler is a staple in the Fayetteville community and owner of Water Stone Outdoors. We could go on and on about this incredible lady and all the initatives she has spearheaded for our community. Thank you to all of these fabulous ladies!

If you have someone you would like to nominate for us to shine a light on, email us at info@visitfayettevillewv.com.

Egg Hunts

Fayetteville’s Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 27, Fayetteville Town Park

The Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting the Fayetteville Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for a fun-filled day of egg hunting in Fayetteville! The egg hunt will be free for all kids. We ask that you bring a basket or bag to gather your eggs. Kids will be separated into appropriate age groups for the hunt with limited group sizes. You must pre-register for the egg hunts so that we can follow COVID Guidelines with limited participants in each hunt. We ask that participants(2years+) and volunteers wear masks while participating unless you have a condition that prevents you from wearing a mask. There will be a 10 egg limit for each participant. 

In an effort to make the egg hunt more accessible we will be hosting an all-inclusive hunt before the main festivities. No one is excluded from attending the main hunt and no one is required to attend only the accessible portion, it is just an added option for those that may find the hunt more enjoyable with a smaller crowd and less sensory overload. We have made modifications for this hunt with areas that will be wheelchair accessible and we will have a number of beeping eggs available. Participants will receive a color card and will be on a mission to find 10 eggs that match their assigned color. For those that are high risk or do not feel comfortable, we also have the option for goodie bag signups. Participants can receive take-home bags that can be picked up at the visitor center. If your child has food allergies candy eggs can be traded in for one prize from the prize table at the end of the hunt.

The hunt will take place at the Fayetteville Town Park 330 Park Drive Fayetteville, WV 25840

We will meet at Shelter #2 between the basketball court and playground.

10:30 AM – All-Inclusive Hunt

12:15 PM 6 & and Under Hunt

12:30 PM- 6 And Up

It is important that you register under the time and hunt you plan to attend. Registration open on March 1st.

Register

If you do not feel comfortable participating in person or are high risk you can sign up to receive an Easter goodie bag to pick up at the Fayetteville Visitor Center.

Fayette County Park’s Easter Egg Adventure

Saturday, March 27 at the Fayette County Park

Matt Browning Book Signing

Saturday, March 27 12pm-2pm at Wild Art Wonderful Things

Matt Browning spent December 2019 in Fayetteville, WV, as the Creative-in-Residence at Lafayette Flats. This month,he is coming back to work on the project he began then – and to have his first author event in a long time.Come see Matt at Wild Art Wonderful Things for a masked-up, socially distant book signing! He will have copies of both my books available.ABOUT THE BOOKS:CHICKS AND THE CITY is a Mom’s Choice award-winning children’s picture book about urban farming, about taking chances and finding where you belong. Chicken Stu isn’t a typical barnyard bird. From the top of the silo, he stares at the city in the distance, dreaming of lattes, museums, and penthouse suites. But the other animals warn him the city is no place for agriculture. A chicken’s home, they say, is on the farm. When Stu accidentally finds himself on a truck headed toward the bright lights and tall buildings, he decides to prove just how citified farming can be. Cost: $16.95BOOKSTORE EXPLORER: WEST VIRGINIA is a celebration of the Mountain State’s independent bookstores and their place in the fabric of Appalachia. The book features firsthand accounts with owners, employees, customers, and townspeople, capturing the unique stories of these story repositories, told through a feature-style profile of each store in the Mountain State. Also, West Virginia literary luminaries like best-selling author Rajia Hassib (“A Pure Heart”) and Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, among others, share their own bookstore memories. It’s a journey through West Virginia’s bookstore past, present, and future. Cost: $19.95

The Folkway Film Festival – Rebooted (2021)

Saturday March 27, 5pm at The Freefolk Brewery

The Folkway is excited to announce The Folkway Film Festival 2021! As you may know, our film festival was postponed last year due to COVID-19. Join us in this reboot as we celebrate local and indie filmmakers and films from across the region with food, brews, music & films!We’re celebrating stories told the folk way by showcasing creative and innovative films across the Appalachian region.This festival is the ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. This Film Festival, among others in West Virginia, is a platform for cultural exchange and dialogue, a large number of the films are presented in person by the filmmakers in Appalachia. This can help local filmmakers exhibit their films and enrich the community’s perspectives on Appalachian culture!Films from two categories will premiere at the event:
Documentary Short
Narrative ShortAdmission to the festival will be free, however, donations are encouraged at the door so we can keep making this happen! Thank you!This event was made possible by:
Ace Gear Shop
Freefolk Brewery
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company
Waterstone Outdoors
Cathedral Cafe
Sierra Nevada Brewing
The Station
Wood Iron Eatery
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Vandalia Bronze
Artefakt 3-D
LaFayette Flats
Weathered Ground Brewery
Adventures on the GorgeArrow Head Bike Farm
Raw & Juicy Juice Bar**We are following all COVID-19 precautions and guidelines. That means wear your masks folks. Social distancing measures will be taken and the venue has been moved outside

New Art Installation at Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rental

We are excited to see this new “Almost Heaven” mosaic art piece addition in town located in front of Lafayette Flats. We caught Shawn Means hard at work finishing the installation.

We want to highlight some of the positive things going down in town this week to bring a smile to your face. Thank you to all the essential folks and helpers who are serving on the front lines and supporting our community! We have lots of exciting things going down this week.

Fayetteville Celebrates Women’s History Month: Highlight Kim Maxwell

March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate we are sharing stories about some of Fayetteville’s finest ladies. These women are prominent members of our community as volunteers, leaders, business owners, etc. These women are the backbone of our town and we are excited to share their stories.

“She is always giving back in the community, she is employing 11 people with her growing company, and giving free cleans to other fabulous ladies in the community. She is a leader and a blessing to so many people. She definitely deserves the recognition. She’s hands down the best boss I’ve ever worked for, she actually cares and makes a difference in all the lives around her”, said Kelli McGrady Lots of folks have kind words to say about Kim and all she does for our community.

Kim is a staple in our community and the owner of Suddenly Spotless cleaning company. We asked Kim a few fun quesitons.

Who inspires you?

I couldn’t begin to name all of the powerful women who inspire me to challenge my own limits and shoot for the moon, but Debra Fragala-Pories has been a consistent inspiration and mentor for me throughout my adult life.

Could you share a fun fact about yourself?

I eat really weird food (according to my kids) like chips and butter, and sauerkraut and mayo (yes, together). I get it from my dad.

What do you love about Fayetteville?

As for Fayetteville, the mountains called me here and the people kept me. I would happily tell you a hundred names of people who are what I love about Fayetteville.

Thanks for all you do Kim!!!

If you have someone you would like to nominate for us to shine a light on, email us at info@visitfayettevillewv.com.

Firecreek BBQ & Steaks Gets New Bar

Firecreek BBQ & Steaks is happy to announce that we now have a sit-down bar! Open at 4pm till midnight! Limited menu after 8pm!

The Freefolk Brewery Pop-up Kitchen & Sunday Brunch

We will have a Pop Up in the kitchen this weekend! Dinner service March 19-20. Friday: 4pm-9pm, Saturday: 1pm-9pm Brunch 11am-3pm Sunday.

The Freefolk Brewery Has A New Pavilion

We love our new pavilion! Our folks put a lot of hard work into it and got it up quickly.. and we’re so grateful! Keep an eye on our events page. We will be hosting lots of outdoor fun!

Earth Day Poster Contest for Kids

Do you know anyone between the ages of 4 – 12 that LOVES to make art? We are hosting an Earth Day Art Contest! Design must be 11×14 and show what Earth Day means to you! Please scan and send all submissions to CassidyBBayes@gmail.com with your name, age, and title of your project in the subject space.The Winner will have their design chosen for our Earth Day 2021 Event Poster and Flyer!The runner-up will receive online and in person recognition.Deadline is March 25th for submissions.

Fayetteville’s Adult Egg Hunt

Friday, March 19 8pm Fayetteville Town Park

Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for Fayetteville’s Adult Easter Egg Hunt. This is a fundraising event, thank you for your support! You will not want to miss out on this “Eggciting” opportunity. We will have hundreds of eggs hidden all over. Many of the eggs will be filled with coupons to redeem “Eggcellent” prizes.

You must have a wristband to participate and be 21 or older to enter the hunt. To make it a little more challenging you will be hunting for the eggs in the dark. Join us for a fun glow-in-the-dark night hunt!

Tickets

Spring Has Sprung Maggie’s Pub

Saturday, March 20 7pm-3am

Join us to celebrate the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring! We will have a DJ and free food by the one and only ME! HAHA. There will be Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps, Caprese Salad and Artichoke Dip (been told I make the best of these?!?). Let’s get rid of the old man winter blues with some food, dancing and just great times! We will have some Spring drink specials as well. Come have some fun with us and enjoy the fact that we made it through Winter during this crazy time in our lives. CHEERS!

Hair Divas Trivia Night at Southside Junction Tap House

Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm

Hair Divas is BACK! Come out for our Ladies Night Trivia Night!!! $3 Glasses of Wine, $4 Mimosas, & 6 Wings for $6 ALL NIGHT!  Also a chance to win not just our $30 Tap House gift card but a HUGE HAIR DIVAS GIVEAWAY BASKET! Doors open at 4pm – Trivia starts at 7pm. See you all there!

Fayetteville’s Egg Hunt (Kids)

Saturday, March 27, Fayetteville Town Park

The Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting the Fayetteville Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for a fun-filled day of egg hunting in Fayetteville! The egg hunt will be free for all kids. We ask that you bring a basket or bag to gather your eggs. Kids will be separated into appropriate age groups for the hunt with limited group sizes. You must pre-register for the egg hunts so that we can follow COVID Guidelines with limited participants in each hunt. We ask that participants(2years+) and volunteers wear masks while participating unless you have a condition that prevents you from wearing a mask. There will be a 10 egg limit for each participant. 

In an effort to make the egg hunt more accessible we will be hosting an all-inclusive hunt before the main festivities. No one is excluded from attending the main hunt and no one is required to attend only the accessible portion, it is just an added option for those that may find the hunt more enjoyable with a smaller crowd and less sensory overload. We have made modifications for this hunt with areas that will be wheelchair accessible and we will have a number of beeping eggs available. Participants will receive a color card and will be on a mission to find 10 eggs that match their assigned color. For those that are high risk or do not feel comfortable, we also have the option for goodie bag signups. Participants can receive take-home bags that can be picked up at the visitor center. If your child has food allergies candy eggs can be traded in for one prize from the prize table at the end of the hunt.

The hunt will take place at the Fayetteville Town Park 330 Park Drive Fayetteville, WV 25840

We will meet at Shelter #2 between the basketball court and playground.

10:30 AM – All-Inclusive Hunt

12:15 PM 6 & and Under Hunt

12:30 PM- 6 And Up

It is important that you register under the time and hunt you plan to attend. Registration open on March 1st.

Register

If you do not feel comfortable participating in person or are high risk you can sign up to receive an Easter goodie bag to pick up at the Fayetteville Visitor Center.

Get Involved

Our community egg hunts would not be possible without your support. We have an prize/candy/egg drop-off box located on the visitor center porch. If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring the egg hunt email info@visitfayettevillewv.com.

The Folkway Film Festival – Rebooted (2021)

Saturday March 27, 5pm at The Freefolk Brewery

The Folkway is excited to announce The Folkway Film Festival 2021! As you may know, our film festival was postponed last year due to COVID-19. Join us in this reboot as we celebrate local and indie filmmakers and films from across the region with food, brews, music & films!We’re celebrating stories told the folk way by showcasing creative and innovative films across the Appalachian region.This festival is the ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. This Film Festival, among others in West Virginia, is a platform for cultural exchange and dialogue, a large number of the films are presented in person by the filmmakers in Appalachia. This can help local filmmakers exhibit their films and enrich the community’s perspectives on Appalachian culture!Films from two categories will premiere at the event:
Documentary Short
Narrative ShortAdmission to the festival will be free, however, donations are encouraged at the door so we can keep making this happen! Thank you!This event was made possible by:
Ace Gear Shop
Freefolk Brewery
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company
Waterstone Outdoors
Cathedral Cafe
Sierra Nevada Brewing
The Station
Wood Iron Eatery
————————–
Vandalia Bronze
Artefakt 3-D
LaFayette Flats
Weathered Ground Brewery
Adventures on the GorgeArrow Head Bike Farm
Raw & Juicy Juice Bar**We are following all COVID-19 precautions and guidelines. That means wear your masks folks. Social distancing measures will be taken and the venue has been moved outside