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Do you think you make the best chili? If you think you can handle the heat you can compete with the regions best chili makers to win cash and the title! We have upped the cash prizes this year!

Chili Forms:
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Send Forms to info@visitfayetteville.com or mail to Fayetteville CVB P.O Box 35 Fayetteville, WV, 25840. Form are available at the Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 North Court St. Fayetteville, 25840.

WHAT IS BRIDGE DAY?

Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest single-day festival and one of the largest extreme sports events in the world. Held annually every third Saturday in October on the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayette County, West Virginia, this is the only day each year thousands of spectators can walk across the bridge and watch as serious BASE jumpers get their chance to fly 876 feet into the Gorge below and rappellers ascend and descend from the catwalk. Come and enjoy the view from the bridge, one of the best overlooks in the New River Gorge!

https://officialbridgeday.com/

The Quality Inn New River Gorge is offering the ultimate Bridge Day package! The package includes 2 nights lodging and everything you need for an awesome Bridge Day Weekend!

• 2 Nights Lodging
• 2 Taste of Bridge Day Reception Tickets
• 2 Bridge Day T-shirts
  
• Dinner at the Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill ( Baby Back Ribs & Chicken)
  
• Deluxe Continental Breakfast
  
• 2 Trips under the New River Gorge Bridge with the Chamber of Commerce

Enjoy all of this for $417.98 (based on double occupancy) Add a person for $89.00 $100 Deposit Required Non-refundable. Limited packages.

To make reservations call: 304-574-3443

Taste of Bridge Day

Start your weekend off Friday night at the annual Taste of Bridge Day Festival. This family-friendly event showcases the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Sample the regions best foods, enjoy artwork and live music throughout the evening at Adventures on The Gorge overlooking the New River Gorge.

Into the Gorge Shuttles

Ride a shuttle bus into the New River Gorge to watch the BASE jumpers and rappellers! This is a unique experience where you can enjoy the beauty of the gorge in the fall.

“After college, I quit my job to become a raft guide and fell more in love with Fayetteville. I spent years traveling the rivers of the world and then traveling as a nurse. While working as a flight nurse in California I met my husband. We thought it would be best to raise our family in West Virginia, and I told him Fayetteville is the only place I wanted to live. He agreed.” Cindy Kappler said.

“My husband has wanted to fly since he learned to walk. He has been flying since he was 15. It’s a passion in his blood. His fascination with WWII lead to his love affair with the Stearman biplane. Our daughter Stella soloed at 16 and plans to become a pilot, as does at least one of my sons right now. We have six kids, and I realized if we ever wanted to see my husband we needed to live at the airport,” Cindy explained. This family’s passion for aviation fueled their decision to live above an airplane hanger and then purchase the Fayette Airpark.

This beautiful home, now turned AirBnB, is nestled above an airplane hangar overlooking the historic Fayette Airpark. When you walk in you will see exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and a well-appointed kitchen.

The Aviator’s Lounge is spacious and the perfect basecamp for families. Did we mention there is a heated salt water pool and 10-person hot tub overlooking the airpark? Children will also love the pirate ship playset and swings.

Host’s Guide

Favorite Spot

My husband would say the hangar, but I think it’s the pool & patio overlooking the runway.  It is just a wonderful place to relax. We love that Fayetteville is near the New River Gorge. All the activities that are here: rafting, hiking, biking, climbing, the great food, the wonderful diverse community of people that embrace my family, and as my husband says, the beautiful sky. 

Restaurants

Breakfast: Wood Iron Eatery- Anything on the menu!

Lunch: Pies & Pints– We split a large pie with half Thai and half Hot Mama, and always with a greek salad and side of delicious wings!

Dinner: The Station– Shrimp & Grits with a Moscow Mule 

Water Stone Outdoors

You can order coffee right there from Craig & Emily at Rangefinder, browse the selection of clothing and have a great conversation with Maura while your kids play on their climbing wall!  You can even book a guided climbing trip before you finish your Cortadito with oat milk. Perfect morning!

Wild Blue Adventure Company

Take a WWII biplane ride with Wild Blue Adventure Company run by Bill Chouinard right there in the hangar where you are staying. Unique, exciting, beautiful, reminiscent of the Golden Age of Aviation. Not to be missed!! 

Come stay with us!

Aviator’s Lounge

Experiences

“The Aviator’s Lounge is a beautiful, well-maintained, comfortable place to stay. The decor is one-of-a-kind! The kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare meals as well as the gas grill for outside BBQ. Our family consisted of grandparents, children and grandchildren and we all had a great time. The grandchildren, ages 4 to 6, loved the trundle beds and the huge room where they could play and sleep together. We all spent a lot of our time in the pool and hot tub. Both were exceptionally clean and well-kept. I would highly recommend staying here when planning a vacation in Fayetteville.” Said Linda

Photography Jay Young

Fayetteville has gone to the dogs!
We love dogs in Fayetteville and if you are traveling into town with your furry family members we have you covered. Fayetteville is a dog-friendly community, below is a resource guide for pet owners.

Around Town
Start your day by grabbing a cup of fresh coffee to go at Range Finder Coffee. Enjoy a stroll around town. There are doggie waste stations in several spots along the main streets in Fayetteville. If you have a well behaved leashed dog you can even shop with your dog in Waterstone Outdoors and Ace Adventure Shop. They have a nice selection of doggie adventure gear.
Dog-Friendly Dining:

Cathedral Cafe

Cathedral Cafe has an outdoor table where you can dine with your dog and they provide water and complimentary bacon for your pooch!

Burrito Bar
The Burrito Bar has outdoor dining and music and welcomes well behaved leashed pets!

Arrowhead Bike Farm
Arrowhead Bike Farm has a Biergarten offering craft beer, sandwiches and brats along with nearby hiking trails where you can dine with your pup in their outdoor space.

Doggie Bag it, Order to Go

Order it to go from your favorite restaurants in town enjoy a picnic. We have tables in Janatula Park behind the Fayetteville CVB and shelters in the Fayetteville Town Park.

Activities
Paddle Boarding
Mountain Surf Paddle Boards is a company based out of Fayetteville that rents boards and also offers lessons that you can take with your dog, as long as your dog is comfortable around water.D

Hiking
There are so many great dog-friendly hikes in the area. All of the hikes in the New River Gorge National Park are dog-friendly for leashed pups. Long point trail is beautiful along with Fern Creek trail, both are popular with pups. There are overlooks with drop-offs and there can be heavy traffic, so it depends on your dog’s temperament if you would feel safe taking them on these trails. If you want to avoid the overlooks the Town Park Loop Trail is a great option. Our dogs love splashing around the creek off Wolf Creek Trail. The Burn Wood Loop trail is another great option if you want to avoid walking along the edge of the Gorge with your dog.
Watering Hole
Fayette Station
If you have a water dog there are lots of fun places to dip your paws around Fayetteville. A popular watering hole that has amazing views of the bridge is Fayette Station. Take Fayette Station Road, drive past New River Gorge Bridge Visitor Center, take a sharp left and work your way into the Gorge. You will go over the old blue bridge across the river and on the other side, you will see signs to park at Fayette station. It is also a fun spot to watch rafters go by and for your pup to splash around along the bank. Waterstone sells doggie life jackets.

Where to Stay
Hotel
The Quality Inn New River  Gorge
The Quality Inn New River Gorge allows three pets of any size for an additional $15 per pet, per night. Quiet crated pets may be left unattended for short periods of time.

Vacation Rentals

New River Gorge Preserve
The New River Gorge Preserve has several cabins that allow pets. The cabins set in a beautiful wooded area overlooking the New River Gorge, minutes from Fayetteville. You must request a pet friendly cabin upfront.
130 Laurel Creek Road
Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840

Camping

Rifrafters Campground

Dog Boarding
Hide & Seek Dog Retreat
A retreat for your pets while you vacation.

About Mountain State Canine Training

Mountain State Canine Training offers private dog training sessions, dog walking services, and in home nail trimming services.
Animal Care
Fayetteville Veterinary Hospital

Fayette County Animal Control Center

Thinking about adding a new addition to the family? There are lots of sweet animals looking for their forever homes at the shelter. There are also lots of volunteer opportunities.

Share your Fayetteville dog adventures at #furitville for a chance to be featured on our social media pages!