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There is still time to book a weekend getaway to Fayetteville to ring in the New Year.  Get pampered at the Historic Morris Harvey House Bed & Breakfast. Recharge by booking a stay in a flat at Lafayette Flats Boutique vacation rentals, or enjoy a tranquil stay in a cozy cabin. Many of our lodging partners are located within walking distance of New Years’ Eve celebrations in town. Fayetteville has something for everyone to help you ring in the New Year. You can enjoy a four-course meal and champagne toasts at midnight or dance the night away at several New Years’ parties.  Maybe you are more of a thrill-seeker; join us for Fayetteville’s Annual Polar Swim into the New River on New Year’s Day.

New Year’s Eve Events

New Year’s Eve with the Company Stores

The Gaines Estate

7pm

Ring in the new year with The Company Stores live at The Gaines Estate 
Begin the evening with a delicious dinner catered by Dobra Zupas. Then dance the night away with one of Fayetteville’s favorite bands, The Company Stores! Drink specials, late-night appetizers, and a champagne toast will be provided to keep the night going! Ticket Price: $60 – Includes live concert, dinner, late-night appetizers, and a champagne toast.*Menu coming SOON!

A Very Red Audio NYE with Bane Star

Southside Junction Tap House

10pm

New Year’s Day

Blinging in the New Year 2022 at Maggie’s Pub

8pm-3am

We have almost made it through another crazy year and we still haven’t gotten to do much or dress up often this year so we thought we would be all fancy for New Year. So dress to the 9’s and join us blinging in the New Year! There will be music, Hor d’oeuvres, fancy drink specials, free champagne toast at midnight, prizes for best dressed and fun to be had all around. It’s time to break out your best and glamorous outfits and get classy with us! CHEERS! 

New Years with Dinosaur Burps at Charlie’s Pub

Ring in the New year with Dinosaur Burps at Charlie’s Pub

9pm

New Year’s Eve Party w/ Magnolia Boulevard + Andrew Adkins & 1863

7pm at the Lost Paddle Ace Adventure Resort

Ring in 2022 with us at ACE Adventure Resort in the beautiful New River Gorge. Featuring live music from Magnolia Boulevard with Andrew Adkins and 1863 on the indoor stage. Appetizers and dinner options will be available and a champagne toast is included with your ticket purchase. Purchase your tickets in advance and save $5 off the door charge.

New Year’s Day Events

Polar Swim at Fayette Station

1pm Fayette Station Beach New River National Park

Enjoy the thrill of the chill! It’s bold to be cold! Join us as we dive into the New Year with a Polar Swim! The Fayette Station Polar Swim is an annual New Year’s Day tradition where locals gather to bring in the new year. All are welcome to join in at your own risk. Meet us at 12:45pm at Fayette Station to participate in the plunge at 1:00pm. Participants must sign a liability waiver to participate. Space is limited to 50 participants and participants must preregister. We encourage participants to carpool and use the upper lot at Fayette Station. Do not cross over the railroad tracks.
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/2022-polar-swim…

Polar Plunge Ace Adventure Resort

12pm Ace Lake

Are you looking for a great way to start off the New Year? What better way to start 2022 than taking a plunge into our Waterpark and donate to charity while you’re at it! ACE Adventure Resort is hosting a Polar Bear Plunge where all proceeds go towards the New River Humane Society. Stick around Saturday and support the New River Humane society by taking an icy plunge into ACE Lake. Our Polar Plunge is happening New Years Day @ high noon. $10 donation to the New River Humane Society gets you a spot in the lineup to take the plunge!

Hiking

Start work on your New Year’s resolution. Take a winter hike and enjoy amazing views of the New River Gorge through leafless trees or discover many of the area’s waterfalls by embarking on a first-day hike.

Adventure Activities

If more adventure is your resolution we can get you started. Book a New Year’s Day Bridge Walk and enjoy amazing views 876 feet above the New River. Learn to mountain bike at Arrowhead Bike Farm or go zip lining a truck two neighboring adventure resorts. If you’re feeling up for a challenge test yourself at the Escape A Torium Escape Room.

Friday

Fireside Friday’s at the Freefolk Brewery

 Every Friday during the winter season we will be doing Fireside Friday’s at Freefolk! Come hang out with us outside by the fire pits, while sipping on some yummy beer made right here!  We will have s’mores kits available for purchase that you can roast over the fire! (Traditional milk chocolate and mixed candy kits available!) Feel free to bring extra blankets or your favorite chair and dress warm! Our patio is a truly magical place to be on a fall evening and we hope you’ll join us 

Live Music with Verdant Southside Junction Tap House

7pm

Inspired song writing and impassioned delivery have made Verdeant a refreshing surprise to audiences, performing a blend of folk, modern and original music. The brother/sister duo have performed all across their home state of WV and around Appalachia for the past seven years, playing venues such as The State Fair of West Virginia, Draper Mercantile, and The Empty Glass. And while their shows always include inventive takes on classics and popular favorites, it is inevitably their original songs that please the crowds most.

Whiskey & Wine Live Music Chetty’s Pub

7pm-9pm

Our new favorite local duo – Whiskey & Wine – is returning to Chetty’s Pub for two hours of acoustic easy listening live music! Friday, November 26th, 7-9pm.

Saturday

New River Yoga at New River Yoga Studio

9am

Shop Small Business Saturday in Fayetteville

Tis the season to shop small in downtown Fayetteville, and it all starts with Small Business Saturday. While known for its outdoor activities, Fayetteville is a great place to come shop small all year round. Part of Fayetteville’s unique and vibrant culture is contributed to by a myriad of locally owned independent businesses which support our community. There is something for everyone from our boutiques and antique stores to our adventure shops and more.
We will have a Small Business Saturday Welcome Station set up at the Fayetteville Visitor Center. Stop by and grab a map and free shop small swag to get you started(while supplies last).We have been celebrating Gnomevember all month long with gnomes roaming all around town. To join in the fun visitors can grab a gnome checklist at the visitor center. Find all the gnomes and stop by the visitor center for a small prize.In honor of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27th, we are holding a social media contest. Winners will
receive a $25 gift card to a Fayetteville shop or restaurant.How to participate:Take a picture of yourself at your favorite Fayetteville small business.
Post it to social media using the hashtag #VisitTheVille and tell us what you love about this small business.
Winners will be selected on Monday, December 29. (photos will be shared on social media and website)

Book Signing with Matt Browing Small Business Saturday at Wild Art Wonderful Things

12pm-2pm

Join author Matt Browning on Small Business Saturday as he signs copies of his new book “The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide,” published by Lyons Press, at Wild Art Wonderful Things in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 27, from noon to 2 p.m.The Definitive Golden Girls Cultural Reference Guide is an in-depth look at the hundreds of topical references to people, places, and events that make up many of the funniest lines from the ever-popular television series, The Golden Girls. Meticulously researched episode by episode, the book is an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of “the who, the how, and the ha!” of hundreds of topical jokes. From Joe Isuzu to Socrates, Alan Alda to Shinola, Martha Raye to Madge, and Ishtar to Tattletales, at long last fans of The Golden Girls will finally be saying, “Oh, now I get it!”The book retails for $24.95.Copies of Matt’s other books, “Bookstore Explorer: West Virginia” ($19.95), a celebration of the Mountain State’s indie bookshops, and “Chicks and the City” ($16.95), a children’s picture book about urban farming, will also be available. About the Author:
Matt Browning is a lifelong Golden Girls fan and aficionado who founded EmptyNestTV.com in 1998. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia. Learn more at MattBrowningBooks.com.

Fresh Wreath Making Workshop

Honeysuckle Hill Nature Discovery Center Oak Hill

1pm-3pm

Learn how to make your own fresh wreath with greenery harvested from the gardens. Cost is $25 per wreath which includes bow & embellishments. Must pre-register, call 304-465-8974 for additional information. Located at 1151 Terry Ave., Oak Hill/Fayetteville. If you are coming from Rt. 19 Oyler Ave. leads directly to Terry Ave. which is the quickest route.

Small Business Saturday Market at Freefolk Brewery

2pm-5pm

 Join us to Shop Small at our Small Business Saturday Market, November 27th!  Skip Black Friday and come down to the brewery to browse booths from over 15 different local craft artisans and creators, including awesome products like homemade soap, candles, photography prints, herbal skincare, artisan jewelry, handmade Christmas wreaths, chair massages and much much more!! We are so excited to support our community and showcase the amazingly talented artists in the area!The market will be *outside* from 2-5 (unless the weather is crazy cold and we’ll move as much as we can inside), so dress warm! We even will have a hot chocolate booth set-up to help warm ya up! 
Twisted Sisters BBQ Food Truck will be set up outside during the market, and food will also be available in-house from our Freefolk menu! 
And lastly, Jonah Carden will be joining us to play music from 2-4 during the market!! 

Jonah Carden Live Music the Freefolk Brewery

2pm-4pm

Jonah Carden will be playing outside while you walk through our Small Business Saturday Market! We are so excited to have him back at the brewery, and for such a special event highlighting our local artisans and creators in the area! Come out and shop small with us!

Live Music with Archibald Johnson at The Southside Junction Tap House

7pm

Join us Saturday night for local singer-songwriter Archibald Johnson! Music starts at 7pmMusic

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Deals

Ace Adventure Gear

Stop in the shop and enjoy those Small Business Saturday savings. INCREASED LOCALS DISCOUNT. 10% off 2021 model Kayaks, Sups, and Rafts. 20% off Footwear.Open 9a-7p Nov. 26th-28th.

D & K Collectibles

Black Friday and Small Business SaturdayItems under $50 are 10% off, items over $50 are 20% off!

Sunday

New River Yoga at New River Yoga Studio

9am

Women’s Group Bike Ride at Arrowhead Bike Farm

2pm Arrowhead Bike Farm

We are excited to announce our Weekly Women’s Group Ride will be on Sundays! Sundays at 11 AM, Erin Larsen and Sarah Coffey will be leading a beginner to intermediate ride for women who are looking to ride with other women, explore the Arrowhead Trails with a group, and have a good time!Meet at the Bike Farm at 11 AM. The length of the ride will depend on the group but will range from 6-8 miles.
Come join the awesome community of women riders in the NRG! 

Make Plans to Stay with us for our Gingerbread Festival

December-3rd-5th

Fayetteville gets all dolled up for the holidays celebrating with true small-town flair. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy a getaway with your family. You can shop small and enjoy strolling around historic downtown as the town is transformed into a candy land with gingerbread decor throughout town. Enjoy the Hansel & Gretel Trail with gingerbread-themed stops through town. The Festivities kick off on December 3rd with fun lined up through Saturday. Have breakfast with Santa at Cathedral Café. Enjoy more holiday shopping with the Fayetteville Women’s Club’s Christmas Craft show with over 50 craft vendors.  The Fayetteville Arts Coalition will be hosting a Holiday Sampler showcasing the many talented artists that call Fayetteville home. Watch Christmas characters come to life Saturday with Fayetteville’s Christmas Parade.  Santa will be riding into town in style with the parade. Visit with Santa and his elves on Saturday and enjoy cookie decorating, a craft,  storytime, hot cocoa, write letters to Santa and much more! We will be hosting our 3rd Annual Gingerbread Decorating Contest. Gingerbread entries will be on display for voting during the festival. The Gingerbread contest is open to all ages and all skill levels. The Lincoln County Cloggers will be joining us this year to perform at the festival. We will have food trucks set up downtown and firepits for smores.

Where to Stay

Fayetteville welcomes you for the Thanksgiving holiday!

If you are here over the Thanksgiving Day holiday, you may be wondering where can you eat on Thanksgiving Day? View our list of local restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day or that offer takeout meals that can be preordered before Thanksgiving. We highly recommend calling the restaurant before finalizing your plans to check availability, order/ pickup times, and reservations when available.

Holiday Preorder Take Out Meals

Cathedral Cafe

Here is Cathedrals Thanksgiving Schedule & Order List filled with your Holiday faves! Please call us at 304-574-0202 to place any Thanksgiving Orders*! Last day to order is Monday 11/22nd by 4pm. Last day to pick up is Wednesday by 2pm.

The Station

If you haven’t already started thinking about Thanksgiving, then you don’t love mashed potatoes and gravy nearly as much as we do….or you’re super busy and haven’t gotten that far yet. Either way, we are here for you. Give us a shout and place your order for sides and desserts and let us lighten the load for you this holiday season. 304-900-5516

Dine- In Options

Hawks Nest State Park Thanksgiving Buffett

November 25

Let Hawks Nest State Park do the cooking and baking for your gathering on the day of Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25, 2021. A fabulous buffet is featured from noon until 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy these traditional entrees and sides:

House Salad
Roast Turkey & Dressing
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Buttered Corn
Green Beans
Hot Rolls
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie

The buffet is $21.99 for adults and 1/2 price for youth age 4 -10. Reservations are required by calling 304-658-5212.

Glenn Ferris Inn

Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance and you can set up a time to pick up on Thanksgiving. The restaurant will also be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Elliotts Whitewater Bar & Grill

3pm-11pm

Elliott’s is a local favorite with all your favorite bar foods and fried goodness. It is a great place to gather on game day with multiple screens for viewing.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans is open from 8am to 7pm on Thanksgiving Day.

Love Hope Arts”Invitational” Exhibit

Love Hope Center For the Arts

11am-6pm Thursdays- Sundays

Love Hope Center for the Arts is proud to present the 3rd exhibition titled “Invitational”. This is an invitation-only show that was curated by the board members, who each chose 2 or 3 artists whose work they admire. Artists include Eddie Spaghetti, Seth Pitt, Evan Boggess, Nevada Tribble, John Comerci, Kevin Umble, Patty Wolford, Meredith Gregg, Sara Wines, and Laura Jean McLaughlin. 

Friday

Into the Well: 100 Miles. 32 Hours. 200 Racers Screening

5:30pm

New Roots Community Farm is partnering with the Folkway to host a screening of “Into the Well,” a documentary about the legendary Rim to River Race that takes place right here at the New River Gorge. We are thrilled to showcase local filmmaker Anthony Greene and welcome the community to experience the compelling story he tells in this film. Weather permitting, we will build a fire and enjoy the sunset before the screening. Non-weather permitting, we will set up in the barn. We have some folding chairs, but camp chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged. Also, feel free to BYOB! 

Fireside Friday’s at the Freefolk Brewery

 Every Friday during the winter season we will be doing Fireside Friday’s at Freefolk! Come hang out with us outside by the fire pits, while sipping on some yummy beer made right here!  We will have s’mores kits available for purchase that you can roast over the fire! (Traditional milk chocolate and mixed candy kits available!) Feel free to bring extra blankets or your favorite chair and dress warm! Our patio is a truly magical place to be on a fall evening and we hope you’ll join us 

Live Music Shawn Benfield at Southside Junction Tap House

8pm-10pm

NEW Friday Night Tunes at the Tap House! This Friday with Shawn Benfield!

Randy Gilkey Live Music at Chetty’s Pub

7pm-9pm

Randy Gilkey, a local musician extraordinaire, returns to Chetty’s Pub for two hours of live music on Friday, Nov. 19th, from 7-9pm!

Saturday

New River Yoga at New River Yoga Studio

9am

Sunday

New River Yoga at New River Yoga Studio

9am

Paint & Sip at Southside Junction Tap House

11am

Come on out for an afternoon of painting and sipping at the Southside Junction Tap House! We will be painting Majestic Forest from 11am-1pm! $35 includes all materials and step-by-step instruction. Craft beer, mimosas and appetizers will be available for purchase! **This class is open to all painting abilities and is beginner friendly! 

Women’s Group Bike Ride at Arrowhead Bike Farm

2pm Arrowhead Bike Farm

We are excited to announce our Weekly Women’s Group Ride will be on Sundays! Sundays at 11 AM, Erin Larsen and Sarah Coffey will be leading a beginner to intermediate ride for women who are looking to ride with other women, explore the Arrowhead Trails with a group, and have a good time!Meet at the Bike Farm at 11 AM. The length of the ride will depend on the group but will range from 6-8 miles.
Come join the awesome community of women riders in the NRG! 

Freefolk Irish – Ish Jam Session at The Freefolk Brewery

3pm-5pm

Andrew Caldwell hosts the Irish-ish Jam Session on The Freefolk Stage. Join us every third Sunday for an eclectic Irish based jam that is open to anyone of any skill level, beginner to experienced.

Lodging Highlight: Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals

Lafayette Flats is four art-filled boutique vacation rental properties located within a renovated historic building in the heart of Fayetteville, West Virginia. The Flats are designed to serve as a home away from home for visitors to the New River Gorge. The rooms are beautifully curated and filled with art, showcasing a diverse array of talented artists from West Virginia. The charm of the flats is found in the luxury accommodations and thoughtful details that abound in each flat. The owners of the Lafayette Flats, Amy Mclaughlin and Shawn Means are dedicated to supporting local artists and rewriting West Virginia’s narrative. They have created the New River Gorge Artist and Residency Program.

2021 Creative New Rivre Gorge Artist Residency Winners Announced

We are very excited to announce that Michele Sons of southwest Virginia, L.Renee of Columbus, OH and the creative partnership of Nevada Tribble and Andre Hoyos of northeastern West Virginia have been selected for the 2022 New River Gorge Creative Residency at Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals. Read more about these outstanding artists and the New River Gorge Creative Residency here: https://lnkd.in/ep6ZsYAr