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Fayetteville celebrates Independence day in a major way every year and 2021 brings more reason to celebrate than ever. Recently named one of the Smithsonian’s Best Small Towns, Fayetteville is the perfect small town to take in the magic of the 4th of July festivities.

See the Sights

Small town 4th of July celebrations mean charming traditions, quaint streets, friendly people, and lots of patriotic decorations. Fayetteville gets all decked out in red, white, and blue for Independence day. Take a stroll or a drive and admire all of the patriotic decorations while soaking up our small-town charm. Our community presence in addition to a love of and pride for veterans makes Fayetteville a very patriotic town. You will see hometown hero flags honoring veterans strung throughout town. American flags are mounted throughout the town and we may set the record for the most Americana bunting per capita in the state.

Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival

Celebrate America’s birthday in America’s coolest small town. We invite you and your family to join our community in celebration. Experience the magic of our small-town Independence Day Celebration with Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival.  This event features fun activities for the whole family with a 4th of July Parade, inflatables and field games, fireworks, and music.  One of the highlights of the celebration is the Best of Small Town 4th of July Parade where you will see an explosion of patriotism with decked-out floats.  The festivities will be capped off by a fireworks extravaganza at the Fayetteville Town Park at dusk on 4th.

Be In the 4th of July Parade

You are welcome to come to watch the parade, but we also invite you to be a part of the parade! The more the merrier, we encourage you to join in the fun. There are prizes for best-decorated float, ATV, and walkers. Fill out the form below to enter.

 

Fayetteville 5k Fun Run/Walk

Join us on Independence Day weekend for this fun run/walk hosted by the Fayetteville Bicycle Pedestrian Action Committee, supported by the Town of Fayetteville, Active SWV, and Arrowhead Bike Farm. We will meet at the Fayetteville Town Park, Shelter 3 near the dog park, and follow the beginner-friendly trails behind the park, and the fitness loop. The course will be a mix of paved and dirt path. Pre-register online, and receive a t-shirt on race day. Day-of registration will be available between 7:30 am – 8:15 am prior to the race start. T-shirts are not guaranteed for day-of registrants. The run/walk will begin at 8:30 am.

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Red White & Beautiful Contest

It is known that we go a little extra in celebration of Independence day in Fayetteville and one way we love to celebrate is by getting fully decked out in red, white, and blue attire for the festivities. We would love for you to join in the fun with our Red White & Beautiful Contest. To enter the contest don your stars and stripes, red white, and blue or most patriotic costume, and tag us at @vistfayettevillewv on our Facebook and Instagram as you share your photos. We will be selecting winners for prizes from July 3rd-4th. If your furbabies like to get festive they are encouraged to enter the contest with you.

ACE Big Air Blob Competition

Gather at Wonderland Water Park at Ace Adventure Resort for the 11th Annual Big Air Blob Competition. Fireworks won’t be the only thing rocketing skyward on Independence Day. Teams of two will compete for the most outrageous blob of the day. Judges will score up to 10 points per blob based on form, height or just sheer craziness. Cash Prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners!

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Fourth of July Fireworks in Fayetteville

There is something special about gathering with your community and watching fireworks together that brings families coming back year after year. The Town of Fayetteville Fire Department puts on an awesome show! The Duffy Boyd Blue Grass band will kick things off at the park with live music from 3 pm to 5 pm followed by the Two Broke Band from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be lots of fun for the kids with inflatables by Party Palooza. Fireworks will be at dusk visible from the town park.

4th of July Eats and Treats

It is hard to think of the 4th of July without the smell of the grill and lots of BBQ. Get your BBQ on at Firecreek BBQ & Steaks and the Pink Pig and enjoy live music at both throughout the weekend. Hot dogs are a 4th of July staple and the West Virginia Dog is a must. Stop by Swiftwater General Store in Lansing to experience a West Virginia dog. (Pro tip- do not ask for ketchup) You can’t do an Independence Day celebration in West Virginia without a cobbler. Stop by Cathedral Cafe for the best cobbler in town. If a picinc is part of your plans stock up at The Station Market and grab lots of goodies from their convenient grab and go cooler stocked with pie, chicken salad, pasta salad,and all the picinc essentials. Studio B Art & Beer Gallery has the largest selection of gourmet cheeses, meats, crackers, jelly spreads, and stuffe grape leaves for another picnic option. At some point during your stay you have to stop by The Stache and enjoy an icecream cone on a bench downtown. Fayetteville is home to two brewiers, The Freefolk Brewery and Bridge Brew Works along with The Southside Junction Tap House. If you are craving an outdoor atmoshpere, the company of goats and a full biergarten head over to Arrowhead Bike Farm to dine at the Handle Bar and enjoy the best bratts in town.

We have lots of fun lined up this weekend in town with live music all weekend long, the Gritty Chix Mud Run and more!

Thursday

Group Ride Arrowhead Bike Farm

5pm-7pm

Relaxed pace, informal group ride. Everyone is welcome and nobody gets left behind!

The Pink Pig Family Fun Night

Don’t forget to come out this evening and have some family fun enjoy food that is amazing , cotton candy, glow sticks, sparklers, face painting and more!

The Pink Pig Celebrates 1st Anniversary

All weekend long

Friday

The Two Broke Band at The Pink Pig

5pm-8pm & Giveaways

Rasta Rafiki at Cantrells Ultimate Rafting

6pm

Stacey Carroll at The Freefolk Brewery

7pm-9pm

Come listen to Stacey Carroll perform her songs on The Freefolk Brewery stage

Shawn Benfield at the Rendezvous River Lodge

8pm-11pm

Singer-Songwriter Shawn Benfield returns to the stage at the Rendezvous River Lodge on Friday, June 18th. Music from 8-11pm, FREE show.

Saturday

New River Yoga at Adventures on The Gorge Pool Desk

9am

Fayette County Farmers Market

Wiseman Ave. Courthouse Parking Lot beside Court House

8am-12:30

Gritty Chix Mud Run at Ace Adventure Resort

8:30am-4:30pm

Voted #1 Mud Run/Adventure Race in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, in 2020 Best of the Blue Ridge Readers’ Choice Awards by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine!
Gritty Chix Mud Run is back to ACE Adventure Resort this summer and we are ready to jump back into all that mud! No matter what Gritty Chix wear (athletic wear, costumes, or dresses), no matter how they look (aflame with glitter, game day face paint, or gloriously au natural), no matter how they start (sprinting, jogging, or moseying along), no matter how hard they laugh or grit their teeth along the way, they cross the finish line as mud-covered and as triumphant as they want to! Second to none.Gritty Chix Mud Run is where you cut loose and let it fly! It’s all good.
Walk, sprint, skip, jog, crawl and dance through trails, over walls, through tubes, and mud pits! You’re gonna sweat a little, challenge yourself a little, get a little mud in your teeth, and you’re gonna have a lotta fun.

Open to everyone ages 10 and up; under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No exceptions.
We don’t exclude the guys that respect our grit – These Dirty Dudes are welcome to run with us! 

Burnsville Drive at The Pink Pig

9am-12pm

Thomas Dunley Band at The Pink Pig

12pm-4pm

Pig calling contest judged by mayor and town manager

Corn hole tournament

The Company Stores & Ma’am at Ace Adventure Resort

2pm

Destination Downtown Oak Hill: Frozen 2 at Lively Theater Oak Hill

Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift — the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom — an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.The movie will start at dusk.

Beggars Clan at the Rendezvous River Lodge at Adventures on the Gorge

8pm-11pm

Beggars Clan returns to Rendezvous River Lodge at Adventures on the Gorge! It is always a party on the Gorge! Two sets

Sunday

New River Yoga at Adventures on The Gorge Pool Desk

9am

1st Annual Chimney Corner Cafe Bluegrass Festival

12pm-7:30pm

Help us celebrate Father’s Day, and the birthday of our Beautiful, Great State!! We will offer Bluegrass Music, featuring Shane Masters Music, and Long Point String Band! As well, we will ve having a Pig Roast!
Music starts at 12:00pm and ends at 7:30pm!There is a $10 cover for admission. We will offer a couple of special plates of our amazing food! Pay your cover in advance or at the door!

Jim Snyder at the Pink Pig

1pm-3pm

Jeffery Joe at the Pink Pig

3pm-5:30pm

Women’s Group Ride at Arrowhead Bike Farm

5pm-7pm

We are excited to announce our Weekly Women’s Group Ride will be on Sundays!Sundays at 5 pm, 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 5:00. The length of the ride will depend on the group but will range from 6-8 miles.

Monday

Kids Art & Yoga Camp at Fayetteville Town Park

9am-12pm

Come join us for some artistic fun at Fayetteville Town Park from 9am-12noon Monday June 21st through Thursday June 24th! Kelly LaCava with Wild & Wonderful Paint Parties will be leading a four day art & yoga camp for ages 7-13. Kids will learn about art concepts and practice yoga during their “dry breaks” in a fun and supportive atmosphere! Kids will paint a different painting each day on a 16×20 inch canvas over the course of this 4 day camp. Please bring a snack and drink for your child, and dress your child in appropriate clothes for painting. On Thursday, the camp will finish at 11:45am to have time for the gallery stroll where parents may walk around and view their child’s artwork from the week. We can’t wait to make some memories this year at art camp, this year with some yoga fun added! 

Lodging Highlight: Woodland Edge Retreat

This newly remodeled, luxury vacation home sits directly on the New River Gorge National Park and is less than three minutes from downtown, with some of the best NRG hiking trails accessible right from the backyard. Spacious and private, this home features beautiful views of the woods behind the house, an open concept living/kitchen/dining area with a custom wrap around bar, a large cozy fireplace, a spacious deck overlooking the forest and well appointed amenities.The spaceThis three bedroom, two bath luxury home is conveniently located next to all the New River Gorge has to offer, from trails accessible directly from the backyard, to historic downtown Fayetteville less than a three minute drive away.

The house sits on a quiet street with half an acre of outdoor space, including a large deck overlooking the forest behind the house, a fire pit and gas grill for enjoying dinner under the stars. The entire house has been renovated with simplicity and relaxation in mind. The first room as you enter the house features a gallery wall showcasing local West Virginia art and a comfortable place to read, play games or enjoy the beautiful view from the bay window. As you make your way to the main area of the house, the living room, kitchen and dining room are all connected with a beautiful custom walnut bar, allowing everyone to enjoy the spaces together. Each room is tastefully decorated and the bathrooms are clean and well appointed, with everything you need on your vacation.

The Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau (Fayetteville CVB) is looking for a dedicated and passionate employee to serve as part-time visitor center associate. We are seeking  friendly, dependable, hardworking and self-motivated person, who has strong communication skills and a love for Fayetteville and the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Performs customer service functions: welcome guests in a positive manner, greet visitors and ascertain nature of visit; provides information, guidance and assistance
• Assist visitors in a positive and friendly manner via phone, email, walk-in and messaging providing accurate information as well as documenting all inquiries and information requested in visitor log.
• Provides assistance and information related to Fayetteville and surrounding areas, such as lodging, restaurants, attractions, historic sites and directions.  
• Assist with brochure rotation and distribution
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data
• Performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining building, which may include cleaning the center, emptying trash cans, or disposing of recyclable trash.
• Properly open and close the facility to ensure building is locked and secured.

Requirements

• Strong communication and public relation skills paired with the ability to make a positive impact in the office and community at large
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to be self-motivated and work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of community members and visitors
• Writing, editing, basic computer skills and problem-solving skills

The position is a part time. (12-14 hours a week)

$10 hourly

*Saturday availability required

To apply please submit a resume to Tabitha@visitfayettevillewv.com Application will be immediately considered upon submission.