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Mountain Music Festival June 2-4 ACE Adventure Resort

West Virginia’s best music festival is back at ACE Adventure Resort this summer June 2-4, 2022. Epic musical jams on stage, fire spinners and performance artists flow in the shadows, live-painters render beautiful masterpieces, the camaraderie and fellowship of friends old and new; these ingredients combine to create a savory and blissful sauce. Few things compare to the splendor of the Mountain Music Festival after dark! Experience festival life and be one of our creatures in the night on Wonderland Mountain in the New River Gorge National Park.Three Days, three stages, and over 30 bands are set to rock the mountaintop this June. Experience the thrill of dancing with Galactic, Cory Wong, TAUK PAPER SCISSORS!, Ripe, Big Something, Doom Flamingo, Spafford, The Motet, Moon Hooch, The Nth Power, Litz & more. Plus a kickoff pre-party on Wednesday night with Yam Yam and The Mighty Good Times. Choose between 2-Day, 3-Day, and 4-Day ticket options including a limited number of VIP tickets. Camping is included but each vehicle will also need to purchase a car parking pass to enter the mountaintop. Preferred parking passes are available this year and guarantee prime camping placement on the mountain. Don’t forget waterpark action and The Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company Lake Stage on the beach too. MMFest has sold out the last two years in a row so get your tickets before they are gone!

Waynestock WV Outdoor Adventure and Music Festival

June 3-5 at Cantrell Rafting

Waynestock is a one of a kind annual event that’s been continuously running for over two decades.  
Combining all the elements of a music festival with a variety of adventures to be had in nature’s ultimate outdoor playground – The New River Gorge of WV. 

~ Adventure by day – Live music at night ~

Tickets are actually reservations and are limited in order to maintain the communal charm of the event.  We like to say “It’s all the best elements of a good festival, without the over flowing porta-pottys”  

Fun fact:  Most performers stay with us for the weekend, which offers a unique opportunity to get to know them or even jam with them around the campfire. 

Thursday:

New Roots Community Farm Market

1pm-6pm

Come see us between 1 and 6 today in the red barn! Today we’ve got chard, dinosaur and curly kale, Easter egg radishes, salad greens, spinach, mild salad turnips, herbs, and (some) beets!

Works In Progress Love Hope Center for the Arts

7pm-9pm

Creatives of the Fayetteville Area, your dreams have come true! Finally, a place to present your new songs, poems, prose, jokes, or just about any form of creative work you can think of. Come read from your new novel, present a song, test some jokes. The stage is yours! Every first Thursday

Beer, Burger, and Bourbon Night at the Freefolk Brewery

6pm- 8pm

Join us for our Beer, Burger, and Bourbon night at the Freefolk Brewery

John Westford •Magic Production at Our House Grill & Pub at Cantrells

7pm-9pm

Reservations Required…FREE SHOW!
• Thursday, June 2nd•Doors Open at 6pm
• Show starts at 7pm
Presenting…JOHN WESTFORD a dynamic entertainer who has dazzled audiences in theaters nationwide, from Atlantic City to Las Vegas, on national television and on cruise ships all over the world! ​ John’s innate sense of humor; quick wit; award winning partner, Susan and spellbinding illusions have made his act popular with audiences around the globe! 

Live Music Tyler Barrett at Our House Grill& Pub at Cantrell Rafting

9pm

Friday

Live Music with Greg Riordan at the Freefolk Brewery

7pm-9pm

Join us for a live show featuring Greg Riordan

Saturday

Fayette County Farmers Market

8am-12:30pm beside the Fayette County Court House

Shop a variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, artisan items, honey, jams, flowers, and more!

Yoga at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck with New River Yoga

9am

We will be doing yoga every Saturday and Sunday at 9am on the pool deck at Adventures on the Gorge. We are lucky to have our 7th season out on these decks with breathtaking views. Trust and believe you do not want to miss these classes. We will have rotating teachers to keep summer fresh and alive. Check the MINDBODY app or our website for updates and details of the classes. You can also text Candace at 3046408479 for questions

11th Annual Rail Trail Expo

Oak Hill Rail Trail

9am-4pm

Join us for over 150 unique vendors including live entertainment! This event is held on a handicapped accessible, pedestrian-friendly, paved trail located in Oak Hill, WV! Adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park! Enjoy a Fun-Filled Day for the Whole Family!
Vendor space is limited! $25 per space!
Applications will be accepted until full!

Live Music Nae Paugh at the Freefolk Brewery

7pm-9pm

Romney, WV native Nae Paugh returns to The Freefolk Brewery with his powerful voice and Indie country sound!

Sunday

New River Yoga at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck

9am

We will be doing yoga every Saturday and Sunday at 9am on the pool deck at Adventures on the Gorge. We are lucky to have our 7th season out on these decks with breathtaking views. Trust and believe you do not want to miss these classes. We will have rotating teachers to keep summer fresh and alive. Check the MINDBODY app or our website for updates and details of the classes. You can also text Candace at 3046408479 for questions

Monday

The Gaines Estate Monday Market

4pm-8pm

The Gaines Estate Introduces The Monday Market! Conveniently OPEN to the public on the first Monday of May-October from 4pm-8pm. The Market will feature Fayetteville’s finest food trucks, produce vendors, artisans and more! Did we mention LIVE MUSIC from a local artist every month!The Monday Market is located in the Walnut Grove in the backyard of The Gaines Estate. If interested in being a vendor, please contact our Venue Coordinator Mariah Harrison by directly messaging us or email at mariahleeharrison@gmail.com

Lodging Highlight: The Aviator’s Lounge

The Aviator’s Lounge offers a spacious, well-appointed, loft-style home with a heated saltwater pool and 10-person hot tub. This beautiful home overlooks the historic Fayette Airpark and is situated above a hangar. Perfect for families. Convenient to Fayetteville, the New River Gorge and all the activities this area has to offer.

The space

Exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and a well appointed kitchen makes the Aviator’s Lounge the perfect basecamp for four season adventures in southern West Virginia. Conveniently located just off of Rt 19, less than 3 miles to historic downtown Fayetteville, and an easy highway drive south to WinterPlace ski resort. Beautiful Summersville Lake is 20 miles north.

Guest access

Guests have access to the private patio, pool and hot tub; as well as the kids pirate ship play set and swings. No other people have access to the pool, hot tub or patio. The pool is open from the beginning of April until the end of October. The hot tub is open year-round.

Other things to note

Fayette Airpark is a small private airfield that offers a tranquil and relaxing setting; however, the runway may occasionally be used by local pilots. You can not walk, bike or drive on the runway.

1. New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitor Center

Explore the New River Gorge while becoming a New River Gorge National Junior Ranger! Start your adventures at any national park visitor center where you can pick up a Junior Ranger book. Once you have your book there are a few requirements you must complete in order to earn a New River Gorge National River Junior Ranger badge.  When you are finished with your book you can turn it into a park ranger. This is a fun hands-on way for kids to learn about the national river. Check and see if there are any special activities planned while you are visiting.

New for 2022 are select ranger-led programs that you can reserve a guaranteed ticket for! Tickets are available starting June 1st and are released 7 days before the scheduled program. Reservation-based program schedules will be released monthly, so be sure to check on the 1st of each month to see what new programs are available! Visit: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10089332 to see what’s coming each month.

2. Hawks Nest State Park

A favorite activity for all ages is the Hawks Nest Jet Boat ride with Captain Rick. Stop by the Hawks Nest nature center and get hands with animal tracks. Speak with the park’s onsite naturalist and check for daily programs and activities.  Take a hike on the Hawks Nest Rail trail where you can enjoy an easy 4mile hike, 2 miles in and 2 miles out with lots of waterfall exploring. After your jet boat adventures travel just a few miles down the road and defy gravity at the Mystery Hole.

3. Mountain Lake Campground

Play a round of mini-golf, grab some ice cream, and mine for gemstones all at one stop at Mountain Lake Campground.

4. Arial Adventures

Children as young as 4 years old can participate on Timber Trek, a high ropes course/ challenge course with varying levels for all ages.  Older kids will love the Tree Tops Canopy Tour and Gravity Zipline tours. Ace Adventure Resort also offers zip lining along with Rivers Expeditions.

5. Ansted Roller Rink

The Historic Ansted Roller Rink is one of the region’s best-kept secrets. Climb down 78 stairs to this hidden gem. This open-air rink has been named one of the most unique skating rinks in the U.S. Open May- October Fridays and Saturdays 6pm-9pm and family skate Tuesdays June- August 6pm-8pm.

6. Explore Around Town

Enjoy a stroll around town and stop by The Stache for ice cream or cool toys. If you work up an appetite Pies & Pints is a favorite family restaurant with a playground and arcade games on site. Ben Franklin has a wall of candy, a dollar toy section, crafts, and slushies. Burn off some energy at the Fayetteville Town Park. Enjoy a family hike on one of the nature trails or check out the skate park. The kids will love Playetteville, a nature-themed playground with a spinning mushroom, an anthill, and beehives to climb on.

7. Hit the water

You need to get your feet wet.  Most of the rafting companies have trips on the Upper New where children 6 and up can join in on the fun.  Children 10 and up can step up the adventure with a family raft trip on the Lower New making whitewater memories that will last a lifetime. For laid-back fun, take the kids for a day at the beach at Summersville Lake.  There are lots of places to fish along the New River and several area streams. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is fun for all ages with Mountain Surf Paddle Sports.

8. Mountain Biking Arrowhead Bike Farm

Arrowhead bike farm is designed as a rolling loop trail system ranging in difficulty from easy to more advanced trails. This is a great place for beginners to try mountain biking on their beginner trails. Arrowhead also offers mountain bike rentals and instruction on site. They host family and kid bike clinics throughout the year.

9. Hiking

Fayetteville and the New River Gorge area are a hiker’s paradise.  Stop by the Fayetteville Visitors Center and we will hook you up with a trail guide and point you in the right direction for trails that match your family’s pace.  

Family-Friendly Trail Suggestions

Canyon Rim Boardwalk (Fayetteville) -.6 out and back. A short path takes you to the overlook at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center with great views of the bridge and gorge. Be aware there are a lot of stairs to get to the lower overlook. The top overlook is stroller friendly.

Burnwood Loop – (Fayetteville) 1.3-mile loop

Getting there: Park at Burnwood Day Use Area, across US 19 from Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Look to the right past the restroom facility for the trailhead. This is a short loop with beautiful forest views avoiding steep overlooks.

Hawks Nest Rail Trail (Ansted) 1.9 miles in and out. Enjoy spectacular waterfall views along Mill Creek as you head toward the Hawks Nest Lake.

Getting there: Head towards Hawks Nest State Park in Ansted West Virginia off of route 60. Turn onto page Street in Ansted off route 60. Turn right onto Rich Creek Rd. Drive under the overpass to the parking area. Trailhead will be on left.

Sandstone Falls Boardwalk (Hinton) – .5 out and back. This stroller-friendly boardwalk will lead to islands with spectacular views of Sandstone Falls.

Getting there: Take River Road from the west end of the WV 20 bridge in Hinton. Travel along a narrow road along the river for 9 miles to Sandstone falls.

10. Wonderland Water Park

ACE Adventure Resort is home of the Wonderland Waterpark.  Climb giant inflatables and jump into the lake, ride waterslides, zip over the lake, or launch your family of the giant BLOB.  There is also a beach area for younger children and relaxation.

11. Rock Climbing

The New River Gorge is known for phenomenal rock climbing with a variety of routes for different skill levels making it a great place to learn how to rock climb. Fayetteville has several rock climbing outfitters to help show you the ropes.

12. Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine & Youth Museum

Looking for some rainy day fun? Take a 30-minute drive to Beckley to visit the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum.  You can tour an underground mine and experience the rich history of coal in West Virginia. The youth museum houses several interactive exhibits and a planetarium.

13. Escape A Torium

Enjoy a family outing at the Escape-A-Torium in downtown Fayetteville. Be transported to another time, place, and reality. Find clues as a team and solve the challenges. Many of the rooms and challenges have West Virginia themes like the “Feud” or ” Secret Bunker”

14. Pin Heads New River Gorge

Enjoy family-friendly bowling with great eats on site. They have bumpers and bowling ramps with the tiniest bowling shoes for young children to join in the fun. Pinheads hosts Family Days with great deals on Sundays and cosmic bowling.

Kids Camp Ace Adventure Resort

If parents want to participate in guided activities that aren’t kid-friendly check out Ace Adventure Resorts Kids Camp. Ace offers full and half-day programs for kids to have fun-filled days while adults are adventuring on their own.

Check our events page for family-friendly events, camps, and activities happening in Fayetteville.

Top Kid Dining Picks:

Pies & Pints- Pizza, Onsite playground, pizza, and coloring sheets

Arrowhead Bike Farm- Dine on the patio where you can see the resident goats, pump track, and onsite bike rentals and trails

The Stache – Ice cream, candy, and toy shop all in one

Pin Heads Bowling- All the kid’s favorite foods and bowling in one spot

Favorite Place to stay with kids

Quality Inn New River

The Quality Inn New River Gorge is the closest hotel to the New River Gorge Bridge conveniently close to lots of outdoor activities. In the summer months enjoy the onsite pool and cornhole and basketball courts. They also have a delicious continental breakfast.

Thursday:

7:30pm

Live Music with Jonah Carden 7:30pm at the Southside Junction Tap House

Live Music Dina Hornbaker Beer, Burger, and Bourbon Night at the Freefolk Brewery

6pm- 8pm

Join us for our Beer, Burger, and Bourbon night with live music featuring Dina Hornbaker! Dina is a WV singer-songwriter, touching on collective, heartfelt issues through narrative songs. We’re stoked to have her back on the Freefolk stage and hope you can come out.

Friday

Blacklight Art Show & Dance Party at Adventures on the Gorge

We’re hosting our opening night at Rendezvous River Lodge in a big way! We’re collaborating with Hole in the Wall Studios to bring you a night of fun.DJ Quortz will be spinning, and several artists will be hosting live, blacklight-reactive paintings.Wear your best neon and come play at Rendezvous

Sound Bath Experince at New River Yoga

7pm

Sound Bath ExperienceDo you know that our soul is comprised of harmony?” Leonardo DaVinciIn our world full of stress and challenges, it’s important that we each find time and space to relax and utilize practices to help bring our WHOLE BEING into harmony and balance. The ancient practice of using Harmonic Sound is showing itself to be a powerful antidote to stress and anxiety in today’s modern world. Sound interacts with us on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual – and can help our whole being return to a state of harmony and balance.On Friday, May 27th you are invited to give yourself a reset with a Sound Bath Experience with a special out-of-town guest Greg Burns of Metta Vibrations. This experience can be a deeply meditative and relaxing experience, as well as very transformational. This session will begin at 7:00 pm and will incorporate the soothing sounds of Tibetan Singing Bowls, Symphonic Gong, Chimes, and more.
Greg will begin by discussing Sound and how it interacts with us and why it can be a powerful tool for our wellness. After inviting participants to get comfortable and offering some guided relaxation, Greg will begin filling the atmosphere with the harmonic tones of the various instruments. The sounds will last over an hour before being guided back to waking consciousness. Time to ground, reflect and ask questions about the experience will be offered before concluding the session. Total length of the session is 1.5 hours.When: Friday, May 27th at 7pmWhere: New River Yoga in Fayetteville, WVCost to attend is $25Register here: www.mettavibrations.comNo prior experience is needed. These sessions are geared to aid those not experienced with meditation, as well as offer an opportunity for deep meditation to experienced practitioners.Attendees are encouraged to wear loose, comfortable clothing and limit caffeine intake prior. Attendees will want to consider bringing a mat/chair and blanket with them to help create a comfortable resting spot for the session. Most people prefer to lie down for the experience. Some also bring any meditation crystals they like to use.

New River Yoga
is located at 128 S Court St, Fayetteville WV 25840
website: www.newriveryogawv.com/
phone: (304)6408479Greg Burns is a certified Sound Practitioner hailing from the mountains of Virginia. He is trained in therapeutic use of sound and has been offering a wide range of services and sound experiences for a many years now. Greg utilizes a range of instruments as part of his practice including Singing Bowls, Gong, Drums, Chimes, Rattles, and more. He has shared his Sound experiences all over Virginia and the East Coast, including at the well-known Kripalu Yoga Center in MA. He also regularly leads drum circles and is percussionist for the kirtan duo Chakra Khan. Having also worked for 15 years in a western medicine therapeutic setting allows Greg to offer a unique and expansive understanding of the individual healing process.
Greg’s website:
https://www.mettavibrations.com/
Please feel free to contact Greg directly with any questions regarding the session at metta.vibrations@gmail.com 

Live Music Archibald Johnson at the Southside Junction Tap House

7:30pm

Local Live Music with Archibald Johnson Thursday at 7:30pm. Doors open at 4:00pm

Saturday

Memorial Day Yoga at The Outpost

8am

Memorial Weekend Yoga at the Outpost.

Fayette County Farmers Market

8am-12:30pm beside the Fayette County Court House

Shop a variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, artisan items, honey, jams, flowers, and more!

Yoga at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck with New River Yoga

9am

We will be doing yoga every Saturday and Sunday at 9am on the pool deck at Adventures on the Gorge. We are lucky to have our 7th season out on these decks with breathtaking views. Trust and believe you do not want to miss these classes. We will have rotating teachers to keep summer fresh and alive. Check the MINDBODY app or our website for updates and details of the classes. You can also text Candace at 3046408479 for questions

Memorial Day Grand Opening Celebration at the Outpost

SATURDAY AT 2 PM – 10:15 PM

Come CELEBRATE with us as we awake this iconic property to it’s new evolution of life as “The Outpost at The New River Gorge”!Over the weekend, we will be celebrating our grand opening with Camping, Cabins, RVs, music, food, yoga and massage nestled 160′ down in the New River Gorge at this one of a kind location.Our scheduled events are:Saturday 5/28
5:00pm = The Boatmen
7:30pm = Grateful JedSunday 5/ 29
4:45pm = Grateful Jed
7:45pm = Urban SoilNew River Yoga – 8:00am Sat and Sun
Wandering Waters Healing Massage – 4:30pm to 7:30 pm (massage by the minute)Case Iron Smokers – Lunch / Dinner Sat and SundayThe music is a free event each day to all. Please visit our website at outpostnrg.com to make your reservations to stay. Yoga and Massage reservation details will be coming soon for our campers.We have loved this property and town since the first time here in 1993 and are excited to share our recent renovations and future plans with you. We hope you come and share in the excitement, energy and magic this property has offered to so many in the past and again in the future while spreading much needed love to each other in these crazy times. Come celebrate, laugh, remise and smile once again at the property of The Outpost and see why we say it truly is “Where Wild Meets Wonderful”!PARKING: The Outpost main entrance will be for Outpost camping guests only. All attending that are not staying at The Outpost, please follow all signs to parking in our lower lots (where our Phase II and III construction will take place) and walk into the grounds from there which is very close.

Live Music with Erica Lilly at the Southside Junction Tap House

7:30pm

Live Music this Memorial Day Weekend Saturday NIGHT! Music starts at 7:30pm with local talent Erica Lilly

Stacey Carol followed by Seven Planets at the Freefolk Brewery

6pm- 10pm

This Memorial Weekend just got a lot better!  Help us kick off the summer season with a specialty gig featuring our very own brewer Jim Way’s band: Seven Planets! Seven Planets is a WV based instrumental heavy rock band, drawing on classic metal, heavy boogie, and blues rock.We’re so stoked to have them play and are ready to rock out Stacy Carrol goes on beforehand from 6-8 so get there early!

Sunday

New River Yoga at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck

9am

We will be doing yoga every Saturday and Sunday at 9am on the pool deck at Adventures on the Gorge. We are lucky to have our 7th season out on these decks with breathtaking views. Trust and believe you do not want to miss these classes. We will have rotating teachers to keep summer fresh and alive. Check the MINDBODY app or our website for updates and details of the classes. You can also text Candace at 3046408479 for questions

Painting & Yoga at The Gaines Estate

11am-2pm

Join us for a fun afternoon on the lawn of the Gaines Estate! We will be holding an afternoon of painting & yoga! Join us from 11-11:45am for a yoga session taught by Sarah Abrams followed by painting a mountain lake scene from 12noon-2pm on the patio! This class is for all painting & yoga abilities! The kitchen will be open and food & drinks will be available for purchase at the Gaines

Memorial Day Grand Opening at the Outpost

8am- Yoga

Live music
4:45pm = Grateful Jed
7:45pm = Urban Soil

11th Annual Community Memorial Day Candle Light Vigil

8pm at Huse Memorial Park

The Huse Memorial Park Commission invites you to our 11th Annual Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil, Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 8 pm at the Huse Memorial Park & Mausoleum, located at 124 Park Drive, Fayetteville, West Virginia.The evening will begin as sweet music fills the air. The Boys Scouts of America Troop 179, led by Michael LeChalk, will stand at attention awaiting the Presentation of Colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. This year’s Memorial Day devotion will be given by speaker, US Air Force Colonel (R) Rosie Smith. Carla White Phillips will provide our special music throughout the evening. After this Memorial Day devotion, Pastor Bill Harmon will begin the Candlelight Presentation, assisted by Pastors John Holland and Mike Kees. Off in the distance, you will here the solemn taps played by Kellie Pittman, moments before the Boy Scouts of America Retire the Colors.Bring a chair and a friend, and let’s honor the men and women who have given their all for their/our country and for freedom, during this special Candlelight Vigil!

Monday

Memorial Day Parade

Lodging Highlight

The Outpost New River Gorge

We are excited to announce the grand opening of the Outpost New River Gorge!

From tent platforms in the trees and tent camping on the ground to rustic cabins and RV hookups, you can choose your own experience on our grounds. Conveniently connected to the edge of the New River Gorge National Park, the options are endless.

Springtime is here and that means glorious ramps are in season. Ramps are an Appalachian delicacy!   Ramps are a wild leek that tastes like a cross between garlic and onion. In West Virginia the ramp is king. Ramps have a reputation for their pungent smell, but the taste makes it totally worth it.  We will give you the skinny on the best places in Fayetteville and our surrounding area to get your stink on.

Fayetteville Ramp Stops

1. The Bacon Ramp Pimento Burger

Wood Iron Eatery

The Bacon Ramp Pimento Burger should top your list of ramp experiences this season at Wood Iron Eatery.

2. Ramp Butter, Ramp Pesto, Ramp Salad Dressing and Chees Balls

Studio B Art Boutique Wine & Beer Gallery

Studio B Art Boutique Wine & Beer Gallery is fully stocked with Randal’s Ramps. Take home ramp pesto and ramp butter. They also have Brandi Turner’s ramp vinaigerette and poppy seed dressings along with ramp cheeseballs.

3. Ramp Pepperoni Rolls

Thread 101 W. Maple

The pepperoni roll is a West Virgnina staple and you can score homemade ramp pepperoni rolls from Thread 101 W. Maple in Fayetteville.

4. Rampbacks

Maggie’s Pub

Maggie’s Pub famous signature shot is BACK! Rampbacks for Ramp Season. It’s a West Virginia thing.

Oak Hill Ramp Stop

5. Ramp and Steak Chimichangas or the Ramp & Roll Burger

Cafe One Ten

Cafe One Ten is a short drive from Fayetteville serving up ramp and steak chimichangas or the Ramp & Roll Burger.

Summersville Ramp Stops

6. Ramp Kimchi with Pork Belly tacos

The Vault On Main

Stop by on The Vault On Main home of award winning chef Elizabeth Nolle to enjoy seasonal specials like ramp kimchi with pork belly tacos.

7. Ramp & Steak Quesadillas

The Orginal Flavor Bistro

The Original Flavor Bistro of Summersville is bringing the flavor with their Ramp & Steak Quesadillas.

Smithers Ramp Stop

8. The Mountain Mama

The Burger Carte

The one- of- a kind Mountain Mama is back at The Burger Carte in Smithers! Their delicious steakhouse burger is topped with ramp aioli, smoked Gouda, bacon, fried green tomato, lettuce, and onion. You know you want one!

Ramp Events

Ramp it Up Dinner

Saturday, May 7th 2pm-8pm

Ace Adventure Resort

The third Annual Ramp Festival in the Lost Paddle at ACE Adventure Resort celebrates a regional culinary delicacy and the coming of Spring in the West Virginia Mountains. Join us for a ramp-focused dining experience including traditional ramp dishes and contemporary ramp explorations. Menu items include Wood Fired Ramp & Potato Pizza, Ramp O’roni Rolls, Ramp Quiche, Ramp Meatloaf & more. Live music with The Hillbilly Gypsies & Long Point String Band outside on the deck.Learn more here… https://aceraft.com/event/ramp-it-up-ramp-festival/

GUEST CHEF

The guest chef will be Jason Nerenberg from Hawk Knob Hard Cider. Jason Nerenberg studied culinary arts at Marshall University where he honed his craft by catering and working with some of the area’s best chefs. After opening a cooking school in Huntington, Jason spent the next ten years working in restaurant management and exploring his relationship with food through traveling and eating at some of the world’s finest establishments. Today, Jason shares his passion for good food and fine drinks through his role at Hawk Knob Appalachian Hard Cider where he is the sales director. When not working, he enjoys exploring the natural bounty of the Mountain State as an avid hunter, forager, farmer, and fisher.