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Fall is the perfect time to visit Fayetteville, West Virginia. The autumn colors are bright and the temperature is cool. You can camp, hike, fish, hunt, bike, raft, tour the tree canopy, shop, sample local fare, or just relax in our lovely mountain setting. This time of year is just the right time to come see our town.
Follow this link to see everything you need to know about fall in West Virginia: http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/thingstodo/by_season/fall/default.aspx
We’ve got this big bridge here in Fayetteville. Well, it’s not really just big; it\’s very long, too. It is the longest arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere. It spans the New River Gorge.
This bridge is famous; like, really famous. People come from all over the world to see it. You maybe have stuck its image on a package you mailed. It’s on a stamp. Back in 1990s, GMC filmed a TV commercial here and they bungeed a pickup truck off The Bridge. No, really … they did, for real. Perhaps you’re carrying it around in your pocket. Its image is on the West Virginia quarter. Take a look. It’s there.
On the third Saturday of October for the past 31 years, The Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic to celebrate the splendor of this awesome bridge and the surrounding mountain area. This is Bridge Day! From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. you can walk The Bridge and watch the folks who are BASE jumping, rappelling, and highlining do their thing. There’s also a Taste of Bridge Day event, food and craft vendors, a pancake breakfast, farmer’s market, free shuttle service, car show, chili and cornbread cook-off, live music downtown, bike swap, and motorcycle awareness parade. There are lots of things to do and see on The Bridge and in downtown Fayetteville. Now, be forewarned … there are also many thousands of people. You won’t be here alone and you won’t want to miss a minute of the good time. Come early and stay all day! An even better idea is to make a weekend of it. That way you can get the full throttle Bridge Day experience.
Visit the official Bridge Day web site for everything you need to know to have a great visit.
♫ Catch a wave and you’ll be sitting on top of the world ♫ … in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
You probably didn’t think you could go surfing in the mountains of West Virginia, but you sure can! Right here in Fayetteville, you can surf the New River on a stand-up paddle board. All casino you need is a board, a paddle, a safety helmet and life vest, some water, and the desire to have fun! Whether gliding along on a gentle flow or surfing through the whitewater waves, this high adventure sport will bring out your true Moondoggie.
Sounds pretty cool, doesn’t it? Click on this link to see what it’s all about: Upright on the Rapids.
The weather is turning cooler. Good Golly! The low temperature on Thursday is to be 41 degrees. Autumn is truly on its way.
With the chill in the air comes a hankering for chili. Yes, chili … that delectable concoction of meat, tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers. Serve it with crunchy chips, crisp crackers, or some tasty cornbread. Top it off with cheese or sour cream and you have a meal that is simplistic in its composition, yet complex in its satisfaction. It tickles the tongue and fills both the belly and soul with delight. The aroma of a big, steaming pot of chili on the stove brings the anticipation of cozy comfort and contentment to the home.
Traditional chili is a beef-based dish, but chicken, turkey, and even more exotic meats such bison or wild boar can spiff it up. Meatless chili tempts the palate of vegetarians. A variety of beans are often added for a hearty touch. The tomatoes may be omitted to produce a creamy “white” chili. Jalapeno, poblano, or even the over-the-top habanero peppers are infused to fire up your taste buds. Some chefs create unique signature chili by using honey, fruit, corn, chocolate, or even bourbon. Toss it all in there. It’s all good!
So, do you make great chili? Have you ever wondered how your recipe stacks up against other chili aficionados? Do you like to have fun? Don’t give away your secrets, but you might want to consider entering the 3rd Annual Bridge Day Chili and Cornbread Cook-off. Chili tasting and voting will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 15, 2011 in downtown Fayetteville. Live music will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the Awards Ceremony will be at 6:00 p.m. There are categories for professional and amateur chili cooks, and traditional and non-traditional cornbread bakers. Don’t wait too long because the deadline to enter the competition is September 30th. For additional details about the cook-off and how to enter the competition, contact the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau at 304-574-1500.
It\’s almost time for chili in chilly Fayetteville, West Virginia. Don’t miss the fun!
