Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival & 4th of July Celebration

June 30- July 4 Downtown Fayetteville & the Charlie McCoy Town Park

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, food and craft vendors, cake walk, fireworks, street dancers, carnival, skateboarding competition, live music, and more! One of the highlights of the celebration is the 4th of July Parade where you will see an explosion of patriotism with decked-out floats.   Fireworks will be at the Fayetteville Town Park at dusk on Sunday, July 2nd. 

Heritage Festival 23 Schedule Update 6-22

Carnival

Charlie Mccoy Town Park Fayetteville

Midways by M&J will have carnival rides, games and food trucks set up at the Charlie Mccoy town park from July1 – July 4th as part of Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival.

Downtown Parking Map

Thursday

Live Music with Bryce George at the Southside Junction Tap House

8pm at the Southside Junction Tap House

Join us for our LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS! Free LIVE MUSIC every Thursday of the month! This Thursday Bryce George will take the stage for the first time at the Tap House!

Greenbrier County native and starting his music career at 23! His debut album Horns & Halos is releasing THIS SUMMER

Friday

Yoga on the Gorge

9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck Lansing

Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.

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Festivities downtown Fayetteville

The Heritage Festival festivities will kick off Friday in downtown Fayetteville off Court Street. There will be a road closure in front of the courthouse with vendors set up. Enjoy a street dance, music with Jay Miliam and cake walk.

Vendors downtown 10am-9pm

Live Music downtown on the stage with Jay Milam 3pm-5pm

Street Dance with DJ Purpose Entertainment

Old Fashioned Cake Walk

Friday, June 29 7:30pm in front of the Fayetteville Town Hall downtown

Bring your homemade cookies and cakes for an old-fashioned cake walk and kid’s cookie walk. Lineup will be in front of Fayetteville Town Hall. Cakes can be dropped off at the Fayetteville Town Hall from 8am Friday until 7pm Friday.

Live Music Alexander Nicole at the Southside Junction Tap House

8pm Southside Junction Tap House

Alexander Nicole IS BACK the last Friday of the month! Come hang with local singer songwriter in her ELEMENT! Show starts at 8pm – doors open at 4pm. FREE SHOW!

Live Music The Carpenter Ants at Rendezvous AOTG

8pm-11pm

Don’t miss out on music at the BEST venue in the New River Gorge this summer! On Friday, June 30, from 8-11 PM, The Carpenter Ants will be playing at Rendezvous

Moonlight Paddle Boarding Summersville Lakes

9pm to 11pm Summersville Lake

Join us in our first-ever Moonlight Paddle Board trips on Summersville lake! We will be adding lights to the bottom of our paddle boards and taking you out on Summersville lake to Pirates Cove waterfall. Trips will be about 2-2 1/2 hours.

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Karaoke at Maggie’s Pub

9pm – close at Maggie’s Pub Enjoy drink specials and a fun evening with Karaoke at Maggie’s Pub.

Saturday, July 1

downtown Fayetteville

Festivities kick off downtown Saturday with the Fayette County Farmers Market. The farmer’s market is located in the parking lot by the courthouse off Wiseman Ave. Enjoy shopping for locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, artisan items and more. Vendors and food trucks will be set up from 9am-10pm on court street in front of the courthouse. Enjoy field day games, carriage rides, parade, live music and more! The carnival will be set up at the Charlie Mccoy Park in Fayetteville.

Fayette County Farmers Market

8am-12:30pm W Wiseman Ave. Courthouse parking lot

The Fayetteville Farmers Market is set up every Saturday from 8am -12:30pm off Wiseman Ave in the Fayette County Courthouse parking lot. Local producers will be set up with a variety of seasonal vegetables, microgreens, breads, jellies, baked goods, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, plants, flowers, soaps, candles arts and more.

Yoga on the Gorge

9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck

Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.

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Kids Yoga New River Yoga

11am New River Yoga Studio

Join us for some fun, calming, and interactive kids yoga classes!

Each kids yoga class with Katie starts with ‘getting out of our heads and onto our mats’ and a breath/mindfulness exercise. Children are introduced to yoga asanas (poses) in age-appropriate ways including through games and imagination.
It is about having fun while learning about mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Each class ends in a meditation suitable for littles.

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Vendors

10am-9pm

Artists, food trucks, and vendors will be set up on court street downtown in front of the courthouse for the Heritage Festival Festivities.

The Best Small-Town 4th of July Parade

Saturday, July 1

5pm

Maple Ave. Downtown Fayetteville

Join in the fun and be a part of the Best Small Town 4th of July Parade. Parade registration forms can be turned into the Fayetteville Town Hall If you are coming to watch the fun the parade starts at Fayetteville PK-8 and travels down Maple Ave. to Court Street. Line up for the parade is at 4pm at Fayetteville PK-8.

Parade Form 

Carriage Rides with Mccoy Farms

Saturday, July 1 3pm

downtown Fayetteville

Enjoy a carriage ride with Mccoy’s Carriage Rides.

Big Air Blob Contest at ACE Adventure Resort

5pm ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill

Gather at ACE Adventure Water Park for the 12th 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! Sign up at 4pm on the waterpark dock. Competition starts at 5pm.

ome out this Saturday to our downtown taproom to listen to local favorite, Shawn Benefield! He plays a range of rocks, to blues, to indie, and has a soulful voice you don’t want to miss! Show starts at 7 

Street Dance with Exiles Band

6pm-9pm downtown Fayetteville on main stage in front of Fayette County Courthouse.

Live Music with Whiskey & Wine at the Southside Junction Tap House

8pm Southside Junction Tap House

Join us this Holiday Weekend for some local live music with Whiskey & Wine! Music starts at 8pm – We will have cocktail & beer specials!

Karaoke at Maggie’s Pub

9pm- close at Maggie’s Pub

Enjoy drink specials and a fun evening with Karaoke at Maggie’s Pub.

Sunday

Yoga on the Gorge

9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck Lansing

Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.

New Roots Markt Mingle at New Roots Farm

11am-5pm New Roots Farm

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Join us at New Roots Farm Market Sunday, July 2nd for a fun-filled event. Shop the Farm Market for your weekly groceries, grab a bite to eat from a few local food trucks, and enjoy farm views while you picnic! We’ll provide yard games and picnic blankets– just bring yourself and some friends.

Charlie Mccoy Park Events

Sunday’s events will be held at the Charlie Mccoy Park in Fayetteville. Enjoy church services, gospel music, pick-up softball and baseball games, carnival, live music and fireworks at dusk Sunday evening!

Fireworks

Fireworks will be at dusk at the Charlie Mccoy Park Sunday July 2nd.

Free Firework Bus Shuttle Town of Fayetteville

Bus Shuttle Schedule will run Sunday July 2nd from 7pm-11pm making stops at Fayetteville PK8, The Memorial Building, Fayette County Bus Garage, Fayette County Courthouse Anne Building and Charlie Mccoy Park for firework viewing.

This is a free service offered by the Town of Fayetteville.

Monday

Head on over to the Charlie Mccoy Park on Monday to enjoy the carnival, vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Make sure to plan a trip to the Monday Night Market at the Gaines Estate.

Monday Market at the Gaines Estate

4pm-7:30pm

Enjoy an evening of music, food trucks, venders and fun at the Gaines Estate Monday Market.

Bridge Brew Works Fireworks Extravaganza

Stop by Bridge Brew Works to enjoy drinks, Mountain Momma Food truck, Cast Iron Smokers, Pepper Junkies and Cherie on top food trucks. Bridge Brew Works will host a firework show at dusk. (Lineup subject to change)

Karaoke at Maggie’s Pub

9pm – close at Maggie’s Pub

Enjoy drink specials and a fun evening with Karaoke at Maggie’s Pub.

Tuesday

Tuesday, July 4

Patriotic Pet Contest

3:30pm at the ball field at the Charlie Mccoy Town Park Fayetteville

Do you have the most Patriotic Pet? Dress up your pup, cat, duck, or other leashed family member in their favorite red, white & blue ensemble and join us for Fayetteville’s Patriotic Pet Contest. Pets show off their patriotic outfits and accessories during the Patriotic Pet Contest at the Charlie Mccoy Park in Fayetteville.  All pets must be properly restrained at all times. Win Prizes! It is free to enter the contest. We love animals and can’t wait to see your creativity shine.

Fayetteville Skate Jam Competition & Vintage Clothing Vendors

July 4

Vendors 12pm-8pm at the Skate Park at the Charlie Mccoy Fayetteville Town Park

Skate Contest 6pm at the Skate Park at the Charlie Mccoy Fayetteville Town Park

Arrowhead Bike Farm Bring Your Own Pool Party

6pm Arrowhead Bike Farm

Kiddie pool, horse trough, bathtub, whatever works. Pool party, but bring your own pool! Music goes on at 6pm, but feel free to bring your pool for filling any time after noon. Archie & Tanzey will be providing live music from 6-8pm. Bar & kitchen will stay open until the party fades.

Looking for some rainy day fun? Don’t let the rain put a damper on your fun while vacationing. We have a little rainy day inspiration including indoor activities. When planning your adventures check each establishments page for hours.

1. Escape- A- Torium

Can you find clues, solve puzzles and figure out how to get out of an escape room in 60 minutes or less in an escape game adventure? Be transported to another time, place, and reality. Find the clues, solve the challenges, and together you just might succeed! Hurry…time is ticking! Take on Revenge of the Misfit Toys, The Feud, or The Secret Bunker in fun themed escapes. Try the new Enter Mission Virtual Reality Escapes. The escape rooms are a perfect rainy-day activity.

2.Bridge Walk

Experience a one-of-a-kind bridge walk in the mountains of West Virginia, as you cross the catwalk under the New River Gorge Bridge on a panoramic adventure. Temperatures are 10 to 15 degrees cooler under the bridge on the Catwalk. You will want to bring a rain jacket if it is raining for the short walks to and from the Bridge. Under the Bridge, you will have your very special 69′ umbrella.

3. Pinheads

Plan a family fun day with bowling at Pinheads. 12 lanes, great food, outdoor patio featuring darts and cornhole, over 100 beers, six 180-inch screens and 5 additional big screen TVs. A Beacon of Funness! Pinheads is 10 minutes from Fayetteville in our neighboring town of Oak Hill.

4. Love Hope Center for the Arts

Love Hope Center for the Arts is a Fine Art Gallery in Fayetteville. The historic church turned art gallery makes a beautiful backdrop for showcasing talented Appalachian artists with stained glass windows illuminating the space. Enjoy a variety of exhibits through the seasons, events and workshops. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday 11am to 6pm and 11am 4pm Sundays.

5.Shopping & Dinning

Many of the shops in Fayetteville are walk-to locations in and around the historic downtown. Grab an umbrella and start exploring. We have boutiques, adventure gear shops, antique shops, thrifty finds, home goods, unique locally crafted art, and more. Fayetteville is also the unofficial food capital of West Virginia home to award winning eateries. If you’re planning on shopping on vacation, look no further. Fayetteville is a short drive to Tamarak. Tamarack’s striking, peaked red roof and attractively landscaped grounds draw visitors from all over to take in the sights sounds and aromas of Appalachia. Tamarak showcases the art of West Virginias. Tamarak is 20 minutes south of Fayetteville in Beckley.

6. Inside Out Climbing Gym

The area’s only indoor rock gym. Dozens of routes, from easy to challenging, on 35′ tall custom-built walls. Onsite with Chocolate Moose Coffees and Mountain State Miniature Golf. The Inside Out Climbing Gym is 20 minutes south of Fayetteville in Beckley.

7. Breweries & Wineries

Savor the suds of the season at  The Freefolk Brewery and Bridge Brew Works .Both are located in Fayetteville.  Fayetteville is also home to the Southside Junction Tap House and Studio B Art and Wine Boutique. We are within a 30-minute drive of two wineries. The Kirkwood Winery is located 20 minutes north of Fayetteville in Summersville and Daniel Vineyards is located 30 minutes South in Daniels close to Beckley. Pack a lunch and come out to the vineyard. Daniel Vineyards offers wine tasting as well as a self-guided tour of the vineyards. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and exquisite wines.

8. Beckly Exhibition Coal Mine & Beckley Youth Museum

Ride through the dark passages of a coal mine guided by a veteran miner who will provide firsthand accounts of their experiences. Take a tour of the museum, and period coal camp buildings including a company house, church, and schoolhouse. After exploring the exhibition coal mine head over to the neighboring youth museum. Explore railroad boxcars with hands on activities and discovery at every corner.

9.Lost World Caverns

Descend 120 feet below the Earth’s surface into a vast wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites. Lost World Caverns, discovered in 1942, is a truly magical place for explorers of all ages. It takes approximately 45 minutes to walk through. We offer self-guided tours so you can take your time to explore the cavern at your own pace. Lost World Caverns are located in Lewisburg, about an hour and 2o minutes from Fayetteville.

10. Wild & Wonderful Paint Party

Bring the fun to you with a private painting party for all skill levels. Specializing in private and at-home private paint parties! Bridal showers, bachelorette parties, corporate & team building events, birthday parties & more.

11. African American Heritage Audio Tour

The African American Heritage Tour was developed by New River Gorge National River and its partners as a smart phone app to uncover and tell the stories of the many black coal miners, railroad workers, and other community members that helped shape this region. This self-guided auto tour takes the user to seventeen historic sites in Summers, Raleigh, Fayette and Nicholas counties to learn about the history and experiences of the regions African Americans.

Download the African American Heritage Auto Tour

12. New River Gorge Scenic Drive

Encircling the heart of New River Gorge National River, the scenic drive is an estimated three-hour trip. The 83-mile route includes interstates, divided highways, and two-lane roads. The scenic drive is an opportunity to experience the park—its gorge and its river. Along the way are broad vistas as well as small glimpses of both the past and the present. Two park visitor centers, Canyon Rim and Sandstone, supplement the tour with interpretation of the natural and historic resources of the park. Our favorite Fayetteville drive is the drive under the New River Gorge Bridge to Fayette Station and back up out of the gorge.

Routes & Map

13. Rainy Day Climbs

Water Stone Outdoors has the beta on rainy day climbing in the New River Gorge area.

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14. Embrace The Rain and Enjoy The Outdoors

Don’t let a little rain deter your outdoor adventures. Put on your raincoat and boots and hit the trail for a misty hike taking in the fresh scents of the lush forest. Enjoy exploring roadside waterfalls. We don’t let the rain stop us from adding on extra layers and hitting the river or zip lining.

15. Treat Yourself To A Massage

Canyon Massage and Bodywork offers professional massage and bodywork services to the New River Gorge community and all who visit this beautiful area. 

16. Jewelry Making

Come hand forge a simple band with silversmith Trey Swartz in a professional jewelry studio right in the heart of Fayetteville West Virginia. The newest, coolest, and most creative way to spend a couple of hours indoors while in the NRG! Multiple session and more advanced classes area also available.

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17. Yoga

New river yoga offers a variety of yoga classes along with private sessions with a yoga studio downtown.

18. New River Jet Boats

We love New River Jet Boat Tours, and they are fun for all ages. Take a scenic tour from the Hawks Nest Lake to just below the New River Gorge Bridge where you will enjoy incredible views. The Jet boat is covered so light rain should not stop this adventure.

Welcome Racers!!

New River Gorge Trail Festival

June 23-24

Experience New River Gorge National Park through this one-of-a-kind event! Starting at the Charlie McCoy Town Park in Fayetteville, West Virginia, this challenging trail race goes into the National Park, through the forest, and loops back to the start, offering views of the river hundreds of feet below. With significant elevation gain, each race offers a difficult yet scenic course. The New River Gorge National Park offers a wide variety of activities and sites to see post-race as well!

50k Course Description
With nearly 6,000 ft. of elevation gain and loss on single track trails, the 50k is a course that will push you…but the views will be worth it. The rhododendron tunnels, high passages along the rim, breathtaking vistas, and historic forests perfectly represent West Virginia as Wild and Wonderful!

Half Marathon Course Description
Explore the National Park Trail System with this challenging yet scenic course. The trail surface consists primarily of dirt and gravel. Take in stunning views of the New River Gorge Bridge on Dalton Trail and gaze at the gorge below while running over Kaymoor Top!

5K Course Description
Run under the longest single span arch bridge in the western hemisphere on this challenging 5k trail! This dirt single-track course has 500ft of elevation gain.

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Thursday June 22

Merchants Mixer at Waterstone Outdoors Patio

5:30pm

The Fayetteville Merchant organization is back! If you are with a business in Fayetteville, you are invited to attend the Fayetteville Merchants Mixer! Holly Fussel and Nicholas Tankersley are hosting a merchant mixer to bring all the merchants together to brainstorm and discuss upcoming events and projects in town. The mixer will be on the Water Stone Outdoors patio area on Thursday June 22 at 5:30pm. All businesses encouraged to attend! 

New River Humane Society Fundraiser at the Freefolk Brewery

6pm-8pm

Come paint with us at Freefolk Brewery for a Paint & Sip benefiting the New River Humane Society! A portion of each ticket purchased for this event will go directly to the New River Humane Society. This event will be held outside under the pavilion. We will be painting Retro Owl, a beginner friendly painting! No prior painting experience is necessary. Come join us and follow step-by-step instructions over a 2 hour class with all materials provided including a 16×20 inch canvas. Food & beverage will be available for purchase. Join us for a fun & memorable night with family & friends over a great playlist!

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Ramen Night Southside Junction Tap House

4pm at the Southside Junction Tap House

This is a SPECIAL EVENT – We MAY SELL OUT **.

Get to the Tap House Early to guarantee a bowl! If you miss out on this one, we will be doing this once a mont EVERY month.

This month your choice of

BEEF SHOYU RAMEN – Shoyu Beef Broth, Braised Beef, Scallions, Carrots, Asian Slaw, Stir-fried Corn, and a Soft-Boiled Egg

-OR-

MUSHROOM MISO RAMEN – Mushroom Miso Broth, Deep-fried Tofu, Nori, Asian Slaw, Marinated Mushrooms, Stir-fried Corn, and a Soft-Boiled Egg

LIVE MUSIC with Jonah Carden starting at 8pm. Jonah always brings a crowd to the Tap House.

**Last Ramen Night we sold out by 6:30pm. We are planning on making more this month, HOWEVER, depending on how busy we are we may run out of toppings or broths since it is all home-made. Thank you for being understanding 

Live Music with Jonah Carden at the Southside Junction Tap House

8pm-9:30pm Southside Junction Tap House

Join us for our LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS! Free LIVE MUSIC every Thursday of the month!

Friday, June 23

Jordan’s Creative Vinyasa Flow Yoga

8am New River Yoga Studio

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Yoga on the Gorge

9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck

Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.

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Chandler Beavers “Album Release Party” With Special Guests Colby T. Helms and The VA Creepersat the Burrito Bar at Breeze Hill

7:30pm Burrito Bar at Breeze Hill

We celebrate the release of my first studio album with a night of music!

First Set 7:30pm — Chandler Beavers & Company

Second Set 8:45 – Colby T. Helms and The VA Creepers

About Colby T. Helms

Live with Whiskey and Wine at Maggie’s Pub

7pm-10pm at Maggie’s Pub

Whiskey and Wine will be performing for the first time here at Maggie’s from 7-10pm with our Karaoke/Dance party starting directly after. Come listen to some great music and join in on the fun! 

Live Music with Jay Milam at the Southside Junction Tap House

8pm at the Southside Junction Tap House

Join Jay Milam at the Southside Junction Tap House.

Lazy Salty Dog Live at Rendezvous River Lodge AOTG

8pm-11pm Rendezvous River Lodge AOTG
Enjoy and evening with live music from Lazy Salty Dog at the Rendezvous River Lodge.

Saturday, June 24

Fayette County Farmers Market

8am-12:30pm W Wiseman Ave. Courthouse parking lot

The Fayetteville Farmers Market is set up every Saturday from 8am -12:30pm off Wiseman Ave in the Fayette County Courthouse parking lot. Local producers will be set up with a variety of seasonal vegetables, microgreens, breads, jellies, baked goods, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, plants, flowers, soaps, candles arts and more.

Gritty Chix Mud Run at ACE

9am-5pm ACE Adventure Resort

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.

Sign up and get more details at www.grittychix.com

Yoga on the Gorge

9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck

Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.

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Kids Yoga New River Yoga

11am New River Yoga Studio

Join us for some fun, calming, and interactive kids yoga classes!

Each kids yoga class with Katie starts with ‘getting out of our heads and onto our mats’ and a breath/mindfulness exercise. Children are introduced to yoga asanas (poses) in age-appropriate ways including through games and imagination.
It is about having fun while learning about mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Each class ends in a meditation suitable for littles.

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Live Music with Susan Spearen at Maggie’s Pub

Susan Spearen will be performing from 7-10pm with our Karaoke/Dance party starting directly after. Come listen to some great music and join in on the fun! CHEERS!

Live Music with George Jano & The Feels at Freefolk Brewery

7pm at the Freefolk Brewery

Come out for a live show with George Jano from 7-9pm!

From his bio.. “‘George Jano & The Feels- All original Americana/IndieFolk/BluesRock music from Baltimore, Maryland.

Fireside Jams with Aura Rise at the Outpost NRG

7:30pm-10pm The Outpost New River Gorge

Join us around the fireside in our music/event field with melodic tunes from Aura Rise to rock your soul underneath the stars in the heartbeat of the New River Gorge National Park. Free event

Live Music with Ma’am at the Southside Junction Tap House

8pm Southside Junction Tap House

Saturday night tunes in Downtown Fayetteville! MA’AM is a local, female singer /songwriter duo that always puts on a great show at the Tap House! You don’t want to miss this one!

Live Music with Chris Harris at Charlie’s Pub

9pm Charlie’s Pub

Chris Harris makes his debut on the main stage at Charlie’s this Saturday! Come show some love for LIVE local music!

The Crooked Roots at Rendezvous River Lodge Adventures on the Gorge Resort

8pm-11pm Rendezvous River Lodge AOTG

Get down with Mike Snodgrass Live at the Rendezvous River Lodge.

Sunday, June 25

Yoga on the Gorge

9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck

Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.

Position: Visitor Center Associate

Visit Fayetteville is looking for an outgoing individual to represent Visit Fayetteville to visitors and residents alike. This position requires extensive knowledge of the local area; specifically, the amenities and attractions that Fayetteville has to offer. Work involves providing detailed and accurate directions to area hotels, restaurants, attractions, and businesses with the use of maps and/or the internet.
Hours: Part-time, 12 – 20 hours week

Major Responsibilities:

• Promote Fayetteville as a premier tourist destination for overnight lodging.

• Answers telephone in a courteous and efficient manner; refers calls to the appropriate person; takes messages and responds to inquiries
• Greets visitors or clients in a courteous and professional manner; determines purpose of visit and directs visitors
• Provides detailed and accurate directions to area hotels, restaurants, attractions, and businesses with use of maps and/or the Internet; Maintains updated knowledge of Fayetteville and surrounding region; Keeps dining guide listings up to date
• Keeps brochure racks full with current brochures; Responds to online requests for information
• Assist with monthly and weekly reports including, visitor counts
• Updates yearly visitation report monthly
• Receives and distributes incoming mail and delivers outgoing mail to post office;
• Ensures the Front Desk is covered during regular office hours
• Maintains polite, helpful relations with the general public at all times
• Projects a positive image of Visit Fayetteville and displays a positive attitude in all internal and external communications
• Position requires lifting boxes of bulk literature that could weigh up to 50lbs, and standing for periods of time while assisting visitors.
• Must work weekends and some holidays

Qualifications:

• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Knowledge of the Fayetteville area
• Ability to multitask.
• Costumer service experience

• High school diploma with at least two years’ experience in a professional office environment, strong communication and organizational skills, and some public contact experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices; Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and find information using basic research skills, including the Internet
• Ability to answer the telephone efficiently and clearly; Ability to take messages and refer callers
• Basic understanding of Microsoft and google applications
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to collect and record money from retail sales
• Ability to work as a team with co-workers
• Outgoing personality and good verbal communication skills
• Complete understanding of Visit Fayetteville’s Vision and Mission

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter directly to Tabitha@VisitFayettevilleWV.com with “Visitor Center” in the subject line, no later than June 28, 2023.