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The small town appeal shines throughout Fayetteville in many a manner, but it will become even more evident when Market Days begin. On the first Saturday of the month, June through October, folks will be able to enjoy not only the Farmers Market (which is in town every Saturday morning 7:30-11:30), but they can also mosey through an artisans market, check out the bargains at the flea market, and look for unique treasures at yard sales all over the town.

The artisans market will be located in Janutolo Park just behind the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau (FCVB) on Court Street. The flea market will be in the parking lot of the Fayette County Courthouse, and the yard sales will be all through Town. There is no fee for any vendors and the Town has waived yard sale fees on Market Days.

You will want to be sure to begin your Market Day at the Fayette County Farmers Market in the parking lot between Diogi’s Restaurant and the Fayetteville CVB where you can pick up a guide and map to all the yard sales and specials in Town that day. Next, you might want to check out the art scene in the artisans market, and then look for the fleas up the hill at the Courthouse. Finally,  follow the map around town to see what everyone has for sale from where they emptied their closets during spring cleaning. Of course, you can do Market Day in any order you decide, just don’t skip the Farmers Market start.

 Oh, and be sure to take some time to relax with some live music and a hot cup of coffee on the porch of the Fayetteville CVB.

 Nothing too exciting; it’s just plain fun and enjoyment. Mark your calendar now to come to Fayettevilleat 8:00 a.m.on June 2^nd  for the first Market Day. You will want to come back, time after time.

 For more information on Market Day, or if you want to find out how to become a vendor, contact Christy at 304-651-9023 or [email protected]

 

     The Fayette County Farmers Market is pleasing to the eye and the palate. The colors are vibrant and the tastes exhilarating. The trucks and canopies line up and are open for your consideration. All fresh and local produce, plants, baked goods, and preserves are available for purchase. As the growing season progresses the bounty of vegetables and fruits multiplies. Lettuce, corn, beans, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, eggs, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, squash, and onions are just a few of the fresh goods you might find. Many of the breads, cookies, and pepperoni rolls will be baked just that morning.

     Don’t be surprised if you run into your neighbors, some cyclists, travelers from out-of-state, and morning walkers. You might even happen upon some local musicians playing traditional music from the front porch of the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau (FCVB) where you’ll for sure find some fresh coffee and maybe a sip of cool lemonade, too.

     Beginning May 12^th and running every Saturday until the end of October, the Farmers Market is the place to be in town from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Look for the crowd in the parking lot between Diogi’s restaurant and the Fayetteville CVB on Court Street just after you turn off Route 19.

 

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.

 http://www.officialbridgeday.com/