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Christmas Decorating Contest

The Christmas Decorating Contest has been extended. You have a few more days to get your forms in. The deadline is Monday, December 17th.  Judging will take place Tuesday, December 18th.

The Town of Fayetteville Beautification Committee is excited to announce this years Town of Fayetteville Christmas Decorating Contest! You can pick up an entry form at the Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau or click the link below to download a form.
TOWN OF FAYETTEVILLE CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST 2018

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Dog Friendly Fayetteville Big Dog Party Event

Fayetteville is going to the dogs! Dogs will be taking over the Fayetteville Town Park for Fayetteville’s first dog festival, The Big Dog Party! The Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau has teamed up with The Fayette County Animal Control Center to throw the Big Dog Party based off of  the book ” Go, Dog. Go!”  The event kicks off this Saturday with a Dog Walk at 9:00a.m. powered by Southern Active WV.  Dogs will be parading around the park loop and strutting into town and back.  Join us for a day of fun activities with or without your pup! We will have a costume contest and best trick contest along with lots of other fun activities. We will also have raffles to raise money for the animal shelter and some dog vendors on site. Your dogs can cool down at our doggie watering station. Bring a blanket  to enjoy a reading of ” Go, Dog. Go!” with your furry friends.
We love dogs in Fayetteville and if your traveling into town with your furry family members we have you covered. Fayetteville is a dog friendly community , below is a resource guide for pet owners.


Around Town
Start your day by grabbing a cup of fresh coffee to go at Kool Beanz while your dog gets refreshed at their watering station on their deck. Enjoy a stroll around town. There are doggie waste stations in several spots along the main streets in Fayetteville. If you have a well behaved leashed dog you can even shop with your dog in Waterstone Outdoors and Ace’s Adventure Shop. They have a nice selection of doggie adventure gear.
Dog Friendly Dining:

Cathedral Cafe

Cathedral Cafe has an outdoor table where you can dine with your dog and they provide water and complimentary bacon for your pooch!

Cathedral Cafe
134 S Court St
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Call (304) 574-0202
www.cathedralcafe.com

Burrito Bar
The Burrito Bar has outdoor dining and music and welcomes well behaved leashed pets!

Burrito Bar

179 Oscar White Rd, Lansing, WV 25862

 304- 574-2750

www.burritobarwv.com

Arrowhead Bike Farm
Arrowhead Bike Farm has a Biergarden offering craft beer, sandwiches and brats along with near by hiking trails where you can dine with your pup in their outdoor space.

Arrowhead Bike Farm

8263 Gatewood Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840

304-900-5501

www.arrowheadbikefarm.com
Doggie Bag it, Order to Go

You can order Secret Sandwich Society to go and enjoy a picnic at the table right by the restaurant in Janatula Park behind the Fayetteville CVB. Pick up a Pizza from Pies and Pints and dine at one of the picnic shelters in the Fayetteville Town Park.

Activities
Paddle Boarding
Mountain Surf Paddle Boards is a company based out of Fayetteville that rents boards and also offers lessons that you can take with your dog, as long as your dog is comfortable around water.

Mountain Surf Paddle Boards

Fayetteville, WV

304- 785-4108
www.mtnsurfps.com

Dog Events

The Big Dog Party


Hiking
There are so many great dog friendly hikes in the area. All of the hikes in the New River Gorge National Park are dog friendly. Long point trail is beautiful along with Fern Creek trail, both are popular with pups. I will warn there are overlooks with drop offs, so it depends on your dog’s temperament if you would feel safe taking them on these trails. If you want to avoid the overlooks the Town Park Loop Trail is a great option. Our dogs love splashing around the creek off Wolf Creek Trail. The Burn Wood Loop trail is another great option if you want to avoid walking along the edge of the Gorge with your dog. Stop by the visitor center and I can give you directions and maps!
Watering Hole
Fayette Station
If you have a water dog there are lots of fun places to dip your paws around Fayetteville. A popular watering hole that has amazing views of the bridge is Fayette Station. Take Fayette Station Road, drive past New River Gorge Bridge Visitor Center, take a sharp left and work your way into the Gorge. It becomes a one way road. You will go over the old blue bridge across the river and on the other side you will see signs to park at Fayette station. It is also a fun spot to watch rafters go by and for your pup to splash around along the bank. Waterstone sells doggie life jackets.


Where to Stay
Hotel
The Quality Inn New River  Gorge
The Quality Inn New River Gorge allows three pets of any size for an additional $15 per pet, per night. Quiet crated pets may be left unattended for short periods of time.

Quality Inn New River Gorge

103 Elliott’s Way, Fayetteville, WV 25840
304- 574-3443
www.choicehotels.com/west-virginia/fayetteville/quality-inn-hotels/

New River Gorge Preserve
The New River Gorge Preserve has several cabins that allow pets. The cabins set in a beautiful wooded area overlooking the New River Gorge, minutes from Fayetteville. You must request a pet friendly cabin upfront.
130 Laurel Creek Road
Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840

304-574-1802

www.newrivergorgegatewaycenter.com

Dog Boarding
Hide & Seek Dog Retreat
A retreat for your pets while you vacation.

Hide & Seek Dog Retreat

1822 Beckwith Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840

304-640-6406
Animal Care
Fayetteville Veterinary Hospital
77 Rahall Greenway
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Email: fayetteveterinary@gmail.com
Phone: 304-574-4VET
www.fayettevet.com

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Free Fishing Weekend Fayetteville West Virginia

 

West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 10-11th. During this weekend residents and nonresidents can fish in West Virginia free without a license! West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is part of National Fishing and Boating Week. It is the perfect weekend to plan a visit to Fayetteville where we are surrounded by great fishing areas. We talked with Bobby Bower from Pro River Outfitters. Bower is a known fish whisperer and expert guide in the area and he shared the best spots to hit  up this weekend. Bower said some great family friendly near by spots are Boley Lake , Plum Orchard Lake, and Summersville Lake. Boley Lake at Babcock State Park was stocked with catfish gearing up for this weekend.  With the rain winding down the conditions have also improved on the New and Gauley Rivers.  Trout season has come to an end for stocking, but small mouth  fishing is just getting fired up!  Bower said, ” The New River views and water quality are just second to none and it’s a great river to fish.” West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is  a great opportunity  to dive into fishing for the first time. If you already have your license it’s a great excuse to introduce someone to the sport. They might get hooked!

Photo: Devin Schamp

We also spoke with another avid angler, Devin Schamp who prefers small streams for trout fishing. He said Fayetteville is surrounded by great streams that provide lots of trout fishing opportunities in a picturesque setting. He enjoys Glade Creek of Mann Creek close by.  Schamp said, ” Fayette County has streams that sustain trout year round; giving anglers the opportunity to catch ”wild trout. Fishing or not, the beauty of the Fayetteville area and the array of outdoor activities it offers attracts me.”

Photo: Devin Schamp

If you’re looking for guided tours Fayetteville is also home to several companies that offer them. If you strike out on the river,  or you still want a taste of the action, you can always just come by town and enjoy some delicious pan seared local Rainbow trout at The Station.

Pro River Outfitters

www.Profishwv.com

westvirginiafishing@gmail.com

304-5752552

 

West Virginia Experience

304-574-06858

www.wvexperience.com

 

 

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Biking Fayetteville WV

Tristen Borgeson & Erin Wilburn enjoying a ride

Fayetteville is the perfect place to embark on your biking adventure! Fayetteville is surrounded by miles of mountain biking trails and the endless beauty of the Gorge. Explore winding rural roads dipping into the gorge or enjoy cruising on an easy going rail trail. Fayetteville has something for everyone, from challenging trails for the seasoned pro to easy beginner trails and helpful guides to get you started with mountain biking.

Start your adventure off exploring in town, we have two awesome bike shops to get you pedaling in the right direction. Both shops are happy to offer guidance on the best places to ride in and around Fayetteville.

New River Bikes

Founded in 1989 New River Bikes is your full service bike shop owned by Andy Forron.  Providing everything you need to get you on the trail including bike rentals and bike repairs.

New River Bikes offers guided tours from beginner to expert, something to enjoy at any skill level. They also offer instruction, Andy is a certified Mountain Bike Instructor. Andy encourages riders to join him at the shop on group rides when the shop closes around 6pm. New River Bikes will be offering some exciting clinics and they even have an overnight solstice trip lined up.

Marathon Bicycle Company

 

 Marathon Bicycle Company is your full service one stop shop for all your cycling needs, owned by Adam Stephens. From guidance, trail maps, or the gear to keep you on the trail. Stop in and try a demo bike, they also offer high end full suspension bike rentals, and bike repairs. Marathon Bikes will also be offering some fun clinics this summer.

Arrowhead Bike Farm

The Arrowhead Bike Farm is a full service bike shop offering rentals and bike repairs positioned right at the entrance of the Arrowhead Trails. After you ride you can enjoy their Bavarian style Biergarten serving brats, pretzels, sandwiches, and WV brewed craft beer. There is also a campground on site.

Mountain Biking  Trails

Fayetteville Town Park Trails

You can hit the trails from town at the back of the Fayetteville Town Park. These single track trails will give you a taste of Appalachian riding with technical sections, hills, rocks and roots. The Town Park Trails can be linked together depending on the mileage you want to cover. Andy said one of his favorite rides is linking the Town Park Trails and making a loop to the Arrowhead Trail system. Other Town Park Trails include the Fayetteville Trail, a 3.9 intermediate advanced trail. It also includes the Park Loop Trail, a 1.1 mile intermediate loop trail that travels through the forest. You can also link trails to connect and access The Long point Trail and Kaymoor Trail.

Arrowhead Trails

12.8 miles Trail difficulty: Easy to Intermediate

The Arrowhead Trails are a favorite for many and the most user friendly. The Arrowhead Trail is a stacked-loop system built to International Mountain Biking Association specifications. It was built by more than 1,000 members of the Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America’s national honor society making it one of the largest youth service projects in National Park service history. ” Arrowhead is perfect for beginners and advanced riders. Its fast and flowy for advanced riders and its design makes it easy to navigate for beginners with a stacked loop system that uses gradient effectively for a rolling trail with no large climbs.” Adam Stephens, Marathon bikes. The trails range from 1 mile to 6. 4 miles with fun features like banked curves to play on. The trails include the Clovis Trail, Adena Trail Dalton Trail, and LeCroy Trail.

Off the Trail

Fayetteville is not just limited to Mountain Biking. Come enjoy a ride around town and visit the unique shops and delicious restaurants along with two great bike shops for all your biking needs. With scenic rides and low traffic routes, Fayetteville is a great place to enjoy some road cycling. There are several loops that leave right from town. Gravel riding is one of the fastest growing styles in cycling and you can get off the beaten track on some beautiful scenic routes surrounding Fayetteville. Stop in one of our bike shops where they are happy to give you guidance on the best route to hit.

Its an exciting time to be into cycling in Fayetteville with new trail development on the surge. There is something for everyone, from remote technical single track scenic adventures to easy family rail trail cruising. If your nervous about hopping back on your bike, Fayetteville is a great place to start your adventure. Arrowhead provides a unique facility where you can get into mountain biking without the extreme hilly terrain you will find in most of the area.