Events

06/14/2021 by Tabitha Stover

Fayetteville West Virginia Summer Events

Summer means warm sunny weather and lots of fun events in Fayetteville. We are ready to get into the swing of summer fun and we are committed to taking the extra steps and precautions to safely host events. Enjoy Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival and 4th of July Celebration, lots of races and triathlons, Fayetteville’s Wild Weekend Nature Festival, and weekly farmers markets.

Earth Day 2.0

June 11

Generation New River Gorge Presents Earth Day 2.0. This festival celebrates the springtime renewal and revitalization in West Virginia’s mountains. You will be able to visit various arts, crafts, retail, and artisan food, vendors. Feast your eyes on beautiful paintings and pottery, locally-made soaps, jewelry, and much more! The day kicks off with community yoga on the Court House lawn, followed by educational activities promoting environmental protection, local businesses, kids games, and interactive booths, and ending with local live music in downtown! The farmer’s market is open from 8:30 am-12:30 pm selling fresh, locally grown treats including baked goods, coffee, spices, and herbal remedies.

Gritty Chix Mud Run

June 19

Gritty Chix Mud Run is coming back to ACE Adventure Resort June 19, 2021! At ACE, we are ready to jump back into all that mud! Gritty Chix was voted the #1 Mud Run/Adventure Race in the Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic last year by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. This race is something you don’t want to miss out on! Gritty Chix Mud run is for anyone with a gritty spirit, and everyone who’s #1 goal is to have fun in the funky, and dirty Mud course. Help support a good cause and watch your besties make muddy fools of themselves this summer at ACE Adventure Resort.

Fayetteville Heritage Festival & 4th of July Celebration

July 3-4

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, fireworks, bounce house carnival, live music, and more! Enjoy ice cream and a day full of wholesome summer fun. 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. The festivities will be capped off by a fireworks extravaganza at the Fayetteville Town Park at dusk on 4th.

Fayetteville 5K Run/Walk

July 3

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Wild, Wonderful Women’s Weekend

July 17-18

Experience the laidback community of Arrowhead Bike Farm and the beautiful New River Gorge mountain biking trails at this women’s mountain bike retreat! Enjoy two days of riding, practicing yoga, and making friends. This weekend retreat is for women of all mountain bike abilities looking to improve their skills while having fun. We are keeping the group size small so we can provide the best individual instruction so we encourage you to take the opportunity to sign up!Location: Arrowhead Bike Farm, Fayetteville, WVDates: July 17-18, 2021Time: Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pmSunday, 8:00am-2:00pmCost: $275/ rider skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate RidersRequired Equipment:Helmet
Bike (bike rentals available)
Hydration pack/ Water Bottles
Face Covering for when it is difficult to maintain distance
Camp Includes:Lunch and Dinner Saturday
Light pre-yoga breakfast
Sunday Brunch
Trail Snacks
Instruction from professionally trained and BICP certified instructors
Fun constructed mountain bike features for focused skill instruction.
Free Field Tent Camping
Call 304-900-5501 or register online now.

Captain Thurmond’s Challenge

August 7-8

Captain Thurmond’s Challenge is held in the center of beautiful downtown Fayetteville, West Virginia. It is an extreme triathlon consisting of 28.5 miles of the most extreme Mountain Biking, White Water, and Running in the state and some would say the East Coast. Participants can register to compete as part of Raft Team, a Relay Team, or in the Solo Division.If you’re looking for teammates or are concerned about the White Water leg of this race, we encourage you to contact us and we will be happy to help you assemble a team. This race is part of the New River Gorge Challenge Weekend so pack up the friends and family and head on out for a weekend of racing for every level! In addition to the Captain Thurmond’s Challenge on Saturday, August 7th, 2021, a 5K will also be held in town that morning with proceeds supporting the New River Gorge Learning Co-Op. There is also an awesome FAMILY-FRIENDLY triathlon held Sunday, August 8th in the town of Thurmond, WV, a short drive from Fayetteville.

Fayetteville’s Wild Weekend Nature Festival

August 13-15

We want to invite you to come on an adventure with us and discover all of the nature that Fayetteville has to offer. We are celebrating what makes Fayetteville so wild with a nature festival from August 13th through the 15th. From educational programs designed specifically for youngsters and adults to guided hikes in the New River Gorge along with adventure activities. Fayetteville’s Wild Weekend will offer a variety of activities and workshops for all ages and interests. Come and celebrate the features, creatures, and culture that make Fayetteville the unique place that it is. Stay tuned for schedule updates as more events are finalized. Enjoy activities from nature paddle boarding tours to salamander talks. We will have a nature market and educational booths set up at the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Brapps Then Taps

August 15

This race will start and end at the Bike Farm with a loop through the newest National Park in the country on the Arrowhead Trails and beyond!Date: August 15, 2021Race Start: 12:00 pmAll Junior & Youth classes and Just for Fun = $15.00 (+online reg fees)All other classes = $30.00 (+online reg fees)On-site Registration is an additional $10

New River Gorgeous Trail Run

August 21

Join ACE Adventure Resort for the 20th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk. Choose between three race options including a half-marathon, 10K run, or a 5-mile walk. All the courses wander through deep hardwood forests and offer spectacular views of the New River and the historic town of Thurmond. And yes, prizes are awarded.

Markets

Fayette County Farmers Market

Saturdays

Stop by the Fayette County Farmers Market every Saturday conveniently located in the Fayette County Courthouse parking lot off Wiseman Ave from 8am to 12:30pm. Shop for a variety of produce grown locally, fresh eggs, baked goods, meats, and more. There are also a variety of artisans that set up every market with handmade items. The market moves to the Rick Rutledge Pavilion off Virginia Street in Oak Hill on Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm.

Monday Market at The Gaines Estate

July 5, August 2, September 6,

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The Gaines Estate Introduces THE MONDAY MARKET Conveniently open to the public on the first Monday evening of the month, The Market will feature Fayetteville’s finest food trucks, produce vendors, artisans, and vendors of all kinds. Did we mention LIVE MUSIC from a local artist every month!The Market will be located in the Walnut Grove in the back yard of Gaines Estate.

Thursday Pop- UP Markets at New Roots Community Farm

Thursdays

Pop-up Market June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30

New Roots Community Farm hosts a farm sale on site every Thursday from 1pm-6 pm. Join us on the last Thursday of the month for an extra special market with special guests from June- September from 1 pm to 6 pm. In addition to Turnrow pickups and on-farm sales, we will be hosting food trucks featuring local ingredients. Bring a blanket and join us for picnic-style dining. There will be a pop-up market featuring local farmers and artists. You are welcome to bring an instrument if you play for some pickin fun. We will also have activities for the kids.

01/11/2019 by Tabitha Stover

Valentine’s Day Getaway

Take A Sock At Love In Fayetteville!

If you’re looking to escape this Valentine’s Day, Fayetteville is calling your name. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway of pampering and relaxation and sweet treats or a weekend of adventure with your love, we have something for you!

Valentine’s Day Lodging Packages

Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill Valentine’s Dinner & Room At The Quality Inn New River

Enjoy a steak dinner for two, wine and a room on Valentine’s Day for just $89.95 at the Quality Inn New River. You can also enjoy the dinner package alone for $39.95 at Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill.

The Historic Morris Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

Looking for peace, relaxation, and a touch of adventure? The Historic Morris Harvey House has created the perfect combination for you and your loved one. The Morris Harvey House is offering “A Valentine’s to Remember” package that includes: luxury accommodations for two, Morris Harvey House Wine Glasses, a decadent tray of chocolate covered strawberries, and a gourmet breakfast for two at the B & B. Roses, massages, and other services can also be arranged for an additional fee.

Lafayette Flats

Lafayette Flats makes the perfect getaway any day, but the Flats are upping their game with a variety of Valentine’s Day indulgences to enhance your retreat. If you act fast they can arrange to have a custom painting of you and your loved one waiting for you created by West Virginia artist Ian Bode, for an additional fee. You can walk into your Flat and find a bottle of chilled bubbly waiting for you along with delicious West Virginia specialty chocolates, bountiful flameless candles, and beautiful fresh flowers.

https://visitfayettevillewv.com/lodging/

Valentine’s Day Fun

Romantic Dinner

Fayetteville just topped the Best of West Virginia List for Dining across the board. Nervous about your first Valentine’s Day together? Then the mellow atmosphere of sharing pimento cheese fries in Secret Sandwich Society or sharing pizza and wings at Pies & Pints may suit you more. If you’re looking for a romantic dinner enjoy the Station’s farm-to-table menu. Maybe breakfast is your jam; indulge in pancakes for two at Cathedral Café or chocolate chip waffles at The Iron Wood Eatery. We recommend you do a course at each, it is Valentine’s Day. Make sure you save a little room for something sweet.

Adventures

Think outside the box and gift your sweetheart with an experience. Try a new adventure together with a Valentine’s Day Bridge Walk or winter zip lining trip.

Canyon Rim Massage & Body Work

Pamper your significant other by booking a relaxing massage at Canyon Rim Massage & Body Work in downtown Fayetteville.

Nature

Winter is our slow season making it the perfect time to enjoy the solitude and reconnect with your partner. Bundle up with your sweetheart and hit the trail, hike out to Long Point in the golden hour. Take a scenic drive, bring a blanket and watch the fog rise over the New River. Explore icy waterfalls, breathe the fresh air, and reconnect.

Historic Fayetteville

Take a window shopping stroll through Fayetteville, where historic buildings house upscale boutiques, adventure shops, outfitters, a bakery, cafes, and antique shops. Stop by Kool Beanz to warm up with a cup of coffee and challenge your sweetheart to a round of putt-putt golf at their indoor course.

New River Gorge Epic Escape

The New River Epic Escape is a fun and unique experience for anyone to try. Put your relationship to the test and try one of their challenging escape rooms.

Make it a Weekend Getaway

Join us for a fun-filled Valentine’s weekend in historic Fayetteville with lots of fun events planned! We are very excited to host Fayetteville’s first Wonka Walk, a sweet treat walk through town Saturday and cupcake bake-off Friday. Enjoy Chef demos, live music, a winter farmers market, and more! Stay tuned as we post the weekend’s full event list here. Come play and stay, https://visitfayettevillewv.com/lodging/.

Cupcake Bake-off

Wonka Walk

This will be a sweet treat Willy Wonka themed walk through town on Saturday, February 16 from 11 am to 4 pm. We have over 20 sweet treat stops with merchants, shops, and restaurants participating. Enjoy delicious handcrafted sweet treats or an experience at each stop. A Golden Ticket is hiding somewhere in one of the businesses. If you are the lucky winner, you will receive a scrumdiddlyumptious prize! We encourage visitors to embrace the spirit of Willy Wonka by dressing up in character or creating candy inspired outfits to add to the fun. As you stroll through town be on the lookout for hidden treats and Wonka inspired surprises through town. You may even catch a glimpse of Willy Wonka himself. https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/wonka-walk/

12/27/2018 by Tabitha Stover

Things To Do Fayetteville New Year’s

New Year’s Celebrations & Things to Do Fayetteville

There is still time to book a weekend getaway to Fayetteville to ring in the New Year. Get pampered in one of Fayetteville’s Bed and Breakfast Inns, or get away and enjoy a tranquil stay in a cozy cabin. Fayetteville has something for everyone to help you ring in the New Year. You can enjoy a champagne toast at midnight or dance the night away with several New Year’s events to choose from. Maybe you are more of a thrill seeker; join us for Fayetteville’s Annual Polar Plunge into the New River on New Year’s Day. Or rejuvenate with a First Day Hike in the gorge.

New Year’s Eve Parties & Events

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New Year’s Eve Party with Big Ugly Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill

Start your evening off with a prime rib dinner for two for $39.99 at Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill. Bring in the New Year with entertainment from ” Big Ugly”, Dave Willis and enjoy a champagne toast at midnight. Stay overnight on-site at the New River Quality Inn with nice deals on new years packages and enjoy a free continental breakfast in the morning.

New Year’s Eve Adventures on the Gorge

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Adventures On The Gorge and The Company Stores invite you to ring in 2019 with phenomenal modern rock music, exquisite food and craft drinks underneath the stars on the rim of the New River Gorge in West Virginia.

Tickets cost $39 after December 25, which includes appetizers and champagne toast. Cash bar is also available (credit cards accepted).

You can stay in the heart of Fayetteville and play on the edge of the New River Gorge. Adventures on the Gorge will be offering a free shuttle service included with your ticket New Year’s Eve. The Memorial Building in Fayetteville right across from the Historic Morris Harvey House Bed and Breakfast is one of the main stops. You can also talk to your driver to request stops on the main loop including Lafayette Flats, and many of the vacation rentals in town. ShuttleSched

New Year’s Eve Leather & Lace Party at Monkey’s Uncle Bar & Grill

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The party starts at 9 pm with DJ Frankenstein with a leather and lace themed New Year’s Eve Party at Monkey’s Uncle Bar & Grill. No Cover!

Things to Do

Lacy’s Lights at the Fayette County Park

Looking for fun for the whole family? Take a drive through the impressive wonderland of winter lights at the Fayette County Park The last night to check out the lights is December 30th.

Active Southern West Virginia First Day Hike

Join Active Southern West Virginia on their First Day Hike. Connect some of the trails at Ace Adventure Resort in Oak Hill on a 6-mile loop with Community Captain Levi. Meet at the Welcome Center at ACE Resort at 10 AM. Make being active a part of your New Years resolution.
Directions to ACE Adventure Resort:
Take (East) Main St. exit off of Rt 19
At the stop sign turn right if coming from Beckley, turn left if coming from Fayetteville.
Take the first left (directly across from the Little General – BP Gas Station

You can also stop by the visitor center and pick up a trail map and we can help you plan your own First Day Hike with an abundance of trails to choose from!

New Year’s Day Polar Swim

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UPDATE ON POLAR SWIM: DUE TO HIGH WATER LEVELS AND FLOODING THE POLAR SWIM IS CANCELED

Dive into the New Year with Fayetteville’s Polar Swim. Every year locals gather at Fayette Station on New Year’s Day for a dip in the New River at 1 pm. Participants must sign a liability waiver before the swim. Waivers will be on site.

https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/fayette-station-polar-swim/

Downtown Fayetteville

Fayetteville is all dolled up for the holidays. Stop in one of our local coffee shops to warm up while you stroll around town. Fayetteville has a variety of unique shops, from boutiques, adventure gear shops, antique stores, and more. You will also want to take advantage of our awesome restaurants, several Fayetteville Restaurants topped the Best of West Virginia List for 2018.

New Year’s Day Bridge Walk

If more adventure is your resolution we can help you get started. Book a New Year’s Day Bridge Walk at a special New Year’s price of $49. Bridge Walk has added a “can’t miss” event. At noon, with an extra Bridge Walk tour and you’ll get to view the spectacular Fayette State Polar Bear Plunge high above the frigid water. It was a hit last year…..bring your camera and zoom in on the fun….without the frostbite!

Ski

Winter Place Ski Resort is just a 45-minute drive from Fayetteville.

New River Gorge Epic Escape

If you are feeling up for a challenge test yourself at the New River Gorge Epic Escape Game.

Where to Stay

You still have time to book a New Year’s getaway. Take advantage of winter rates and get rejuvenated to take on the new year.

https://visitfayettevillewv.co

12/14/2018 by Tabitha Stover

New Years Retreats Lafyette Flats

A New Beginning

New year, new you, start 2019 with a fresh start with a personalized wellness retreat package in the luxurious Lafayette Flats.

Personal Wellness Retreat Packages

Whether beginning a new chapter in life, seeking quiet space to work on a special project, or simply taking time to refresh the mind, body, and spirit, a personal retreat can work wonders.

Thanks to the collaboration of several West Virginia small businesses, personal retreat packages are being offered at Lafayette Flats – a boutique vacation rental property in Fayetteville, WV – during January and April 2019. Individuals can design their retreat experience with the help of Lafayette Flats co-owner and retreat curator, Amy McLaughlin.

“What makes our retreats special is the ability to customize unique personal itineraries. We’ll supply the gorgeous accommodations, inspiring location and beneficial accouterments. You create the experience that feels right for you,” says McLaughlin. “Meditation is great and green juice is healthy, but your retreat should serve your unique needs.”

All personal retreat packages include the following:

A three-day, two-night stay at Lafayette Flats in charming Fayetteville, West Virginia
A private, luxurious, original art-filled flat: bedroom, kitchen, living space and bathroom with soaker tub
Private access to a studio suitable for yoga and/or meditation
A collection of all-natural bath and skin care products from Silver Market Co. of Point Pleasant, WV
Guided or solitary forest bathing excursions on the stunning trails of the New River Gorge
Spring and sparkling water, fruit-infused spa water and custom herbal tea handcrafted by Gum’s Hollow Apothecary of Jane Lew, WV
Additional accessories for the flat curated to stimulate all five senses including luxurious linens, aromatherapy, fresh flowers and fruit, art supplies, soft blankets, wireless internet access and a Bluetooth speaker

Optional activities available at Lafayette Flats for an additional fee include the following:

Private Yoga Instruction with Randy Boyd of Edmond, WV
Thai Yoga Bodywork with Erin Larsen of Fayetteville, WV
Therapeutic Massage by Ocean’s Massage of Oak Hill, WV
Acupuncture & Ashiatsu Massage by On-Point Acupuncture of Beckley, WV
Juice Detox Packages by Starlings Coffee & Provisions of Charleston, WV
Energy Work by Healing Touch Energy Work of Oak Hill, WV

Retreat package dates, rates and additional information available at https://www.lafayetteflatsretreat.com/