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SUMMARY:Fayette County Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County\, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse a range of local vegetables\, meats\, baked goods and pastries. We’re also joined at the market by local artisans and craftspeople who create a variety of arts\, crafts and products created from
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayette-county-farmers-market/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Dining / Food,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Artists of the New Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Love Hope Art’s 5th annual Artists of the New Festival and Art Exhibition!\n\n\nAll mediums for artists from Raleigh\, Summers and Fayette counties!\nThis exhibition runs from August 15 – September 27 with the Opening Reception on August 15th during our Artists of the New Festival!
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/artists-of-the-new-exhibition/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Love Hope Center for the Arts\, 100 Rotan St\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art
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SUMMARY:Artists of the New Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Love Hope Art’s 5th annual Artists of the New Festival and Art Exhibition!\n\n\nAll mediums for artists from Raleigh\, Summers and Fayette counties!\nThis exhibition runs from August 15 – September 27 with the Opening Reception on August 15th during our Artists of the New Festival!
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/artists-of-the-new-exhibition-2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Love Hope Center for the Arts\, 100 Rotan St\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art
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SUMMARY:Artists of the New Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Love Hope Art’s 5th annual Artists of the New Festival and Art Exhibition!\n\n\nAll mediums for artists from Raleigh\, Summers and Fayette counties!\nThis exhibition runs from August 15 – September 27 with the Opening Reception on August 15th during our Artists of the New Festival!
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/artists-of-the-new-exhibition/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Love Hope Center for the Arts\, 100 Rotan St\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260711T153827Z
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SUMMARY:Artists of the New Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Love Hope Art’s 5th annual Artists of the New Festival and Art Exhibition!\n\n\nAll mediums for artists from Raleigh\, Summers and Fayette counties!\nThis exhibition runs from August 15 – September 27 with the Opening Reception on August 15th during our Artists of the New Festival!
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/artists-of-the-new-exhibition/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Love Hope Center for the Arts\, 100 Rotan St\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art
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SUMMARY:Fayette County Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County\, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse a range of local vegetables\, meats\, baked goods and pastries. We’re also joined at the market by local artisans and craftspeople who create a variety of arts\, crafts and products created from
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayette-county-farmers-market/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Dining / Food,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Artists of the New Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Love Hope Art’s 5th annual Artists of the New Festival and Art Exhibition!\n\n\nAll mediums for artists from Raleigh\, Summers and Fayette counties!\nThis exhibition runs from August 15 – September 27 with the Opening Reception on August 15th during our Artists of the New Festival!
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/artists-of-the-new-exhibition/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Love Hope Center for the Arts\, 100 Rotan St\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
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SUMMARY:Artists of the New Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Love Hope Art’s 5th annual Artists of the New Festival and Art Exhibition!\n\n\nAll mediums for artists from Raleigh\, Summers and Fayette counties!\nThis exhibition runs from August 15 – September 27 with the Opening Reception on August 15th during our Artists of the New Festival!
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/artists-of-the-new-exhibition-2/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Love Hope Center for the Arts\, 100 Rotan St\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000
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SUMMARY:Fayetteville's First Friday
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFayetteville First Fridays are back starting in June\, but the format is going to look a bit different. \nThis year\, the Fayetteville First Friday Committee is expanding the event footprint to better highlight the full downtown Fayetteville district and encourage visitors to explore multiple blocks and businesses. Their goal is to create a lively\, walkable monthly experience throughout the summer—bringing together local businesses\, artists\, musicians\, vendors\, and the community. \nThis event will be art walk style through town! \n\nActivities will be spread throughout the town\nCourt Street remaining open to traffic to allow for more parking and less congestion\nVendors will pair up with businesses and fill parking lots and outdoor spaces across town\nMore opportunities for collaboration between businesses\, musicians\, artists\, and vendors\n\nIf your business is interested in participating in any way\, please head to the link below for more information and to fill out a short form:\nFayetteville First Fridays – Business Interest Form 2026\nFayetteville First Fridays- Vendor Form 2026 \n\n  \n\nPick up a Fayetteville First Friday postcard and you can earn prizes for supporting our local makers and bakers! Turn your card in at the Fayetteville Visitor Center drop off box by the visitor center door by 8pm on Friday\, June 5th.\n\n\nHOW TO PLAY: FIRST FRIDAY POSTCARD\n\n\nExplore Fayetteville First Friday\, support local\, and get entered to WIN PRIZES!\n\n\nGrab a First Friday postcard from a participating business that’s open late or from a First Friday vendor.\n\n\n Make your rounds!\nStop by participating businesses and vendors and get an initial or check mark at each stop.\n\n\n Make a purchase = get a GOLD STAR!\n\n\nBONUS ENTRIES: Collect 3 GOLD STARS and you’ll get 5 EXTRA ENTRIES into the prize drawing!\n\n\n TURN IN YOUR CARD:\nDrop your completed postcard in the First Friday box at the Fayetteville Visitor Center\, 162 S. Court St. The box will be right by the front door!\n\n\nNo purchase is necessary to participate — but those gold stars give you extra chances to win.\n\n\n\n\n\nWalkable Order\nAugust First Friday Vendors:\nAri’s House Vintage – Simply Crafty\nGreat Googly Moogly- Jennifer Archie’s Coffee Oracle Readings\nEnjoyed Again/ Family Court – Vintage Treasures & Glassically Groovy\nTom Fast Law- Pete Angelos Sausages\nWater Stone Outdoors- Love Hope Center for the Arts & National Youth Advocacy\nLost Appalachia Trading Co.- Fayetteville Creates\nTown Hall- Fayetteville Women’s Club\nCourthouse Lawn- Kids games and activities\, Mountain State Montessori\, Wyred Design\, Kristianne Creations Crochet\, Honeysuckle Hill Nature Center\nCanary Books- Open late\, Prior to This book accessory vendor\nENRG Vans- My Creative Thoughts\, Cherry River Coffee Roasters\nThe Wild Kind- Open late\, Crabtree Bread\nThe Takeout- Loka Ranga\nWild + Well Market- Sunny June Creations\nFayetteville Visitor Center- Magical Morsels Emporium Bakery\nLove Hope Center for the Arts-\nBusiness Open Late:\nMayari\nLost Appalachia Trading Co\nWater Stone Outdoors\nNew River Zen\nWild + Well Market\nAce Adventure Gear\nCanary Books\nThe Take Out\nSouthside Junction Taphouse\nand more!\nLove Hope Center for the Arts is hosting an evening of artwork\, storytelling\, and landscapes inspired by the New River Gorge from Kat Von Hacke.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayettevilles-first-friday/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Beer, wine, cocktails, etc.,Dining / Food,Events,Festival,Kids activity,Music,Shopping
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T123000
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CREATED:20251129T171622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T171622Z
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SUMMARY:Fayette County Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County\, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse a range of local vegetables\, meats\, baked goods and pastries. We’re also joined at the market by local artisans and craftspeople who create a variety of arts\, crafts and products created from
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayette-county-farmers-market/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Dining / Food,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fayette County Farmer's Market":MAILTO:fayettecofarmersmarket07@yahoo.com
GEO:38.05279;-81.103771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T123000
DTSTAMP:20251129T171622Z
CREATED:20251129T171622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T171622Z
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SUMMARY:Fayette County Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County\, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse a range of local vegetables\, meats\, baked goods and pastries. We’re also joined at the market by local artisans and craftspeople who create a variety of arts\, crafts and products created from
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayette-county-farmers-market/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Dining / Food,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T123000
DTSTAMP:20251129T171622Z
CREATED:20251129T171622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T171622Z
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SUMMARY:Fayette County Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County\, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse a range of local vegetables\, meats\, baked goods and pastries. We’re also joined at the market by local artisans and craftspeople who create a variety of arts\, crafts and products created from
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayette-county-farmers-market/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Dining / Food,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T123000
DTSTAMP:20251129T171622Z
CREATED:20251129T171622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T171622Z
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SUMMARY:Fayette County Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County\, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse a range of local vegetables\, meats\, baked goods and pastries. We’re also joined at the market by local artisans and craftspeople who create a variety of arts\, crafts and products created from
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayette-county-farmers-market/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Dining / Food,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T123000
DTSTAMP:20251129T171622Z
CREATED:20251129T171622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T171622Z
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SUMMARY:Fayette County Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County\, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse a range of local vegetables\, meats\, baked goods and pastries. We’re also joined at the market by local artisans and craftspeople who create a variety of arts\, crafts and products created from
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayette-county-farmers-market/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Dining / Food,Shopping
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20251213T161536Z
CREATED:20251213T161536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T161536Z
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SUMMARY:Fayetteville’s Gingerbread Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fayetteville’s Gingerbread Festival\nDecember 4–6\, 2026 | Downtown Fayetteville\, WV \nNestled in the picturesque mountains of West Virginia\, Fayetteville’s Gingerbread Festival invites you to step back in time and celebrate the holidays with small-town flair. Each December\, our historic downtown is transformed into a whimsical candy land filled with gingerbread décor\, twinkling lights\, and festive cheer. Escape the hustle and bustle of the season and enjoy a magical holiday getaway with your family. \nCome for the gingerbread\, stay for the holiday magic! Whether you’re joining us for the parade\, shopping for unique gifts\, or savoring gingerbread treats\, the Fayetteville Gingerbread Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the season. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayettevilles-gingerbread-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Art,Competition, Contest, etc.,Dining / Food,Events,Festival,Kids activity,Music,Shopping,Theater show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260808T145157Z
CREATED:20260731T145125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T145157Z
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SUMMARY:Fayetteville's Cryptid Weekend 2027
DESCRIPTION:March 6–7\, 2027 | Downtown Fayetteville & Trails \n \nFayetteville is going full folklore for Fayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend\, March 6–7\, 2027! Venture into town and the surrounding trails as some of West Virginia’s most legendary cryptids emerge from the shadows. \nSpot familiar Appalachian legends like Bigfoot and Mothman roaming downtown\, popping up along trails\, and making surprise appearances throughout the weekend. Bring your camera and see if you can capture cryptids “in the wild” — wandering through town\, lurking near trailheads\, or blending into everyday Fayetteville life. \nThe weekend kicks off on Saturday\, March 6\, with the opening of a Cryptid Art Exhibition at the Love Hope Center for the Arts\, featuring regional artists inspired by folklore\, myth\, and Appalachian legends. \nThroughout the weekend\, enjoy a Cryptid-themed Art Walk through your favorite Fayetteville businesses\, with special stops\, themed displays\, and surprises along the way. Shops\, galleries\, and community spaces will embrace the strange and unusual as downtown transforms into a playful celebration of West Virginia’s most mysterious creatures. There will also be a cryptid scavenger hunt through town. \nWhether you’re a folklore fan\, an art lover\, a photographer\, or just curious about what goes bump in the woods — Fayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend is your chance to explore Fayetteville from a whole new perspective. \nPro tip: Keep your camera ready… you never know when a cryptid might appear. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring this years event email us info@visitfayettevillewv.com \n  \nFayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend Schedule\nSaturday\, March 6th\n11:00am-4:00pm Cryptid Scavenger Hunt – Start by picking up your scavenger hunt list at the Fayetteville Visitor Center \n11:00am-4:00pm Junior Cryptozoologist Program – Start by picking up your field guide at the Fayetteville Visitor Center \n11:00am-4:00pm Cryptid Crawl Art Walk Vendors \n11:00am-5:00pm Cryptid Crawl Art Walk Trail \n11:00am-6:00pm Cryptid Art Show at Love Hope Center for the Arts \n11:15am-12:00pm \n11:00am-2:00pm Cryptid Scavenger Hunt – Start by picking up your scavenger hunt list at the Fayetteville Visitor Center \n11:00am-2:00pm Junior Cryptozoologist Program – Start by picking up your field guide at the Fayetteville Visitor Center \n11:00am-4:00pm Cryptid Art Show at Love Hope Center for the Arts \n11:00am-5:00pm Cryptid Crawl Art Walk Trail \n12:00pm-12:30pm Cryptid Pet Costume Contest in front of the Fayette County Courthouse \n  \nAdditional Event Information\n  \nCryptid Scavenger Hunt\nMysterious creatures have been spotted throughout downtown Fayetteville… can you find them all? \nJoin the Cryptid Scavenger Hunt\, a self-guided adventure that takes you on a quest through participating locations along the Cryptid Crawl. Search for hidden cryptids\, explore local shops\, and experience the festival in a fun and interactive way for all ages. \nHow It Works: \n\n\nPick up your scavenger hunt tracking sheet at the Fayetteville Visitor Center \n\n\nFollow the clues and locate cryptids hidden throughout town \n\n\nMark each discovery as you go \n\n\nReturn your completed sheet to the Visitor Center to receive a small prize (while supplies last) \n\n\nThis activity is self-guided and can be completed at your own pace during Cryptid Weekend — perfect for families\, friends\, and curious explorers. \nJunior Cryptozoologist Program\nCalling all young monster hunters and future scientists! \nThe Junior Cryptozoologist Program invites kids to become official cryptid investigators during Fayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend. Participants will complete a series of fun\, self-guided challenges designed to encourage observation\, exploration\, and imagination while learning about legendary Appalachian creatures. \nHow to Participate: \n\n\nPick up your Junior Cryptozoologist field guide at the Fayetteville Visitor Center \n\n\nComplete activities and challenges as you explore downtown \n\n\nReturn your completed guide to the Visitor Center for verification \n\n\nThe first 300 youth participants who complete the program will earn an official Junior Cryptozoologist collectible pin! \nDesigned especially for kids and families\, this self-paced adventure turns the entire town into a living classroom of folklore\, creativity\, and discovery. \nCryptid Art Show at Love Hope Center for the Arts \n \nLove Hope Center for the Arts is exhibiting artwork from regional artists inspired by cryptid folklore and Appalachian legends! \nIn participation with Fayetteville’s exciting new Cryptid Weekend\, the Cryptid Art show will run March 6th to March 28th. \n\nCryptid Creative Writing Contest \n\nCalling all young storytellers\, monster hunters\, and cryptid creators! \nAs part of Fayetteville’s Cryptid Festival\, we invite local students in kindergarten through 12th grade to enter our Cryptid Creative Writing Contest for a chance to win a gift basket filled with goodies and local surprises! Create an original story about your favorite cryptid\, a cryptid encounter or a invent a brand-new cryptid. Stories can be funny\, spooky\, adventurous\, mysterious — or anything your imagination dreams up. Students are encouraged to include illustrations to go along with their stories. \nWho Can Enter? \nLocal students in kindergarten – 12th Grade \n(Winners may be selected by age group depending on submissions.) \nSubmission Deadline: February 28\, 2027 \nHow to Submit: Mail or drop off entries at: \nFayetteville Visitor Center162 S. Court StreetFayetteville\, WV 25840 \nWinners will be announced ahead of the festival and will receive a special cryptid-themed gift basket!
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LOCATION:Fayetteville\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States
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