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SUMMARY:Fayetteville's Cryptid Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:March 7–8\, 2026 | Downtown Fayetteville & Trails \n \nFayetteville is going full folklore for Fayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend\, March 7–8\, 2026! 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 7\, 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. \n  \nThank you to our generous sponsor!\nAPPALACHIAN ESCAPES\n \nFayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend Schedule\nSaturday\, March 7th\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 Meet & Greet/Q & A with Les O’Dell Big Foot Hunter at Appalachian Ghost Tours Table at Water Stone Outdoors \n12:00pm-1:00pm Appalachian Ghost Tours Paranormal Investigation Location TBA \n12:15pm- 12:45pm Meet & Greet/Q & A with 304Urbexxx at Appalachian Ghost Tours Table at Water Stone Outdoors \n12:30pm- 1:30pm Bigfoot Hunt Led by Les O’ Dell at the Gaines Estate – $5.00 \n1:00pm-1:45pm Meet & Greet/Q & A with Morgan Lambert\, Haunted Content Creator at Appalachian Ghost Tours Table at Water Stone Outdoors \n1:00pm-2:00pm Appalachian Ghost Tours Paranormal Investigation Location TBA \n2:00pm-2:45pm Meet & Greet/Q & A with Theresa Racer\, Theresa’s Haunted History at Appalachian Ghost Tours Table at Water Stone Outdoors \n2:00pm-3:00pm Appalachian Ghost Tours Paranormal Investigation Location TBA \n2:30pm-3:30pm Bigfoot Hunt Led by Les O’ Dell at the Gaines Estate – $5.00 \n3:00pm-3:30pm Cryptid Costume Contest in front of the Fayette County Courthouse \n3:00pm-4:00pm Mothman Felting Workshop at Mountain Magnolia (Ages 10+ due to sharp felting needles) – $25.00 \n3:00pm-4:00pm Appalachian Ghost Tours Paranormal Investigation Location TBA \n4:00pm-6:00pm Ghost Hunt with Appalachian Ghost Tours at the Gaines Estate grounds –  $10.00 \n5:00pm-6:00pm West Virginia Cryptid Talk – Learn about every beast\, monster\, ghoul\, and unidentified critter in the state at Mountain Magnolia (appropriate for all ages) \n6:00pm-7:00pm Bigfoot Hunts Led by Les O’ Dell at the Gaines Estate – $5.00 \n6:00pm-7:00pm WV Cryptids: A Mythic Movement & Mediation Journey at New River Yoga $20.00 \n6:00pm-8:00pm Cryptid Art Show Opening Night Reception at Love Hope Center for the Arts \n7:00pm- 8:30pm Fayetteville Ghost Walk Learn about the haunts and legends of Fayetteville. Meet at Mountain Magnolia – special discount for Cryptid Weekend\, all ages welcome $15.00 \n7:00pm-11:00pm Paranormal Investigation at the Gaines Estate with Appalachian Ghost Tours $20.00 \n7:30pm-11:00pm John Inghram Band with Ryan Brandenburg and Carlise Trash Pile LIVE at The Outpost – New River Gorge Campground – $15.00 \nSunday\, March 8th\n9:00am-10:00am Wings in the Dark at New River Yoga Studios – a vibrational energy workshop – $15.00 \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 \n12:00pm-4:00pm Mothmanor Open House at 177 High St Fayetteville WV 25840 across Rt 19 taking a right on High Street  \n12:30pm-1:30pm Bigfoot Hunt Led by Les O’ Dell at the Gaines Estate – $5.00 \n2:30pm-3:30pm Bigfoot Hunt Led by Les O’ Dell at the Gaines Estate – $5.00 \nCryptid schedule \n  \nFayetteville’s Participating Cryptid Crawl Art Walk & Cryptid Stops\nAll businesses and vendors listed will be participating on Saturday \n$ fee for workshops/activities/food/merchandise\nR reservations required\n* business will be participating on Sunday \nACE Adventure Gear * – Cryptid fun + Crazy Craft Lady cryptid merch $ \nAmerican Legion – Fright Nights WV will be set up out front along with the Flying Purple People Eater \nAris House Vintage * – Vintage treasures + porch vendors & Holy O’s Food Truck $ \nCathedral Café * – Cryptid-inspired menu specials + Shenandoah Sasquatch located between Very Rare Vintage and Cathedral Café  $ \nD & K Collectibles – Collectibles +Dagwud Crick Apiary $ \nEnjoyed Again * – Cryptid-themed apparel & finds\, children’s cryptid book unveiling! $ \nENRG Vans – Magical Morsels Emporium Bakery $ \nEscape- A- Torium * – WV-themed escape rooms including ScareBnB + Girl Scout Cookies $ * \nFayetteville Visitor Center * – Artist Adam Weaver Appalachian Weird\, Official Cryptid Weekend Posters\, Cryptid Scavenger Hunt Info\, and Junior Crypt Program $ \nFire Creek BBQ & Steaks – Cryptid themed specials and drinks $ \nThe Gaines Estate * – Dining + Appalachian Ghost Tours Bigfoot Hunt & Paranormal Investigations R $ \nGreat Googly Moogly * – Unique finds $ \nThe Hobbit Hole * – Unique treasures $ \nLost Appalachia Trading Co * – Cryptid themed merch + artist Matt Cook $ \nLove Hope Center for the Arts * – Cryptid art show \nMaggie’s Pub – Themed drinks\, author James Alcorn\, Dogman: Untold Cryptic Encounters Dark Encounters Art Studio $ \nMayari * – Tons of cryptid merch $ \nMountain Magnolia Artisan Co-op & Bakery * – WV Cryptid talk\, cryptid merch\, mothman felting workshop\, Ghost Tours\, artist Loka Ranga R $  \nNew River Yoga * – Cryptid themed meditations\, check schedule R $ \nNew River Zen * – Themed cryptid merch + Bob Bragg\, author of “No Direct Evidence: The Story of the Missing Sodder Children” + some of the WV Book Companies Cryptid collection $ \nPies and Pints * – Festival food stop along the crawl $ \nRangefinder Coffee * – Specialty themed drinks brewed for curious travelers $ \nSecret Sandwich Society * – Specialty cryptid cocktails + artist Wild Willow $ \nSouthside Junction Tap House * – Themed drinks + artist Storm Mountain Creations $ \nThe Take Out – Delicious food + Dr. Jekyll’s Institute of Monster Studies pop-up experience $ \nTom Fast Law Office – Conjure Dust Designs $ \nVery Rare Vintage * – Vintage finds $ \nWater Stone Outdoors * – Appalachian Ghost Tours meet & greet table * \nWhitewater Photography- Mike Familant will be set up in the parking lot \nWisteria Gifts – Unique gifts & Bigfoot merch $ \nWood Iron Eatery * – Cryptid themed specials\, cryptid vendors: Pretty Morbid Creations and Outhelia Wildcraft $ \n \n \n  \nmap cryptid \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 7th to March 28th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBigfoot Hunts Led by Les O’ Dell\nJoin us at Fayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend for BIGFOOT HUNTS led by Les O’ Dell \nOnly $5.00 a person! \nHunt begins at the Gaines Estate \nPurchase tickets at the Appalachian Ghost Tours table or this LINK \n\nDr Jekyll’s Institute of Monster Studies pop-up experience\n \nExplore the monsters of myth\, science\, and local legend in West Virginia’s weirdest museum\, where monsters and science collide. \n\n\n\nGhost Hunt at the Gaines Estate Grounds\nScheduled for Saturday\, March 7th\, from 4 PM to 6 PM\, this event invites participants to delve into the mysteries of the past. For just $10\, attendees can partake in a guided investigation of the estate grounds. \nTickets \n\n\nWV Cryptids: A Mythic Movement & Meditation Journey\nSaturday\, March 7th 6pm-7pm \nStep into the misty mystery of Appalachia for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience: a West Virginia Cryptid Gentle Movement\, Meditation & Sound Journey. In this deeply relaxing and imaginative session\, you’ll be guided through gentle qigong movement\, a vivid forest meditation\, and an extended yoga nidra where you encounter the legendary guardians of the mountains — Mothman\, Flatwoods Monster\, Grafton Monster\, and Sheepsquatch — each offering symbolic wisdom for intuition\, strength\, authenticity\, and inner knowing. As crystal bowls and resonant tones close the evening\, vibration becomes your guide into deep rest\, imagination\, and mythic self-connection. This class is perfect for anyone who loves folklore\, relaxation\, meditation\, or simply wants to explore the unseen landscapes within. Come curious. Leave enchanted. \n\n\nParanormal Investigation at the Gaines Estate\nSaturday\, March 7th 7pm-11pm at the Gaines Estate \nJoin us for the very first paranormal investigation at the Gaines Estate!\nTickets are $20 per person – but here’s the best part…\nIf you have dinner at the restaurant on March 7th\, your investigation is on us and absolutely FREE (and we highly recommend it).\nTo make your dinner reservation\, call (304) 382-7509 and let them know you’d like to reserve for March 7th.\nTickets for the paranormal investigation may only be purchased at this link… Tickets  \n\n\n\n\nWings in the Dark at New River Yoga\nSunday\, March 8th at 9am \nEven in darkness your wings know how to open! Connecting and delving into the collective lower vibrational energies and transmuting the energy to our higher self. using our wings\, rising out of the darkness. Accepting the lower energies and reframing them as a foundation to rise from. Viewing those lower energies from our higher selves. Transmuting our perspective of darkness for good. Shaking\, somatics\, incorporating balance postures and chakra balancing. \n\n\n\nCryptids in the Wild — Fayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend\nDuring Fayetteville’s Cryptid Weekend\, legendary creatures will be roaming both downtown and local trails throughout the weekend. Visitors may catch glimpses of Bigfoot\, Mothman\, and other mysterious beings as they explore town — but sightings are never guaranteed! \nCryptids in the Wild \nSome cryptids prefer to stay hidden deep in their natural habitat. These wild cryptids may appear along select trails\, including the Town Park Trail and other locations with  parking access at scheduled times throughout the weekend. \nWild cryptids will be on the move\, so you’ll have to keep watch and try to spot them as you hike. \nFor everyone’s safety and to protect our local trails: \n\n Please remain on marked trails\nDo not leave the trail to approach wild cryptids\n Observe from a respectful distance — cryptids are shy creatures!\n\nTown Cryptids \nNot all cryptids are elusive! Friendly Town Cryptids may wander downtown Fayetteville and occasionally stop for photos\, high-fives\, and memorable encounters. \nExact roaming times and potential sighting areas will be shared closer to the event. \nFollow along for updates: \n\n\nVisit Fayetteville Facebook page \n\n\nVisitFayettevilleWV.com \n\n\nTune in to track where cryptids have recently been spotted — and increase your chances of a legendary encounter! \nSpecial guest appearances by Beckley Mothman and Shenandoahsquatch! \nWhere to Park\n \nWe recommend parking behind the Memorial Building\, in the board of education lot\, bus garage parking lot\, Fayette County Courthouse lot off Wiseman Ave. On Saturday several church parking lots will be available. You can also park at the Charlie Mccoy Park and walk downtown. \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\, 2026 \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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