Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/01/22 - 07/04/22
12:00 am
Category(ies)
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, food and craft vendors, cake walk, fireworks, street dancers, inflatables, live music, and more!. 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.
Drop off cakes at the Fayetteville Townhall on Friday from 8am to 6:30pm. Homemade cakes are encouraged!
Fayetteville 4th 5K
Saturday, July 2 8:30am
Fayetteville Town Park
On Saturday, July 2, 2022, the Town of Fayetteville, WV Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Committee (BPAC) will be hosting a 5K Fun Run/ Walk on roads and trails in conjunction with the Fayetteville Heritage Festival. This race will start at the Town Park and proceed through the Park Loop Trail, down by Wolf Creek and back up Workman Hollow, finally finishing at the Town Park. The race will begin at 8:30. Kids 12 & under are free. The first 75 entries will receive a drawstring bag loaded with lots of local goodies. Assorted-sized T-Shirts will be available for purchase on the day of the race for $10.
To Sign up please go to the Race Page at
https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Fayetteville/Fayetteville4th5K
The Best Small Town 4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 2
5pm
Maple Ave. Downtown Fayetteville
Join in the fun and be a part of the Best Small Town 4th of July Parade. Parade registration forms can be turned into the Fayetteville Town Hall If you are coming to watch the fun the parade starts at Fayetteville PK-8 and travels down Maple Ave. to Court Street.
Big Air Blob Competition Ace Adventure Resort
Saturday, July 2
5pm
Ace Adventure Resort Wonderland Waterpark
Gather at ACE Adventure Water Park for the 11th Annual Big Air Blob Competition. Fireworks won’t be the only thing rocketing skyward on Independence Day. Teams of two will compete for the most outrageous blob of the day. Judges will score up to 10 points per blob based on form, height or just sheer craziness. Cash Prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners! When you check-in be sure to ask for details at the ACE Welcome Center.
Patriotic Pet Contest
Sunday, July 3
Charlie Mccoy Park Fayetteville
3pm
Register at the stage at 2:40 pm
Do you have the most Patriotic Pet? Dress up your pup, cat, duck, or other leashed family member in their favorite red, white & blue ensemble and join us for Fayetteville’s Patriotic Pet Contest. Pets show off their patriotic outfits and accessories during the Patriotic Pet Contest at the Charlie Mccoy Park in Fayetteville. All pets must be properly restrained at all times. Win Prizes! It is free to enter the contest, but we will have a donation bucket to collect funds for the New River Humane Society. We love animals and can’t wait to see your creativity shine.
Vendor Registration
Looking to join us as a vendor. Fill out the vendor registration and turn it in to the Fayetteville Town Hall.
HERITAGE FESTIVAL VENDOR REGISTRATION form
Monday Market at the Gaines Estate
Monday, July 4th
4pm-8pm
225 W. Maple Ave Fayetteville
Come to the Gaines Estate to check out their Monday market from 4 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, crafts, produce and more!
Free 4th of July Bus Shuttle Town of Fayetteville
