Travel Responsibly: In an effort to limit the impact of COVID-19 mask-wearing and social distancing are required in all public spaces per official guidelines. Advance tickets or reservations are highly recommended and required for some events. Your best bet is to plan ahead.
A new year means lots of new adventures in Fayetteville and a month full of fun things to do.
Youth Arts in the Parks Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest
Youth Arts in the Parks is a student competition that celebrates ecology through art! Through this program and the April art exhibit at Tamarack and online, students have the opportunity as community leaders to raise awareness of Appalachia’s natural diversity and parks. Their works inspire community connections to local ecology and outdoor stewardship. Participants may also have the opportunity to explore the business of art and its role in economic development.
The Youth Arts in the Parks program is part of spring nature event that celebrates the southern West Virginia’s diverse ecology. New River Gorge National River, Tamarack, and several West Virginia state parks partner to host this public event in April and May. This year’s festivities will feature new programs and tips to help each of us discover more nature outdoors and online.
Image submission for the 2021 contest is from January 2 to February 8, 2021.
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Thread Make Your Own Bangle Bracelet Workshop
Saturday, January 9
Thread is hosting a winter series of workshops and is kicking things off with a Make Your Own Bangle Bracelet class. This Thread event will be held at New River Yoga to allow participants to spread out a little more. You will pay $15 for your supplies and one bracelet or $20 for 2, of course, you get to take your bracelets home. Candace Evans or Rebecca Iscaro for details.
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Burning Away the Winter Blues at The Freefolk Brewery
Saturday, January 16, 4pm-9pm
The Freefolk Brewery will be serving chili and cornbread all day long! Then, we will start a bonfire to keep warm by at 7pm! This is the start of a monthly event to help us all get through these cold winter months
Wine and Dine Night in the Ville
Saturday, January 23, 6:30pm
Time to wine and dine the night away in Fayetteville. Come enjoy a relaxing evening at The Gaines Estate featuring a delicious four-course meal catered by Dobra Zupas and libations to warm your bones. We’ll do all the work, you just have to enjoy it! The ticket price is $60 per guest. Each guest will receive a four-course meal and be able to select one appetizer, entree, and dessert from our menu provided by Dobra Zupas. The ticket price includes tax and gratuity. Doors open thirty minutes prior to your reservation. To make reservations, please call The Gaines Estate at 304-237-2193.
For more information and reservations call 304-237-2193
Wizard Weekend
January 29-31
Join us for a weekend of magic and fun with Fayetteville’s Wizard Weekend. On January 29- 31, join us for themed shopping, and activities fun for all ages as Fayetteville transforms into a magical village. This year’s festival will look different with new COVID-19 precautions. COVID -19 guidelines will be in place and must be followed including wearing masks and social distancing. The majority of activities will take place outdoors and involve walking around town to allow for more social distancing. Participants will want to check the weather before attending to dress accordingly. This year we will have more self-guided activities where groups can explore things on their own including a wizard themed scavenger hunt through town. There will be workshops like wand making and potions classes.
Stay with us
Why work from home when you could work from here. Book an extended getaway for a change of scenery. Escape to the mountains to recharge and take advantage of our winter season rates. The Quality Inn New River Gorge is offering a special winter promotion of 20%off already discounted winter rates. Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals is announcing an extraordinary winter promotion, book 7 nights in Nuttall or Corten for the price of 3! That’s right, you can save almost 60%! Discount is good through 3/31/21 (7 nights, 2 adults, Nuttall & Corten only).
Nuttall – https://www.vrbo.com/569890
Corten – https://www.vrbo.com/576541
For more lodging deals from cozy cabins to luxury rentals in the heart of town check out our lodging partners.
