June 30- July 4th
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival and 4th of July Celebration
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.
Important Road Closure & Parking Information
Court St will be closed from Wiseman to Maple Ave and E Maple Ave will be closed from Court to Church St from Friday, July 1st at 8 am until Saturday, July 2nd at 11 pm.
Where to Park
Parking is available in the courthouse parking lot off Wiseman Ave. after 5 pm Friday (Avoid blocking spots on Saturdays from 8 am-1 pm during Fayette County Farmers Market) Parking is available after 5 pm at the Fayetteville Board of Education and bus garage lots off of Fayette Ave. Parking is also available at the Fayetteville Visitor Center lot at 310 N. Court Street. A shuttle service will be available by the town of Fayetteville on Monday, July 4th.
Mo Town Studio Tour Exhibit at Love Hope Center for the Arts
June-11-August 7
An Exhibition of Art from the Motown Studio Tour host and guest artists.
Thursday, June 30th
Live Music with Erin Robbins at the Southside Junction Tap House
7:30 pm
LIVE MUSIC WITH ERIC ROBBINS at the Tap House this Thursday! Music starts at 8pm
Friday, July 1st
Enjoy the Fayetteville Heritage Festival and 4th of July celebration. There will be vendors set up on Court Street.
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Street Dance with the Dave McCormick Band
6pm-9pm
Enjoy a good old-fashioned street dance in front of the Fayetteville Court House on Court Street with live music from he Dave McCormick Band.
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Cake Walk
7pm Court Street in front of Fayetteville Town Hall
Come out and score some delicious cake during the cakewalk. Cakes can be dropped off all day at Fayetteville town hall from 8am-7pm.
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Firey Entertainment Performance with Madi
8pm Court Street in front of Fayetteville town hall & Court House
Things are heating up with a thrilling firey performance in the heart of Fayetteville.
Lords of Lester at the Southside Junction Tap House
8pm
Jamie Lester – guitar, mandolin, lead vocals
Michael Reynolds – bass
David Lawson – clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone
Will Pentz – lead guitar
Francisco Amaya – rhythm guitar
Levi Sanders – banjo
Frank Witt – drums and percussion rods of Lester is an indie-folk Americana band with an Appalachian klezmer sound. All original compositions by Jamie Lester feature Appalachian themes that center around the environment, the people of West Virginia, and the human spirit. David Lawson, a former contestant on America’s Got Talent, adds a jazz element to the sound. Two-time Maryland State banjo champion Levi Sanders brings his amazing banjo acrobatics.
The Danley Bandat the Rendevous River Lodge
9pm-11pm
Join us at Rendezvous River Lodge all summer for live music every Friday and Saturday! T, a local West Virginia rock band, will be on stage from 9-11 pm on Friday, July 1. Don’t miss this fun, foot-stomping, drink-raising group
Charlie’s Pub Birthday Bash at Charlie’s Pub
9pm
It’s that time again folks. Charlie’s Pub fittna’ celebrate it’s 34th year of serving up good times and stiff drinks. Come help us celebrate and enjoy food cooked by the one an only Susan Jones and music by Dinosaur Burps and Duck City Music. Not one to miss…
Saturday, July 2nd
Fayette County Farmers Market
8am-12:30pm beside the Fayette County Court House
Shop a variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, artisan items, honey, jams, flowers, and more!
Fayetteville 5k Fun Run/ Walk
8:30am
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
Yoga at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck with New River Yoga
9am
We will be doing yoga every Saturday and Sunday at 9am on the pool deck at Adventures on the Gorge. We are lucky to have our 7th season out on these decks with breathtaking views. Trust and believe you do not want to miss these classes. We will have rotating teachers to keep summer fresh and alive. Check the MINDBODY app or our website for updates and details of the classes. You can also text Candace at 3046408479 for questions
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Vendors
9am-9pm
Vendors will be set up downtown Fayetteville on court street in front of the Courthouse. Food trucks, cotton candy, crafts and art vendors and more!
Come on Home Reunion
10am at the Fayetteville First Church of God
Family Mountain Biking Day Arrowhead Bike Farm
10am- 5pm
Add mountain biking to your list of family activities by participating in The Arrowhead Bike Farm’s Family Mountain Bike Camps! Whether your whole family is new to riding or you want to share your love for riding with your kids, these camps create a fun and welcoming space for the whole family to improve through practicing skills and spending time out on the trail. We will work through ways to be more stable on your bike, have more control while riding, how to navigate trail features, and many more skills based on group interest! Our professionally trained and certified instructors will provide individual feedback to each of the riders in a fun, enthusiastic and confidence-building way. In addition to our great instructors, we keep group sizes small to provide the largest amount of personal instruction possible.The morning will consist of skill sessions at the Bike Farm and the afternoon will focus on bringing those skills to the trail! We’ll wrap up the day with a family ride out to the quintessential New River Gorge view, Long Point.
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Karaoke
1pm3pm
Get your karaoke on with DJ Khaos downtown infront of the Fayetteville Town Hall
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Hula Hoop Contest
3:30pm
Get your hula on in this competitive competition hula hooping on court street downtown
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Citizen of the Year
3:45pm
Turn to the stage for Fayetteville’s Citizen of the Year Award.
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Balloon Toss
4:15pm
Gather on the Courthouse lawn for the balloon toss. Fun for the whole family.
The Best Small Town 4th of July Parade
5pm
Get ready for a patriotic explosion of floats and cars with Faytteville’sBest Small Town4th of July parade. Call town hall to participate in the parade. The parade lineup is 4pm at Fayetteville PK-8. The parade starts at 5pm leaving from the school and traveling down Maple Ave. through the light off Maple and Court Street.
Live Music Mary Ashton at the Southside Junction Tap House
2pm-4pm
Live Music with local Mary Ashton for a day time set on Saturday of 4th of July weekend! Beer & Food specials doors open at NOON
Fayetteville’s 4th of July Parade
Big Air Blob Competition at Ace Adventure Resort Wonderland Waterpark
4pm-7pm
Gather at ACE Adventure Waterpark 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.Learn more here: https://aceraft.com/blob
Frog Jumping Competition
6pm
Bring your pet frog for the frog jumping competition downtown Fayetteville
Turtle Race
7pm
Bring your pet turtle for the turtle race downtown.
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Street Dance with the 2 Broke Band
6pm-9pm
Get down with the 2 Broke Band downtown Fayetteville. Bring a blanket to set on the Courthouse lawn to enjoy the entertainment.
Johnny Sporalich at the Freefolk Brewery
7pm-9pm
Johnny Sporalich is back at Freefolk Saturday, July 2nd! We’re stoked to welcome him back on the outdoor stage!
The Heavy Hitters Live at Rendezvous River Lodge
8:30pm-11:30pm AOTG
Join us at Rendezvous River Lodge all summer for live music every Friday and Saturday! The Heavy Hitters will be at Rendezvous on Saturday, July 2 from 9-11
Ma’am at Charlie’s Pub
9pm
Our 34th Anniversary Bash weekend continues with our great friends and a West Virginia favorite the one and only, MA’AM! Mary Ashton and Amy McIntire bring back their unique and highly entertaining talent to the Pub. Y’all come and support LIVE local music!
Sunday July 3rd
New River Yoga at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck
9am
Fayetteville Heritage Festival Vendors
10am-9pm
Charlie Mccoy Park Park Drive Fayetteville
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Festivities move to the Charlie Mccoy Fayetteville Town Park Sunday and Monday. There will be a variety of food trucks, concessions, and arts and crafts vendors.
Community Church Service
10am Charlie Mccoy Fayetteville Town Park
If it rains the service will be held at The First Church of God
Inflatables by Party Palooza
2pm-9pm
Party Palooza will be at the Charlie McCoy Park in Fayetteville on July 3rd from 2pm-9pm and on July 4th from 2pm to 9pm. We will have all of our inflatables, Build-A-Buddy and so much more!! Come on out and have a fun-filled weekend in Fayetteville with Party Palooza LLC!! $10 wristbands
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Fayetteville Community Choir PErformance
2pm
Enjoy a performance from Fayetteville’s community choir on the stage at the Charlie Mccoy Park.
Patriotic Pet Contest
3pm
Meet at the stage at 2:45 pm to compete for the most patriotic pet. Animals must be leashed for safety purposes. $100 prize for 1st place pet.
Independence Day Weekend with Yarn at the Outpost New River Gorge
4:30pm-11:30pm
The Outpost New River Gorge Campground
We will be doing yoga every Saturday and Sunday at 9am on the pool deck at Adventures on the Gorge. We are lucky to have our 7th season out on these decks with breathtaking views. Trust and believe you do not want to miss these classes. We will have rotating teachers to keep summer fresh and alive. Check the MINDBODY app or our website for updates and details of the classes. You can also text Candace at 3046408479 for questions
Join us at The Outpost, the New River Gorge’s newest family-friendly, upscale live music venue and campground, on Sunday, July 3rd 2022 for a night with Yarn and Threes Company Blues warming you up early! Come for the music, stay for the community!
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Live Music Frank Conn & the Partners
4pm-6pm
Enjoy live music on the stage at the Charlie Mccoy Park in Fayetteville
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Live Music with the Euphoric Band
6pm-9pm
Enjoy live music on the stage at the Charlie Mccoy Park in Fayetteville.
Monday, July 4th
Parking/Town of Fayetteville Bus Information
Bus Shuttle Schedule/Route Monday, July 4, 2022, 7 pm-11pmThis is a free service offered by the Town of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Heritage Festival Vendors
10am-9pm
Charlie Mccoy Park Park Drive Fayetteville
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Festivities move to the Charlie Mccoy Fayetteville Town Park Sunday and Monday. There will be a variety of food trucks, concessions, and arts and crafts vendors.
Inflatables by Party Palooza
2pm-9pm
Party Palooza will be at the Charlie McCoy Park in Fayetteville on July 3rd from 2pm-9pm and on July 4th from 2pm to 9pm. We will have all of our inflatables, Build-A-Buddy and so much more!! Come on out and have a fun-filled weekend in Fayetteville with Party Palooza LLC!! $10 wristbands
Camp Royal Demonstration
2pm-4pm Charlie Mccoy Park
Heritage Festival Live Music with Duffy Boyd Blue Grass Band
4pm-8pm Charlie Mccoy Park
Monday Market at the Gaines EState
4pm-8pm
225 W. Maple Avenue Fayetteville
Conveniently OPEN to the public on the first Monday of May-October from 4pm-8pm. The Market will feature Fayetteville’s finest food trucks, produce vendors, artisans and more! Did we mention LIVE MUSIC from a local artist every month!
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Live Music with The 2 Broke Band
6pm-9pm at the Charlie Mccoy Park
Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival Fireworks
dusk
Fireworks presented by the Town of Fayetteville Fire Department