Welcome Spartan Racers!!! We have lots of fun lined up this weekend in town. The Freefolk Brewery is hosting their Sourfest. Arrowhead Bike Farm is hosting their kids mountain biking camp. Stop by the Fayetteville Farmers Market this Saturday and enjoy live music all weekend long.
Freefolk Sourfest at The Freefolk Brewery
AUG 27 1 PM – AUG 28 10 PM
Friday
New River Taste Budz at Maggie’s Pub
Looking for some dinner plans this evening? Look no further as Wes will be here using the Blackstone griddle and also frying up food starting at 5pm! Come hungry and thirsty for a cocktail! CHEERS!
The Dirty Grass Players at the Rendezvous River Lodge
8pm
Baltimore, Maryland’s The Dirty Grass Players join us TONIGHT at the Rendezvous River Lodge at Adventures On The Gorge for two sets of Bluegrass! Music starts at 8pm, FREE show!
Saturday
Fayette County Farmers Market
Wiseman Ave. Courthouse Parking Lot beside Court House
8am-12:30pm
New River Yoga at Adventures on The Gorge Pool Desk
9am
West Virginia Spartan Trifecta and Kids Weekend Hosted by West Virginia Department of Tourism
WEST VIRGINIA SPARTAN TRIFECTA WEEKEND
August 28 @ 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
21K • 30 OBSTACLE BEAST DETAILS
Spartan Beast is a half marathon, 30 obstacle race engineered to push you out of your comfort zone and right up to your limits. Competitors race through rugged, unpredictable terrain around the world as they tackle each of our signature obstacles. The Beast is a Spartan Trifecta eligible event.
10K • 25 OBSTACLE SUPER DETAILS
Spartan Super is a 10 km, 25 obstacle race that blends speed, endurance, and technical skill. Supers are built to always keep you guessing, testing your athleticism and mental fortitude over rugged terrain. This race separates athletes from Spartans. The Super is a Spartan Trifecta eligible event.
5K • 20 OBSTACLE SPRINT DETAILS
Spartan Sprint is a 5 km, 20 obstacle race that will change your life. This is our signature race type, a fast-paced adventure through rugged terrain built for new and returning racers alike. It’s the perfect gateway into the world of Spartan. The Sprint is a Spartan Trifecta eligible event.
KIDS RACE DETAILS
Spartan Kids is a series of obstacle course races — ranging from 800m to 3.2km — specifically designed to get your kids (ages 4-14) outside, feeling accomplished, and having fun. They’ll run, jump and crush their way through obstacles, just like the adults.
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Youth Mountain Bike Camps – Ages 12-17 at Arrowhead Bike Farm
9am-4pm
Calling all youth mountain bikers! The Arrowhead Bike Farm is excited to announce it’s NEW Youth Mountain Bike Camps! These camps will increase the amount of fun and skill your rider has on a mountain bike. We will work through ways to be more stable on your bike, have more control while shredding, ways to get those wheels off the ground, 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.This camp goes way beyond working on skills in a field! We will be covering a lot of ground on the Arrowhead Mountain Bike Trails located in the New River Gorge National River. While on these trails, we will stop and analyze features that we come across to improve choosing the best path and how to respond to on trail features in a quickly and effectively. We encourage parents to come up and explore the farm and nearby trails. This is the best way to get some personal ride time without kids!Ages: 12-17
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate Riders
Required Equipment:Helmet
Bike
Hydration pack/ Water Bottles
Overnight camping supplies
Camp Includes:Bike and Helmet safety check
Lunch
Trail Snacks
Instruction from professionally trained and BICP certified instructors
Fun constructed mountain bike features for focused skill instruction.
Overnight Camping for youth and adults
Important Notes: Parents/adults will be responsible for their children after 4 pm and overnight.
Archibald Johnson at Freefolk Brewery
9pm
Archibald Johnson returns to The Freefolk Brewery for a night of musical chicanery!
Continuing our 10th season celebration will be $10 at the door.
The 2 Broke Band at The Rendevous River Lodge
8pm
Join us at the Rendezvous River Lodge at Adventures On The Gorge this Saturday for an evening of Rock from all decades with The 2 Broke Band! Music starts at 8pm, free show.
Sunday
New River Yoga at Adventures on The Gorge Pool Desk
9am
Brunch & Live Music at the Southside Junction Tap House
Enjoy brunch at the Southside Junction Tap House from 12 pm-3pm along with $3 mimosas. There will be live music from 2pm-5pm .$3 Mimosas, and Brunch Specials!
Lodging Highlight :Adventure Avenue
Enjoy the comforts of home in this centrally located house.
We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance or a short drive to town. Come enjoy our cozy space after a day full of adventure!
The space
Welcome to Adventure Avenue! Here you will find quiet comfort in a convenient location. Our home is fully furnished and features local art from Kevin Umbel Photography and Sarah Goodyear Art. The kitchen includes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils for cooking. We do not stock spices or other food related items. It also includes a microwave and a coffee maker. We will provide coffee for our guests enjoyment to help you to get your adventure started for the day! We ask that you hand wash your dishes with the soap provided and do not use the dishwasher, as it does not clean dishes thoroughly.
Our house does not include a TV, however we do offer wifi.
Each bed will have clean linens upon your arrival and clean towels in the bathroom closet. We provide six towels, and six washcloths, along with four bathroom hand towels.
For your comfort we have window air conditioners in each bedroom and in the living room. Please do not turn on the central air as the unit is older and does not run efficiently. Our home has been well loved and the finish on the floors has the rustic charm characteristic of older homes. We hope you feel welcome in our home and enjoy your time in America’s newest national park! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.