Road Closure Announcement for Saturday, May 6
New River Birding & Nature Festival
May 1-6
An immersive birding and nature vacation with six days of field trips, meals, knowledge and fun packed presentations, and time with world-class professionals and fellow nature enthusiasts.
Registration is Required.
WHITEWATER WHIRL 2023
MAY 5-7
A mini dance vacation in WV’s New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Recreation Area
Fayette County Park / 4H Camp
1407 Fayette County Park Rd
Fayetteville WV
We are excited to announce that Whitewater Whirl will be back for 2023. Mark your calendars for May 5-7 for a fantastic dance weekend in the beautiful New River Gorge National River area of West Virginia.
Playing With Fyre from North Carolina features George Paul (keyboards), Rob Zisette (fiddle) and Steve Kemble (percussion).
Trillium from Ohio features Mark Delozier (piano), Mark Barsamian (fiddle) and Zeke Hutchinson (mandolin and accordion).
Our callers will be Gaye Fifer (who’s called every Whirl since we started 16 years ago) and Terry Doyle.
Information Reservations
Thursday
Thursday, May 4
Beginner Vinyasa Yoga
8am New River Yoga Studio
Vinyasa yoga is great for beginners and skeptics alike. That’s because the practice is very fluid, combining poses in sequences that focus on linking breath to movement.
Hatha Flow Yoga
6pm-7pm at New River Yoga Studio
Beginner friendly yoga class at New River Yoga.
Live Music at the Southside Junction Tap House
8pm at the Southside Junction Tap House
We have Live, Local Bands at the Tap House every week! No cover charge!
Open 4pm – 10pm. We have a great local draft beer selection and specialty cocktails that pair well with our burgers, tacos, wings and MORE! Come check us out for the evening and find your new favorite spot to hang!
Friday
Friday, May 5
Jordan’s Creative Vinyasa Flow Yoga
8am New River Yoga Studio
Yoga on the Gorge
9am at Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck
Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck. Outdoor classes are weather permitting.
Cinco De Mayo Party with Aura Rise
7pm at the Freefolk Brewery
Aura Rise is playing on the outside stage to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, May in general, summertime, warm weather, fun music, good dranks,, all of it! They go on at 7PM
Cinco De Mayo Party at Don Rizo
all day at Don Rizo
Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Maggie’s Pub
CINCO DE MAYO! Susan Jones will be at Maggie’s Pub at 5:30pm making some amazing food. Matt Deal will be playing live music starting at 7pm. DJ Khaos will end night starting at 10pm with our Karaoke/Dance party.
Saturday, May 6
Yoga on the Gorge
9am at the Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck
Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck.
Fayette County Farmers Market
8am-12:30pm W Wiseman Ave. Courthouse parking lot
The Fayetteville Farmers Market is set up every Saturday from 8am -12:30pm off Wiseman Ave in the Fayette County Courthouse parking lot. Local producers will be set up with a variety of seasonal vegetables, microgreens, breads, jellies, baked goods, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, plants, flowers, soaps, candles arts and more.
New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race 2023
8am Lansing
The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a 6 mile running road race from one side of the New River Gorge to the other. This bucket list event will provide runners with breathtaking views throughout the course in Fayetteville, the adventure sports capital of West Virginia. Hosted by Adventures on the Gorge, racers will have access to resort amenities and finish at the rim-side pool with a catered brunch.
Registration opens Nov 28, 2022 at 12pm through RunSignUp.
The course will begin on the south side of the New River Gorge on Fayette Station Road – Route 82 and will follow Burma Road and Ames Heights Road. This is a point to point race. Racers will check in at the finish line and be provided a bus ride to the start line. Racers should prepare for a descent of 1,300 feet and a climb of 1,300 feet with the steepest point being a 20% incline. The finish line will bring racers to the rim of the gorge with an overlook photo opportunity. Racers are welcome to walk the course but must maintain a 20-minute mile pace to complete the event during the allotted closed road time frame.
Kids Yoga New River Yoga
11am New River Yoga Studio
Join us for some fun, calming, and interactive kids yoga classes!
Each kids yoga class with Katie starts with ‘getting out of our heads and onto our mats’ and a breath/mindfulness exercise. Children are introduced to yoga asanas (poses) in age-appropriate ways including through games and imagination.
It is about having fun while learning about mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Each class ends in a meditation suitable for littles.
Ramp it Up Festival
Saturday, May 6
4pm Ace Adventure Resort
The fourth Annual Ramp Festival in the Lost Paddle at ACE Adventure Resort celebrates a regional culinary delicacy and the coming of Spring in the West Virginia Mountains. Join us for a ramp focused dining experience including traditional ramp dishes and contemporary ramp explorations. Menu items to include Wood Fired Ramp & Potato Pizza, Ramp O’roni Rolls, Ramp Quiche, Ramp Meatloaf & more. Plus live music featuring Into The Fog & Andrew Adkins.
Tickets & More Information
Live Comedy Night at the Southside Junction Tap House
7:30pm at the Southside Junction Tap House
Saturday, May 6th starting at 7:30pm join us for another amazingly hilarious Comedy Night!
Dan Alten is an intelligent idiot who is very good at making people laugh, traveling the country playing everywhere from dive bars to fancy theaters to punk basements & comedy clubs. He has opened for Kyle Kinane, Rory Scovel, Johnny Pemberton, Hari Kondabolu, TV weirdo David Liebe Hart, rapper Open Mike Eagle, punk bands like Boner City and GRLWood, and a guy at an open mic who tried to throw his father’s ashes into the crowd. He has released 2 albums, headlined shows in 30 states, filmed a pilot for a standup show with Amazon, and is allegedly in the Guiness Book of World Records for participating in an 8 day continuous comedy show.
Featuring Comedy from
Lish Brownfield
Nate Cesco
Hosted by
Cody Cannon
Live Music with Randy Gilkey at the Freefolk Brewery
7pm-9pm at the Freefolk Brewery
Our buddy Randy Gilkey is back at the taproom on May 6th from 7-9PM! Come out to hear some tunes from this amazing talented local artist!
Paint & Sip at the Outpost NRG
Saturday, May 6
6pm-8pm Outpost NRG
Join at The Outpost at The New River Gorge for a BYOB Paint & Sip on Saturday May 6th from 6-8pm! This event is open to campers and the public! This event will be held in the lodge. $35/person includes all materials and step-by-step instructions on a 16×20 inch canvas. This event is open to adults and kids 12+ (adult must stay with minor). Must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Join us for a memorable evening painting over a great playlist!
The Outpost NRG Presents Fireside Jams with Whiskey & Wine
Saturday, May 6
7:30pm -10pm at the Outpost New River Gorge
Join us around the fireside in our music/event field with melodic tunes to rock your soul underneath the stars in the heartbeat of the New River Gorge National Park.
Karoke Dance Party at Maggie’s Pub
Starting at 9pm at Maggie’s Pub
Dance and sing the night away at Maggie’s Pub.
Live Music with Emmalea Deal Acoustic at Charlie’s Pub
9pm- 12am
Sunday
Foraging Hike Lead By Mitchell Dech
Join us on a Foraging Hike as part of the National Park Services Spring Fling Nature Festival
West Virginia and the Appalachian Mountains are a forager’s paradise. Spring is the perfect time to learn about the skills involved in foraging for wild food. Discover the delicacies that can be found in the woods. Roots, tubers, and shoots, greens, buds, and flowers are among the various plant structures that are available for harvesting. Follow a local legend the “Berry Man” Mitchell Dech as he leads our educational foraging hike. This event will be hands-on exploring to discover, discuss, and learn about edible plants in their habitats. Come prepared with comfortable shoes for moderate hiking 2miles. Reservations are required to help make this an enjoyable experience.
Yoga on the Gorge
9am at the Adventures on the Gorge Pool Deck
Enjoy yoga overlooking the spectacular views of the New River Gorge on the Adventures on the Gorge Pool deck.
Summer Paddle Sessions
Sunday, May 7
12pm Salmon Run Summersville
We will be paddling at Salmon Run as a group. We will paddle around, do a little yoga, play, explore, laugh, and relish in one of the sweet spots of our home.
Guided Hiking Tour with Rock Root River Tours
9:30am
Current Exhibits at the Love Hope Center for the Arts
Love Hope Center for the Arts
Thursday-Saturday 11am-6pm Sunday 11am-4pm
