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August 31 - Sept 2, 2018

Spend your Labor Day with us at the 20th Annual Oak Leaf Festival, beginning on August 31 at 5:00 to 7:00 with the Sweet Taste of Fayette County . Bring your favorite baked good and enter in the contest. Then from 6:00 to 8:00 enjoy the Wine Tasting at the Cafe One Ten . You can have your sweets and wine both on the same evening. We will have a great band, Beach Night playing from 7:00 to 9:00 along with the Parade of Lights at dusk. COME AND ENJOY THE EVENING!!!

Come back out on Saturday. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. we will be having the raising of the flag with the Boy and Girl Scouts. Dan Potter will be singing out National Anthem. The day will be filled with things to do. We will be having music throughout the day along with a Disc Golf tournament, inflatables for kids, the parade, a lip sync contest and vendors all day. We are also working on a video game competition for the evening. Don't forget the WV Firefighters Weekend at the old football field on Central Avenue. Come out and support the Firefighters. We will end out night with an awesome band, LCB Group (this band consists of the former lead singer from "The Temptations"; the former lead singer from "The Drifters"; and the former lead singer of "The Drifters"). It will be an exciting day for all.

 

Children's pageant deadline is Aug 10th

Drawings and light refreshments provided. 

August 31
Farewell Summer Swim Night 
Celebrate the end of a beautiful summer with us from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  Admission is only $3.00.  A rain date is set for the following day, September 1st.

September 3
Labor Day
Have your last cookout of the summer at the Park and receive 25% off of your shelter rental on Monday, September 3.   (Based on shelter availability)

December 1 - 30
Winter Wonderland
See the park come alive with our Christmas lighting on December 1st, when Active Southern WV will host an Ugly Sweater Run!  The lights will be on each evening from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.  Gate admission is $5 per car.

Fayette County Park  2018 activity calendar

 

Guided tours are offered daily except for: 

high winds, snow and/or ice preventing access to the catwalk.

 

August 26	Sunday	Sturgeon Moon	$59, 7:30 pm
September 3	Monday	Labor Day	$49
September 9	Sunday	Grandparents Day	$49, Grandparents fee
September 11	Tuesday	Patriot Day	$49
September 25	Tuesday	Harvest Moon	$59, 6:30pm
September 26	Tuesday	Bridge Walk Anniversay	$39

                                             

Schedule a tour for your birthday, anniversary, and/or reunion for $50 .  Tax Included . 

Mark your calendars to join the fight for Alzheimer's First Survivor. 

** LIMITED AVAILABILITY, LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS MAY RESULT IN SERVICE CHARGE!! 

While the game is easy to learn and play, there can be large differences in skill. In the more advanced Pickleball, there are tournaments and player ratings much like tennis. There are even pro players and national level tournaments for the more advanced and competitive players.

 

Please wear athletic or loose fitting clothing and clean tennis shoes. Indicating you are "going" in this event page will help us prepare enough equipment.

August 4 -5, 2018 - Visit the New River Gorge for a weekend of two amazing, fun competitions, the New River Gorge Challenge and the Thurmond Triathlon.

The  Captain Thurmond's Challenge consists of 28.5 miles of the most extreme Mountain Biking, White Water and Running in the state and some would say the East Coast. The triathlon can be done as a Solo, Relay Team, or Raft Team.

The  Thurmond Triathlon is a beginner triathlon open to anyone 7 years of age and older. Individuals, duos or families will bike from the Historic Thurmond Depot 2 miles to Stonecliff where they will then paddle 1.5 miles to the Dun Glen Day Use area. From there contestants will run a two mile loop around the Historic Town of Thurmond.

UPDATE: The Fayetteville Town & Country 5k will not be held in 2018.

DESCRIPTION: A Leave No Trace Trainer Course is a modified version of the 5-day Leave No Trace Master Educator Course, a great way for individuals to learn the ins and outs of the Leave No Trace minimum impact program. Like a Master Educator Course, the 2-day Leave No Trace Trainer Course emphasize skills and techniques essential to both teaching and practicing Leave No Trace. This course is designed for individuals who will be teaching Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics, and those who want to deepen their understanding of the science behind the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Through lectures, discussion, interactive activities, and a two-day outing which includes one night in the field, this course will give participants tools and techniques         to further define their outdoor ethic, while learning Leave No Trace skills to pass along to others. Note: Leave No Trace Trainer Course is not intended to teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills.

COURSE DATES:C August 8 - 9, 2018. Course includes overnight campout 

COURSE TIMES: begins 9:00 am on Day 1; ends at 4:00 pm on Day 2 

COURSE COSTS:

* $15 for Trainer Course Participant Packet. This educational packet must be purchased by participants in advance of the course. ORDER Trainer Course Participant Packet online. Participants will need to bring these materials to the course.

JAZZ & BLUES ~In the Ville~

Saturday, August 18th, 2018

@ The Historic Fayette Theater in Fayetteville

The Historic Fayette Theater and Court Street will come alive with the sweet sounds of Jazz and Blues as performed by local and regional artists. Food and craft vendors will be on hand to add the festive atmosphere that these most American of musical genres creates. Featured artists include:

 

Sol Roots - Washington, D.C. (Blues)

Lady D & MI$$ION - Beckley, WV (Jazz/Blues/R&B)

The Colin Wood Project - Columbus, OH (Jazz)

And more...!

 

Street fair 10am - 6pm... Walk, mingle and patronize food and craft vendors as well as listening to some fine jazz and blues on the street. Then make your way inside the Historic Fayette Theater for an evening of "roots" music! Purchase an evening Pass for $20. Tickets will be available in advance,  the theater box office, and at the theater vending booth on the day of the event.

 

For more information call:

Doris Fields 304.590.1042 or Email

Jen Garvin 304.304.673.9133 or  Email

Aug. 1	ASWV End of Summer Pool Party & Fundraiser
Aug. 2	Kick-off FHS Tribute Tour
Aug. T, Th	ASWV Pickleball Fayetteville Memorial Building
Aug. 3	Hale Family Dentist Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Aug. 3	Oak Hill Place Alzeimer's Community Fund Raiser
Aug. 3-4	New River Vision Annual Alzeimer's Charity Yard Sale
Aug. 4	Woodstock Party @ AOTG
Aug. 4	River Expeditions Totally Awesome 80s Party
Aug. 4-5	New River Gorge Games Weekend
Aug. 7	New River Vision Back to School Spectacular
Aug. 8	The Drunken Mutt, New River Humane Society Fundraiser
Aug. 8-9	Leave No Trace Training Course
Aug. 10	Sprint Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Aug. 11	New River Learning Coop Golf Tournament
Aug. 11	Lively Amphitheater Movie, Black Panther
Aug. 11	Girl's Night Out, Women's Resource Center Fundraiser
Aug. 18	Jazz & Blues in "The Ville"
Aug. 18	AOTG Halliday's BBQ & Brews Fest
Aug. 25	Lively Amphitheater Movie, Harry Potter
Aug. 26	Bridge Walk Sturgeon Moon Special
Aug. 31	ASWV Farewell Summer Swim Night
Aug. 31 to Sept 2	The Oak Leaf Festival