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The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Craggin Classic
Rally to the New River Gorge and join the American Alpine Club and Tenaya for the biggest and baddest climbing celebration and throw-down in the Southeast! This 3-day grassroots climbing festival celebrates all things climbing: community, education, and stewardship. The weekend features climbing clinics taught by professional athletes and certified climbing instructors, workshops, a Climb United x Queer Climbing Ohio Meet-up, and a stewardship project hosted in partnership with The New River Alliance of Climbers. Of course, it wouldn’t be the epic celebration that it is today without our Vendor Village, local craft beer, gear demos, games, raffles, and a dance party in the woods that you’ll be talking about for years to come!
More information here: https://americanalpineclub.org/nrg-cc/
Water Stone Wednesdays: Climbing
Water Stone is teaming up with Active Southwest Virginia to offer some exciting outdoor activities, open to all and totally free! Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month to get out into nature and enjoy an evening of swimming, climbing or running. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, all are welcome! Active SWV is on a mission to help everyone to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. As a non-profit, they provide an ecosystem of physical activity for the residents of southern West Virginia by offering programs led by trained volunteers from within the communities they serve.
More information here: https://members.activeswv.org/calendar
Gauley Fest
American Whitewater's Biggest Public Outreach Event is on the schedule for 2024! All proceeds from the festival support American Whitewater's river conservation and access work throughout the nation. Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of a hydro-electric project that would have disrupted the flows on the Gauley River, Gauley Fest has grown to become the largest paddling festival in the world. The festival is a showcase for American Whitewater and the top whitewater vendors in the boating community. The festival will feature live entertainment, a whitewater marketplace, raffle, and a silent auction where you can pick up some awesome outdoor gear. Come out and join us for a weekend of great paddling, exciting camaraderie, live entertainment, killer boat raffles, and the infamous silent auction.
More Information Here: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley
Upper Gauley Animal Race
This year we will celebrate the 31st year of The Upper Gauley Animal Race, gathering again to compete in multiple crafts along a 9.8 mile stretch of class IV/IV+ whitewater. The race begins at the lower put in of Summersville Dam with a chaotic mass start of all racers who will fight their way down to the finish line at the upstream face of Postage Due Rock in Sweets Falls Rapid. Paddlers will need physical endurance, and solid boating skills to prevent trouble on this long powerful river. Bracing, stamina, precise maneuvering and big water experience are all required to have a successful safe run in the competition. Mark your calendars, and get training for the 31st race down the Beast of the East.
More Information Here: https://aceraft.com/event/gauley-animal-race/
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Fayetteville First Friday
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays, held on the first Friday of each month from May through November. These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering extended shopping hours so you can explore all the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries our town has to offer. Court Street will be closed to traffic to host an artisan market, featuring talented local and regional vendors selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts. You’ll also find food trucks, live music, and other entertainment to keep you entertained as you stroll through downtown.
For more information please visit https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/
Waterstone Wednesdays: Climbing
Waterstone is teaming up with Active Southwest Virginia to offer some exciting outdoor activites, open to all and totally free! Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month to get out into nature and enjoy an evening of swimming, climbing or running. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, all are welcome! Active SWV is on a mission to help everyone to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. As a non-profit, they provide an ecosystem of physical activity for the residents of southern West Virginia by offering programs led by trained volunteers from within the communities they serve.
More information here: https://members.activeswv.org/calendar
Bridge Day
Welcome to West Virginia's largest single-day festival! Every third Saturday in October, thousands of people gather on the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia to watch daredevils BASE jump into the Gorge below. You ready?
More Information Here: officialbridgeday.com
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Rim to River 100
100 miles of wild & wonderful through the heart of New River Gorge National Park, the Rim to River 100 is the first & only 100 mile trail race in West Virginia. This out and back course consists of winding single track & rail-to-trail, traversing multiple times from the rim of the Gorge to down along the banks of the New River. Along with the natural beauty of waterfalls, whitewater, & dramatic views, you’ll also find ghost towns, centuries old cemeteries, & abandoned mine shafts throughout the course. Come experience the New River Gorge like few others have.
More Information Here: https://www.rimtoriverendurance.com/
Witches Paddle
Gather with us for a Witches and Warlocks Stand Up Paddle on the New River. We will be meeting at the upper Fayette Station Parking lot. Attendees need to sign a waiver in advance, must know how to swim, and wear PFD’s . This event is not designed for first time paddlers. Paddlers must be confident in maneuvering boards. We will launch at the upper beach at Fayette Station wearing PFDs paddling approximately 500 yards up stream on the flat water back to the beach. This is a leisure paddle but keep in mind that the current of the river can be challenging for beginners.
More Information Here: https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/witches-paddle-fayette-station/
Fayetteville First Friday
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays, held on the first Friday of each month from May through November. These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering extended shopping hours so you can explore all the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries our town has to offer. Court Street will be closed to traffic to host an artisan market, featuring talented local and regional vendors selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts. You’ll also find food trucks, live music, and other entertainment to keep you entertained as you stroll through downtown.
For more information please visit https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
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Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Gingerbread Festival
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of West Virginia you can step back in time and enjoy Fayetteville’s Gingerbread Festival! Fayetteville gets all dolled up for the holidays celebrating with true small-town flair. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy a getaway with your family. You can shop small and enjoy strolling around historic downtown as the town is transformed into a candy land with gingerbread decor throughout town.
More Information Here: https://visitfayettevillewv.com/fayettevilles-gingerbread-festival/
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Fayetteville First Friday
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays, held on the first Friday of each month from May through November. These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering extended shopping hours so you can explore all the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries our town has to offer. Court Street will be closed to traffic to host an artisan market, featuring talented local and regional vendors selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts. You’ll also find food trucks, live music, and other entertainment to keep you entertained as you stroll through downtown.
For more information please visit https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
2024 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Spartan's mission is to help people live without limits. Our training and race events can help everyone develop the physical and mental strength to take on all of life's challenges with an unbreakable spirit.
We believe that living "the hard way" based on ancient wisdom and daily training can make us the people we were born to be.
Summit Bechtel Reserve is widely known for its natural beauty, unbeatable white-water rafting and youth scouting programs that teach leadership, character, and fitness. This course's vast array of hills, steep inclines, water features and technical terrain will test your grit and keep you guessing. You'll run across a huge suspension bridge and take in spectacular views of the valley at this unforgettable venue.
More information here: https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/8087/overview
Waterstone Wednesdays: Swimming
Waterstone is teaming up with Active Southwest Virginia to offer some exciting outdoor activites, open to all and totally free! Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month to get out into nature and enjoy an evening of swimming, climbing or running. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, all are welcome! Active SWV is on a mission to help everyone to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. As a non-profit, they provide an ecosystem of physical activity for the residents of southern West Virginia by offering programs led by trained volunteers from within the communities they serve.
More information here: https://members.activeswv.org/calendar
Youth Pump Track Competition
Please follow the link to the online registration:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeySxbarIa…/viewform…
Kids up to 15 years old are eligible to participate!
Categories are kids under 6, ages 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15.
There will be a timed race for each category as well as a free style round.
Participants will be given time to practice on the track before the competition.
$10 entrance fee (but if you are unable to pay please let us know and we can work with you).
Waivers must be signed online or in person at the event before participating.
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place winners of each category.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their own bike (or other equipment) and a helmet. Helmets must be worn during the competition. If any child wants to participate but is unable because they are lacking equipment, please indicate that in the online registration and we may be able to work with you.
More information here: https://visitfayettevillewv.com/event/youth-pump-track-competition/
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Color Dash for Hope 5k Run
Get colorful for a great cause this August and support Hope in the Hills in their fight to end Opiate addiction. This 5K timed run will get you covered from head to toe in all the colors of the rainbow. Along the course racers are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers and all racers will get a goodie bag including your official white Color Dash for Hope t-shirt. Stick around after the run for a free burrito buffet for all participants. Plus waterpark fun and live music at The Lost Paddle that evening.
Registration Cost – $55
Day of Registration Cost – $65
More information here: ACE Adventure Resort
Fayetteville First Friday
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays, held on the first Friday of each month from May through November. These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering extended shopping hours so you can explore all the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries our town has to offer. Court Street will be closed to traffic to host an artisan market, featuring talented local and regional vendors selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts. You’ll also find food trucks, live music, and other entertainment to keep you entertained as you stroll through downtown.
For more information please visit https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Waterstone Wednesdays: Running
Waterstone is teaming up with Active Southwest Virginia to offer some exciting outdoor activites, open to all and totally free! Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month to get out into nature and enjoy an evening of swimming, climbing or running. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, all are welcome! Active SWV is on a mission to help everyone to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. As a non-profit, they provide an ecosystem of physical activity for the residents of southern West Virginia by offering programs led by trained volunteers from within the communities they serve.
Homoclimbtastic
Homo Climbtastic hosts the world’s largest queer-friendly climbing convention, annually in Fayetteville, West Virginia. HC members run the gamut in terms of gender, age, race identification, interests–what they have in common is that they are experienced outdoor climbers with an adventurous, smart, friendly, laid back vibe. Get read for lots of fun, lots of climbing, and lots of people who accept you for you.
For more information, please visit https://homoclimbtastic.com
Kaitlin Curtis Book Signing & Reading
Author Kaitlin B. Curtice will be joining us for a reading of her children's book, Summer's Magic: An Indigenous Celebration of Nature, followed by fun kid activities and a book signing.
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning Potawatomi author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She writes at the Liminality Journal and currently lives in Philadelphia with her family. Her four-part book series tells the story of an indigenous family as they share their love and appreciation for Earth and its seasons. She and her family often visit the New River Gorge to climb.
Fayetteville First Friday
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays, held on the first Friday of each month from May through November. These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering extended shopping hours so you can explore all the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries our town has to offer. Court Street will be closed to traffic to host an artisan market, featuring talented local and regional vendors selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts. You’ll also find food trucks, live music, and other entertainment to keep you entertained as you stroll through downtown.
For more information please visit https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/
NRG Trail Festival
Experience New River Gorge National Park through this one-of-a-kind event! Starting at Fayetteville Town Park in Fayetteville, West Virginia, this challenging trail race goes into the National Park, through the forest, and loops back to the start, offering views of the river hundreds of feet below. With significant elevation gain, each race offers a difficult yet scenic course.
For more information, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/WV/Fayetteville/NewRiverGorgeHalfMarathon
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Waterstone Wednesdays: Bouldering
Waterstone is teaming up with Active Southwest Virginia to offer some exciting outdoor activites, open to all and totally free! Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month to get out into nature and enjoy an evening of swimming, climbing or running. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, all are welcome! Active SWV is on a mission to help everyone to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. As a non-profit, they provide an ecosystem of physical activity for the residents of southern West Virginia by offering programs led by trained volunteers from within the communities they serve.
Yakfest
YakFest features live music, art, food, and craft beer, along with many vendors highlighting kayaking, fishing, and other recreational activities.
For more information, visit https://www.yakfestwv.com/
Fayetteville First Friday
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays, held on the first Friday of each month from May through November. These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering extended shopping hours so you can explore all the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries our town has to offer. Court Street will be closed to traffic to host an artisan market, featuring talented local and regional vendors selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts. You’ll also find food trucks, live music, and other entertainment to keep you entertained as you stroll through downtown.
For more information please visit https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Waterstone's 30th Anniversary Birthday Bash
Join us in celebrating Waterstone Outdoors' 30th birthday bash! Enjoy live music at our local band open mic, indulge in delicious food from food trucks, and grab yourself a cold beer. Kids can tackle an exciting obstacle course on the courthouse lawn. Participate in fun contests like the hand-jam pullup challenge and share your best Waterstone memory for a chance to win awesome prizes. Don't miss out on the party vibes and festivities!
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Waterstone Wednesdays: Climbing
Waterstone is teaming up with Active Southwest Virginia to offer some exciting outdoor activites, open to all and totally free! Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month to get out into nature and enjoy an evening of swimming, climbing or running. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, all are welcome! Active SWV is on a mission to help everyone to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. As a non-profit, they provide an ecosystem of physical activity for the residents of southern West Virginia by offering programs led by trained volunteers from within the communities they serve.
Highball to Thurmond 50 mile, 55K and 50 Mile Relay
The highball was a signal used in early railroads to signal the track was clear. When the ball was hoisted, trains were cleared to proceed! The raising the ball on this unique 50 mile and 55 Kilometer event, and encouraging athletes to proceed on this epic adventure. Both races finish in Thurmond, West Virginia. With a population of 5 at the 2010 census, it is the least populated railroad town in the nation and part of the New River Gorge National Park.
For more information, visit bitly.com/highballtothurmond
Reel Rock 18
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the world of climbing and outdoor adventure at The Outpost, nestled in the stunning New River Gorge! Start the evening with some climber games during happy hour and prepare to be captivated by Reel Rock 18’s gripping films, showcasing the raw essence of climbing and the spirit of adventure. Featured Films include: a visionary first ascent on Japan’s mythical Mt. Mizugaki, a climbing community’s resilience in war-torn Ukraine, a treacherous free ascent of Jirishanca in the Peruvian Andes, and an exploration of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing. Tickets are available at the door.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/NewRiverClimbing/
Not Work Week
An annual week of stewardship hosted by the local climbing advocacy organization, the New River Alliance of Climbers (NRAC). Volunteers enjoy free camping, meals and swag.
More information: Not Work Week 2022 - NEW RIVER ALLIANCE OF CLIMBERS (newriverclimbing.net)
The Top Out Taproom
Join us here at Waterstone every other Thursday for a climber community hang. We'll come together, share stories and strengthen the bonds that make Fayetteville the best little town in the world! Your first beer is on at the Top Out Taproom!
Fayetteville First Friday
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays, held on the first Friday of each month from May through November. These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering extended shopping hours so you can explore all the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries our town has to offer. Court Street will be closed to traffic to host an artisan market, featuring talented local and regional vendors selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts. You’ll also find food trucks, live music, and other entertainment to keep you entertained as you stroll through downtown.
For more information please visit https://visitfayettevillewv.com/events/