Clean Water Weekend at Fayetteville’s November First Friday

Make a splash on November 1st from 5 PM to 8 PM for a special First Friday event in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition. Discover why clean water is crucial for our community while exploring WV Rivers’ Clean Water for All Mural, which will be on display at the Fayetteville Visitor Center until mid-November.

Event Highlights:

First Friday Vendors: Explore local artisans and vendors showcasing their crafts from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Nature Fashion Show: Dive into creativity with a unique Nature Fashion Show starting at 5:30 PM. Wear your favorite fairy, gnome, nature critter or river inspired costume for a chance to win a prize. We will have a runway in front of the courthouse.

Clean Water Partners Talks: Learn from local community groups about initiatives and efforts to preserve our river 6 PM.

“Fern Gully” Movie Screening: Enjoy a screening of the family-favorite film “Fern Gully” under the stars at 6:30 PM. Bundle up and bring a blanket or lawn chair for the screening.

Hands on activities: Take a splash with hands on activities where you can learn about watersheds and more!

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the Clean Water for All Mural, a vibrant and impactful project traveling across twelve counties in twelve months throughout West Virginia. This mural aims to spark meaningful conversations about the ongoing threats to our clean water and how we can collaborate to shape a water-secure future for generations to come.

In partnership with the WV Rivers Coalition, the mural will be hosted at the Fayetteville Visitor Center through mid-November. Hand-painted by Nichole Westfall and members of the WV Rivers Coalition, this mural embodies a message of resilience and hope. Community members of all ages participated in the creation of the mural using a paint-by-numbers format, making it a true collaborative effort.