Past Events from May 6, 2023 – May 24, 2023 – New River Gorge CVB

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New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

Adventures On The Gorge 219 Chestnutburg Road, Lansing, WV, United States

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... View Article

Ramp It Up Festival

The Lost Paddle 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV, United States

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... View Article

Paint & Sip at The Outpost – Red Moon Forest

The Outpost 843 Fayette Station Road, Fayetteville, WV, United States

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 16x20 inch canvas. This event is open to... View Article

New River Gorge Festival

ACE Adventure Resort 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV, United States

The New River Gorge Festival is back May 12th- 14th at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia. Let’s celebrate one of Earth’s oldest rivers that we all love to paddle, hike, bike, and explore. Many rivers have their own events such as Gauley Fest, Cheat Fest, StoneyFest, and MooseFest, but somehow the New River got... View Article

New River Gorge Race and Rodeo

The second annual New River Gorge Race & Rodeo is on! Join us Saturday, May 13th, to throw down, go fast, take chances, and party the night away! Event Info: New River Gorge Race: A 6.9-mile class IV kayak and raft race on the New River Gorge (Cunard to Fayette). This Race features a mass... View Article

Fireside Jams with Dina Hornbaker

The Outpost 843 Fayette Station Road, Fayetteville, WV, United States

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. Free Event

Mother’s Day Paint & Sip at Freefolk Brewery – Van Gogh’s Sunflower

Freefolk Brewery 1690 Court Street, Fayetteville, WV, United States

Join us at Freefolk Brewery on Sunday May 14th for a Mother's Day Paint & Sip from 12-2pm! $35/person includes all materials to create your masterpiece including a 16x20 inch canvas, paints, apron, easel and step-by-step instructions. Food and beverage will be available for purchase! This class is beginner and family friendly, and open to... View Article

2023 Highball to Thurmond 50 Mile, 55K, and 50 Mile Relay

Race through New River Gorge National Park and beat the train to the finish line at Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay!  This is the event where 50 mile participants have the option to take a scenic train ride at the finish. All of our races finish in Thurmond, West Virginia. With a population of 5... View Article

Paint & Sip at Bridge Brew Works – Colorful NRG Bridge

Bridge Brew

Come on out to Bridge Brew Works for a fun evening paint & sip painting the colorful New River Gorge Bridge! Choose your colors to create your WV state masterpiece! $35/person includes all materials and step-by-step instructions including paints, apron, easel & a 16x20 inch canvas. This class is beginner friendly and for adults and... View Article