5 Holiday Events in the New River Gorge

**UPDATE: Weather has postponed both the Ansted and Fayetteville parades. The new dates and times have been updated in this post.

The New River Gorge is in full holiday swing!

This weekend kicks off a holiday frenzy of fun, jam-packed with fun events for the season. Here are 5 holiday events to check out:

Ansted Parade

Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
Catch the “Country Christmas” themed event with Appalachian flair flooding the streets of Ansted. Santa will be handing out treat bags. Follow the fun all the way to the Ansted Baptist Church, where you can enjoy refreshments and door prizes at the community Christmas after party.

Fayetteville Christmas Parade

Dec. 10.
Get a double dose of parades! America’s Coolest Small Town is taking to the streets to celebrate! Follow all the local businesses, organizations and displays as they showcase their seasonal spirit.

Holiday Arts Sampler from Fayetteville Arts Coalition.

Dec. 6, 7-10 p.m. at The Grove
Discover some of the area’s most unique artisan works at the arts sampler, featuring tons of local talent. They’ve crafted ornaments, pottery, woodworks and more for you to browse. Music and refreshments will also be available.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 6, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cathedral Cafe
Rise and shine for some delicious local food and a chance to cheers with Santa himself! Come enjoy a fresh coffee and a hearty meal, and let the kids tell Mr. Clause what they’d like this year.

“You Better Watch Out”

Dec. 4-7 at the Historic Fayette Theater
This heartwarming mystery tells the story of 2 new inn owners and their guests trapped in a blizzard. But some of these guests are not who they appear…
And that’s just the start of the holiday season in the Gorge! If you can’t make it this weekend, we hope to see you soon to join in our jubilations!