Fayetteville to celebrate Independence Day with four day festival and fireworks show

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Downtown Fayetteville is gearing up for a celebration full of activities this Independence Day in its annual Fayetteville Heritage Festival.

From Wednesday, July 3, to Saturday, July 6th, the festival promises four days of family-friendly fun, food, and fireworks.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

Wednesday, July 3:

4:00 p.m.-9 p.m. – Carnival at Charlie McCoy Town Park 4 PM-9 PM.

Thursday, July 4:

10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Vendors – Downtown Fayetteville
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Carnival- The Charlie McCoy Town Park
2:30 p.m. Old Fashioned Cake Walk & Youth Cookie Walk
3:30 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest
4:00 p.m. Balloon Toss
5:00 p.m. The Best Small-Town 4th of July Parade- Maple Ave. Downtown
6:00 p.m. Sack Race
6:30 p.m. Frog Jumping Contest
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Street Dance- Exiles Band Court St. Stage Downtown

Friday, July 5:

10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vendors – The Charlie McCoy Town Park
12:00p.m.-3:00 p.m.
George Dome Band
1pm-4pm 5pm-10pm Carnival – The Charlie McCoy Town Park
5:00 p.m. Patriotic Pet Contest & Gaga Ball Tournament
5:00 p.m Fayetteville’s First Friday- Downtown Court St. Artisan Vendors
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Buddy Allen & Cheat River Band – Charlie McCoy Park

Saturday, July 6:

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fayette County Farmers Market at the Courthouse Parking Lot
9:00 a.m. Star Spangled Races 5K & 15K powered by Active SWV at Bridge
Brew Works on the Wolf Creek Trails
10:00 a.m. FHS Come Home Reunion
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vendors – The Charlie McCoy Town Park
1pm-4pm 5pm-10pm Carnival – The Charlie McCoy Town Park
3:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m. Silver Streak- The Charlie McCoy Town Park
5:00 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest Sponsored by Tudors Biscuit World
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Exiles Band- The Charlie McCoy Town Park

There will be a free shuttle service on Saturday, July 6, from 5 pm-10 pm with stops at Fayetteville PK-8 School, the Memorial Building, Fayette County Board of Education lots, and Charlie McCoy Town Park.