The 27th Annual Virtual Cheat River Festival kicks off on May 1st, 2021!

Have you ever wished Cheat Fest could last all month?

Well, wish granted!

Get ready for an entire month of Cheat Fest virtual and in-person activities

Scroll down to shop the online merch store, silent auction, make a donation, or watch the virtual Cheat Fest music lineup!

2021 Cheat River Festival Online Store

Artwork by John Victor

Grab your 2021 Official Cheat Fest merch, and check out the surprise items available this year – and only this year!!  *Hint – missing an official t-shirt from a previous Cheat Fest (2010-2020)?

The Cheat Fest online store will be open for business from May 1st to May 31st.  All items will be printed and shipped-to-order by a 3rd party – shipping fees will apply.

Cheat Fest Silent Auction

The Cheat River Festival Silent Auction is a mainstay of our annual fundraiser, where you’ll find items of all sorts: beautiful pieces donated by the famous juried artists of our Art Market, new and gently used paddling gear, handmade items from local crafters, recreational equipment of all sorts – and so much more! Browse the items and see what catches your eye! The auction goes live on May 1st at noon, and will end on May 8th at 8:00pm. Have fun and happy bidding!


Cheat Fest Ticket Donations

 

Donate the amount of cash you would have dropped on Cheat Fest tickets this year – all donations help fill the funding gap Friends of the Cheat must fill without an in-person festival.  Every dollar counts – and we’re so appreciative of your support!

2021 Virtual Cheat Fest Live Music

Husband & wife duo Meadow Run perform at the spot where they were married on the banks of the Cheat River for the Virtual Cheat Fest 2021.
Video by Adam Payne Music to Your Ears Productions.
Audio by Evan Devine & Paul Valette of 123 Pleasant Street.

The “Appalachian Soul Man” Aristotle Jones performs a West Virginia themed live from FOC Campground.
Video by Adam Payne of Music to Your Ears Productions
Audio by Evan Devine & Paul Valette of 123 Pleasant Street.

Stewed Mulligan assembled at the Friends of the Cheat Campground for a mainstage set.
Video by Adam Payne of Music to Your Ears Productions
Audio by Evan Devine and Paul Valetter of 123 Pleasant Street

The Hillbilly Gypsies perform on the rooftop of 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown for their set for Virtual Cheat Fest 2021.
Video by Adam Payne of Music to Your Ears Productions
Audio Roger Glass of 123 Pleasant Street

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