Friends of the Cheat's annual Fundraiser and Outreach event for river enthusiasts, families, musicians, and artists!
We are looking for food, art, goods, and services Vendors for the 2024 Cheat River Festival on May 3rd and 4th, 2024! Our festival attracts a diverse crowd of music lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, families, and local residents. By showcasing your products or services at our event, you’ll have direct access to a highly engaged audience […]
Are you looking for new ways to promote your business in the local community? We are seeking Sponsors to join us on an unforgettable journey of music, arts, community, and conservation at Cheat Fest, where every note played resonates with purpose and every partnership makes a difference. Your sponsorship isn’t just an investment in a […]
Greetings Cheat Fest Family! Excitement is in the air as we begin a new year here at Friends of the Cheat. New projects and discoveries are on the horizon as we work with community partners to restore the Cheat River watershed. This also means CHEAT FEST TIME!!!!!!! There are so many areas of Cheat Fest […]
Make sure to check out the 2023 Cheat Fest Merch Store by May 17th to get your Cheat Fest Swag! https://friends-of-the-cheat.square.site/ All orders will be printed after the store closes and be available as soon as we receive them. Make sure to choose the shipping option if you cannot pick up at the FOC office […]
Do you want to help out for Cheat Fest but don’t have time during the actual Fest? We have the PERFECT job for you! We need volunteers to hang posters in various areas around WV, PA, and MD. If you hang 40 posters, you will get Cheat Fest volunteer perks including free entry and on […]
Announcing the musical lineup for the 2023 Cheat River Festival! Get your tickets today and join the party! https://www.showclix.com/event/2023-cheat-river-festival More information at Cheatfest.org
Calling all Volunteers!!!!!!! Did you know that you can get into Cheat Fest for FREE?! A four hour volunteer shift during Cheat Fest will get you free entrance, free on site camping, and free food all weekend long. What a way to support your favorite watershed group while having a great time! Use this […]
Please join us in supporting our local food pantries by donating a non-perishable item to our Cheat Fest Food Drive! You can drop your items off at the Info Booth during Cheat Fest.
Did you know that Cheat Fest weekend is also host to TWO different races? Cheat River Massacre-ence The Cheat River Festival weekend kicks off with the largest, mass start downriver race in the country known as the Cheat River “Massacre-ence”. This downriver race features class IV whitewater on the wild and wonderful Cheat Canyon and […]
In order to protect our property, the following limitations are in place during Cheat Fest: -No dogs! Dogs are not allowed in Festival grounds or the FOC Campground. -No Fireworks. -NO GLASS! -The Friends of the Cheat Campground is adjacent to the Back Gate (Formerly Teter’s Campground) First come, first served. $10/person/night for […]