Friends of the Cheat's annual Fundraiser and Outreach event for river enthusiasts, families, musicians, and artists!
Visit the silent auction at Cheat Fest at the fest to bid on a Residential or Commercial Landscape Plan complete with site visit, scaled drawing, and plant palette donated by Heather Olson. -Local clients include private residences in and around Morgantown, Cheat Lake, Philippi, and projects at Pete Dye Golf Club, as well as schools […]
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” ~ Marjorie Moore Over 360 Cheat Fest volunteers exchange four hours of their time for free entry, free parking, free camping, and access […]
Here’s how it works: When you purchase a presale ticket for Cheat Fest here you will be entered into a raffle every two weeks. The earlier you purchase, the more chances you have to win the goods! We will pick each week from out entire pool of ticket holders, so purchasing now sets you up […]
How do you make having to wear four layers of clothing to stay warm and maneuvering through soft pools of oozing, brown mud into fun? Well, you call it Cheat Fest. You call it family. This 23rd year of the festival that celebrates the beloved river, the Cheat, is just past, and I, a […]
Did you ever wonder what we do with all the $$ love that funnels through the races? Let’s break it down. Follow the links to online registrations! Cheat Fest 5K – all proceeds from this race go to the Preston Rail-Trails Committee, a sub-committee of FOC that has been wheelin’ & dealin’ for nearly 15 […]
Feast your eyes on the 2017 Cheat Fest Artwork – by the wildly generous John Victor! For 8 years, Southern Ohio artist John Victor has been graciously donating his time and expertise to Friends of the Cheat by designing the Cheat Fest artwork. Peruse his website for a glimpse into his talents. This year, FOC will […]
The annual Cheat River Festival is Friends of the Cheat’s primary fundraiser, with a big focus on the FUN part! Cheat Fest brings together over 3,000 families, outdoor enthusiasts, environmental advocates, music fans, art aficionados, and volunteers on the banks of the Cheat River in celebration of the river we all love. Proceeds from Cheat […]
#FiestaFriday at the 2017 Cheat River Festival – Spend your Cinco de Mayo under the stars! The Friday Night music lineup is: Gates will open at 5:30 on Friday night. Music until 10:00. Come kick up some dust (or mud) with us. Get a first look at the Art Market or Silent Auction. We’ll have […]