Friends of the Cheat's annual Fundraiser and Outreach event for river enthusiasts, families, musicians, and artists!
With 2017 just around the corner – it won’t be long until it’s time for the 23rd annual Cheat River Festival! Artist, Vendor, and Non-Profit registrations are now OPEN. Applications for Interested musicians are also live. Please read the details about each registration – some have changed this year. Spaces fill up quickly – so apply fast […]
Starting NOW – get even more Cheat Fest bang for your buck! Preorder your 2017 Cheat River Festival Tickets online and save $10 for the Cheat Fest weekend! Presale tickets: Friday $5 Saturday $15 Day-of tickets: Friday $10 Saturday $20 Friday and Saturday tickets are sold separately – so make sure you have both in […]
Cheat Fest is expanding! The 2017 Cheat River Festival will be opening its gates on Friday evening from 5:30 to 10:00 – with 2 musical acts (to be announced). Presale Ticket Prices: Friday/Saturday Admission $25 – Friday only $10 – Saturday only $15 “At the Gate” Prices: Friday/Saturday Admission – $30 – Friday only $10 – […]
Click here to check out the FOC event: Pups, Pints, and Pickin’. Friends of the Cheat presents Saturday, August 27 Cheat Fest Grounds – 139 Beech Run Road, Albright, WV 26519 Gates open to the public and activities commence Saturday at 12 noon! Day of Ticket Prices Below: Saturday Adult Admission – $25 […]
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There are a lot of good reasons why everyone should carpool to Cheat Fest – here are just a few. Reduce your carbon footprint Reduce parking congestion – this has been a big problem the past few years Have great road trip conversations with new and old friends Save money on gas Win prizes! Here’s […]
Activities for Kids Kid’s Tent Activities Noon-5pm: Learn about AMD as you craft your own AMD Tie-Dye or create upcycled critters, spring art and a card for your Mother. March with us in the Earth Celebration Parade at 4:40 and share with everyone why you love your Mother Earth. See you there….Bring Yo’ Mama! 2:30: […]
Thanks to our generous sponsor, Jackson Kayak, we are giving away a Jackson Kayak Karma UL! Click here to donate for a chance to win. The winner will be announced at Cheat Fest!
Gabe DeWitt is an artist, engineer, and mountaineer born and raised in Bruceton Mills, Preston County, and the Cheat River watershed. Gabe is loved at FOC for graciously donating his photos for our use. His photos capture Cheat Fest with such truth, that I wanted to introduce to the Cheat Fest community, the man behind […]
Hey all you fest-goers! The festival t-shirts always sell out early on the day of the fest. Are you a Cheat Fest t-shirt collector? Secure your pre-sale shirt today, they’re sure to go quickly! The artwork is by John Victor, a long-time Friend of the Cheat. Pre-ordered t-shirts will be available for pick-up at the pavilion […]