New Year’s Eve in Fayetteville is all about contrast — elegant dinners, slightly unhinged dance floors, quiet mountain moments, and bold traditions that wake you right up on New Year’s Day. Whether you’re dressing to the nines, dancing until midnight, or welcoming the new year with fresh air and intention, Fayetteville offers a memorable way to start 2026.

New Year’s Eve at Rosa’s Speakeasy

Celebrate New Year’s Eve served vintage at Rosa’s Speakeasy at the Historic Morris Harvey House with Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams. Sip early, raise a glass, and head into the night ready for midnight magic. Open 5:30–9:30 PM. Reservations recommended.

A Disturbingly Fancy New Year’s Eve at Southside Junction Tap House

9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Tickets Required

Inspired by the beautiful chaos of Saltburn, Southside Junction Tap House is throwing a New Year’s Eve party that’s anything but ordinary. DJs Fish & Fogz will spin deep house all night while the bar transforms into a disturbingly fancy house party.

Expect velvet, martinis, and an atmosphere dripping with drama and decadence. Come dressed to kill — literally or in couture — and lean into the theme: heirlooms, eyeliner, and unapologetic, unhinged elegance.
Tickets are limited, so plan ahead if this is your New Year’s vibe.

Timeless Elegance at The Gaines Estate

Start 2026 in classic style with a New Year’s Eve dinner at The Gaines Estate. This timeless celebration features a decadent menu, a complimentary glass of champagne with dinner, and an atmosphere that captures the glamour of the 1920s.

Dine early and be home before the ball drops — or linger a little longer and toast the night away in one of Fayetteville’s most beautiful historic spaces.
Reservations recommended: 304-382-7509

New Year’s Eve on the Gorge at Smokey’s

Smokey’s on the Gorge is celebrating with Dinner Around the World from 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM, paired with a New Year’s Eve party featuring The Kind Thieves. With incredible views, live music, and a festive atmosphere, this is a perfect option for those wanting a full evening of food, music, and celebration overlooking the New River Gorge.

New Year’s Day Traditions & Reset Moments

Fayette Station Polar Swim

New Year’s Day | 1:00 PM

The Fayette Station Polar Swim is fully booked this year, but it’s still worth the trip to watch. Join locals and visitors as brave participants leap into the freezing waters together — a beloved New Year’s Day tradition that’s equal parts community celebration and pure courage. We’ll share updates if spots open.

Start the Year Centered at New River Yoga

If your New Year calls for calm and intention, New River Yoga is offering two classes New Years Eve to help you reset:

• Yoga 101: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
• Foundations & Alignment: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
  Both classes focus on slow, controlled movement — perfect for easing into the new year feeling grounded and refreshed.

Make It a Mountain New Year’s Getaway

New Year’s is the perfect time to escape to the mountains and enjoy Fayetteville’s quieter season. Book a stay in one of the new cabins at The Outpost or Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground, or choose a vacation home within walking distance of the Gaines Estate and Southside Junction Tap House.

Wake up to crisp mountain air, enjoy open vistas, and kick off the year with a First Day Hike in the New River Gorge National Park — a simple, meaningful way to begin 2026 with clarity and fresh perspective.

However you choose to celebrate — dancing, dining, plunging, or pausing — Fayetteville is ready to welcome your New Year.
Plan your stay, gather your people, and start 2026 in a place that feels both grounding and unforgettable.

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A New Beginning

New year, new you, start 2019 with a fresh start with a personalized wellness retreat package in the luxurious Lafayette Flats.

Personal Wellness Retreat Packages

Whether beginning a new chapter in life, seeking quiet space to work on a special project, or simply taking time to refresh the mind, body, and spirit, a personal retreat can work wonders.

Thanks to the collaboration of several West Virginia small businesses, personal retreat packages are being offered at Lafayette Flats – a boutique vacation rental property in Fayetteville, WV – during January and April 2019. Individuals can design their retreat experience with the help of Lafayette Flats co-owner and retreat curator, Amy McLaughlin.

“What makes our retreats special is the ability to customize unique personal itineraries. We’ll supply the gorgeous accommodations, inspiring location and beneficial accouterments. You create the experience that feels right for you,” says McLaughlin. “Meditation is great and green juice is healthy, but your retreat should serve your unique needs.”

All personal retreat packages include the following:

• A three-day, two-night stay at Lafayette Flats in charming Fayetteville, West Virginia

• A private, luxurious, original art-filled flat: bedroom, kitchen, living space and bathroom with soaker tub

• Private access to a studio suitable for yoga and/or meditation

• A collection of all-natural bath and skin care products from Silver Market Co. of Point Pleasant, WV

• Guided or solitary forest bathing excursions on the stunning trails of the New River Gorge

• Spring and sparkling water, fruit-infused spa water and custom herbal tea handcrafted by Gum’s Hollow Apothecary of Jane Lew, WV

• Additional accessories for the flat curated to stimulate all five senses including luxurious linens, aromatherapy, fresh flowers and fruit, art supplies, soft blankets, wireless internet access and a Bluetooth speaker

Optional activities available at Lafayette Flats for an additional fee include the following:

• Private Yoga Instruction with Randy Boyd of Edmond, WV

• Thai Yoga Bodywork with Erin Larsen of Fayetteville, WV

• Therapeutic Massage by Ocean’s Massage of Oak Hill, WV

• Acupuncture & Ashiatsu Massage by On-Point Acupuncture of Beckley, WV

• Juice Detox Packages by Starlings Coffee & Provisions of Charleston, WV

• Energy Work by Healing Touch Energy Work of Oak Hill, WV

Retreat package dates, rates and additional information available at https://www.lafayetteflatsretreat.com/

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