Welcome to the 30th Annual Cheat River Festival!

The annual Cheat River Festival is a celebration of new life, that which comes each Spring and the new life that can be found in the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat‘s annual fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a good time!

From 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, and from 11:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4th, the festival grounds in Albright, West Virginia will once again transform into a haven for boaters, music lovers, and families. Bands from all over Appalachia will entertain crowds with live music, while Fest goers browse the Art Market, learn about other non-profit organizations that share the FOC vision,  buy from a variety of food and merchandise vendors, and above all, help support Friends of the Cheat.

Another reason to love Cheat Fest: kids under twelve are free! Kids of all ages can congregate at the ever-growing Kid’s Tent from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday for a host of hands-on activities.

The Cheat River Festival is the primary fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Cheat.  All profits from Cheat Fest are used to support our Education and Outreach efforts. Sadly, these programs are usually the first to experience funding shortfalls despite being one of the most important parts of FOC’s work.

Albright, West Virginia on the banks of the Cheat River
Albright, WV 26519, USA