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Summersville, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Summersville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Summersville Lake’s new state park is changing outdoor adventure nearby
Also on today's calendar: Mountain Made Makers Market - May 29, 2026.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 54, low: 36.
- Friday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Virginia's Newest State Park Delivers World-Class Rock Climbing And The State's First Climbing Education Program (myfamilytravels.com) — Summersville residents now have a brand-new state park and campground right in their backyard, with world-class sandstone climbing, a first-of-its-kind climbing education program, and scenic trails overlooking Summersville Lake. The park offers permanent public climbing access, modern camping that opened in 2025, and family-friendly spots like the Almost Heaven Swing, all just a short drive from town and supported by local food options in Summersville. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Barrels of Hope →
Isaiah Morgan Distillery, 252 Kirkwood Park Rd, Summersville
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Mountain Made Makers Market - May 29, 2026 →
Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse, 278 Summersville Lake Rd, Mt Nebo
2:00 pm -
Mountain Made Makers Market - May 30, 2026 →
Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse, 278 Summersville Lake Rd, Mt Nebo
10:00 am
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
📣 Summersville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Nicholas County Varsity Baseball @ Clay County →
Clay County High School, 1 Panther Dr, Clay
6:00 pm -
New Potato Caboose – Groove in the Gorge Music Series →
The Outpost - New River Gorge Campground, 843 Fayette Station Rd, Fayetteville
7:30 pm -
New Potato Caboose at The Outpost at The New River Gorge →
The Outpost - New River Gorge Campground, 843 Fayette Station Rd, Fayetteville
7:30 pm -
Mountain Music Festival 2026 →
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia, 1 Concho road, Oak Hill
8:00 pm -
Mountain Music Festival 2026 @ ACE Adventure Resort →
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia, 1 Concho road, Oak Hill
8:00 pm -
Mountain Music Festival - Day 2 →
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia, 1 Concho road, Oak Hill
12:00 pm -
Mountain Music Festival →
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia, 1 Concho road, Oak Hill
12:00 pm -
Pride Summer Camp 2026 →
The Outpost - New River Gorge Campground, 843 Fayette Station Rd, Fayetteville
12:00 pm -
Hootenanny Cruise In - June 25, 2026 →
Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse, 278 Summersville Lake Rd, Mt Nebo
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 23
Wednesday June 3
Friday June 5
Saturday June 20
Thursday June 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier in Summersville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Summersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fayetteville
- Memorial Day weekend travel in West Virginia expected to surge as summer begins (wvexplorer.com)
- This 3.1-Mile Trail in West Virginia Leads You To A Jaw-Dropping View Of The New River Gorge Bridge (myfamilytravels.com)
- Michael Edward Swartz, 85 (portcitydaily.com)
Oak Hill
- Beckley Vet Center stationing Mobile Vet Center in Oak Hill on May 13 (woay.com)
- AWAY hosting Strike Out Family Violence Event at Pinheads on May 17 (woay.com)
- Cold tonight, stormy by midweek (woay.com)
Ok Summersville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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