# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Cheat River Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The annual Cheat River Festival is a celebration of the rebirth of 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 5:30pm ’till 10:00pm on Friday, May 1st, and 11:30am ’till 11:30pm on Saturday, May 2nd, 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.  

Please consider bringing a non perishable food item for our Cheat Fest Food Drive!

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 ’till 5:00pm on Saturday for a host of hands-on activities

Cost:  
Presale- $45 weekend ticket
At Gate Sales- $20 Friday  $35 Saturday
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albright/2026-cheat-river-festival/200029697387910
- **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, music, entertainment, live-music, art, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1655

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Albright
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 139 Beech Run Rd, Albright, WV 26519-7019, United States
- **lat**: 39.51164
- **long**: -79.64544
- **full address**: 139 Beech Run Rd, Albright, WV 26519-7019, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Cheat River Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/22dd7537201316c14d6ff15a935a25b6c20a016e35dfb74b910cc10da1e9ac90-rimg-w851-h315-dc181517-gmir?v=1775637957

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Cheat River Festival being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Cheat River Festival takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm at 139 Beech Run Rd, Albright, WV 26519-7019, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Cheat River Festival?
  - **A:** 2026 Cheat River Festival is organized by Cheat Fest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Cheat River Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albright, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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