2025 IMPACT.

In 2025, our work translated passion into measurable progress - fueling economic growth and bringing thousands of people into the heart of Downtown Fairmont!

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$191,563 in Direct Financial Impact

• $152,150 raised through individual and corporate fundraising, directly supporting programs and initiatives in our historic downtown

• $13,700 in volunteer impact, representing 685 hours of community service

• $25,713 in vendor fees collected from 196 small businesses, reinvested directly back into the community to strengthen our downtown economy

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New Downtown Business and Prospecting 

Our efforts continue to position Downtown Fairmont as a place to invest, open, and grow!

• 5 new business storefronts opened downtown in the past year

• Hermosilla's Deli, a beloved Fairmont institution, relocated to Downtown Fairmont

• Completed a comprehensive Downtown Market Study, updating research for the first time since 2021 to guide future growth and recruitment

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Downtown Improvements

Strategic partnerships and community collaboration led to tangible, highly visible enhancements throughout downtown

• Partnered with the City of Fairmont to install 60 hanging flower baskets, adding color and curb appeal

• Veterans Square Plaza was painted and refurbished during Tygart Valley United Way's Day of Action

• Transformed downtown greenspace for the holidays in partnership with the Lenhart Family and 12 local businesses, launching the inaugural Christmas Village & Light Show

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Tourism and Marketing Exposure 

Our events and promotions continue to attract visitors, elevate local organizations, and showcase Downtown Fairmont regionally

• 20,542 marketing emails sent to our growing subscriber list

• 25,000 total event attendees across signature events including:

  • Community-Wide Garage Sale​

  • 5 Hometown Markets

  • Antique Car Show

  • Tomato Festival

  • Two-weekend Hometown Holiday Celebration

• 150 Marion County 4th graders participated in the Holiday Coloring Contest

• 196 small business vendors participated in at least one event

• 25 nonprofit organizations utilized our events for outreach and community exposure

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Frank-N-Stein Fest

Our second annual Frank-N-Stein Festival, hosted with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, delivered strong attendance and significant reinvestment dollars

• 1,000+ attendees in a four-hour span on Monroe Street

• 12 local breweries, 15 food vendors, and 50+ volunteers

• Over $25,000 in net revenue generated to be reinvested directly into downtown initiatives

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Hometown Holiday Celebration Success

2025 marked our most ambitious and impactful holiday season to date

• The 4th annual 3-day Holiday Celebration

• The 2nd official 2-day Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival

• The 2nd official 2-weekend-long Hometown Holiday Celebration

• The launch of the inaugural Christmas Village & Light Show

• Introduced Festival Cucina at its new home, Fairmont State University

• 60+ market vendors, 26 food vendors, and 9 live music acts - one of the largest lineups in the festival's 19 year history

• Estimated 15,000 visitors to Downtown Fairmont over three days

• Over $150,000 in estimated vendor income, supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses