Sutton Community Development Corporation

06/09/2026

06/04/2026

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟

The Sutton Community Development Corporation/ON TRAC invites you to our Community Open House on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Elk River Hotel & Café in the riverside bar area.

Come learn more about SCDC/ON TRAC, our plans for the coming year, and how we are working to support downtown revitalization in Sutton.

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Brennan, State Coordinator for the West Virginia Main Street and ON TRAC Programs with the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. Jennifer will share more about these programs and how they help communities like Sutton grow and thrive.

Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Braxton Bistro, and a cash bar will be available.

Whether you are interested in serving on the board, joining a committee, volunteering for community events, or simply learning more about what is happening in Sutton, we would love to have you join us.

We need community members like you to help continue making Sutton a vibrant, welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

📍 Elk River Hotel & Café
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

Everyone is welcome. Come be part of Sutton's next chapter!

05/27/2026

🛍️✨ TREASURE HUNTERS UNITE! ✨🛍️

Looking for something fun to do in Braxton County this weekend? Sutton is transforming into one giant treasure map during the Sutton Community-Wide Yard Sale! 🗺️

From vintage finds and antiques to toys, tools, furniture, baked goods, collectibles, clothing, handmade items, and hidden gems tucked into garages, porches, and vendor booths across town...you never know what you’ll discover around the next corner. 👀

🏡 Explore yard sales all across Sutton
⭐ Shop the Flea & Farmers Market Vendor Lot
☕ Grab breakfast or lunch while you’re in town
🛒 Support local families, makers, and small businesses
🚗 Spend the day treasure hunting with friends and family

Whether you’re searching for bargains, nostalgia, farmhouse décor, baby items, vintage glassware, or that oddly specific thing your garage suddenly needs...this is your weekend. 😄

📍 Interactive Yard Sale Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1u8Ua0Hp9wLcCLLVU72dFPy3g-YIIPQI&usp=sharing

📅 Friday through Sunday
⏰ Each sale location has different hours and days
📍 Sutton, WV

Bring cash. Bring snacks. Bring trunk space. You’re probably going home with more than you planned. 🛻✨

🎉 Welcome to the Sutton Community-Wide Yard Sale! 🛍️ Get ready for a full town treasure hunt through the heart of historic Sutton, West Virginia. From antiques and collectibles to kids items, furniture, tools, clothing, baked goods, vintage finds, and hidden gems, there is something waiting ...

05/19/2026

🛍️ TREASURE HUNTERS… GET READY! 🛍️

The Sutton Community Development Corporation and the Town of Sutton are excited to announce the first ever Community-Wide Yard Sale happening May 29–31, 2026 throughout Sutton!

Homes, businesses, churches, organizations, and vendors are invited to join the fun and register their sale to be included on the official shopping map and promotions.

✨ PLUS ✨
FREE flea market vendor spaces will be available on Saturday, May 30 in a designated downtown area. Spaces are limited and advance registration is required.

🗺️ Shoppers can expect:
✔ Yard sales all across town
✔ Flea market vendors
✔ Great finds & hidden treasures
✔ Local shopping & community fun

📅 Register by May 25 to be included on printed maps!

📍 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzUYtA289_9fZSU9zvKJVLKI4SkVSR5YYo9Zh7Nh2wg66c-Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100512846624504264981

Let’s make Sutton the place to shop that weekend! ❤️

05/07/2026

The Sutton Community Development Corporation/OnTrac is looking for volunteers, committee members, and board members who want to help make Sutton an even better place to live, work, and visit. 🌱🏘️✨

Whether you enjoy helping at events, planning community projects, supporting downtown development, beautification efforts, fundraising, marketing, or simply lending a helping hand where needed, we would love to have you involved.

There is a place for everyone, and every level of involvement matters.

At the end of the day, we all want to see Sutton thrive. This is about putting differences aside, coming together, and working toward something bigger than ourselves. Whether you are a resident, business owner, former resident, neighbor, student, volunteer, or simply someone who loves Sutton, there is a seat at the table for you.

You do not have to live in Sutton to help make a difference here. 💙

Interested? Fill out our interest form and let us know how you would like to help:
https://forms.gle/d4iGD8Jvnfvj3d9X7

SCDC/OnTrac meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM.

Help us continue building a stronger, more vibrant Sutton for generations to come. 💙

05/04/2026

What a fun and unforgettable Saturday in Sutton.

The Sutton Farmers Market and Sweetheart Festival was full of life, laughter, and so many new faces. We loved meeting visitors from near and far, learning more about the game, and sharing a little piece of our heritage and community with you.

From our costume contest to karaoke, and everyone who simply stopped by to enjoy the day with us, thank you for being part of it. You brought the energy and made the event something special.

Our royalty had an absolute blast experiencing the Wasteland and getting to learn about it all alongside you. It is not every day you see that kind of crossover, and it made the day even more memorable.

Events like this remind us how much we enjoy bringing people together and celebrating what makes our town unique.

Thank you all for spending your day with us.

We cannot wait to do it again. ❤️

04/29/2026

⚡️WELCOME TO THE WASTELAND, DWELLERS⚡️

Braxton County is buzzing with excitement as the Fall Out Festival rolls into town this weekend, and Sutton Community Development Corporation/OnTrac wants to officially welcome every visitor making the trip to our little corner of Appalachia.

💛A few things we hope you’ll keep in mind while you’re here:

We are fiercely West Virginia proud. Around here, people will gladly tell you the history of a building, point you toward a hidden fishing spot, recommend their favorite homemade pie, or strike up a conversation like you’ve lived here forever. That’s just who we are.

Yes, rural communities have struggles. We know that. We live it every day. But our communities are built on grit, resilience, creativity, and neighbors helping neighbors. We try not to define ourselves by what we lack, but by what we continue building together.

You’ll notice a LOT of small locally owned businesses this weekend. Restaurants, shops, vendors, nonprofits, artists, and community groups are stretching themselves to help make this event special. Some businesses may be running with smaller staffs than they’d like. Wait times may happen. Supplies may run low. Folks may be exhausted by Sunday. Please know these business owners and employees are giving this everything they’ve got. You’ll see people stepping in, helping each other, and making it work the Appalachian way. We ask for patience, kindness, and understanding while everyone does their best to welcome you.

Please love our environment the way we do. 🌲 Our mountains, rivers, trails, lakes, and quiet streets are part of what makes this place special. Enjoy them fully, but help us keep them serene, peaceful, and beautiful. Leave places as you found them. Pick up after yourselves. Respect private property. Respect wildlife. Respect our town.

And while you’re here, remember this: Nonprofits are often the glue holding small rural communities together. The people volunteering, organizing festivals, preserving historic buildings, feeding neighbors, mentoring youth, supporting the arts, and keeping traditions alive are truly the heartbeat of towns like ours. If you get the chance, support those organizations too. A small donation, a purchase, a volunteer conversation, or simply sharing their mission goes a long way.

Need something while you’re here? Ask around. Seriously. We may be small, but chances are somebody in this community knows where to find it, fix it, cook it, build it, or help you with it. 🤝

A few final Appalachian survival tips for the weekend:
• Shop local first. Support local always. • Tip your servers and bartenders well. • Cell service may get spotty in some areas. Consider it immersive gameplay. ☢️ • Slow down and enjoy the scenery. • Talk to people. • Explore beyond the main event spaces. • Be respectful guests in our home. • Have fun, make memories, and maybe leave with a little appreciation for rural West Virginia and the people who call it home.

We’re excited to share Braxton County with all of you.

Now grab your bottlecaps and enjoy the adventure. 🛠️🌄

04/21/2026

🎤💘 Sweetheart Festival Karaoke Contest – Wasteland Jamboree Edition 💘🎤

Love is in the air… and the mic is HOT.

Think you’ve got the voice to steal the show? Grab your song and step up.

🕘 Registration: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
⏰ Check-in deadline: 10:30 AM
🎶 Contest starts: 11:00 AM

Spots are limited and first come, first served. Bring a love song, a heartbreak anthem, or something straight out of the wasteland.

👉 Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7nTL4Jf2fBX3I5Fo1pvuSYMupI1g8mOAeH_ByyX-ywcGx8g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100512846624504264981

🎙️ Let’s hear what you’ve got, Sutton.

Love is in the air… and the mic is hot. 💘🎶 Join us for the WV Sweetheart Festival Karaoke Contest during the Wasteland Jamboree. Important Details: • Registration is open 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (day of event) • All contestants must check in by 10:30 AM • Contest begins at 11:00 AM and ru...

04/18/2026

✨ Sutton Shined Bright Today ✨

There’s something powerful about a community that rolls up its sleeves and gets to work… and today, Sutton showed exactly what that looks like.

From early morning to the final sweep, neighbors, families, and volunteers came together for Make It Shine, transforming our town into an even more welcoming place for everyone who lives here and visits.

🧹 Windows were cleaned
🪣 Sidewalks and streets were swept
🎨 Curbs, benches, doors, and signs got a fresh coat of paint
🌸 Flowers were planted to add new life and color
🌿 The Jeremiah Carpenter Trail and our riverside areas were cleared and refreshed
🗑️ Trash was collected all throughout town

Every single effort, big or small, added up to something truly special.

The Sutton Community Development Corporation/OnTrac and the Town of Sutton are incredibly grateful to each and every person who showed up, pitched in, and took pride in making Sutton shine.

And a huge thank you to Little Caesars for keeping our volunteers fueled with pizza throughout the day 🍕

Today wasn’t just about cleaning… it was about community, pride, and showing what’s possible when we come together.

Sutton doesn’t just shine… it glows because of YOU. ✨