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Welcome to West Virginia's largest single-day festival! Every third Saturday in October, thousands of people gather on the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia to watch daredevils BASE jump into the Gorge below.
Welcome to West Virginia's largest single-day festival! Every third Saturday in October, thousands of people gather on the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia to watch daredevils BASE jump into the Gorge below.
Active SWV Bridge day 5k run. The Active SWV Bridge Day 5K RUN starts on the New River Gorge Bridge and finishes in downtown Fayetteville, WV. The start line adrenaline is amplified by the stunning views of the New River Gorge! Proceeds benefit free Kids Run Clubs in the New River Gorge Region.
Opened and dedicated on October 22, 1977, the span has since become an iconic symbol of West Virginia. Timeline. 1977 The New River Gorge Bridge was dedicated and officially opened on Oct. 22. 1980 The first New River Gorge Bridge Day was held on November 8. There were two parachutists that jumped from a plane onto the bridge.
Bridge Day is all about the first time jumper, and every year, experienced staff check each jumper’s gear prior to exiting the bridge. Every year, issues are caught that could have caused a fatality.
Every October, for one Saturday, the New River Gorge Bridge is transformed into the site of West Virginia's largest single day festival. For those of you Bridge Day first-timers, here's the skinny on this wonderful fall event. What is Bridge Day? Bridge Day celebrates the New River Gorge Bridge, the area, and the fall season.
On this one day a year, the famous New River Gorge Bridge is open to pedestrians and a wide variety of activities—great views, food and crafts vendors, BASE jumping, rappelling, music, and more—draw thousands of people. Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest one-day festival, and it is the largest extreme sports event in the world.
In the event that the Fayette County Chamber or the Bridge Day Commission cancels Bridge Day there will be a full refund, less the application fee of $15. The West Virginia Tax Department requires the collection of 6% State Sales Tax. Vendors are responsible for collection and payment of this tax.
Where to stay for Bridge Day — Bridge Day. Make a weekend out of West Virginia’s biggest single-day event. Vacation suites, cabins and campgrounds are still available for Oct. 21. has 4 glamorous apartments that you can rent. Each one has swanky decor and modern luxuries.
Bridge Day High Line. Want to zip off the New River Gorge Bridge? This Bridge Day, you can! Ride the high line and slide 700 feet on a zipline from the catwalk of the bridge to Fayette Station Road. You don't need experience to ride the high line, but you should reserve your spot early!