- Dates
- Oct 17, 2026
- Next date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Location
- Fayetteville, WV
About the event
Bridge Day is West Virginia's largest single-day festival and one of the largest extreme sports events in the world. Held annually every third Saturday in October on the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayette County, West Virginia, this is the only day each year thousands of spectators can walk across the bridge and watch as serious BASE jumpers get their chance to fly 876 feet into the Gorge below and rappellers ascend and descend from the catwalk. Come and enjoy the view from the bridge, one of the best overlooks in the New River Gorge! This is Bridge Day, and it's unlike anything you've ever experienced. Ever wondered what goes into West Virginia's most exhilarating festival? Check out these stats from 2025, and learn more about the history of Bridge Day below! Number of BASE jumpers (2025): 315 jumpers from 35 states and 4 countries. Number of rappels (2025): 635 rappels and 50 ascents...
Dates & schedule
- Oct 17, 2026
- Venue
- New River Gorge Bridge
- New River Gorge Bridge, US-19, Fayetteville, WV 25840
- Good fit for
- festival
- On-site amenities
- rain or shine accessible live music food trucks family friendly