22 events found.
Events for October 17, 2026
All Day
Many Colors – A Dolly Parton Tribute at Love Hope Center for the Arts
Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 10% of art sales from this exhibit will be donated to the Dollywood Foundation.
Fayette County Farmer’s Market
Downtown Fayetteville FayettevilleWe offer fresh produce grown in Fayette County, West Virginia and the New River Gorge region to residents and visitors to our area. Visit our two market locations and browse […]
Base Jumping
The highlight of the day for many is watching the skilled BASE jumpers take a leap of faith off the New River Gorge Bridge. For those of you bold and […]
Bridge Walk
A unique experience and view all in one, Bridge Walk offers guided tours of the New River Gorge Bridge from the catwalk 25’ beneath the Bridge. The catwalk is 24″ […]
Whitewater Rafting
See the BASE action from the river and experience the thrill of class IV whitewater! Although the Gauley River typically steals the show in the fall, the New River offers […]
Bridge Day 5K Run
The Active SWV Bridge Day 5K RUN is a race across the New River Gorge Bridge. Racers must maintain a jogging pace for the first mile of this event. This event is hosted during the larger Bridge Day event requiring specific racer instructions and guidelines.
New River Yoga – Yoga on the Gorge
Adventures on the Gorge 401 Ames Heights Rd, LansingYoga on the pool deck at Adventures on the Gorge. This class is at Adventures on the Gorge until the end of October.
Fayetteville Family Fun
Fayetteville Public Library 200 W Maple Ave, FayettevilleColoring, puzzles, games, legos
BRIDGE DAY 2026
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New River Gorge Bridge
U.S. Hwy 19, Fayetteville
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 […]
Into the Gorge
Take an exclusive ride down Fayette Station Road to the historic Tunney Hunsaker Bridge to get a view of the base jumpers and rappellers from ground level while riverside. Be […]
Rappelling & High Line
If walking across the bridge isn’t extreme enough, consider rappelling or the high line. Those with experience can sign up for rappelling as an individual or a team. Those without […]
New River Gem Mining Company Mobile Sluice Pop-Up
Don’t forget to schedule into your Bridge day fun a time to come sift and discover with us @ Wild & Well Market in Fayetteville! We will be handing out cookies AND offer a fun little game we like to call, “Lucky Duck”. Other merch will be offered as well!
Bridge Day Chili Cook-off
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Downtown Fayetteville
Fayetteville
Things are heating up in Fayetteville with the 16th Annual Bridge Day Chili Cook-off! Come to Historic Downtown Fayetteville, stop by to taste, and to help judge some of the best chili samples from around the region from mild to wild! Admission and parking are FREE, but there is a charge for chili tasting tickets.Enjoy […]
Bridge Day Buffet
Join us for our Annual Bridge Day Buffet following official Bridge Day! BOOK NOW 2026 Bridge Day Buffet 4pm-9pm $49 Adults, Age 10-12 $36, Age 6-9 $26, 5 under FREE […]
Bridge Day Afterparty
Join us for one final blowout of the season at ACE’s Lost Paddle Bar! The Bridge Day Afterparty will feature an electrifying lineup with three incredible bands: The Kind Thieves, […]
Evie Schaffer LIVE @ Southside on Bridge Day!
𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞! One of our crowd favorites is coming back to the Southside stage for Bridge Day on Saturday, October 17th from 5–8 PM! Evie Schaffer brings a beautiful mix of folk, indie, and country covers along with a few heartfelt originals of her own. […]
Bridge Day After Party with Love Canon & The Holler Generals
Bridge Day After Party with Love Canon, The Holler Generals, food trucks, local brews, cocktails, wine, N/A drinks, and art vendors in the heart of the New River Gorge! Fayetteville, […]
Cantrell Ultimate Rafting Annual End of Season CELEBRATION!
Cantrell Ultimate RaftingAnnual End of Season CELEBRATION!October 16th and 17th • LIVE BANDS both nights!Great food at Our House Grill & Pub at Cantrell Rafting • See you there!
American Legion Post 149 Bingo Night
American Legion LaFayette Lodge Post 149 205 W Maple Ave, FayettevilleCome join at the American Legion Post 149 every Saturday evening at 6PM for bingo night!
The Wild Rumpus @ Adventures – Bridge Day After Party
Join us for the biggest party of the year at Adventure On The Gorge! Lets make an old fashioned shoe pile and get down to some Appalachian stomp grass to end the 2026 season with The Wild Rumpus. Get down after a day of rafting and basejumping! Free show from 8pm - 11pm on October […]
