Join Team Trulieve at West Virginia’s biggest annual celebration
Every October, thousands of West Virginians and visitors gather high above the New River Gorge for one of the state’s largest and most exciting traditions, Bridge Day. Hosted at the iconic New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, this one-day festival brings together communities across the Mountain State for a one-of-a-kind celebration 46 years in the making.
Trulieve is proud to once again take part in Bridge Day to connect with attendees and celebrate the spirit of West Virginia’s biggest annual festival.
What is Bridge Day?
Since beginning in 1980, Bridge Day has grown into an annual tradition held every third Saturday in October. The festival honors the New River Gorge Bridge, which opened in 1977 and remains the longest steel arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere and the second highest vehicle-carrying bridge in the United States.
Set amongst the picturesque backdrop of the Appalachian mountains at the peak time of fall foliage, thousands of visitors, adrenaline seekers, and West Virginians converge at the 876-foot-high steel arch bridge for a day packed with adventure and community. From local food tastings and a 5K run to rappelling, zip-lining BASE jumping, guided bridge catwalk tours, and rows of vendors from across the state, Bridge Day offers something for everyone.
For West Virginians, this homegrown tradition showcases the state’s natural beauty, local businesses, and community pride at a historic national landmark.
Who Can Jump Off The Bridge?
One of the biggest draws of Bridge Day is the thrill of watching daredevils leap, rappel, and zip line from the bridge. But not just anyone can take the plunge:
BASE jumpers must have at least 50 prior parachute jumps, skydives, or BASE jumps to register.
Rappelling teams are chosen through a lottery, and participants must be experienced with proper rack training and a proven record of rappels of least 250 feet to apply.
Zip line riders can be anyone ages 10+ and at least 4 feet tall, taking a 700-foot ride from the bridge’s catwalk down to the Fayette Station Road. Spaces are limited and reservations are required.
For everyone else, the best seat in the house is on the bridge itself, cheering on the action from above.
Trulieve’s Connection with Bridge Day and West Virginia
Trulieve is proud to once again be part of the Bridge Day festivities. Our team will be on site with tents offering free swag, friendly conversation, and education around West Virginia’s medical cannabis program.
Whether you’re curious about how to qualify for a medical card, need guidance on renewing your card, or just want to learn about everything Trulieve West Virginia has to offer, we will be there to help.
Bridge Day is a one-of-a-kind West Virginia tradition, and Trulieve is honored to celebrate it with the community. Be sure to stop by our tents to connect with our team and learn how we can support you on your medical cannabis journey.
Join us at Bridge Day and click here to learn more about this special West Virginia tradition.
