From foliage to festivals to fresh cider, there is always plenty to look forward to in fall in Vermont.
Here is a collection of photos from past foliage seasons and events to give you an idea of what you’re in for.
Enjoy the scenery
Stratton Mountain Resort, in Stratton, is full of opportunities during the fall season such as mountain biking, scenic gondola and chairlift rides, and other festivities.
“We have a good run of fall events going,” said Andrew Kimiecik, digital marketing manager.
Back-to-back brew fests are scheduled for Oct. 12 and Oct. 13., as part of the resort’s HarvestFest Weekend. Activities include a chili cook-off and the annual Race to the Summit.
Mount Snow, too, offers mountain biking and scenic chairlift rides during the fall.
“Skiers and riders can get stoked for winter with Mount Snow’s signature fall events,” said Courtney DiFiore, spokesperson for the resort. “Before heading into the winter season, we’re celebrating Vermont’s iconic fall foliage with the 29th annual Brewers Festival and 26th annual Oktoberfest.”
Oktoberfest is happening over two weekends this fall, on Oct. 5 and 12. The events will include a keg toss, craft fair and traditional German bier halls.
“We’re going big this Oktoberfest with our annual Stein Holding competition. It will be a preliminary qualifying round of the Vermont State Steinholding Championships,” DiFiore said.
Other favorite fall spots include Hogback Mountain and the Mount Equinox Skyline Drive.
Festivities abound
Then, of course, there are the fall festivals.
The Newfane Heritage Festival celebrates community, crafts and entertainment. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Indigenous People’s Day weekend, Oct. 12 and 13, rain or shine.
“Since 1970, volunteers have made the Newfane Heritage Festival in the heart of historic Newfane village a fall season destination,” an announcement states.
More than 60 juried artists and craftspeople will display and sell their work in the tents set up on the lawn in front of the historic Windham County Courthouse and the Union Hall. Music and food also are part of the event.
Proceeds of the event go to benefit the wider missions of the First Congregational Church of Newfane, including community support. The church’s mission is to make a difference in lives worldwide and in the community.
Other area fall festivals are Dummerston Apple Pie Festival (Oct. 13) and Downtown Bennington’s Harvest Fest (Oct. 19).
Easy sipping
And don’t forget the apple cider: Allen Brothers in Westminster and Putney Mountain Orchard in Putney are among local businesses that make their own right here in Southern Vermont.
