fall fairs &
festivals
fall fairs & festivals
SOUTHERN VERMONT GARLIC & HERB
FESTIVAL
SEP. 5 & 6
Celebrate this event’s 25th year anniversary
with garlic lovers from throughout the
Northeast. Now bigger than ever, visit
more than 200 vendors, see live music
performances, taste great food and drinks,
and have stinkin’ fun with the entire family.
Presented by the Southwestern Vermont
Chamber of Commerce. Camelot Village
Grounds, 66 Colgate Heights, Bennington.
lovegarlic.com
ARLINGTON HARVEST FEST
SEP. 26
More than 60 vendors from all over New
England will line Main Street with woven
items, pottery, art, jewelry, china, linens,
antiques, dried flowers, homemade jams,
knitwear, and much more. The always popular
St. James’ Homemade Chili and Soup Café
will be in operation and home-baked apple
pies will be available for purchase. Don’t
miss The White Elephant Booth loaded
with bargains. 46 Church St., Arlington.
802-375-9952 or stjamesarlingtonvt.org
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PERU FAIR
SEP. 26
This old-fashioned fair, now in its 39th
year, includes a pig roast, live music, family
entertainment, Vermont crafts, antiques and
art exhibitions, pony rides, and Vermont food
and fare. Plus, don’t miss draft craft beer,
wine, cocktails, and more. Main St., Peru.
perufair.org
WESTON ANTIQUES SHOW
OCT. 2 & 3
More than 30 outstanding antiques
dealers form the Northeast and beyond,
showcasing furniture, artwork, accessories,
and more. Preview and gala on Oct. 1.
Weston Playhouse, 703 Main St., Weston.
westonantiquesshow.org
MANCHESTER FALL ART & CRAFT
FESTIVAL
OCT. 2–4
A unique indoor and outdoor festival
featuring more than 140 artists, artisans, and
specialty food, wines, and spirits. It’s craft
shopping at its finest. As part of upgraded
on-site dining options, find food trucks and a
selection of Vermont craft beers. Riley Rink at
Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Rd., Manchester.
802-316-5019 or craftproducers.com
STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT COLUMBUS
DAY WEEKEND HARVEST FEST AND
BREWFEST
OCT. 10–12
Stratton’s Columbus Day Weekend Harvest
Fest fills the Village with endless family
fun including a brewfest, chili cook-off,
live music, hayrides, scenic lift rides, and
so much more. Stratton Mountain Resort.
1-800-STRATTON or stratton.com
PUMPKIN CARVING & HARVEST FESTIVAL
OCT. 17
Annual festival to benefit The Dorset
Equine Rescue. Experience the corn
maze, live music, craft and food vendors,
pumpkin craft activities, wagon rides, and
much more. Equinox Valley Nursery &
Greenhouses, 1158 Main St., Manchester.
802-366-1300 or dorsetequinerescue.org