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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Courtesy of St . James ’ Episcopal Church
NORMAN ’ S ATTIC FALL FEST
ARLINGTON SEPTEMBER 16
St . James ’ Episcopal Church is delighted to invite you to this treasured community-wide festival , which lines Church St . in front of St . James ’, as well as Rt . 7A ( Main St .) by the Town Offices and the Community House . Food ( including delicious homemade baked goods ), entertainment , and mingling together are all a part of the experience , and it ’ s one you won ’ t forget . A wide range of 60 + vendors feature antiques , collectibles , clothing , hand-crafted jewelry , artwork , vinyl records , maple syrup , and much more for sale . In addition , area residents will be setting up their own Tag Sales all over town . It ’ s the perfect way to shop local while enjoying Vermont ’ s spectacular Fall foliage ! Stjamesarlingtonvt . org
FAIRY HOUSE FESTIVAL THE NATURE MUSEUM , GRAFTON
SEPTEMBER 23 & 24
The Fairy House Festival is The Nature Museum ’ s annual fundraiser and draws visitors from far and wide to Grafton each September . Volunteers create a fairyland of small structures built out of natural materials , opening a portal to the incredible world around us through deep observation of nature ’ s gifts . The funds raised go to support our natural science programs in schools and libraries , wilderness days for tweens , wild foods workshops , summer camps for kids , mushroom talks , birding walks , and so much more . Crafts for all ages , face painting , bubbles , costumes , and a lasting sense of wonder for the fall season . Nature-museum . org
COURTESY STRATTON
35TH ANNUAL VERMONT SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL
TUNBRIDGE FAIRGROUNDS SEPT 30 & OCT 1
Enjoy a classic setting amidst the Vermont hills at the peak of Fall foliage at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds in Tunbridge , a bit further north in Central Vermont . Delight in a marketplace of vendors offering fiber for handspinning and felting , yarn , patterns , needles & hooks , buttons , books , and dyes . The Fleece Show & Sale will highlight top quality fleeces from a variety of animals . The Animal Barn includes sheep , goats , llamas , alpacas , and angora rabbits . Food vendors will offer delicious local fare and licensed local farm producers will feature meat , cheese , and more . Admission is $ 8 / day , $ 5 for children under 12 , and free for toddlers . Hours : Saturday , 10am to 5pm and Sunday , 10am to 4pm . vtsheepandwoolfest . com
HARVESTFEST AT STRATTON MOUNTAIN
OCTOBER 5-9
When Vermont ’ s leaves burst into vibrant color , Stratton ’ s HarvestFest brings flannels and Fall cheer to the Village with endless family fun . Enjoy live music , scenic lift rides , peak fall foliage , UTV Mountain tours , and delicious food options along with the season finale of mountain biking and golf . Take a ride up the gondola for the best views in the state . From the summit , hike to the Stratton fire tower , which marks the true summit of Stratton Mountain . Ride through the trees in the Stratton Bike Park , tee off into fall foliage at the golf course , or simply kick your feet up and listen to the music of Saints & Liars for Stratton ’ s annual HarvestFest celebration . Tickets are limited . Please purchase in advance at : stratton . com
Courtesy of the Southwestern VT Chamber of Commerce
SOUTHERN VERMONT HOMEBREW FESTIVAL , BENNINGTON
OCTOBER 7 AT 12PM
Founded in 2015 , the Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival is meant to highlight the unbelievable talent of the home brewers in our region , many of whom now have their own professional breweries ! We tap the finest home brewing talent from Vermont , Mass , NY , and beyond . Join our Award Winning Festival to taste 30 + of the best regional homebrews for an experience like no other . Savor unlimited beverage sampling ( beer , wine , cider , mead ), vote on your favorite libations , shop unique , local vendors , and enjoy all the Fall feels with fresh apple cider , cider donuts , LIVE music , pies , and bonfires at this outdoor event . Bennington Sports Center , 230 School Street , Bennington , VT . For tickets & info , visit : vthomebrewfests . com
ADVENTURE !
40TH ANNUAL PERU FAIR
PERU SEPTEMBER 23 FROM 9AM TO 4PM
Join in the celebration as the Peru Fair celebrates its 40th Anniversary ! Each year , approximately 100 exhibitors converge on the tiny village of Peru to display and sell their arts at this old-fashioned country fair . All proceeds are donated to the Peru Scholarship Fund , which is an organization that distributes educational scholarships to the children of Peru for higher education . Highlights of the Fair include a fabulous pig roast , music , crafts , cloggers , antiques & art exhibits , artisans demos , face painting & magicians , food & baked goods , and more ! $ 10 for ages 10 +, $ 5 for ages 5-9 , and under 5 Free . For information on parking at Bromley Mountain , shuttle service , and more , visit perufair . org
BRATTLEBORO LITERARY FESTIVAL , BRATTLEBORO
OCTOBER 13-15
The Brattleboro Literary Festival is a three-day annual festival founded in 2002 . The festival has grown to become one of the region ’ s most significant annual events , drawing many tourists and sponsors , and has presented over 900 authors , including winners of the Pulitzer Prize , National Book Award , National Book Critics Circle Award , Women ’ s Prize , Newberry Medal , and Caldecott Medal , among others . Past festivals have featured authors such as Julia Alvarez , Saul Bellow , Ken Burns , John Irving , Min Jin Lee , and many more . The 2023 Festival will take place live in downtown Brattleboro with headquarters located at 132 Main St . All events are free and open to the public . For more , visit brattleborolitfest . org
STRATTON VILLAGE
New to Stratton Mountain ! Check out the new CLIMB rock-climbing gym in Stratton Village , featuring multiple auto belays and bouldering walls . Experience rock climbing for the first time or build skills with solo climbs . Get a great workout , rain or shine ! Visit stratton . com to sign up for a climbing adventure like no other in the region !
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