Fall is a special season in Killington. In the time before the first snow falls on the mountains, the thick swathes of forest that blanket the mountainsides become seemingly set alight with fire, hues of red, orange, and gold dominating the landscape. The air turns crisp and chilly, and both visitors and locals alike are inspired to partake in festivities that celebrate the changing seasons. Read on below to learn more about the many Killington, VT fall activities that you can enjoy!
Celebrate Autumn in the Mountains With These Killington Fall Activities
Enjoy handcrafted local beer at the annual Killington Brewfest. Held on September 30th each year, Killington kicks off the season with plenty of pints of delicious beer made using local ingredients.
In the nearby town of Woodstock, the Woodstock Art Festival kicks off in early September and includes food and live music as well. Later on, September 30th and October 1st bring on the town’s Pumpkin & Apple Celebration, where you can partake in two of autumn’s most iconic produce in excess.
During Columbus Day weekend in October, Rutland—another town close by—hosts its annual Art in the Park festivities, which showcases the work and pieces of over one hundred local artists and crafters all along Main Street Park. From paintings and photography to quilts and metalworking, you can see and purchase a variety of art mediums.
At the same time, Belmont showcases its old-fashioned ciders, crafts, baked goods, and books for sale during its Cider Days celebration. Similarly, the town of Weston holds its annual Weston Craft Show, during which visitors can peruse and purchase handmade crafts from local artisans.
On the last weekend of October, Rutland also holds its annual Halloween Parade, where hundreds of floats and people are dressed in costume to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year.
Other popular Killington fall activities you and your guests can enjoy include kayaking, pontoon boating, fishing, disc golf, clay bird shooting, hiking, golf, tennis, apple picking in early fall, seeing the fall foliage from mid-September to October, and visiting local farms and orchards such as Hathaway Farm, Birch Hill Orchards, and Mendon mountain Orchards for activities like corn mazes and pumpkin patches.
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